Socialism and communism may both be left wing ideologies but only someone who has no understanding of either would ever try to mingle the two.
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Socialism and communism may both be left wing ideologies but only someone who has no understanding of either would ever try to mingle the two.
Socialism is when the people collectively own the means of production. If I'm not mistaken. It has nothing to do with taking other people's capital or cash and redistributing it to others so that everyone has the exact same amount of stuff. I have no idea where nor when that became inculcated in the conservative narrative.
Come to think of it, I don't think there even exists a sociopolitical theory which involves pillaging like that and forcing the spoils upon others ...
Socialism is just communism's kinder little brother. But once the going gets tough, he often (not always) turns out just like his bigger brother.
@getonthetrain The only connection between socialism and communism is that Marx theorized that in order to transition from Capitalism to Communism, a period of socialism was required.
Meh, I'm still a foolish utopian. Make mine a Social Democracy, where we all have equal votes and myopic greed is held in check by oversight, which in turn is *actually transparent and overseen by, "We the People."
Come on, remember how much playing Monopoly with your family or older sibling SUCKED!?! Monopoly was created after the Great Depression to illustrate the downfall of unchecked Capitalism. You know, the naked aggression of blind profiteering? LOL just kidding ... I think.