The typically mild-mannered and sedate distinguished Senator from Utah, Orrin Hatch, raised the issue of Socialism in describing the legislation the Democrats just pushed through the Senate.

From Politico.com, "Parties risk it all on Health Care reform," Dec. 24:

“If the majority refuses to listen to what Americans are telling them now – I’m sure they will have a rude wake-up call waiting for them later,” Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said Wednesday. “To date, we have been rebuffed by an unfailing determination by a few to pursue a nearly socialist agenda.”