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Festivito

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8. We need a bit of both: socialism and capitalism. And democratically decide each end and beginning.

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 02:39 PM

Nov 5

R-wingers seem to believe socialists will decide strength and number of nuts hold a car tire. Really? A politician! I don't think so.

Should capitalists decide that it is cheaper to kill people than to let them live? NOT if I can stop them.

Our Constitution allows for changes. What is impossible for US to do. ANSWER: NOTHING. We have full and total control.

So, is government socialistic? YES, because it can be if 3/4 or more of us agree to something.

We need both. We just need to be careful with them. When pure, they both lead to a bad ending only from different directions.

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I have to say, for a group of people that hate socialism so much, [View all] USS_Dauntless Nov 5 OP

Good one.. yorkster Nov 5 #1

GOPhers wouldn't know actual socialism.... lastlib Nov 5 #2

In GOP minds, any gov't intrusion on "free markets" is "socialism"... Wounded Bear Nov 5 #4

Unless that intrusion shields them from competition Raven123 Nov 5 #13

We need a bit of both: socialism and capitalism. And democratically decide each end and beginning. Festivito Nov 5 #8

GOPers love socialism...but only for billionaires. nt SunSeeker Nov 5 #3

"" AllaN01Bear Nov 5 #5

Good one! SheltieLover Nov 5 #6

Internet. Win. Bravo. Efilroft Sul Nov 5 #7

Why do people misuse the word "socialism" so much? SidneyR Nov 5 #9

" Why do people misuse the word "socialism" so much?" MLWR Nov 5 #14

Very nice :) Maru Kitteh Nov 5 #10

I thought you were going to say, "..they sure do love their SNAP and Soc Sec benefits!" nt Exp Nov 5 #11

Brilliant orangecrush Nov 5 #12

they prefer socialism to continue to go to the rich and corporations LittleGirl Nov 5 #15

They don't know what socialism is, they are just parrots repeating whatever their so called leaders, who also Escurumbele Nov 5 #16