TNHarley
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- Sep 27, 2012
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Its a stretch of an argument but without roads and bridges, there wouldnt be near the economic activity.Socialism is the foundation for a Capitalist venture. I never said Socialism is a function of all government.you are planting that seed. It is the building block for Capitalism when applicable. And when it is not, we are dependent on Socialism.I never said that. You must have?Government stimulus has always been the catalyst for any Capitalist venture from its conception. The maintenance of our military, roads, and bridges, comes directly from Socialism. Without it, there is no military, roads, and bridges.
Only a socialist would pretend that all government is socialism.
If you think military, roads, and bridges are "Socialism" you are now making a distinction without a difference.
Socialism states that the means of production should be owned or controlled by the government as a representation of the people.
Building a road, is not an attempt to control the economic activity that takes advantage of that road.
Thus it is not socialism.
80% of people who complain about socialism consider military roads and bridges basic govt functions. Without it, there would be absolutely no need for a government in the first place.. Thats why i said it was a stretch.
Its desperation.