I am a direct descendant of both Confederate and Union soldiers. Idiot socialists just don't get it. Everything has to have a thoughtless label on it. No nuances. No real people. Just ignorance and false superiority.

Yes, repeating history sounds awesome. Who will be the sociopathic dictator this time around?

ALL countries have taxes. Not all countries seize the means of production.

First find fraud and waste. Next balance the budget. If the government is forced to balance it's budget it will curb the power of the political elite. Make the government small and less powerful. Cut regulatory power and give it back to the states.

All countries have fire depts, police, roads, bridges, social welfare. All coutries collect taxes. These are not signs of socialism.