Friendly reminder that MLK was a democratic socialist.

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46. "Malcontent". Really? That's your take on MLK?

MLK advocated for democratic socialism, right there in that quote in the OP. And there are tons of other quotes from him along the same lines. Do some googling about how he felt about capitalism: if anything, MLK was more socialist than Bernie. For example, see the quote below where he writes favorably of nationalizing industry. This is not to say that MLK was a Marxist or communist. He wasn't, far from it. He was a democratic socialist.

Yet with his basic thesis I would concur. Our economic system is going through a radical change, and certainly this change is needed. I would certainly welcome the day to come when there will be a nationalization of industry. Let us continue to hope, work, and pray that in the future we will live to see a warless world, a better distribution of wealth, and a brotherhood that transcends race or color. This is the gospel that I will preach to the world. At this point I must thank you a million times for introducing me to such a stimulating book you are sweet and thoughtful indeed.

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/coretta-scott