‘Socialism’: A Disputed Name for a Cause, From Marx to Bernie Sanders

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Since socialism first appeared in English in the 19th century, what it signifies has depended on who uses it and whether they are for it or against it

During the presidential primary season, Sen. Bernie Sanders has been assailed by Republicans and moderate Democrats alike over one contentious word: “socialism.”

Mr. Sanders proudly describes himself as a proponent of “democratic socialism” on the Scandinavian model, which he takes pains to differentiate from the authoritarian socialism of Communist regimes such as the former Soviet Union. But as he has become the Democratic front-runner, his primary opponents have increasingly pointed out favorable comments he made in the...

 

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People forget what Socialist do when they gain power. They turn on their supporters, arrest all dissent, and execute all perceived enemies.

SADLY, Bernie's platform is MARXIST, not Socialist. Many, many voters should re-educate themselves on the distinct and deadly differences, b4 many more votes for him are counted. It's more than just 'Politics'. He wants your $$$ now, but will surely demand your soul. BEWARE...

Tell us more about the Bush/Obama/Trump socialism tax cuts

Inherent to socialism and communism is force in order to be sustained. Dissidents, those who advocate freedom and the professional class and are viewed as threats and are always the first to be exterminated. Socialism and communism must be rejected at every level.

Uh not! Putting Marx and Sanders in one sentence is an intellectual crime offending both. Affordable living is not Marxism, it is a common sense which has been pretty uncommon in the last 50 yrs! People have kept in dark for too long, slightest light hurts their eye.

So you're saying our politicians are too corrupt to provide universal healthcare? And we're supposed to be okay with that because....communism. If things are gonna suck regardless, then I'll take my chances with BernieSanders NotMeUs

Socialism = stage 1 of Communism

There's a strict definition, but like most things the left will seek to change it into the opposite until it meets their criteria for digestion, and wide acceptance until the massacre. Then the cycle restarts.

It is NO matter !

Ihr denkt auch echt, wir sind alle völlig bescheuert. Oder?

Remember this moment: Trump, in South Carolina, just called the coronavirus a 'hoax.'

Capitalism, a chance to top for everyone but if lagging will be toppled by market force & consumers. Socialism, claims fairer, ended up all poorer, except privileged few that’s in power & takes a revolution to topple. No idea where Bernie Sanders wants America to go & how?

Socialismo é lixo!

Christianity i socialism. right?

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