andrel wrote:
> Wikipedia does not seem to support your view of what a 
> socialist economics is, but that is just one source.

There are lots of definitions, since enforcing economics is part of 
government, so the two get confused a lot.  I usually look at multiple 
definitions for words like that. Try googling "define:socialism"

> The US does not have or had a socialist party that plays any significant 
> role. 

It depends on what you mean by "socialist party". It's true we wind up with 
only two parties primarily represented, but the policies of those two 
parties change over time.

> So I don't think an American can comment on what socialism is or 
> should be, at least not when Europeans are present ;) 

I'm not. On the other hand, I don't think you can pick one definition and 
say it's the "right" definition, either.

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Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
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