This should be fun.....
Socialsim is where the state owns/controls the means on producing and distributing wealth,
No...
Early socialists called for no such thing as ownership being controlled by the state.
Socialism means the workers have direct control and management of the industries/workplace.
Socialism does not mean government or state ownership. It does not mean a closed party run system without democratic rights. Those things are the very opposite of socialism.
American Daniel De Leon defined it, "is that social system under which the necessaries of production are owned, controlled and administered by the people, for the people, and under which, accordingly, the cause of political and economic despotism having been abolished, class rule is at end. That is socialism, nothing short of that."
with wealth bening redistributed thru the welfare state.
Sure we believe in a redistribution of wealth through a progressive tax system.
What do you mean by "nanny state"?
I believe that homeless people should have the right to shelter. I believe that impoverished people should have the right to some food assistance. I believe everyone has the right to a high school education. I believe everyone has the right to healthcare.
As such, and in contrary to your statement, I -cannot- own or control a means or producing that wealth, and I can neither own/control the means to distribute that wealth, nor keep my wealth from being distributed to others.
What do you mean?
Yes you can own producing that wealth as long with the workers.
The freedom to pursue happiness is all about the freedom to own property
You can own property.
and use it to create wealth.
You can create wealth through how you do it now. Through work.
Under socialiam, the freedom to pursue happiness does not exist.
How so?
This freedom is based on human nature; as this freedom does not exist under socialism, socialism runs contrary to human nature.
How does it run to the contrary?
Becuase you cant own your own mega business?
Its in human nature to own a business?
Well all the workers own the workplace.