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Zambero

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7. I always reply back: "What's your definition of socialism?"

Sun Feb 24, 2019, 12:31 PM

Feb 2019

If it means disparaging popular programs such as Medicare, Social Security, or ACA protections for those with pre-existing conditions, then their definition is bogus. If they would decry a government taking over the means of production, then they would be on more solid ground, but that classic definition doesn't quite fit the propaganda pitch. I also bring up examples of corporate socialism such as subsidizing professional sports enterprises with taxpayer-funded stadium venues that enable owners to foot the bill for multi-million dollar player salaries. Yes, govt-sponsored welfare is not just for the poor.

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Republicans call everything they don't like 'socialism' -- #3 [View all] JHB Feb 2019 OP

the love socialism that bails out big business though beachbum bob Feb 2019 #1

Every one of our Democratic candidates, watoos Feb 2019 #2

That's why I've started posting on this topic every day. JHB Feb 2019 #4

Police and Fire dept are socialism. Tell your Republican buddies next time the house is on fire Bengus81 Feb 2019 #3

Police and fire are NOT socialism. CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #9

"Socialism" is now decency and compassion ck4829 Mar 2019 #10

But . . . Scubamatt Feb 2019 #5

Getting marching orders straght from the Kremlin is a Republican gig now. JHB Feb 2019 #6

I always reply back: "What's your definition of socialism?" Zambero Feb 2019 #7

Call it "civilization" instead of socialism ProfessorPlum Feb 2019 #8

K&R ck4829 Mar 2019 #11