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Tal Vez

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1. He's right. The traditional definition of socialism

Reply to Cheese Sandwich (Original post)

Sat May 28, 2016, 10:18 PM

May 2016

is an economic system in which the public owns all of the major means of production - banks, insurance companies, utilities, auto manufacturers, computer companies, every major company.

That is why I cannot understand why Sanders labeled himself a socialist. I never hear him calling for government takeovers of the entire economy. Sanders is not a socialist. Why he gratuitously tarred himself with that label mystifies me.

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Chomsky on socialism [View all] Cheese Sandwich May 2016 OP

He's right. The traditional definition of socialism Tal Vez May 2016 #1

You've completely misunderstood the video I'm afraid. Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #2

I think Chomsky is saying exactly what I was saying, Tal Vez May 2016 #3

Not public not government kitp May 2016 #4

Your definition of socialism is just another example of what Chomsky meant Tal Vez May 2016 #5

I'm sorry you've misunderstood the video.. Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #6

Listen, there is no law that prevents you from defining socialism any way you want. Tal Vez May 2016 #7

That's why he calls himself a socialist. Because he is one. Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #8

If you want to believe that Sanders is a socialist, that's up to you. Tal Vez May 2016 #9

Try Fran Piven Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #10

She seems like someone I would like. Tal Vez May 2016 #11

I agree with your statement of facts but we're reaching different conclusions Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #12

Well, you've taught me about what some people mean by "Democratic Socialism" Tal Vez May 2016 #13

Apparently no I haven't. Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #15

Bernie does not label himself a socialist. It is the media and jwirr May 2016 #14

Thank you. Tal Vez May 2016 #16

As I see it the Democratic Socialism that we see in Europe jwirr May 2016 #17

I agree. Tal Vez May 2016 #18