Democratic Socialism Derangement Syndrome?

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35. First, as has been stated, Democratic Socialism's messaging sucks

I just spent a bit of time of google, where many people would find their information and it’s... not good. Not bad, exactly but not great let’s say.

Most countries we like to point out as Democratic Socialist also have a strong free market economy. Capitalist even. So, while it’s great to admire these countries, they are not utopias.

I think we can all agree that a system of available healthcare and public collage is desirable (I don’t say “free” because it’s not “free” everything needs to be paid for, in a DS world, this will be by taxes. We’ve evolved past the barter system as an economic force. I am a person who is willing to pay higher taxes for healthcare and schools, just as I am for good roads and firefighters)

The US also has a court system that is rather unique and any DS programs will have to make it through the inevitable challenges, some of which they will lose.

So rather than assume people haven’t thought it out, I think it’s better to use facts—risks and benefits of such a system, as well as realistic plans on how to get there. No sugar coating. No Robin Hood crap. Just “This is what it will cost you, and this is how it will benefit you”