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Take a look and this and see where you think we are:

The Political Spectrum

TOTAL LIMITED NO Government Government Government

Socialism Democracy Republic Anarchy X We Were Here in 1776 If you're happy and you know clank your chains!

I have seen a progression of governments down through the ages that goes something like: first republican, then democratic, then socialistic, then communistic/fascist, then monarchy, then anarchy, then repeat. It seems to fit in this particular instance. We're well on our way to being communistic/fascist....

Perhaps the Republicans could be renamed the Christian Socialist Party and the Democrats could be renamed the Democratic Socialist Party.

thanks for the chart, and in one dimension i agree with your analysis.

my studies suggest that there are 2 axis that are important: laissez faire vs. centrally planned (measured by total taxes to gdp) and individual rights vs. goverment interaction policies (measured by number of laws on the books). typically a socialist government is also one that regulates interactions because they tend to like control of others, but this is not necessarily so.

Not 100%, but we are certainly on the way. With the Democrats in power, say 10 years, with the Republicans, maybe 15 years before we are basically government controlled. Both groups think the solution is more central control, notwithstanding what is said by the leaders. It will take someone who is more interested in truth and freedom and liberty and individual responsibility, and less interested in getting elected. The argument that if I (we) do that I (we) will never get elected just begs the issue. If this country is to survive as originally designed, then someone is going to stand up and shout and shout and shout that freedom is the most important factor. Government should be cut in half. Education department eliminated. Welfare programs stopped. Social security dropped. The only function(s) of government ,as I see it, is(are) spelled out very well in a document we should all be more familiar with - Constitution of the United States. Pray that there is such a person who will step forward and start us BACK on the proper path of truth, freedom, liberty and individual responsibility with courage and conviction and a never ending commitment.