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In reply to the discussion: JUST. STOP. IT. [View all]ErikJ
(6,335 posts)32. Varying degrees of socialism-That's 100% socialism
Youre right but I believe "socialism" is by degrees. 100% socialism is communism and what we have in the US is probably 30% socialism with Europe being 40-50% socialism.
But they have them so brainwashed that even 1% is 100% socialism or communism.
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Yep. This is why no one who is pro-choice should use the term "pro-life" or let
merrily
Jul 2014
#23
I call such people "anti-choice", "pro-forced-birth", and "big-government types".
riqster
Jul 2014
#26
Agreed but I never saiid the US owned any means of production like pure 100% socialism/communism
ErikJ
Jul 2014
#35
I use standard definitions, not stuff I make up to fit the post I'm making at the moment.
merrily
Jul 2014
#40
Some of these "Patriots" are CONVINCED they are in the majority in wanting to execute Liberals.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2014
#22
Kicked and recommended! Just the kind of insight I would expect from Fugelsang.
Enthusiast
Jul 2014
#24