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Koinos

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31. Two kinds of socialism -- authoritarian socialism and democratic socialism.
Mon May 2, 2016, 06:04 AM
May 2016

One believes in imposing its will on others, "for their own good," whether they like it or not.

The other believes in democratic process, voting, and the will of the majority.

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It's unbelievable how fucking shitty some of these assholes act. PeaceNikki Apr 2016 #2
They think they're going to win people that way! Her Sister Apr 2016 #4
Its like the tea party Fresh_Start Apr 2016 #3
Exactly. PeaceNikki Apr 2016 #5
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They are unraveling... MrWendel Apr 2016 #10
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Similar to Trump in that way Haveadream Apr 2016 #13
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It does and he's satisfied with that. Cha Apr 2016 #19
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These people and their flawed candidate Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #15
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Kick! Cha Apr 2016 #18
"The sleep of reason produces monsters." okasha Apr 2016 #20
So true. Great etching by Goya, who criticized the foolishness of his own society. Koinos May 2016 #32
But one cannot believe the evidence of one's own eyes, the abuse you see is merely a myth, synergie Apr 2016 #21
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Attack George Takei... wysi Apr 2016 #23
The attacks is what Coolest Ranger Apr 2016 #24
Poor things are losing and they're not handling it very well. Cha Apr 2016 #25
Isn't Takei a hero to the under 30 crowd? liberal N proud Apr 2016 #26
And that's why they keep losing. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #27
They are the Authoritarian Left nini Apr 2016 #28
Two kinds of socialism -- authoritarian socialism and democratic socialism. Koinos May 2016 #31
So, you win supporters NastyRiffraff Apr 2016 #29
These harassers are only digging a huge abyss for themselves.. really successful @ hoisting Cha May 2016 #30
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