um...socialism is state run businesses...and Oligarchy is what you are thinking of (which is what our Republic has morphed into)...BOTH of which are very caustic to freedom and what America was founded under...the opportunity to succeed or fail under ones own ability.
I don't understand why you stated the bolded part above
You right, I was lumping the two together, which is incorrect. Though, when I think about the largest and most powerful companies, how they will get bailed out if they fail, and how much they determine the legal landscape of the country, It makes me instantly think socialism. If it was how every company was treated, it would be complete socialism, but its only the largest that are afforded these corrupted benefits.
When I say 'freedom is dangerous', its not a negative statement, its a fact of life. Being free to own dangerous things and being accountable for the safety of those around you is a good example. Just because someone down the street shot his wife in the leg, doesnt mean I should no longer have the right to defend my family with the means I see fit. Likewise, if someones baby drinks eliquid, doesnt mean I shouldnt be allowed to vape.
I will take all the dangerous freedom I can get.