Originally Posted by
jungle
I'm guessing you are rooting for the people who proudly display the Che posters in their office. A brief study of history from 1917 onward will quickly rid you of the illusion that strong economies are the product of worker's paradises framed on the precept of "...each according to his need..."
Actually, start that study from 1913 onwards with relation to monetary policy. Namely, the creation of the Fed followed by the 16th amendment. Follow the money to get some answers!