I am not a communist

[MarcusA]

I am not a communist. I just don't answer questions well.

[billy rubin]

most a.ericans cant define communism

[Tom62]

most a.ericans cant define communism

True. They don't know the difference between communism and socialism. Democratic socialism sometimes turn out to be OK; classical socialism however is a very bad idea and communism is nothing more than pure evil.

[No one]

jesus says commies are scum. It's in the bible. What more do I need to know?

[billy rubin]

most a.ericans cant define communism

True. They don't know the difference between communism and socialism. Democratic socialism sometimes turn out to be OK; classical socialism however is a very bad idea and communism is nothing more than pure evil.

worse than that. they just use the word to mean non-right

[No one]

Parrots only regurgitate, they never stop to ponder.

[Asmodean]

True. They don't know the difference between communism and socialism. Democratic socialism sometimes turn out to be OK; classical socialism however is a very bad idea and communism is nothing more than pure evil.

Democratic Socialism or Social Democracy? Because in the case of the former, I can't think of a example.

[Tom62]

True. They don't know the difference between communism and socialism. Democratic socialism sometimes turn out to be OK; classical socialism however is a very bad idea and communism is nothing more than pure evil.

Democratic Socialism or Social Democracy? Because in the case of the former, I can't think of a example.

The social democrats in Germany under Gerhard Schröder (chancellor from 1998 to 2005) did a very decent job.

[Asmodean]

The social democrats in Germany under Gerhard Schröder (chancellor from 1998 to 2005) did a very decent job.

Indeed. There is a difference between those and Democratic Socialists.

Social Democratic parties in the West are largely "Big State, high tax, expensive welfare Capitalist," while Democratic Socialists are "Socialist Populism." In reality, it's "China," maybe give or take the dominant party.