False Dichotomy

The New Feudalism

https://fee.org/articles/the-new-feudalism/

The first thing to be observed about all this is that there is no such thing as socialism, actually or potentially. Socialism is a fan­tasy, and the illusion that it is being approached is in the nature of a mirage. No country in the world has attained even an ap­proximation of the socialist vision. In communist countries, the state has not withered away, as Marx predicted; instead, it has grown in power and sway. Nowhere does “from each according to his abil­ity, to each according to his need” prevail, nor can it do so. “Need” can no more be measured than men can be induced to produce ac­cording to their abilities when re­wards are separated from efforts.

Psalm 23

1 (A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.