Good article
I usually start with the failures of socialism by looking at the fiscal and economic point of view
Ultimately, socialism fails from just simple basic human nature. Man is ingrained with a desire to achieve the best level of what he defines as his self interest and that of his family. People go to work to pay their bills, to put a roof over their head, and to feed their families. Not to provide for society at large. I've have heard many people who want government run healthcare, government run whatever, who also find many ways not to pay anymore taxes than they legally have to. That's why socialist systems become so oppressive. They have to