The word socialism conjures up mixed ideas. On the one hand there is this utopia of mutual cooperation among men regardless of status. Equality. Not the equality expressed in our constitution. True equality. Equality of wealth - the only equality that matters. Socialism, the ultimate equalizer which will keep you on the same level regardless of your skill or lack thereof. On the opposite hand are vast conspiracies, secret police, millions of cold blooded murders by men who live in shadow. All this was done in the name of ideals. Sometimes these leaders ruled with iron fists in order to "effectively" bring about the revolution; other times they were unsure and delusional. But always, its leaders went on faith. Socialism in a sense was a new religion spread more quickly and effectively than the Muslim conquerors and fell within 100 years. However, it still has many followers around the world who practice it in its evolved states. With all of socialism's horrible shortcomings, it has subtly worked its way into the places least expected by its founders.
The idea of an idyllic society lived in cooperation has plagued man since the ancients. Plato's Republic even has traces of socialism in it.…
