dstieger wrote:"From each according to his abilities...to each according to his need"
Please educate me, Brew. ^ That's what I remember from Econ 101, but I may have it wrong. If that's the foundational belief, then I emphatically believe that the productivity, ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit are not long for this country. How could 'socialist economic' driving principles have ANY chance at creating a prosperous United States?
It seems that socialisum and communisum are the same thing. They are not.
And backing social programs it not evil. It enhances capitalism my not allowing it to run amok. While we don't like income tax, the money for our military, police, education and so on comes from somewhere.
With the ever growing wealth and pay gaps, a more "socialistic" approach and regulations are needed. I don't agree with trickle down economics. Businesses that send jobs overseas need to be taxed accordingly. If you work full time you should earn a living wage. People should not be bankrupted by an illness. All socialist ideas....
When the middle class is payed better the economy grows.
What does socialist economics mean to you?