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Tiggeroshii

(11,088 posts)
Tue Aug 8, 2017, 10:40 PM Aug 2017

Is Democratic Socialism a bad word? [View all]


16 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Yes.
2 (13%)
It's not a bad word, just distasteful and unmarketable. Nobody should use "socialism" if they want to win elections.
0 (0%)
Democratic Socialism might not be bad in itself, but "socialism" is a word with enough negativity associated with it that it shouldn't be said if we want to win elections.
2 (13%)
No.
12 (75%)
It's an extreme concept that nobody in their right mind should ever approach.
0 (0%)
Shut up, commie.
0 (0%)
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