Hey @Gamgam, thanks for the continued discussion!

I see people discussing this topic and not using nor citing correct information and it is SO important that we don't let that continue to grow.

The Nazi's were Nationalists aka National Socialists. Not the pure socialists and the difference is important.

For instance, when discussing "Socialism" it is important to remember that there is Socialism, the form of government and then there is Socialism as a guiding principle of governance. As in benefitting society. ie roads, fire departments, police, water and power infrastructure, etc. These are socialist programs and efforts in that they are to benefit society as a whole. Does that make sense?

I agree with you that a purely socialist government is rife with potential for abuse from the "top." However, I've also seen that this is true with every form of government. So it is also important to make the distinction of how a government is supposed to work vs. how the people running the government are making it work.

What do you think about that?

PS: Currently, the self identified "Socialist" nations are China, Vietnam, and Laos. That's it! I only asked you which countries are socialist to counter the idea that socialism means I can take your stuff. It doesn't mean that, look into these countries if you need proof. I'm not saying that these are GOOD governments, I'm just saying, look at and examine a thing as it actually exists, before deciding what it means.

Thanks for reading!