[fuzzylogic]

I believe the aspect of socialism that is most repugnant is that somebody in a high-power position will always choose what THEY think is in the best interests of the COLLECTIVE at the EXPENSE of the rights and liberties of the individual.

In this country, historically at least, we believe what is best for the INDIVIDUAL is what is best for the collective. We have inalienable rights. Socialist countries don’t believe that. Your rights stop when somebody else believes the collective is better off without them.

This, along with your point about legislated theft (same concept though), is why socialism is so dangerous. How can anybody oppose what is “in the best interests of everyone”?? To say it is Orwellian would be an understatement.

[Jan_Sobieski]

Too logical. Thinkpol is headed to your home...

[ExTxMarine]

Your rights stop when somebody else believes the collective is better off without them.

As proof of how far we have fallen, take a look at the social issues of today: gender identity! Herein lies an excellent example, where the system (our version of Democratic Socialism) has decided that the needs and "feelings" of 0.03% of the population is more important than the safety and dignity of the 99+%!!!

But, remember, social issues and financial issues and political issues are three separate things - ask any DC/GOPe talking head!!!

[Don Corleone]

In this country, historically at least, we believe what is best for the INDIVIDUAL is what is best for the collective. We have inalienable rights. Socialist countries don’t believe that. Your rights stop when somebody else believes the collective is better off without them.

Remember Hillary's "It Takes a Village"?