On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:26:03 -0700 (PDT), Andy
<andrewrichardwainwright@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>What to say if accused of being a "socialist"
>
>When you use the term "socialism", do you meant socialist ideals or
>socialist practice? Indeed, I am a fan of the former. Jesus, Hermes,
>Buddha, Mohammed all held ideals which could be deemed "socialist".
>Brotherhood, equality etc, what's wrong with that?.
>However, socialist practise is a different matter. The conservative
>criticism of the lack of self-reliance of socialists is a fair one. My
>previous post is a criticism of exactly that!
>
>YES, we need more equality!
>YES, we need more freedom!
>YES, we need peace!
>YES, we need an end to poverty!
>
>BUT, Whilst a reasonably competent government can help, it is only US,
>THE PEOPLE ourselves who can bring this about by our OWN actions and
>words!
maybe you're confusing communalism with socialism/communism.....
socialism....fraternity by force.....
read this and try to put your concerns in a more complex frame....
http://www.abelard.org/briefings/citizens_wage.htm
that could get interesting
note also the recent redistribution by bush.....
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