I agree with your characterization of our ruling junta as elites but this decision more closely resembles fascism then socialism. Socialism would imply that the state had claimed public ownership of the land but in this case it was forcibly transferred from one private owner to another.
While fascism is frequently equated to racism and used as a slur against conservatives when the left lacks a better argument, this is a bad misuse of the word.
Fascism is a political/economic system that combines totalitarian rule (complete with its disregard for individual rights) with directed partnership of and with free enterprise. Industry thrived under Hitler and the trains ran on time in Italy. This case which trampled the rights of an individual for the mutual benefit of the State and Industry looks a lot like fascism.
In this session the Supreme Court made three decisions regarding property rights. We have discussed the Kelo eminent domain case at length and its damage to individual real estate property rights. But they also decided that the cable industry was secure in its property rights and would not be required to share its cable infrastructure with competitors. And they made it easier for the music industry to protect their copyright property by opening the door to sue file swapping companies.
The message is clear. If you are a large taxpaying corporation which supports the elite junta your property rights are secure. But if you are just an average Joe Blow individual your property rights amount to a fart in the wind. It smacks of fascism!
Since 9/11, sad to say, we seem to be on the fast track to lose all our rights as individuals.
Sadly, GWB will not leave a good legacy if this crap continues without any effort by him or his administration to curtail these abuses.
I can only believe that our government, on all levels, considers it perfectly fine to punish law abiding citizens who are easy targets.
Remember the words of Stalin:
"A single death is a tragedy. A million deaths is a statistic."
Very well stated, now I understand better the difference between the two "ism's".
I really should be more careful when labelling something as "socialist" or "somethingist". It was a knee jerk reaction after reading the article. Thanks again.
Any further input on this would be great, because people get turned away by the topic "eminent domain".
Have you ever noticed, the bigger the injustice being shoved down our throats the bigger and more vague the term used.
Same with the medical industry. Can't they just be honest with us.
It is very hard not to grow weary, but we must keep are heads up and remember the history of this nation.
Paul Revere and the likes of him.
Free? Hardly!
You have it dead on, I been screaming in the wind that this administration and government is headed for fascism the last 5 years. Maybe now someone will listen instead of planting their heads in the sand and shaking their fists to another chorus of George W. Bush RA RA RA.