Since we're arguing the doom and gloom of the "S" word, I thought it might help to add some levity..

He forgot to mention schools, medicare, medicaid, Social Security, police. etc. etc.

Why, you'd almost think we already live in a "socialized country".

Better tell grandma she'll have to get in line early for her Social Security check so she (hopefully) can use it to get some gruel in the soup line.