that now that we are no longer competing for world dominance with the USSR that we will begin to approach Marx and socialism with a more open mind.  A few more crises could begin a re-examination of capitalism and it's obvious detrimental relationship to the planet.  The reality is that very few of us actually benefit from it.  If we can get the question asked enough times, people may begin to consider what they would answer.

Great diary as always.  Thanks.