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SidneyR

(212 posts)
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 04:01 PM Nov 2025

Why do people misuse the word "socialism" so much?

It's not just government ownership. It's about working class control of government and economy. It exists nowhere--it's totally theoretical.

"Socialism for the rich" is NOT SOCIALISM!!! Favoring the rich is literally how CAPITALISM works.

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