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The following text by Leo XIII quite soundly denounces every brand of socialist and their aim.

Pope Leo XIII

You understand, venerable brethren, that we speak of that sect of men who, under various and almost barbarous names, are called socialists, communists, or nihilists, and who, spread over all the world and bound together by the closest ties in a wicked confederacy, no longer seek the shelter of secret meetings, but, openly and boldly marching forth in the light of day, strive to bring to a head what they have long been planning - the overthrow of all civil society whatsoever.

Leo XIII, Encyclical Quod apostolici muneris, of April 20, 1884

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oberpa · 80-89, M

It is not a choice between no government and socialism. Everyone is not a socialist, and to say so is an extreme stretch of the imagination. when a society works towards self sufficiency, it will logically take care of those who are unable to take care of themselves, but strive to be the best that they can be. All people are not equal, but should be able to rise to a level where they can take care of themselves, and not be jealous of their neighbor who might be doing better than they are.