I need to correct Rush Limbaugh. What he calls fascism (indirect government control over the private sector) may in fact be socialism (direct government control over the private sector)I'm so proud of him. Maybe my ranting and raging are starting to have an effect. It was, however, a tragic case of close, but no cigar. I'll break this down just one more time in hopes that our dear friend might understand.
Socialism - the workers control the means of production and profits are distributed equally, government oversight and regulation are inherent, but the government does not control the private sector. While it may influence and indirectly control aspects of a society, the workers and the proletariat still control the means of production.
Fascism - the government controls absolutely everything. Everything. Direct control.
Steve was so close, he just had the two confused. I'll give him an A for effort, though. Perhaps now that he's got an understanding of basic governmental philosophies, we can have an enlightened, intelligent debate and stop all this spooky conservative rhetoric.
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