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It may be a post-hoc fallacy, but after covering Federalist 62, Mr. Rush did the same on his show. Perhaps he reads our thread as well.... ;^)

Current politics advises us to return to one of the writings of Mr. Bastiat.

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Thanks for the ping Loud Mime.

To further advance knowledge of what constitutes socialism so as to try to stem its advance, it would be extremely beneficial to make available to the general public examples that illustrate what can be defined as for the general good of society and what is not.

Example (maybe not the best, but here goes): Public roads, highways and waterways that promote commerce do serve all of a society, directly or indirectly, and as thus should not be construed as socialism. Highway funds raised by government under the guise of being earmarked for highway maintenance and construction, but used instead for highway beautification projects to the immediate financial benefit of a very small segment of society is an act of socialism. This is especially true when those enjoying the immediate financial benefits are compelled to reward the legislators, by way of campaign contributions, that made such projects available.

I am hopeful that you or another reader of this thread knows of a well-written, short and concise presentation of what constitutes socialism. Such a piece, when presented to the general public, could go a long way in stopping the long push of socialism.

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