Penelope
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Democratic socialism surging in the age of Trump
www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democratic-socialism-midterms-20180720-story.html#
From the piece:
"There are 42 men and women running for offices at the federal, state and local levels this year with the formal endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America, the organization says. They span 20 states, including Florida, Hawaii, Kansas and Michigan."
"The most ambitious Democrats in Washington have been reluctant to embrace the label, even as they embrace the policies defining modern-day democratic socialism: Medicare for all, a $15 minimum wage, free college tuition and the abolition of the federal department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE."
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To aid in the debate:
Party Info/Websites:
Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic Socialists of America - Wikipedia
Communist Party USA
Socialism vs. Communism:
Comparing Economic Systems [ushistory.org]
Capitalism vs. Socialism.
Difference between Communism and Democracy | Communism vs Democracy
Papers:
Capitalism vs. Socialism
Capitalism Vs. Socialism - Research Paper
SOCIALISM vs. CAPITALISM: Past, Present and Future
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What do you think, fellow Americans and others? Has the Democrat Party run out of other options? Do you support the idea of a socialist America, and if so, why? Is anything but "Trump" justification in your minds for voting socialist?
If the corps get socialism , and if by socialism you mean healthcare for all, Yes. Also I believe in progressive taxation for that, and the rich should have that top bracket moved up to say 45%.
What is your justification for taking nearly half of one's income?
I don't. I pay taxes and want my tax money going to Public Schools, Medicaid and HUD, SNAP and CHIP.
How do you feel about corps living tax free and allowed to pollute?
You want your money going to failed bureaucracies?
That's smart.
Like it is now??? With Trump and his freedom caucus and the tea partyers.