Can Republicans Honestly Cry 'Socialism' Now?

Hardly. If they had any shame they'd be embarrassed. They're right of course, but it's over-the-top hypocritical coming from them. Good column below. (pic from GOP.com)

Socialism, Republican-Style by Michael Tennant: "'Socialism!': the rallying cry of Republicans opposing the 'stimulus' bill just signed by President Barack Obama. It was also, late in the game, the rallying cry of John McCain and his supporters last fall, especially after the Joe the Plumber incident. They are undoubtedly correct that this law, and Obama’s plans in general, are leading us ever further down the road to serfdom, although from an economic standpoint it’s at least as much fascist as socialist – not that the distinction matters greatly for the two are the same in principle. While it’s good to see some actual GOP opposition to government growth again, it’s very difficult to take it seriously. Here, for example, is just a sampling of the socialist programs and policies instituted and/or supported by a significant number of Republicans, with Ron Paul frequently being the lone exception ..."