re: Milton Friedman: The Rise of Socialism is Absurd

Socialism is an easy sell to people who have no long term concept and no economic understanding. Sure, free health care and free education sound wonderful. But stop and think of what it will cost, and how can you possibly maintain it?

That is why socialism ultimately fails. At some point, it becomes unsustainable and the economy crashes. The problem is people who want socialism are either lazy mooches who can't afford to take care of themselves, or ultra rich liberals who aren't affected by tax increases.