It's why some of the more stupid ideas (like socialism) haven't taken root over here like they have in Europe.
bank bailouts (Republican administration)?
that's socialism.
auto bailouts (Democratic administration)?
that's socialism.
publicly maintained roads?
that's socialism.
social security?
that's socialism.
food stamps and workers comp?
that's socialism.
medicaid and CHIP (children's medicaid)?
that's socialism.
subsidized housing?
that's socialism.
Federal pell grants?
that's socialism.
pretty much all veteran's benefits?
that's socialism.
pretty much all active-duty subsidies?
that's socialism.
pretty much all Congressional benefits?
that's socialism.
public schools?
that's socialism.
public parks and libraries?
that's socialism.
police and fire departments?
that's socialism.
garbage collection?
that's socialism.
public transportation?
that's socialism.
but you're right.
it's a good thing these stupid ideas never took root here in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave where we proudly recognize the stark contrasts between liberty and communism.
now excuse me while I go eat my apple pie and masturbate to pictures of Jesus Christ.