Quote:I'm not arguing for or against the benefits. I'm pointing out the system used to distribute these benefits. There's a whole plethora of people that work for the government, from trash collectors to soldiers, teachers and politicians. I also have family that works for the government, and that doesn't change the reality that socialism is used to pay for benefits of government employees. 

 

Like I said maybe we can discuss if some socialism is justifiable but it sure does seem to upset people when you point out a good portion of workforce is already paid through socialist programs. 

You know that money you use to buy stuff from those good ol' Private Organizations?


It's backed by the Federal Government.  Otherwise it would be totally worthless.  The pieces of paper you own (unless you invest all in gold, and in which case I'm wondering where you shop that lets you pay in gold) and have in the bank would be totally worthless if the federal government weren't operational.  Someone of course has to print that money too.  So you're able to buy stuff thanks to taxpayers who pay for money to be printed.  So you too are paid by socialism (again, unless you are paid in gold)

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