Originally Posted by Barefootsies

The American ignorant need to educate themselves on the difference between a socialist ideal and capitalism that they hold on to the latter white knuckled. If they want to endlessly have their hand out and peace of mind that their legacy benefits never go away regardless of what happens in the world, they should invest in the power of the nanny state. If you want low taxes and the capitalist way, then once the city/state/business/school district goes belly up, it's bye bye benefits. The private sector does not get these safety nets.