Nothing changes quickly. Especially in America.

[wombat_socho]

The Great U-Turn - James C. Bennett - National Review Online:Admirers and detractors of the United States agree on one point: This country is unusually resistant to the social consensus and set of structures broadly known as “social democracy” or “progressivism.” (Social democracy leans more toward state ownership, progressivism toward state

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The Great U-Turn - James C. Bennett - National Review Online

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[harvey_rrit]

"(Social democracy leans more toward state ownership, progressivism toward state regulation.)"

Ah. That's clear now.

So Stalin practiced social democracy, but Mussolini engaged in progressivism.

[wombat_socho]

Two roads, same destination. *shrug*

[harvey_rrit]

Yeah, but with Communism you don't get that whole fashion thing.

Ooo, black uniforms with lightning bolts! Evita will just DIE!

[wombat_socho]

Ah, those Hugo Boss uniforms. I am reminded of P.J. O'Rourke's assertion that nobody ever had sexual fantasies about Communists. :D