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handmade34

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14. I just posted this elsewhere...

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 09:43 PM

Mar 2020

...a better name...would be compassionate capitalism

If the left insists on naming a system of generous government benefits combined with a free market democratic socialism, I cannot stop them. That seems unnecessarily confusing since the government is actually running no industries other than education (and meddling somewhat in healthcare). It certainly isn’t socialism. In fact, the only reason most such countries can afford those benefits is that their market economies are so productive they can cover the expense of the government’s generosity. Perhaps a better name for what the Nordic countries practice would be compassionate capitalism

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffreydorfman/2018/07/08/sorry-bernie-bros-but-nordic-countries-are-not-socialist/#66cc929a74ad

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I managed to get myself embroiled in an argument w/ some right-wing idiots that [View all] smirkymonkey Mar 2020 OP

probably not what you want... but it is a fair analysis lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #1

Wow. Is that really true? smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #8

The Scandinavians are CAPITALISTS, not socialists. They practice a well-regulated pnwmom Mar 2020 #10

Ask them if they prefer an authoritarian dictatorship Sucha NastyWoman Mar 2020 #2

You could tell them that Sanders is really in support of regulated capitalism and not socialism. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #3

No, thank you. I appreciate your post. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #11

Agreed. Socialism isn't the problem in Venezuela. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #22

That was his biggest mistake. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #30

It IS all about branding. nt Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #37

As with most form of governing... 2naSalit Mar 2020 #4

I agree. I think Bernie made the mistake of not clarifying things enough for the masses. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #31

Dude, they support a fucking grifter bigot LuvLoogie Mar 2020 #5

Heard this on an OLD TV show (1960's) MyOwnPeace Mar 2020 #7

I know that. I am thinking of just not engaging anymore. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #33

You hit the nail on the head. If they haven't realized it by now, they aren't going to do so. Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #38

They already live with Socialism and don't have a problem with it. maxsolomon Mar 2020 #6

The problem is that they will never accept that explanation. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #34

Many democratic socialists support the government providing essential services. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #9

Another point... Newest Reality Mar 2020 #12

'There is no such thing as society, there are only individuals and appalachiablue Mar 2020 #13

I just posted this elsewhere... handmade34 Mar 2020 #14

I like the concept, but it seems kind of like an oxymoron, since it seems like the goal of smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #18

Daily Kos: "75 Ways Socialism Has Improved America," hits all the major pluses. VOX Mar 2020 #15

Thank you! smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #19

A word of warning. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #24

Social *programs* are not socialism. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #29

Thank you for posting Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #39

It apparently rubs some DUers the wrong way as well. VOX Mar 2020 #41

Forget it. You'll never change their minds as two generations, boomers and... brush Mar 2020 #16

I know, I don't think he could win either. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #20

It's continuing the policies of FDR eleny Mar 2020 #17

You're right. I sometimes regret even stepping into this in the first place. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #21

Tell them you agree with them leftstreet Mar 2020 #23

If you're looking for a meeting of the minds gratuitous Mar 2020 #25

Any system left unfettered The Wizard Mar 2020 #26

Don't use the Scandinavian countries as your examples The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #27

Bring up corporate socialism Zambero Mar 2020 #28

You know what they will say? smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #35

Actually, I usually just bring up all the services we socialize now... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #32

Completely agree. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #36

Thankful I deleted Facebook a few years back. sarcasmo Mar 2020 #40

You've already lost the argument by accepting a falsehood GulfCoast66 Mar 2020 #42

plenty of failed capitalist states you could counter with 0rganism Mar 2020 #43

Remind them that social security, Medicare, our schools and lunatica Mar 2020 #44

This is how I deal with Facebook political discussions Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #45

Good advice, Sherman. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #46

My pleasure Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #47