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GulfCoast66

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23. I'm not a socialist and have read very few post on DU advocating for it.

Reply to DanTex (Original post)

Tue Feb 12, 2019, 12:23 PM

Feb 2019

What am and almost everyone in DU qualifies for is to be called a Social Democrat. They are very different and we are crazy if we label ourselves as socialist. Social democracies like all of western are capitalist countries with strong policies to help mitigate the inherent injustices of the system while using its amazing power to generate wealth.

Socialism has meant, still means and will always mean the collective ownership of the means of production. And it results in increased poverty ever time it has been attempted. Just because a few leftist think is a cool new word to self label does not change the definition.

I will not vote for a self declared socialist. They either do not actually know the meaning of the term they identify with or they believe in an unworkable system.

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Taxes on the wealthy, even "socialism". These are arguments we can and will win. [View all] DanTex Feb 2019 OP

I was expecting a link at the bottom it's so professionally-written ... well-done my friend (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2019 #1

K&R. Well stated, spot on and damn straight DanTex! KPN Feb 2019 #2

Great OP Midnightwalk Feb 2019 #3

Use the term Democratic Socialism to get rid of the baggage on the term Socialism onit2day Feb 2019 #9

Well said, good summary. 'Soc. dem.' or 'dem. soc' is more accurate. appalachiablue Feb 2019 #15

The real takers in our society: CrispyQ Feb 2019 #4

As if the one percent actually did anything to earn capital gains pecosbob Feb 2019 #5

Good article. I am tired of paying a hidden tax, that is, the tax that supports these ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2019 #6

Isn't it funny these billionaires want everything rolled back , EPA standards, workers rights,more duforsure Feb 2019 #7

Baby boomer feed GOP is still using Soviet Union as an example of socialism to a generation born Johonny Feb 2019 #8

anyone who has ever played "monopoly" Locrian Feb 2019 #10

Never thought about "Monopoly" that way. ooky Feb 2019 #12

it was desinged that way Locrian Feb 2019 #17

Very cool article. Thanks. ooky Feb 2019 #22

Excellent OP. ooky Feb 2019 #11

Reps love to quote Adam Smith's "invisible hand" but Smith wrote capitalism requires a tiered tax. TheBlackAdder Feb 2019 #13

FDR saved capitalism through robust social spending and giving Labor more rights Yavin4 Feb 2019 #14

People love socialism The Mouth Feb 2019 #16

I always ask "are YOU ready to write the checks for your parents that Medicare has been writing?" oldsoftie Feb 2019 #19

A 70% rate is still not going to raise nearly the amount of money to support new programs. oldsoftie Feb 2019 #18

I recall plenty of OPs from you during the 2016 primary season...and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #20

Thanks. About that... DanTex Feb 2019 #21

No worries at all!! I totally appreciate your expansion of thoughts regarding Bernie and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #25

I agree with you about Bernie in 2020. DanTex Feb 2019 #26

I'm not a socialist and have read very few post on DU advocating for it. GulfCoast66 Feb 2019 #23

The word "socialism" has been defined in this country in a certain way. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #24