The Red Scare

Replacing trickle down economics with bottom up investment in the backbone of America has the Right waving the Red Flag of Socialism at Obama.

Darrell West, director of governance studies at the Brookings Institution, begs to differ. "Obama is about as far from being a socialist as Joe The Plumber is from being a rocket scientist."

So, I'll toss out a the million ruble question. "How do you know if you're a socialist?"

Generally, it involves espousing government control over a country's basic industries, like transportation, communication and energy, while also allowing some government regulation of private industries.

As West is quick to point out. "I think it's hard for McCain to call Obama a socialist when George Bush is nationalizing banks."

Czech-mate, Senator McCain.