Communism in relevance to the American economic situation

The seizure of property by the government has occurred forcefully in the past. In a modern educated society, that is next to impossible. The seizure of private property by the government is contradictory to the foundation of socialism. In fact it would be a re distribution accomplished fairly by the votes of the educated society. Eventually abolishing the need and desire for a ruling government is a goal of socialists. The fact that it has happened proves that the examples Con gives of these governments are examples of harsh dictatorships using Socialism as a mere platform for election by revolutions fueled on the promise of equality. So it is impossible for them to be true socialists. The redistribution of wealth would allow all people to exist purely as equals. We are not speaking of rights dictated by a government. The birth given rights would only be amplified through a community of equals. We do indeed need a free market. It is not impossible to maintain a free market in a Socialist community, if anything it would be easier. Currently, capitalism allows governments to tax all businesses and people for the purchase of necessary items (food, clothing, fuel, etc.). The people would oversee the economy and allow an almost Utopian like society to build. With the distribution of funds generated by business, the economy would flourish. Creating a country of employed people who control their income without generating enough finance that the common worker struggles. The thinking that Capitalism is more successful in these examples is simply an opinion. I lack a complete understanding, not an understanding entirely. These economies were plagued by capitalists who built a following on ideals they never fully supported. Many countries had civil disagreements and quickly growing populations. This creates an environment of unrest. With the execution of actual Socialism, the greedy individuals who fight for only personal profit should have been removed from influence. That is reason one. The second being war. The countries had continually engaged in civil wars as well as international. War can be profitable but only momentarily. The economic hardships are similar to the ones America is feeling due to the current economic and social situation. The third being that these were either more conservative societies in the past or people of mismatched ideology. This is specifically the case of East and West Germany. The clashing of Nazism with Communism created a community at arms. Con says that Socialism creates a ruling class and implies that Capitalism does not. With that I disagree. Do we not have leaders that control the rules and finances of this country in their favor regardless of the majority vote of citizens? I do how ever agree that politically minded management is not as effective. This though can be taken care off through the re education. Which refers to non biased teachings of Communism and Socialism. To be exact, that a successful Socialist community cannot be breed through revolution. The desire to compete with other Capitalist countries would in fact discredit the Socialist movement. If everyone is to be equal, than competition of disagreeing economic strategies would in turn create a Capitalist frame. Con is right in saying it requires specialized skills for management. It still remains that it is possible for the workers to attain the skills needed. A goal of Socialism is to create shorter working hours for the individual with higher wages. With this, the ones who would want the added responsibility, the time spent would be just as it is in a Capitalist county. Promotion from within occurs in current America. The necessary skills are learned through the workplace. Also as education would be free, the knowledge generated by citizens would help to contribute to workplace abilities. I am not stating that responsibilities be given to people who do not want them or are under qualified. It is important to add that education is very important to the Socialist movement. Input from people uneducated on complex issues occurs in Capitalist countries and would in a Socialist America. After all it is the people who's decisions should be placed above the interests of governing forces. Often the decisions of management can be swayed easily the decisions of workers. The claim that Socialists join the ruling class to milk the average worker is absurd. We are the working class. Capitalists however do profit off the exploitation and addictions of the middle class. They in turn are the ones who manage the economy. The ones who are well versed in deception and abuse of taxes. This continues the separation of the bureaucratic elite and the blue collar worker. This combats the view that Con has stated. Con has said that the people do not want Socialism. That is not true however. The people want equality, more funding for education, lower taxes, true democracy, equal partnership through business and opportunity to continue with societal trends. Welcome to Socialism. Most of these Socialist countries were in fact countries that falsely claimed to be Communist countries. Socialism is the eventual goal achieved through Communism. The transfer to Socialism creates a brief economic hardship but then again Capitalism continues a troubled economy. To put it bluntly, Capitalism perpetuates the division of its people.