Could democratic socialism become the brand of a new generation of political actors — not just on the fringe, not just in New York City, but across the country?
  • fx242@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Do you know that most successful countries in the world are social-democracies right? Like most of Europe. You don’t need to go full communist or follow the red party book to incorporate the good bits of modern social-democratic practices to counter bad capitalism abuse. Im not a communist or “socialist” btw (assuming the typical American biased understand of those terms).

    • mechoman444@lemmy.world
      11·
      2 days ago

      Yes. Some of the most successful countries on earth are social democracy’s which has nothing to do with socialism.

      I encounter us problem on Lemmy all the time. ALL THE TIME! I’ll leave you with my regular disclaimer.

      Socialism refers to collective ownership of the means of production. Social democracy/democratic socialism refers to a capitalist market economy supplemented by welfare programs, labor protections, and public services. The two terms are not interchangeable despite frequent misuse on the internet. You are describing and advocating for social democracy/democratic socialism not socialism.

      https://youtube.com/shorts/zMmjKRettxA