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Those are pushing the definition. No society can function without police fire and schools road departments etc.
We have social programs because we're compassionate. Privately owned business drives our economy.

How socialism works
A socialist economy ensures that the basic needs of the people are met. The basic needs include things like shelter, education, healthcare, economic security, etc. The government, as the entity managing the resources, can engage in the production of products or services that the people need even if it does not result in a profit to the government.

Even though few countries prefer socialism vs. capitalism, the former does come with some shortcomings. For example, when the government provides the basic needs of the people, the workers see fewer incentives to work hard to generate more income and wealth.

Also, when the government distributes wealth to everyone, the citizens who put more effort into the production process feel less connected to the income they generated. Looking at socialism vs. capitalism systems around the world, examples of socialist economies include the People’s Republic of China, North Korea, and Vietnam.
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/economics/socialism-vs-capitalism/
 
Those are pushing the definition. Looking at socialism vs. capitalism systems around the world, examples of socialist economies include the People’s Republic of China, North Korea, and Vietnam.
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/economics/socialism-vs-capitalism/

Again you and your republican buddies get mixed up between the definition of communism and socialism.Those are communist countries High. https://www.pri.org/stories/2013-12-10/can-you-name-five-remaining-communist-countries-world


America is now a Plutocracy/Kleptocracy.
A plutocracy (Greek: πλοῦτος, ploutos, 'wealth' + κράτος, kratos, 'power') or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income. The first known use of the term in English dates from 1631.
Plutocracy - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutocracy

Russian is also all of the above including an Oligarchy.
Oligarchy. Oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία (oligarkhía); from ὀλίγος (olígos), meaning 'few', and ἄρχω (arkho), meaning 'to rule or to command') is a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people.
Oligarchy - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligarchy

Search for: Who rules in an oligarchy?
 
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I got behind, on the blackface thing, I had previously thought that "blackface" meant using actual black paint. There was a black actor who portrayed a character in a movie who wore blackface (I believe it was a biographical role) & he got all sorts of flak for doing the part and wearing blackface. I can understand why people are offended by the actual black face makeup if it is intended to mock people. Until recently, I wasn't aware that someone coloring their skin brown was considered "black face". It worked in "Tropic Thunder". I really do think that people are too easily offended- they ignore the intent. They mistake emulation/imitation for mockery.

I remember Windows NT but not 3.1. Now they are coming up with Windows AI & I bet it will be a RAM hog.

I didn't watch the SOTU so I can't really comment on it. I only saw excerpts from the National Prayer Breakfast (which I think should not even exist) & Trump had a Freudian slip where he said "abolition of civil rights" was one of the achievements of religious people. He makes fun of people for being "low energy" & he was very low energy. I don't think he really wanted to be there & it showed.

Looks like Whittaker made an ass of himself before Congress.
 
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Rusty, somebody's gonna bring this one up when you run for governor.:D I'd vote for ya anyway because it's a good idea. We need hugs too.

Thanks for fixin my DP. I was tryin' but the connection froze.
 
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I have had people try to get me to run for city council, but I am too old.
Not to old, just smart. I was asked also in a small town my ex and I lived in. I was all gung ho and even registered with a party. Then I got to thinking, "you know the friends i got I want to keep, and the ones I don't have I want to make. No matter what you do in politics you will piss someone off. Might be one of those friends.
 
Not to old, just smart. I was asked also in a small town my ex and I lived in. I was all gung ho and even registered with a party. Then I got to thinking, "you know the friends i got I want to keep, and the ones I don't have I want to make. No matter what you do in politics you will piss someone off. Might be one of those friends.

Better to be pissed off , then pissed on Daris ..
 

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