[Excaliber]

Socialism: "Its an economic system in which the central government is substantially in control of goods and services rather than by private enterprise."

OK we have a definition. We should limit the number of "ism's" to be discussed as to many at one time may be "beyond your comprehension". Social Security? Socialism? Medicare? Perhaps the given socialism definition here is to narrow? Perhaps socialism is neither good nor bad but is dependant on how it's applied?

What specific "substantial control" of "goods and services" point to a slide into socialism for the USA?

Or is it more of a feeling that some element is perceived to be "destroying" the integrity or moral fabric of the nation? Without specific examples one might conclude a slide toward facism is more likely than a slide toward socialism!