Reading through this thread it's glaringly obvious Americans need to read this! Definitions of and Comparisons Between Communism vs Socialism vs Fascism elephantsinourrooms.com/2022/08/30/f...
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Idk. They’re describing certain authors descriptions of socialism. When most (all) socialists I know don’t advocate eliminating private property. Or advocate collective ownership. That’s more communism. Socialism isn’t a monolith. No one owns the definition. It’s govt caring for ppl and 1/
aug 23, 2025, 7:06 pm • 1 0 • view
You don't know any socialists Socialism is the process of eliminating private property You can't be socialist and uphold private property
aug 23, 2025, 11:42 pm • 2 0 • view
I know you're probably respectable and that's great but you're self things that are false
aug 24, 2025, 11:16 am • 0 0 • view
2/ equalizing social and systemic inequality. Public school: meant to equalize education, poor and rich alike SNAP: meant to feed the poor kids. And others who are starving. Social security: meant to ensure the ppl failing to plan their retirement don’t end up homeless. A well regulated 2/
aug 23, 2025, 7:08 pm • 0 0 • view
3/ economy allows for ppl to get rich, companies to thrive but prevents them exploiting workers. Taxes the rich to provide basic min std to everyone. This reduces homelessness, crime. It’s a win win for everyone and you can still have billionaires
aug 23, 2025, 7:09 pm • 1 0 • view
What do you think profit is? Stolen wages and ripped off consumers You cannot have profit without exploiting people
aug 23, 2025, 11:44 pm • 0 0 • view
I hope you realize very lengthy books have been written on the subject of socialism , I really don't understand how you expect me to provide a *summary* that will satisfy everyone. Also, you're talking to someone raised in a social democracy, unlike the liberal one in the US.
aug 23, 2025, 7:50 pm • 0 0 • view
Oh sorry it’s not directed at you, you’re not responsible. I just get so irritated by academic definitions rather than the fantastic real world examples we have from many countries. Sorry, my comment wasn’t aimed at you
aug 23, 2025, 9:10 pm • 1 0 • view
There's good reason for academic definitions So people cant make up their own definitions and bastardise the concepts to create fear of the only cure to the disease youtu.be/01wcUXRqG78
aug 23, 2025, 11:47 pm • 0 0 • view
“Well ackshually” 😂 Go back and read the thread, moron. Muting bc I just can’t with mansplainers
aug 23, 2025, 11:55 pm • 1 0 • view
Quick shut down the conversation it's going into challenging the system territory
aug 24, 2025, 12:10 am • 0 0 • view
My block list is heavily populated with mansplainers, esp. annoying are the ones who are incorrect
aug 24, 2025, 9:24 am • 0 0 • view
Thanks for the explanation...no worries then. You were thinking (typing) out loud, eh.😂
aug 23, 2025, 10:06 pm • 1 0 • view
Several European countries do such a better job of democratic socialism but bc we are a fascist oligarchy, we are brainwashed to believe socialism = oligarchy. 🤷🏼♀️ I was just trying to counter that. The academic version annoys tfg out if me. Signed, Grumpy socialist ❤️
aug 23, 2025, 10:08 pm • 1 0 • view
I get it. I am an elderly grumpy socialist.😂 💜☮️
aug 23, 2025, 10:32 pm • 2 0 • view
aug 23, 2025, 10:36 pm • 1 0 • view
aaaawww thank you. 😊 Right back at you. 🫂💜
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