Why do liberals want to change our government from a federalist republic to a socialist state?

Question

The ever-expanding government is far above and beyond what was envisioned by the founding fathers and provisioned for in the constitution. For example, how is it the federal government's responsibility to provide universal health-care?

Protection of life and property right is the primary responsibility of the federal government. This protection is extended by the Bill of Rights and ammendments to the constitution. No where does it say that health care is a right. It's a privilege. Those who cannot afford it must rely on the generosity of those who can. The same goes for any other welfare program.
I also acknowledge the distinction between the terms Liberal and Democrat or Conservative and Republican. Many Republicans are as guilty of expanding government as Democrats are.

Answer 1

Ten years after they socialize medicine in this country without an alternative will be disastrous.

There are very few hospitals worth being in, even in a life threatening situation, in Europe.

Socialized medicine may provide for everyone in a non-emergency situation, but what would be the quality?

Capitalism works. In economics they call it the invisible hand principle.

With their taxes, the rich help pay for:
public schools (while sending their own kids to private schools)
police (while paying for private security and private security systems... most police patrol worse neighborhoods)
Public transportation (while paying for Limos)
The rich are the highest taxed even though they don't use much of the benefits.

Answer 2

We already have Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. Yet you still believe the U.S. is a federalist republic. The universal health care issue will take years to conclude, it it ever does evolve. Many people fall through the cracks in health care. These people need some kind of avenue to be insured between jobs or if their employers decide to no longer provide group health insurance. Yes, most can get cobra but it is extremely expensive and if you've just lost your job, what are you going to do, eat or buy health insurance?

At this point, several states have health care plans. Maybe that would be a better avenue, however, the more people in the group, the cheaper the cost to each. I'm a democrat and in no way am I in favor of the U.S. becoming a socialist country nor do I believe that there would be enough people in our congress who would vote to make the U.S. a socialist country. I do believe that our government needs to address health care issues but how that will be done will require much study and debate. Even the republicans are beginning to include this in their list of issues.

Answer 3

Why is it that everytime Liberals speak about programs to help people we're called socialist? Why is it that everytime Liberals question the actions of our government we're called unpatriotic. Why is it that every time a liberal voices concerns about the state of the environment they are called tree huggers. And why on earth is the the term "bleeding heart" and insult. I can't imagin how selfish you have to be in the very core of your being to mock someone for having the temerity to actually care about some else. Honestly most political discussions I have with conservatives leave me horrified. How can you possibly be that hollow as a human being?

Answer 4

Because they live in Bazzaro world, they just can't beleive that socialism will not work. It took the socialist in the USSR seventy years to admit it. China is now moving more towards capitalism and the US is moving more towards socialism. The 20th century belonged to the US but the 21st century belongs to China. The only way to prevent this is to move towards more capitalism, but socialism is a slippery slope. The UK & Canada are more socialistic than the US, but the governments in these countries still only provide about 70% of the total health care cost. The US has better health care than the UK or Canada. The UK and Canada also only provide health care for citizens. The US provides health care for anyone who is in the US, even if they are here illegally.

Answer 5

In my handbook, i think which you have have been given 2 ranges of liberalism; (a million) A socialist. (2) A marxist. you assert which you purely assume that socialism will could be restrained to training, well-being care, and handing over user-friendly needs which incorporate housing and food for those in choose. I could ask you this; the placement does the middle sort fit in? Who pays for the final public of this? i might say which you're a marxist. that's the middle sort which pays for the final public of the best purchase! regrettably, each and every time I pay attention of the liberals say they'll do something, that's taxing the wealthy, spreading the wealth to the damaging. the place does the middle classification fit in?! In aspects like China, and Cuba, you have the "Haves" and the Have nots!" upload to the indisputable fact that throughout maximum a million/3 worldwide countries, you does not have a center sort! the place does the middle sort fit in with you? Liberals have tendency to brush aside the middle classification.

Answer 6

It seems odd to me that American tax dollars paid by the wealthy and the not so wealthy alike can fund a war that not every American citizen agrees with but the same tax dollars can't help prolong the life of all it's citizens by equal access to healthcare.

Your question says to me that only the interests of the powerful and wealthy should be considered but not the large majority that contributes to the tax base. Isn't a democracy about all citizens having a voice in how their money is spent?

And do the rich contribute most to the tax base or have they found loopholes?

Answer 7

The federal government is not responsible, but just as you said the framers couldn't have envisioned the problems we have today. A little socialism can go a long way in bringing this country back to it's former state. Capitalism has proved to be a benefactor for the rich and that doesn't include we the people. The checks and balances are too out of balance and going unchecked.

Answer 8

Liberals don't. Socialists do.

The Democratic party is primarily socialist right now.

Liberals oppose govt regulation -- socialists want the govt to pay for everything. Don't confuse the two.

As for health care -- if it's voluntary, then that's one program -- if it's mandatory, that's an entirely different approach.

I'd support voluntary universal health care -- anyone who want to be part of the system can contribute -- anyone who doesn't can opt-out. But making it mandatory is just another way for the govt to take our money and control our lives.

And check your history -- it was Romney (as Gov of Mass) who introduced the state law the requirement that everyone in Mass pay for health insurance, or suffer criminal penalties if they didn't.

Answer 9

What are you talking about.

You just like to write nonsense?

The ever expanding government and doubling of the US Debt is all your doing. We weren't in power!

If other countries can do it, and are obviously providing better health care than we are as we rank just about last in everything!

Corporations don't want to provide health care! Do you have any answers or just statements that are non-factual?

We are already paying for it. The problem is that much of it goes into peoples pockets and not toward health care!

Answer 10

It is the government's responsibility to do whatever the people want it to do. That is precisely what government of, by and for the people means. The government is a tool in our hands. They work for us. Not the other way around.