Socialism, Fascism vs. Classical Liberalism

via Wikipedia:

Socialism: refers to a broad array of ideologies and political movements with the goal of a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to control by the community.

Fascism: is an authoritarian political ideology (generally tied to a mass movement) that considers the individual subordinate to the interests of the state, party or society as a whole.

The two are very closely linked.

And what a lot of people might classify themselves, though unknowingly, as followers of Classical Liberalism (aka, what we now call "real" Conservatives):

Classical liberalism (also known as traditional liberalism[1] and laissez-faire liberalism[2], or, in much of the world, simply called liberalism) is a doctrine stressing individual freedom. This includes the importance of human rationality, individual property rights, natural rights, the protection of civil liberties, constitutional limitations of government, free markets, and individual freedom.

You either think government can solve our problems, or you think government should get out of our way so we can solve our own problems. Take your pick, you can't have both.

Socialism is the philosophy that we can enforce "fairness" on the people through government, and in effect controlling the economy and wealth. Well intentioned, but wrong. This is no different than what I am hearing from Obama and Hillary. Call it what you want, "Progressive", "Liberal", "Free Thinking", but it still doesn't change the fact that this mirrors socialistic tendencies. Carl Marx was probably well intentioned, but misguided in the fact power corrupts absolutely.