Under Socialism, you would not be allowed to be poor. You would be forcibly fed, clothed, lodged, taught, and employed whether you liked it or not. If it were discovered that you had not character and industry enough to be worth all this trouble, you might possibly be executed in a kindly manner; but whilst you were permitted to live, you would have to live well. No doubt i'll get much protest from leftists...... but socialism favors the 1% and world elites, which isnt surprising given its designed by them for their own global domination. I will say straight up however, that it isnt just so called left wing parties (although they're completely committed to its goals), but its clearly infiltrated many RW parties, as clear evidence by either their actions and lack of actions. We live in a world where things arent what they seem, the great deception is its socialism Vs capitalism. Its painted that those who favor freely and voluntarily trading their time, skills ect (otherwise coined as capitalism which Karl Marx made a popular ism) are in fact for those who serve the 1%/ elites. A simple magicians trick, look for the problem over there while the real action is happening elsewhere. Lets assume you're an elite or even a mere 1%er, you've gained much wealth and political power, what would be your goal? Well of course its to maintain that position, monopolize, grow...ensure that dominance for as long as possible. Constantly buying political power to monopolize is costly, time consuming and no guarantee. But your own authoritarian controlled govt? Almost unstoppable. Your own authoritarian WORLD govt.......completely unstoppable. There is perhaps no better way to see through it than to look into the Fabian Society. They believe in socialism via gradualism rather than revolution, which is exactly what we see today. The Fabian logos: Deception, The wolf in sheeps clothing Gradualism. the Tortoise ' when i strike i strike hard' The Fabian glass window: Remould it nearer to the hearts desire. Depicting George Bernard Shaw and Sidney Webb hammering (remoulding) the world. Well that quote shouldnt be a surprise to any of us, after all socialist always champion giving away liberty and power to the all knowing elites in exchange for a promised utopia. They pretend to be the champions of the worker yet seek serfdom for them and have no place for those who dont or cant contribute to their collective. Become serfs and we'll promise to treat you well.......umm yeah right. Dont think they hold any power? Hey look its none other than Tony Blair (Labour), what a lovely window he has there! Of course we'll hear no no this is not what Karl Marx stood for, yet he was funded by wealthy businessman Friedrich Engels. We see US bankers funding Trotsky from the start, US support from the highest levels including major US corporations stepping in almost from the outset. Bankers Love Socialism -- Professor Antony Sutton [video=youtube;vftNpSXUOU8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vftNpSXUOU8[/video] Then we see Progressive elites such as George Soros championing the EU. All supporting bodies collectivizing political power. As clearly illustrated the global elites, particularly bankers have always had their fingerprints all over the socialist global movements. It stands to reason really, centralization of money and power to maintain their corporate control. Central/ fed banks, IMF/ world banks are front and center of it. Now as i said they're clearly these elites pushing for globalization on both sides of politics. But the idea of giving away your liberty, sovereignty, right to self determination to some elites that promise you a bigger/ fairer share? Thats plain idiotic. Thats simply gulping down that Fabian kool aid never suspecting the wolf in sheeps clothing. . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabian_Window http://fabiansociety.wordpress.com/ http://cigpapers.wordpress.com/2013...gi-plan-the-genocide-of-the-people-of-europe/