James Gilliland – Where to begin? First know your history. There are many on the left, mostly democrats, who want socialism. This is in complete ignorance of the 61 failed attempts by other countries. If you want a current example see Venezuela.

There was one attempt where a man went after the rich, promised wealth, abundance, free health care etc. to the masses saying he was the people’s choice. His party was the National Socialist Party. He along with other socialist dictators disarmed the people, took the wealth at gunpoint, nationalized industry of which war became the main industry.

His name was Hitler. He killed over 150,000 German citizens along with the 6 million Jews.

Chairman Mao disarmed the people then killed 40 to 70 million with his Single Party Socialism. Then there was Stalin, 20 million killed. Yes. Socialist party.

North Korea 1.6 million, Independent Socialist State. Tito 1.6 million, Yugoslavia, Socialist Federation. The list goes on and on. Even the countries people use as examples of socialism that works have converted to more of a capitalistic state due to serious flaws in the system and economic failures. Continue reading →