john wrote in message . ..

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In reality, however, the capitalists always have their hand out crying
to be bailed out by the government.

For example, the Chrysler Corp. various S&Ls, big US and foreign
banks, etc.

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Why did you omit these statements?

Because they are completely irrelevant to the discussion.

The question was whether or not socialism had been proven a failure.

It has. You can point to abuses, misuses, greed, whatever all you
want. You refuse to fact the core issue.

Capitalism works. Socialism doesn't.

None of your examples or questions addressed that plain and simple
fact.