Your misconception of socialism is not the issue. The issue is whether the Republicans will go for the same sh** (to use your term) that they did the last time around, i.e. deficit spending, fiscal irresponsibility, promising that tax cuts will bring in more money (voodoo economics), starting foreign wars and fighting them on our collective credit card.
You and Rick seem to think that the Rs will be different this time around. Personally, I don't think Lucy is ever going to let Charlie Brown kick the football, nor are the Republicans or Democrats going to change.
I like that analogy I may steal it.