There is absolutely nothing WRONG with “socialism” – nothing! Socialism is what helps our lest fortunate neighbors in times of crisis – “socialism” is what churches, synagogues and mosques perform EVERY time they lend a helping hand to their congregations. “Socialism” is what occurs every month when I and millions of others receive what my grandmother used to refer to as our “old age” checks. “Socialism” is what happens when I visit my doctor and his office sends the bill to ‘Medicare’!
That, dear people, is what “Socialism” really is – it’s not some bugaboo hiding in a closet, waiting to spring out at you as you’re sleeping – everyone really needs to grow up.
The only thing America REALLY has to fear is overweight, blond haired and wearing face bronzer!
Yep. Conservatives, MAGA, corporations cry Democracy and Capitalism until they need big government to help them out in a crisis then they want those programs inspired by a Socialist (specifically Social Democratic) form of government and economy.
I’ve posted this before but I’m dusting it off to post again. It’s worth reading more than once -
Once again a someone trashes socialism by name but, as usual, without reason. Let’s look at the record, shall we?
You take your kid to school at age 5, spend 20 minutes filling out forms, and get 13 years of education. Socialism.
Your house catches fire, and the fire department comes and puts it out. Socialism.
Someone breaks into your home, and the cops are only a phone call away. Socialism.
They put the perps on trial, and you MIGHT have to testify, but that’s it. Socialism.
Go down to the library and use their materials and services. Socialism.
Turn on your tap and get fresh, clean water. Socialism.
Breathe pollution-free air. Socialism.
Able to browse almost anywhere you like on the Internet. Socialism.
You’ve got a good idea what the weather will be like next weekend. Socialism.
Planes don’t crash into each other in mid-air. Socialism.
Every day* an agent of the federal government swings by your place on the off chance you want to send a birthday card to Grandma, and 2 days later and 2000 miles away, she’s reading it. Socialism.
You can drive anywhere in America on public roadways.† Socialism.
You get seriously ill or injured, and good luck! Capitalism.
––––––*slight exaggeration; it’s really only 6 days out of 7.†exception: toll roads. Go ahead, tell us how much you love THOSE!
When capitalism fail, like now, it seems socialism (bail-outs, free testing, money sent to taxpayers) is preferred to rugged individualism. For those that reject and decry socialism, refuse bail-outs and return any stimulus check you get from the federal government. Say you’re doing your part to fight the deficit and debt. Don’t get that free test, after all, you’re not in this for free stuff, that’s for all those slackers and leeches. You can look in the mirror and tell yourself you’re wiling to die for your principles.
Socialized medicine? The horror, the horror! Why, if we socialized medicine, it might lead to socializing addiction-treatment programs, air-traffic control, anti-discrimination laws, anti-trust enforcement, bank deposit insurance, busses, canals, community clinics, consumer protection, contract enforcement, criminal justice, diplomacy, elections, employment relations, epidemiology, fair labor standards, farm price supports, fire fighting, fish hatcheries, flood insurance, food and drug safety standards, game management, garbage pickup, GI Bill, handicapped transportation, historic preservation, housing standards, immigration controls, insurance regulation, lake districts, levees, libraries, mail delivery, medical research, Medicare, mental-health services, mentally disabled care, money (coinage and currency), national defense, occupational safety and health inspections, outdoor recreation (playgrounds, tennis courts, golf courses, etc.), parking ramps, parks, police protection, pollution controls, prisons, public broadcasting, public housing, roadways (streets and highways), rural electrification, scholarships, school lunch, schools, scientific research, sewerage, snow removal, Social Security, space and oceanic exploration, state universities, stock-market oversight, swimming pools, traffic engineering, unemployment compensation, urban planning, utility regulation, veterans’ health care, water, weather prediction, weight and measure certification, wetland protection, and workers’ compensation.
NeoconMan about 4 years ago
Help me, Big Government, help me!
Ally2005 about 4 years ago
Lets not talk about Socialism right now. I’m waiting for my check.
wellis1947 Premium Member about 4 years ago
There is absolutely nothing WRONG with “socialism” – nothing! Socialism is what helps our lest fortunate neighbors in times of crisis – “socialism” is what churches, synagogues and mosques perform EVERY time they lend a helping hand to their congregations. “Socialism” is what occurs every month when I and millions of others receive what my grandmother used to refer to as our “old age” checks. “Socialism” is what happens when I visit my doctor and his office sends the bill to ‘Medicare’!
That, dear people, is what “Socialism” really is – it’s not some bugaboo hiding in a closet, waiting to spring out at you as you’re sleeping – everyone really needs to grow up.
The only thing America REALLY has to fear is overweight, blond haired and wearing face bronzer!
1MadHat Premium Member about 4 years ago
Boy howdy. Ya kin tell he got his brain mixed up. The fahr innes eyes even changed sides. . . ……
ndblackirish97 about 4 years ago
Yep. Conservatives, MAGA, corporations cry Democracy and Capitalism until they need big government to help them out in a crisis then they want those programs inspired by a Socialist (specifically Social Democratic) form of government and economy.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s AMAZING how many people around here HATE "Socialism"but LOVE their farm subsidies…
ferddo about 4 years ago
But but but… it’s not socialism if Republicans do it!
Babs Maloney Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’ve posted this before but I’m dusting it off to post again. It’s worth reading more than once -
Once again a someone trashes socialism by name but, as usual, without reason. Let’s look at the record, shall we?
You take your kid to school at age 5, spend 20 minutes filling out forms, and get 13 years of education. Socialism.
Your house catches fire, and the fire department comes and puts it out. Socialism.
Someone breaks into your home, and the cops are only a phone call away. Socialism.
They put the perps on trial, and you MIGHT have to testify, but that’s it. Socialism.
Go down to the library and use their materials and services. Socialism.
Turn on your tap and get fresh, clean water. Socialism.
Breathe pollution-free air. Socialism.
Able to browse almost anywhere you like on the Internet. Socialism.
You’ve got a good idea what the weather will be like next weekend. Socialism.
Planes don’t crash into each other in mid-air. Socialism.
Every day* an agent of the federal government swings by your place on the off chance you want to send a birthday card to Grandma, and 2 days later and 2000 miles away, she’s reading it. Socialism.
You can drive anywhere in America on public roadways.† Socialism.
You get seriously ill or injured, and good luck! Capitalism.
––––––*slight exaggeration; it’s really only 6 days out of 7.†exception: toll roads. Go ahead, tell us how much you love THOSE!
Patjade about 4 years ago
When capitalism fail, like now, it seems socialism (bail-outs, free testing, money sent to taxpayers) is preferred to rugged individualism. For those that reject and decry socialism, refuse bail-outs and return any stimulus check you get from the federal government. Say you’re doing your part to fight the deficit and debt. Don’t get that free test, after all, you’re not in this for free stuff, that’s for all those slackers and leeches. You can look in the mirror and tell yourself you’re wiling to die for your principles.
Kind&Kinder about 4 years ago
We’re proud to play independent until we get scared. Still living in the jungle.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
The ones who support the rump cry first and cry the loudest…
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 4 years ago
Socialized medicine? The horror, the horror! Why, if we socialized medicine, it might lead to socializing addiction-treatment programs, air-traffic control, anti-discrimination laws, anti-trust enforcement, bank deposit insurance, busses, canals, community clinics, consumer protection, contract enforcement, criminal justice, diplomacy, elections, employment relations, epidemiology, fair labor standards, farm price supports, fire fighting, fish hatcheries, flood insurance, food and drug safety standards, game management, garbage pickup, GI Bill, handicapped transportation, historic preservation, housing standards, immigration controls, insurance regulation, lake districts, levees, libraries, mail delivery, medical research, Medicare, mental-health services, mentally disabled care, money (coinage and currency), national defense, occupational safety and health inspections, outdoor recreation (playgrounds, tennis courts, golf courses, etc.), parking ramps, parks, police protection, pollution controls, prisons, public broadcasting, public housing, roadways (streets and highways), rural electrification, scholarships, school lunch, schools, scientific research, sewerage, snow removal, Social Security, space and oceanic exploration, state universities, stock-market oversight, swimming pools, traffic engineering, unemployment compensation, urban planning, utility regulation, veterans’ health care, water, weather prediction, weight and measure certification, wetland protection, and workers’ compensation.