Interesting black and white view. The admitted commission of various Socialist acts by both Parties does not necessarily create a Socialist System. As far as the National debt is concerned, a better Socialism gauge would be the percentage of Government expenditures of total GDP. Currently this is 21% Federal and 17% state for 38% total. My personal belief is 10% Federal and 5% state for 15% total is consistent with a healthy Capitalistic system. At 50%, I would consider the US to be a de facto Socialist state. Actually, I can not see Federal and State combined expenditures above say, 20% at most, of GDP, as sustainable over the long term in a Capitalistic economic system.
It may be the US has already crossed the point of no return towards the black hole of Socialism. It might be just take one more little push. The key to avoid Socialism is a strong economy where as many Americans as possible get to participate through employment. It seems Socialist leaders recognize this and have recently sent an effective “directive” in a popular broadcast to young, working people to be rude or at least standoffish towards customers. Very funny, but the employment prospects for those who play that game are poor, creating discontent which is the fuel needed for the Socialist engine to run.
