U.S. Social Projects

In the U.S. Constitution , the Preemble says, 'We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish ... , promote the general Welfare, ... etc.'

In the current debates among the Republican candidates for presidency, I hear lots of economic talk but do not hear any social talk. I believe that we do not hear social talks because Republicans seem to equate social talks to communism and then say that communism is opposed to capitalism. To promote capitalism, wthout oppositions, capitalism becomes an absolute --- God.

When I was in the U.S. Department of Justice, I represented Justice at the White House on social projects of President Nixon.  I was impressed. Nixon sought a 4-day work-week; sought a high protein diet for all Americans; sought management of the underground flow of water, electricity, trucking; etc. 

What has happened to the Republican mind?