You're arguing that European societies such as France and Great Britain, Spain, Italy and the rest haven't stood the test of time and comparing them to the good ol days in the New World?
Nope....read what i wrote again.....I'm Saying the 'more socialist model' several European countries adopted, has not stood the test of time...Surely you don't believe that countries like Greece, Spain, the UK etc have always been as socialist as they have been recently?.
Greece is already ****ed...Spain is well on it's way and the UK along with many other Euro countries are on the brink, although the UK may or may not be turned around by the new Conservative Government. It's going to be a tall order considering the damage already done...There's going to be a world of hurt over there for the next few years as the new Government slash public spending and try to restore some common sense back into British politics.
But it's not just about economics ....The resultant loss of freedom and civil liberties during the 'socialist period', especially in the UK has been astounding. The whole point of a Nanny State, is for Nanny to take on full responsibility for the welfare of every single member of her congregation and the only way Nanny can do that is to have complete control of what goes on in the nursery, just to ensure you don't "poke your eye out" with anything.
I'm sure if you had to stay there for a few years, you may end up having a little better understanding of people like Rick Barber