[cinFLA]

I didn't know that Canadian Socialism was so directly equivalent to Republicanism, if indeed that is your politics. These comments probably seem contentious to you, so I would appreciate some indication of what distinguishes your views on this issue from those of the social-engineering leftists.

First, you are confused. Socialism favors OWNERSHIP by the community. Regulations are entirely consistent with good old capitalism. If fact, regulations are required as they enhance the structure of capitalism and make commerce more consistent and profitable.

[Liberal Classic]

...regulations are required as they enhance the structure of capitalism and make commerce more consistent and profitable...

Paging Mister Smith, Mister Adam Smith, please pick up a white courtesy telephone.

[headsonpikes]

"Socialism favors OWNERSHIP by the community."

Wheras your favored plan is usually styled 'corporatism', although the plain-spoken might prefer to call it Fascism, in honor of its most famous incarnation.

Or maybe 'neo-capitalism'...yeah, that's it; no one will suspect a thing!

[Protagoras]

Regulations are entirely consistent with good old capitalism.

I'm sorry to have to correct you again,,but,,,

Communism is a system where property is owned and controlled by the state (communists call this the people),
capitalism is a system whereby property is privately owned and contolled,
and fascism is a system whereby property is privately owned but controlled by the state.

Therefore, regulation is entirely consistent with good old FASCISM. It is important to define your terms correctly.