[William Terrell]

Socialism isn't dead because the system gives great power to the government officials that administrate it.

[Noumenon]

Someone has said, "Socialism works - for those in charge."

[GeorgefromGeorgia]

Exactly, Socialism is about social and economic engineering. It takes government power to centralize government power, confiscate property, redistribute wealth and destroy free enterprise.

The way congress continues to spend is a good example. Even GOP leaders that gain power find out that pork barrel spending and funding programs that gain them votes or campaign contribution helps them maintain power.