Socialism in its original Marxist form made sense on paper as well but no fully socialist or communist system of government has never worked (well) in history either when it was applied in real life policy. Political theory on either side of the spectrum of conservative and liberal ideology can appear an outstanding solution, if not a “cure-all” to the problems of government. The plain truth of the matter is neither extreme has ever proved an effective way to govern. But why is this? Why have the bases of political polarity never worked when implemented?
All of human nature and action is dictated by two prevalent themes or parameters, the pursuit of pleasure and the prevention of pain, or in simpler terms FEAR & GREED. As a student of finance at Ole Miss this was taught as the driver of all financial markets. In truth, the same two forces of fear and greed are the origin of all human choice. We therefore cannot be controlled be any system, which denies either one of the forces (FEAR & GREED) to drive our decisions whether independent or as a society. The solutions that fix the most problems are by definition the ones that do the most for the populous not necessarily the ones that are most popular. Furthering this argument, the solutions that fix the most problems are the most fair and efficient not liberal or conservative. We need government, that is certain, though not big or small, but smart.
