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52. They exploit the ambiguity of the word 'socialism'

On the one hand, the state owns all means of production and deny the ability to own property.

That's the scary one ... It's 'communism-lite'

On the other hand, legislators in a democratically elected congress write laws that promote a social benefit to citizens - a duly elected president signs them into law.

That's the one we like .. it's called Democratic Socialism, and it's been a regular feature of our history for over a century now.

When we speak of Democratic 'socialism', they turn it into 'communism-lite' to strike fear into the hearts of the ignorant. They've been doing that for decades.

It would help if our party would make the distinction crystal clear, but, for whatever reason, the definitions lie in the weeds, unable to speak for themselves without a voice to compel understanding.