Although Germany is socialist, it was better that they won instead of a turd-world “nation” such as Argentina. Yes, I’ve been to both countries and for all of its faults, Germany (especially Munich) is far more civilized than anywhere in Argentina. In fact the only country in South America that’s anywhere near tolerable to me is Chile. And their flag looks almost like our Texas flag! :)
They embraced Milton Friedman's free market reforms. It could be called the country that Milton Friedman built. Argentina embraced free market reforms at about the same time, but shortly lapsed back into socialism.
Technically no. True socialist countries do not allow private industry...like the old Soviet Union and China. They might call themselves socialist and tax the bejeesus out of their citizens to fund socialist-type programs, but a person can still get rich from capitalist practices in Germany and other high-tax countries.
I don't know where the exact line is between a real socialist state and a capitalist state, but liking to have a drink now and then does not make you a drunk. However, if you get drunk everyday, you become an alcoholic. Germany hasn't quite crossed that line yet.