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To: RetiredNow who wrote (136481)	8/29/2013 10:15:12 AM
From: Alex MG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

what is this "socialism" and "nanny state" that you speak of? the further towards Socialism we go, the more freedoms are lost. how is the U.S. becoming more socialist?? be specific instead of telling us how much economic theory you have read and mentioning degrees you have have you been reading too much Ayn Rand?

To: RetiredNow who wrote (136481)	8/29/2013 12:59:25 PM
From: koan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

You act like people cannot make intelligent decisions without having a capitalist/free market stimulus. How do you explain the success of the Scandinavian countries success? Socialism does not lead to a loss of freedom in the aggregate. It may in terms of the ability for an individual to hurt their society. <,The further towards Socialism we go, the more freedoms are lost. That is why we have typically seen Socialistic ideals result in despotic political entities, (koan-not true) which are ultimately what is required to enforce their Socialistic will on unwilling participants who prefer their freedom to decide what is best for themselves.