RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Scary thought/sightEuropean countries are far more socialist the we are, and none of your statements are true there (in most countries).
TickerTwit wrote: Economically the two can look nearly identical; both intend to control business and markets. Politically is where they differ -- Communism grants minimal freedom and no ownership to the individual, but under [an uncorrupted instance of] socialism you would have a free popular vote, would be able to run for office, and might own your home. [As a side note, Her Majesty owns all of our homes in Canada; the government can take your home whenever it wishes because Canadians do not have property rights.]
Teccing wrote: Socialismis at its core an economic philosophy, whereasCommunismis economic and political in its requirement that government be the central owner and decision maker in all matters.Communismrejects any religion andin atrueCommuniststate religion is effectively abolished