Why don't more people question socialism?

Question

Why don't more people question socialism?

Answer 1

Because schools have stopped teaching American History and civics. This keeps people ignorant about their own country. Then, if they attend college, they will be heavily indoctrinated by socialist college professors. They will be constantly assaulted with negative visions of America and Capitalism and the glories of socialism.

It is mostly a lack of understanding or lots of misinformation about what has made capitalist countries wealthy and successful.

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Answer 2

Well, in the US I would say the majority of people are either against socialism or very wary of it. Without arguing the merits of that, I would only observe that socialism probably has the image of having the centerpiece of a large government role in redistribution of income and wealth, which is something that americans are very suspicious of when its open and above board. Some might argue that the so-called capitalist societies redistribute wealth as well, but in the reverse direction. The difference, in terms of social acceptance, is perhaps that the capitalist politicians at least make an attempt to argue we will all be better off. With socialism, there seems no compelling argument that we will be sharing a larger pie. In fact, I think public perception is that high taxes take away incentive to work harder and therefore create a smaller pie to share.

Again, I'm not arguing the merits of these perceptions, just that I would observe that Americans probably see it this way. The capitalist system is perceived as moving money from middle class producers to the wealthy, but allows middle class to make a larger pie and keep enough of it to want to keep making pies. Socialism is perceived as taxing producers and giving them back some of what it takes away, but they get it weather they work harder or not, and therefore removes the incentive for middle income people to make more pies.

Answer 3

Do you mean actual socialism, which is pretty non-existant in America, or the "socialism" the corporate media would have you believe is everyone that doesn't agree with trading all your liberties to monopolies and returning to the age of "The Christmas Carol" and "The Jungle." (The last attempt at the Eutopia of absolute "unrestrained capitalism") America though, has in it's richest eras been about "regulated capitalism," which is what nutcases on the radio tell you is socialism, and doesn't fall in anyway the definition of actual marxist socialism.

Answer 4

All political theories are questioned. Britain questioned and agreed with some socialist policies and as far as i'm aware I don't live in a communist state. It also questioned and disagreed with fascist policies and consequently fought a 6 year war against it. It also questioned and practically invented capitalist driven politics (after all, the Empire wasn't about just bringing "enlightenment" to the four corners of the globe was it?).

It seems the only place where political theories or idelogies are not questioned or discussed is the US. As soon as one is mentioned, the opposition jumps up and down and resorts to playground name-calling with it's fingers in it's ears.

Nice answer blueridgeliving.

Answer 5

I don't know.
Find some true Socialists and maybe some will.

Socialism:
1. a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole.


Certainly nobody running for office in The USA is socialist.
Or they would not be running for office.
Would they?

Answer 6

I don't know. Why do you feel that more people should question socialism? I think we need another system, a system that combines the benefits of all of the systems under 1 new system. I believe that education should be available to all U.S. citizens from preschool to college and beyond. It is in our nations' best interest, if it cares for its citizens. Everyone needs health care so we should all split the costs. We have the money. We need to stomp out the corruption and the pet projects. That's where the money should come from to pay for education and health care. That's how we would get more money to pay for other things. Educated and healthy people are more productive people.

Answer 7

Americans have such a skiewed view of socialism.
They automatically associate it with fascism when fascism is the complete opposite.
I also hate how so many conservative republicans think socialists just want free handouts.
Federal statistics show that 95% of people on welfare still work too.
Capitalists are under the horrible impression that anyone who has money deserves it.

Answer 8

It is pretty simple. The way Socialism works, the Government takes care of everything for you and you don't have to strive to improve your life style or better your self. lazy people love it . They are the same as the ones who work their tails off to do better. A person cannot fail under socialism since the Government controls everything you do or pay for.
Of course it is fantasy island stuff in reality. The American people need to send the clearest message we can send our leaders, that if it were not for the millions of illegals sucking the money out of our economy, maybe, just maybe we could afford our lifestyle without Government interference. Beware that Congress is piece mealing Amnesty into law by adding language to all bills covering illegals being funded. The so called health care programs cover all illegals for free to them and added taxes to us.

Answer 9

Why question "free" services?
Why question "punishing the rich," also known as punishing the successful for being successful?
Who cares about the means as long as we get the ends?
Who cares where the money comes from as long as it is given to the poor?

Answer 10

Because alot of people see socialism as a "gimme" form of government a government where services are free of charge to all - unfortunately its not free of charge