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In reply to the discussion: Fox melt down happening now [View all]patphil
(6,144 posts)64. Is Trump advocating the United States become a socialist nation?
Here is the definition of socialism:
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
The United States community is represented by the government, thus the government must be socialistic if it directs how and where businesses operate.
This is not simple regulation to insure fairness in a business's operation, or to insure good, wholesome food, or safe products, or environmental protection.
The intent of this is to directly control the means of production.
And so we have another attempted power grab by Trump, albeit an absurd one.
Absurdity, thy name is Trump.
Patrick Phillips
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'Wallace said the president's comments about one of his own appointees were concerning.
elleng
Aug 2019
#9
I've been saying for a while now - just a few steps from Howard Hughes territory
underpants
Aug 2019
#26
I think he's finally crossed the line. He's now threatening the rich and powerful.
smirkymonkey
Aug 2019
#36
who knows but what is certain is China is willing and able to take this trade war to epic levels
yaesu
Aug 2019
#18
But, as with shooting someone on Fifth Ave., he will still get the votes
question everything
Aug 2019
#21
Pathetic. I wonder how much longer are farmers and all of those supporting this freaking...
SWBTATTReg
Aug 2019
#40
Hey Fox! tRump has 2 skills: manipulating media & losing other people's money. You must know this!
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2019
#46
Hasn't Wallace already been labeled a socialist and ignored by the mouth breathers....
Thomas Hurt
Aug 2019
#52
All of Trump's other bullshit they don't care about, but as soon as he threatens their money....
Yavin4
Aug 2019
#58
Just say Trump is crazy, have some balls Wallace. Lots more than "concerning'.
Pepsidog
Aug 2019
#73