The right always wants to make this about capitalism vs socialism!

The right always wants to make this about capitalism vs socialism, but I heard someone say that it is really about capitalism vs democracy, and that made sense to me. We have huge social programs like Social Security and Medicare that take money from all of us and distributes it to others, Medicare being more of a socialist concept. But what has happened in America is that the elite and big business with their lobbyists now control much of what happens in politics regardless of what most Americans want. For example, 80-90% of us want background checks on gun purchases, but the NRA has bought off or bribed the politicians to vote against our will. So do we have democracy when our political officials vote against our will? I say no. 

Vote them out is the usual retort, but they have gerrymandered the districts to the point that it is difficult to do. Is that democracy?

I don't think anyone really wants us to be a socialist country, but I do think it's possible to provide better medical care to everyone and to lessen the inequality that exists, but I'm afraid our elected officials will fight doing it because they are more responsive to their lobbyists and business donations and power than us. 

I see the capitalist vs democracy more than vs socialism.

To believe that Trump was unaware of their activities is not naïve but delusional.

But here's the thing: Trump's disconnect with the truth is so profound, he tells lies on a daily basis to cover up his crimes, mistakes in judgement, and his continued business dealings, including using the office of POTUS to increase revenue at his DC hotel, and Mar a Lago.  To believe that Trump was unaware of their activities is not naïve but delusional. Once the Orangutan is out of office he will be charged and convicted, along with his children, for all the corruption and crimes they have committed against our beloved country. America will rejoice that day! USA! USA!