Is Pres. Obama A Socialist?

[UNT90]

Socialism (from websters):

1 : any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods

2 a : a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b : a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

3 : a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done

Since there was the typical "jack-booted" reference in another thread about anyone who dares to be a conservative, let's take a peek at socialism, the definition, and then let's examine the policies of Pres. Obama administration, and see how the two compare.

From the Socialist Party website:

"THE SOCIALIST PARTY strives to establish a radical democracy that places people's lives under their own control - a non-racist, classless, feminist socialist society... where working people own and control the means of production and distribution through democratically-controlled public agencies; where full employment is realized for everyone who wants to work; where workers have the right to form unions freely, and to strike and engage in other forms of job actions; and where the production of society is used for the benefit of all humanity, not for the private profit of a few. We believe socialism and democracy are one and indivisible. The working class is in a key and central position to fight back against the ruling capitalist class and its power. The working class is the major force worldwide that can lead the way to a socialist future - to a real radical democracy from below. The Socialist Party fights for progressive changes compatible with a socialist future. We support militant working class struggles and electoral action, independent of the capitalist controlled two-party system, to present socialist alternatives. We strive for democratic revolutions - radical and fundamental changes in the structure and quality of economic, political, and personal relations - to abolish the power now exercised by the few who control great wealth and the government. The Socialist Party is a democratic, multi-tendency organization, with structure and practices visible and accessible to all members."

Thoughts?

[UNTflyer]

Is the Pope Catholic?

[meangreendork]

This:

And this:

http://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=47767

[KingDL1]

I didn't know there was any question, yes of course Obama is a Socialist. Did something new come up?

[cwb]

You know, back in my days on campus I carried a C average. I blamed this on the fact that I was always out working on my social skills. Does this mean I am a socialist?

[untbowler]

You know, back in my days on campus I carried a C average. I blamed this on the fact that I was always out working on my social skills. Does this mean I am a socialist?

Nope it only makes you a "Socialite"

[hickoryhouse]

You know, back in my days on campus I carried a C average. I blamed this on the fact that I was always out working on my social skills. Does this mean I am a socialist?

I heard somewhere that the world is run by "C" students...

[eeally]

I say we skip the socialist stage and go straight for communism...