[The_Rorschach]

You know, I've had an epiphony lately, and it has radically changed my world view point. . .So this might seem a little odd coming from me, but I have as much faith in Socialism as I do in Capitalism. Honestly, I do.

I think you're asking the the wrong question One and Only. Instead of asking yourself whether or not Socialism can work, ask yourself instead can anything work, and the inevitable answer you will come to if you are honest with yourself will be no. I think Helm would be better suited for explaining the cyclical, or spiral as he sees it, nature of political philosophy, so I will leave it to him if he wishes to take up any part of this discussion, but while pertinant, it is not the point I wish to elaborate on immediately.

See, for too long, I have concerned myself with how would the people best be governed. In my frustration I've raged at them for being apathetical and unconcerned. . .Without realizing all this time I have been stripping them of their dignity as individuals and disregarding their silently spoken accord. Politics is probably the least important of all things, power is only an illusion after all - a temporary one at that - its the people themselves that truly matter. Endeavouring to work towards the benefit of our fellow man, it is the only thing that truly matters. Capitalism, Democracy, National Socialism, Communism, nothing. Look at the inner city and see what comes of progress without heart, love is everything. If everyone that voted in America did so out of love for another, trying to improve the world, just think about what a beautiful nation this would be.