My long time joke is:

Q: What’s the difference between Socialism and Communism?

A: About five years.

Because as the entirety of the 20th Century – and forever thereafter – has shown those of us actually paying attention?

Socialism is awful.  Which, most unfortunately, most people don’t seem to realize – until after it is imposed upon them.

At which point they get a little antsy.

To squelch the peoples’ inevitable, ever-increasing distaste for Socialism?  Those imposing it – quickly convert it to Communism.

Communism being Socialism – plus a boot stamping on every human’s face.  Forever. (more…)