To: Dr. Frank
This discussion of terms and definitions is interesting. But the key point is in this note. Most Americans refuse to use the word socialist, because they know it is an evil system. At the same time, they will accept socialist programs and policies because they "sound good" if you call them something else and just evade the word socialist. Because they are altruistic and that has been sold as the moral position. When we can call a leftist politician or position socialist in a public discussion, and a majority accepts the label and rejects the position, we will be on the way back to capitalist principles.
To: John SBM
Most Americans refuse to use the word socialist, because they know it is an evil system. At the same time, they will accept socialist programs and policies because they "sound good" if you call them something else and just evade the word socialist. I agree completely. Which is precisely why I get so frustrated whenever I encounter one of these People Who Simply Refuse To Let You Use The Word "Socialist".
What exactly are they trying to accomplish, if not merely to further the trend you describe?
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