How would America handle socialistic programs being shut down?

[HappySqurriel]

KungKras said:

HappySqurriel said:

KungKras said:
Would lead to more desperate people, more homeless people, slums, skyrocketing crime rates.... just off the top of my head.

I suggest you investigate the world of the 1950s and compare that to your assumptions ... It had a tiny fraction of the social programs we have today and a far lower incidence of the problems you fear.

It also had an excellent and well-funded education system among other things.

I'll get back to it. I'll have to find a place to read about exactly how policy looked in the 50's.

The problem with education isn't lack of funding

 

If you want to understand why America has a failing education system consider the following story:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/09/opinion/sunday/kristof-profiting-from-a-childs-illiteracy.html?ref=opinion&_r=2&#h[]

"... parents here in Appalachian hill country pulling their children out of literacy classes. Moms and dads fear that if kids learn to read, they are less likely to qualify for a monthly check for having an intellectual disability."

Essentially, the welfare system is set up to reward and subsidize failure, and yet supporters of this moronic system are still surprised that kids are failing.