In a Democracy, the term 'Socialism" is an oxymoron.

In a Democracy, the term 'Socialism" is an oxymoron. Simply, a Democracy is Government, "of the People", "by the People", and "for the People". The essence of democracy is "People", real People. Democratic government 'governs' the 'Bottom' of the structure of Three Branch Government. It governs Individuals, not a 'whole block of thousands or millions of Individuals' living next to each Other, in the 'collective condition' called the 'social'. The term, 'social', is a 'very general abstract' term that includes the whole 'condition of togetherness'. Government cannot govern such a 'unit' in 'all' its 'particulars'. That is not real Government. In a democratic 'condition of togetherness', the individuals constituting such a 'condition' do not lose their 'Individuality' by being in the 'condition'. Hence, the abstract term 'Socialism', in a democracy, is an oxymoron. Government, in a democracy, 'governs' each, and every, Individual in the 'condition of togetherness', and should not 'exclude' any Individual, or 'group of Individuals', based on Race, Color, or Creed, economic status, or any other 'individual characteristic'. It should not consider the 'corporate nature', as if it was a 'real' person, nor should such a 'fictitious Person' be allowed to 'participate' in politics. The economy is separate from 'politics' and the 'condition of togetherness'. Government must help the 'real Individuals' that need help; the economy functions with a different 'motor', and never shall the twain meet. Government is not being 'Socialistic', if it helps the Individual, it is being Democratic. If Government cannot help the Individuals that 'established it', it is not doing its job as a 'Governor'. A 'condition of togetherness' that does not 'continue to grow' and to 'benefit from its condition', will soon deconstruct. How sad, we create 'economic monsters' and now they turn on us. They need to be 'controlled', and Politicians need to be 'reined in'.

Capitalism can endanger Democracy.

Capitalism can endanger Democracy. The Democratic political form is a Three Branch form that 'allows' the 'People' at the Bottom of Government to participate in politics. Democracy is motored by the 'Freedom and Equality' of 'each' and 'every' Individual at the Bottom of Government. Democracy insures that each and every Individual is Free and Equal. Freedom and Equality motors the Democratic spirit. Capitalism is the 'form' taken by the economy. The economy is an 'essential part' of the social in a democracy. But, the economy and Capitalism is driven by 'profits'. No economic institution can survive in Capitalism if its not making a 'profit'. Consequently, there is a huge difference in the spirit of Democracy and the spirit of Capitalism. The spirit of Capitalism cannot 'drive' a democratic society. Only, the 'values' of a democratic government can drive a 'democracy'. Its a terrible mistake to use an 'economic standard' to 'drive' democratic 'politics'. 'Profits' or 'money' cannot drive Democracy. Don't misunderstand this last statement. To be sure a Democracy has a duty to provide for the welfare and well being of its People; and that includes; jobs, fair wages, medical care, etc., or what is Constitutionally known as the 'General Welfare', which includes economic welfare. But, 'democratic politics' should not just focus on profits, and money; they drive the economy, not democracy. Democracy is driven by 'Freedom and Equality'; Capitalism is driven by profits; and never shall the twain meet. To be sure, both Institutions are important, but don't confuse the two; their 'motors' are different. Plutocracies and Oligarchies are driven by profits. Democracy is driven by the Freedom and Equality of every Individual at the Bottom of Government.

Freedom and Equality are human values.Democracy is Government,"of People", "by People" and "for People".

The Freedom and the Equality of every Individual must be protected in a Democracy. Democracy is a Government "of People", "by People" and "for the People". Governments would not exist but "for the People". The People themselves 'establish the Government' along Constitutional requirements. Governments cannot exist if there are no People to govern. Two Individuals on an Island need to 'live and work together'; 'respect each Other'; 'get along with each Other'; but, each one is Free and Equal. No Individual, regardless of Race, Color, or Creed, is 'lesser' than Another. One or Two Individuals on an Island do not need a Government. When the 'condition of togetherness' increases into the 'Many', or into thousands and millions, then the 'condition' needs Government. But, Government, which would not even exist, but for the size of the 'Condition of togetherness', has a 'legal obligation' to protect and preserve the 'Freedom' and 'Equality' of 'each' and 'every' Individual in the 'condition of togetherness'. Of course, there are many different types of Government; but all Governments 'should Preserve and Protect' the Freedom and Equality of every Individual within its Jurisdiction. Even an Autocracy or a Dictatorship should respect the 'human condition', and some do. But, the Democratic form of Government has a 'duty' to Protect and Preserve the Freedom and Equality of all Individuals. Its 'very constitution' is 'based' and 'founded' on the many 'Peoples' who are to be governed. The 'principle of Life' is inseparable from the 'human condition', but Governments are political 'Institutions' that have been 'established' by 'human beings'. Governments assume many different 'forms', but all are 'secondary' to the 'human condition'. Freedom and Equality are 'human values', inherent in the 'act of living', while Governments are 'political Institutions' with Power, but 'secondary' to the Human condition.