Socialism and Flim Flam

   One of the most enduring mysteries is how Socialism continues to maintain a viable political position in the modern world. I say that because all of the variants of Socialism that have been practiced throughout history have been an unmitigated disaster for every class of Human on this Planet, save one. And the one class of people who exclusively benefits from the practice of Socialism is the Ruling Class. I say that because surely it is well understood that Socialism is the preferred political vehicle to obtain and practice unlimited Political Power with consent and approval of the people.

   And yet, today's educated, inexperienced, and privilliaged youth are embracing Socialism because of the ubiquitous indoctrination by our institutions of learning, even onto the primary and secondary education, that Socialism is the enlightened way for Human social conduct. Other people who are responding positively to Socialism's siren call, are the well meaning, but naive people, who have obtained a burgeoning altruistic streak enabled by a comfortable life brought about by the enduring success of the American way. They naively believe that their hard earned comfortable life should be paid for by sharing their good fortune, and more importantly, other people's fortune, with all regardless if earned or not.

   And then we have those who embrace Socialism because it's promise that all will be equal by forcing a spreading of earned wealth, property and thought to all, regardless of circumstance. These supporters of Socialism are the most strident of all become they are victims of the ancient practice of Flim Flam. Flim Flam only works because there are always dishonest people willing to believe in the promise by those practicing Flim Flam (Socialist and Opportunists) that you can get something for nothing. In other words, Socialists promise that you do not have to earn your way to prosperity, all you have to do is support your Socialist Government to force people who have earned their prosperity to share that prosperity with you. Opportunists also practice Flim Flam by promising "something for nothing" by using the absurd advertising message that "We cheat the other guy, and pass the savings on to you."

This is, in essence, the same message of the Socialist, to wit: "We cheat the other guy, and pass the savings on to you."

   You think I'm off base here. Well then, just listen to and marvel at the support Bernie Sanders is now getting.