Summarize in bullet form the practical vices of statism with its foundation in collectivism, and with its individual rights violations and unlimited government

  • cronyism is rampant,
  • monopolies are sustained,
  • political inequality rules the day as access to political power is limited to those with money and connections,
  • politicians successfully exploit envy with collectivist slogans,
  • society faces slow stagnation and eventual demise,
  • the safety net is of the one-size-fits-all variety and not very safe at all,
  • the unfortunate and underprivileged are left behind,
  • recessions are severe and more frequent than under capitalism,
  • K–12 education is of poor quality and not subject to the quest for the unimagined
  • housing is frequently unaffordable,
  • higher education is expensive and almost required,
  • inflation is a constant threat,
  • conflict and war looms,
  • natural disasters, including pandemics, have severe impact,
  • taxes are ubiquitous,
  • infrastructure investments are misallocated,
  • immigrants are often a threat and political pawns,
  • the environment suffers, and
  • racism and prejudice are institutionalized.

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