And on the other hand, major facets of our society (e.g., public education, labor unions) that clearly are socialist, are never referenced as such. Don't forge

And on the other hand, major facets of our society (e.g., public education, labor unions) that clearly are socialist, are never referenced as such. Don't forget the military. Universal health care, pensions, subsidized housing, job security, etc are all socialist; except somehow when applied to the military.