We do not have to travel to South America to see the effects of socialism. It wasn’t that long ago that New York was thriving. California is having problems so you can also look west. Both states are losing their tax base as people flee for greener lands. Even Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s mom left New York for greener pastures (read lower taxes) and now resides in Florida. New York City is digging a big hole and may be on the brink of insolvency.