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In reply to the discussion: Are Nordic countries really socialist? [View all]Xolodno
(7,359 posts)The Nordic Countries are Socialist by preponderance of the government affecting control of the factors of production. Granted it isn't out right ownership, but via regulation and nationalization of industries for the public well being. Some want to ditch the label and say no it's just "regulated capitalism" witch in itself is an oxymoron.
For me, whatever. It doesn't matter what you want to call it, just get there already.
But with that said, we've had the "Red Scare" since the 1920's, and fully understand that the dirty word "Socialism" will never be fully embraced, so, alternative explanations will be embraced. Which is also a weakness, the fascist portion of the country will always call you on it.
In my opinion, we need to start calling the GOP policies for what they are, fascist policies that resemble the policies under Adolf Hitler.