Yes. I think I was talking more about socialist tendencies in government programs and how far that might or might not go. I think reality reflects a mix of certain philosophies and economic strategies.
Sorry if there was confusion.
This, from the OP, didn’t help:
Title: Socialism and Obama
. . . . he likes none of the candidates because they all are talking socialist programs such as health care. . . .
I still think Obama is the best candidate of the three and plan on donating and voting for him. I do however agree that while we want to encourage a society that helps the less fortunate that is not the purpose or job of government.
**Quote:
Senator Obama glossed right over the difference between a moral imperative to be kind to people and government force that throws people in jail if they refuse to pay up. **
. . . .
So, is Obama steering us toward a more socialist type society?. . . . (emphasis mine).
OKay, I understand. I did clarify right away that I was stressing the aspects of socialism more than Obama. Note socialism is first in the title and the OP has other content that I thought stressed socialism as a concept with Obama’s proposal for UHC as one* possible* example for discussion.
Nevertheless I’m sorry if the subject wasn’t clear. Personally I think a few posters assumed something that wasn’t there rather than asking for clarification. Either way it’s no big deal.