Newt

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why people cant see the socialism in the democratic party.



Having been brought in the UK during the 70s and 80s, I'd just like to point out that the notion of "socialism" is clearly relative. The US has yet to experience Socialism in its glory. The Democratic party is, in my observation, some way from being "Socialist." Even Tony Blair's government - and feel free to hop in if this sound wrong - is more socialist than the Dems.

Not too long ago, the British Labour Party used to talk about "Clause Four Socialism," which was based on the premise that the party's aim should be "...To secure for the workers by hand or by brain the full fruits of their industry and the most equitable distribution thereof that may be possible upon the basis of the common ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange, and the best obtainable system of popular administration and control of each industry or service."

Yes, I snagged that from Wikipedia, but I honestly couldn't remember it by rote - unlike the Clause Four Socialists of the 70s.

Anyhow, I just wanted to put the term "socialism" into some global context. Like other words such as "freedom," "morality," and "truth," "Socialism" can be as slippery as a bucket of eels swimming in oil.

Siggy

If life wasn't so pointless and absurd, I would take it more seriously.