The United States was not founded as nor ever intended to be "socialist"....
Capitalism, Free Enterprise and the freedom of every American to pursue their dream to own their own businesnd practice free trade...that is what has made Our Nation Great & Exceptional!  Individuals, small business owners like Edison, Ford, Walton, Gates...started with a dream, hard work, freedom and reward for personal hard work and growth...that's what has made America Great!