Extreme capitalism as Social Darwinism

Right-wingers condemn every government policy that helps the non-rich live better than hand-to-mouth.

Socialism is essential for many of the government's important missions. We don't have enough socialism yet in the US, but I would oppose a complete move to socialism. We need individualism and private activities too.

According to Robert Reich, here is how Harry Truman defended Socialism:

Socialism is the epithet they have hurled at every advance the people have made in the last 20 years.

Socialism is what they called public power … Social Security … bank deposit insurance … free and independent labor organizations … anything that helps all the people.

When the Republican candidate inscribes the slogan "Down With Socialism" … what he really means is, "Down with Progress."