[joethedrummer]

I only need 1 reason:

Socialist politicians are liars and scammers - socialism is a lie they tell in order to get you to allow them to steal from you.. and the masses cheer!

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Socialist politicians are liars and scammers - socialism is a lie they tell in order to get you to allow them to steal from you

IMHO socialism is the combination of cynicism towards society and naiveté towards government.

(Note that, according to Common Sense, society - “a blessing” - and government - “a necessary evil” - are in a sense opposites).