“The goal of socialism is communism.” - Vladimir Lenin
Those political figures on the Democrat side who espouse moves toward socialism are liars and frauds and should be considered enemies of the people of this country, not celebrated as virtuous. They are coaxing those unaware with promises of free stuff at the expense of the rich toward a political system that steals liberty and personal property and coerces the masses to obedience. It resembles a pedophile coaxing a child with a piece of candy. Unadulterated evil.
Yes, a socialist is a communist screaming to get out, but does not want to expose himself until he has enough votes to finally eliminate the need for any more votes. A socialist wants to gradually, skillfully, constantly subvert a country into Communism, without firing a shot. And they are willing to take generations to do it.
“The goal of socialism is communism.” - Vladimir Lenin
Bad news. It’s a great quote but he didn’t say it.