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Perhaps we've got socialism confused with democracy here.

Prior to WWI there was no income tax (a temporary measure to finance the war), SS#s, FBI, FCC, etc. People didn't have formal credit (except the rich) and thus worked and lived on a cash/barter basis.

The computer age has inpinged quite nicely on the privacy of the citizenry. Now we've got records and documentation to bite us in the rump we could never have foreseen. Most of which, but not all, revolving around our SS#.

No avoiding these things either. Can't get a job without your SS# and possibly a credit check. Try to get a loan to buy a house or car without having a prior credit record.

Regarding expenses: It ain't cheap to operate and maintain a globally dominant military presence. No monarchy ever tried that AND guarantee a dignified retirement AND spend itself into such a hole of debt in history like our democracy has.