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In a message dated 7/14/00 6:40:46 PM, stelarlb@sw*.ne* writes:

<< Lest we forget the military in all nations both communist and
democratic. 
If
you want a perfect example of socialism you need only look toward our
own military.  If you must ask, the reasoning behind this is that all
members are "on the same page" thus work together as a team when kicking a
third world ass.
Brett >>

Hi Brett,

I don't know where you received your education in political science, but I'm 
afraid that the military is definitely not an example of socialism.  A 
dictatorship, yes.  Totalitarianism, yes.  But socialism, no way.

Socialism is an economic ideal that has been practiced (usually not too 
successfully) in the Eijido's in Mexico and the Kibbutz's in Israel, for 
example.  But the leadership of the military really has nothing whatever to 
do with socialism.

Take care and safe diving,      Scott

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