Socialism has never been so popular in America as it is presently. This is largely attributable to the effects of decades of left-wing propaganda channeled through our education system, the mainstream media and popular culture. Some critiques of capitalism are certainly justifiable, especially as they relate to the kind of crony corporate capitalism that exerts such power and influence in our political system. But the question is whether state-controlled socialism is the solution to the challenges of our day.
Many young adults (“millennials”) have been indoctrinated to believe that socialism is more compatible with the ideals of “equality” and “social justice” than is a free enterprise system in which individuals generally succeed or fail on the bases of their own initiative and resources. Individual responsibility has always seemed “unfair” to those who haven’t developed the necessary skills and/or character to compete in a society that is free and open to all, and for decades opportunistic politicians have promoted this victimhood mentality and cleverly exploited it for their own political advantage.
