| You could argue that communism has to lead to a police state. Communism doesn't allow for private ownership, so what do you do when some people decide they want to keep shit to themselves? You can easily work communism into a capitalistic society, as there's nothing preventing people fro combining their money: various communes and, of course, most families spring to mind. That's usually where it ends though, because most people don't feel connected to a larger group of people, especially not outside of religion.
As for the bailout, looks like it's a done deal now. Voting may happen on Wednesday though, which may give us a glimpse of "what if the bailout didn't happen": the third quarter ends on Tuesday. | 