Volconvo Debate Forums - View Single Post - Has Europe 'horribly failed' because of Socialism?

**Matt W** · Jan 27, 2006, 08:10 pm

I'm well aware of what Socialism is, SteveA - no need for the dictionary definitions.

As for Aquietguy1, 'historically' and factually he's talking out of his backside. Russia - Communism (or Leninsim, at least) was imposed after the overthrow of the Tsars. China - After the overthrow of the Emperors. There are many more examples. But one of a steady, gentle progression to Communism? Nope. As I said, it's an extremist reaction - generally kicked off by a different form of extremist rule. Do any of the Socialist governments of Europe want Communism? My arse, if you'll excuse the colloqiualism.

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Matt W Moderator Location: Reading, UK. Posts: 6,787	I'm well aware of what Socialism is, SteveA - no need for the dictionary definitions. As for Aquietguy1, 'historically' and factually he's talking out of his backside. Russia - Communism (or Leninsim, at least) was imposed after the overthrow of the Tsars. China - After the overthrow of the Emperors. There are many more examples. But one of a steady, gentle progression to Communism? Nope. As I said, it's an extremist reaction - generally kicked off by a different form of extremist rule. Do any of the Socialist governments of Europe want Communism? My arse, if you'll excuse the colloqiualism. I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. -George Best, on being asked what he did with his footballing fortunes.