re: Milton Friedman: The Rise of Socialism is Absurd

The real problem in capitalism is that half of society doesn't buy into the concept of personal accountability and responsibility.

Bad choices and poor life decisions have consequences and half of American society wants a tax payer funded safety net.

The ant works. the grasshopper plays.
The grasshopper blames the ant when sht doesn't work out in the end.

I cant get on board with that line of thinking.

Socialism/Communism is seeing life through the prism of victimhood, envy and deep seated feelings of inadequacy. This, of course, lends itself to some dangerous moves if individuals with this belief system gain some power.