There are several forms of government in the world. The Totalitarian form of government is one in which one person (a dictator) controls the citizens of a country in a coercive manner. There is no freedom and every aspect of life is controlled. It even controls the beliefs and values of the society and also interferes in the private life of individuals. North Korea is an example of this form of government as well as, Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany. Similarly, under communism, founded by Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin, all means of production are owned in common, rather than by individuals. But, Communism thinks in terms of the society as a whole and it is the community that makes all major decisions. There is equality between all people (classless)
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Some with similarities, while others are vastly different. In my opinion, all forms of government have evolved and changed in some way over time. With new technology and an international economy, survival almost demands change. Presently, a great number of citizens are fearful of the United States leaning too far toward a Socialist form of government. The truth is, it’s too late. Although Americans frown upon anything labeled “socialist”, most Americans are supporters of Medicare and Social Security. Large majorities of Americans also like poverty relief programs like Medicaid and housing assistance, so it’s not surprising that a large portion of the federal budget goes to these programs. The truth is, the United States has entertained a splash of socialism for a very long time and as long as democratic institutions are used to regulate the capitalists that will remain true. The government has become far too large and intrusive. It has regulated us right out of personal prosperity and into a welfare state where individuals are paid to contribute nothing. Consequently, it seems that the more government contributes, the more it costs to live. Everybody wants their fair share of that government money. It’s become an endless cycle with no end in sight. Politicians have become so afraid of losing their spot among the elite that they continuously fail to do what is right and just for the people. Their policies and opinions have become like the soup of the day, changing on a regular basis according to what they think will be most popular. Sadly, most of the American people have just given up and are quite certain that their children and grandchildren are doomed. Interestingly, I think they always
Some with similarities, while others are vastly different. In my opinion, all forms of government have evolved and changed in some way over time. With new technology and an international economy, survival almost demands change. Presently, a great number of citizens are fearful of the United States leaning too far toward a Socialist form of government. The truth is, it’s too late. Although Americans frown upon anything labeled “socialist”, most Americans are supporters of Medicare and Social Security. Large majorities of Americans also like poverty relief programs like Medicaid and housing assistance, so it’s not surprising that a large portion of the federal budget goes to these programs. The truth is, the United States has entertained a splash of socialism for a very long time and as long as democratic institutions are used to regulate the capitalists that will remain true. The government has become far too large and intrusive. It has regulated us right out of personal prosperity and into a welfare state where individuals are paid to contribute nothing. Consequently, it seems that the more government contributes, the more it costs to live. Everybody wants their fair share of that government money. It’s become an endless cycle with no end in sight. Politicians have become so afraid of losing their spot among the elite that they continuously fail to do what is right and just for the people. Their policies and opinions have become like the soup of the day, changing on a regular basis according to what they think will be most popular. Sadly, most of the American people have just given up and are quite certain that their children and grandchildren are doomed. Interestingly, I think they always