This is covered by the latest version of the bill: The government shall fine those who do not contribute to the collective beer fund. Like you, I also fought for this right, although I can't possibly be expected to pay for it myself in this economy.

It may have nothing to do with socialism, but the behavior isn't uncommon amongst authoritarian (and often delusional) socialist leaders. As for your point about distracting from the "real point" by mentioning economics: It is most certainly related to economics in the sense that the marketplace is always subjected to a very high level of government control in a socialist market economy.

And the first hangover was 4999 years, 364 days ago.