>I think the negative populist interpretation of socialist is "giving to
>someone who wants something for nothing." That someone could be either the
>rich, the poor, or the government.
>
>Obama is a socialist because he bailed out the banks.
>J.
that is so true. relatedly: some folks i've encountered are absolutely certain that people who support socialism are lazy. i encounter this all the time and it never fails to floor me.
shag