Why Democratic Socialism Is Gaining Popularity In The United States

Socialism used to be a scary word in the U.S., but presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have helped to catapult it back into mainstream American politics. In the latest explainer from CNBC we try to answer what socialism means to different parts of the political spectrum and whether it's fad or the future of politics in America.
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Why Democratic Socialism Is Gaining Popularity In The United States

[@mushimash7513]

Swede here: We're NOT democratic socialists. We have social democracy. A free market with taxes that fund a welfare system.

[@darrak1]

Well market in EU is pretty heavily regulated (which is a good thing), so I wouldn't call it a free market.

[@matze5998]

@@darrak1 Most european staates have implemented a "Social Market Economy", which is also called the "Rhine Capitalism" and was originally founded in Germany.

[@vivaparenzo]

@@matze5998 but now liberal capitalism is pushing back, whit Brexit and in Netherlands. Germany in recession, they will too get on the liberal wagon, or bankrupt themselfs by providing free stuff to immigrants.

[@codyhamilton7682]

@@darrak1 no such thing as a free market, at least not one I've ever seen or heard of

[@jriendeau05]

American here, what bernie means by socialism, is what Scandinavia and Canada have, free healthcare, free college, and less wealth inequality.

[@americanadventures8985]

Who else is sick of KZbin’s double adds?

[@davidlin5657]

A A nothing is free buddy

[@CorporateShill]

They're not a charity

[@camjo_io]

david lin bb..bu...but....SOCIALISM MAKES EVERYTHING FREE right? 😂

[@CB0408]

Yes. Time to makem triple

[@kkingcombo12345]

adblock.

[@peckhamprincess7098]

I live in the UK where we all get health care. It was built up after WW2 to help the British with the wealth gap as they paid like the US. You can't imagine the peace of mind it gives you? Remember everyone ages! You might need that hip replacement surgery? In the UK it cost nothing, in the US it costs $45.000. A prescription in the UK cost £9 ( $11) the US has the highest maternal & infant mortality rate, the highest death rate for avoidable or treatable conditions? So basically the health care in the US is the most expensive in the world & one of the worse! Most groundbreaking treatments are too expensive for most Americans! For this reason i will never understand why the word socialist is so dirty! It looks like propaganda has worked? Meanwhile big pharmaceutical corporation as rubbing their hands together making millions of dollars! Good luck.

[@walkthelonesomeroad1792]

Socialism is when the workers own the means of production. State ownership is not in and of itself socialist.

[@user-qq6mp9bp2q]

So Communism isn't socialism?

[@walkthelonesomeroad1792]

@@user-qq6mp9bp2q communism isn’t state ownership. Communism is a stateless classless moneyless society. It’s utopian and has never been achieved.

[@rafaverd]

@@user-qq6mp9bp2q no, communism it isn't the state having things. Communism is a society without state, money and class. Socialism is a system that desire communism. In socialism the state would be controlled by the working class and corporations, industries and big farms would be transformed into cooperatives of workers.

[@user-qq6mp9bp2q]

Not all socialists are communists.

[@rafaverd]

@@user-qq6mp9bp2q All socialists desire to surpass capitalism. So they are all communists in this sense

[@JayEm16]

Why this narrator sound like the watch mojo lady?? Lmfao

[@chanelmone4721]

I’m sure it is the same person or who’s to say it isn’t

[@droptimistic]

I don’t think watchmojo would like a pro-socialist video lol

[@pumarolz]

I'm sure she is the same person

[@TheConstitutionFirst]

Our group supports new order socialism and activism NOW! The Next Videos Show how we can do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HWdZ-FqNGZfpI

[@pumarolz]

California Wildfires hey if you like socialist society leave America

[@mr.congeniality8803]

I love it when people forget that there are different ideologies within ideologies. It's not just Capitalism and Socialism. Politics are not this simple.

[@oseghaleokoyomon6921]

Politics should be simple.

[@mando5224]

Exactly, all socialism is the same in practice, not all capitalism is. Socialism means the government controls the market. Capitalism means privately owned business, but theres anarcho capitalism, free market capitalism, regulated capitalism etc.

[@mando5224]

@Paul Drusbasky "if you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything." I'd like to be left out of it too, but it's your responsibility as an American citizen to engage in the politics and defense of this nations founding principles as outlined in the constitution and bill of rights. If you aren't going to stand up for your rights then you don't have any.

[@mr.congeniality8803]

@@mando5224 Based.

[@hueyg206]

@@mando5224 lmao not all socialism is the same in practice. And the different types of capitalism just give you different amounts of suffering. On one hand, you have anarcho-capitalism, which is basically just returning to feudalism. On the other end you have social democracy, which tries to prevent people from dying without addressing the main problems.

[@kainewilson6837]

Equal pay living wage

[@DABOGARZA]

why didn't they show reagan??

[@clintonbaird5465]

Yeah you’d think they could hire someone who knows what socialism is....or it’s the msm intention to keep peoples view of socialism vague??

[@kayt9576]

Thats because they are scared of the word, they dont understand the true meaning. "We the people..."

[@rageraptor7127]

Socialism is incredibly vague in general there’s multiple ways of viewing it while still technically still fitting the spot for its definition. All that really matters in the system in which it’s implemented and who is implementing it. And how it is implemented. You can implement it successfully but governments can also ruin it. In the same way our current economic system is already corrupted. Capitalism is better than feudalism but it has a lot of crippling flaws in the same way communism does. Socialism is a huge wide middle ground. Not a set standard. And it’s important to note that non of these are inherently totalitarian nor free. How we decide regulate them is what matters. Capitalism without regulation only leads to business owners owning everything and companies controlling the country. If the government is given too much power over the people and the wrong people are in power at the time with the unique system at the time (one could argue human nature decides that) then you’ll have a complete empire. With a ladder of power dictating peoples lives.

[@constantineergius1626]

5 year plans and massive starvation 2020 proves that "Democratic" is a buzzword and it will be just as authoritarian as it always is

[@constantineergius1626]

@@rageraptor7127 meh socialism all sucks honestly we need a revolution to return to a sort of medieval legal structure where violating private property is considered treason

[@mikei6605]

Did you even watch the video? wow

[@Artman1]

This has gone beyond ridiculous. I just had a conversation with an American who called President Nixon a Communist.

[@123four...]

I agree, this propagation of fear only leads down a dark path.

[@jordi5303]

Lol

[@chinggiskhan6678]

He was clearly a commie, you commie! REEE Vuvuzuela Animal Farm 100 million dead no iPhone

[@neloglass]

@@chinggiskhan6678 What the hell are you saying??? Try to be a little more clear.

[@radioheadlover09]

@@neloglass animal farm 100 million dead venezuela

[@Dingus99268]

Why the hell would anyone want socialism or communism??

[@iac92]

Why not?

[@Orange_Pear]

because in theory, it is possible for communism to not be authoritarian, though historically it always has been and is difficult to not be authoritarian in practice. additionally socialism is not always un-democratic.

[@Limewire1984]

A military reserve member and co-worker [I think he was Air Force] once told me, "I might not agree with what you said, but I will protect your right to say it." I'm glad I live in such a society.

[@valerietaylor9615]

“I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Voltaire

[@atlithorarensen9219]

"We aren't a socialist country, we are capitalists" - every single country in northern europe, and its true

[@angrybanana5476]

We have a mixed economy so it is a combination of planned economy and free economy, We are in a sense both

[@atlithorarensen9219]

@@angrybanana5476 yes you are absolutely right. But americans always say that the nordic countries and other european countries are "socialist" both the right and the left in the US, which just isn't true

[@gotgt500]

@@atlithorarensen9219 americans call anything they don't like socialism/communism

[@patrickthomas8101]

no we are not. we are Democratic countries with socialist policies. please get your facts correct before you make statements about us Europeans - Patrick from Ireland.

[@atlithorarensen9219]

@@patrickthomas8101 dude....I am european and yes all northern european countries are capitalist. Yes they do have a social safety net and some social policies unlike the US. but they also have a free market with a strong private sector. You do realise that both Ireland and Iceland have had, and may even still have more economic freedom than the US? - Atli from Iceland

[@joaoaquino1814]

It ia just incredible how this video got wrong the concepts of capitalism, socialism and communism at the same time.

[@discreteelite_318]

To the passing neophyte reading this comment, this comment is for you. Familiarize yourself with the following terms: *Capitalism* : A system in which the means of production are owned by a few private individuals. This manifests itself with the traditional business/corporate hierarchy; the business is owned by a group of a few very wealthy shareholders. People who call themselves capitalists might follow a very libertarian streak of beliefs, meaning that they believe there should be fewer government regulations on corporations that follow this traditional structure of ownership at the top. *Socialism* : A system in which the means of production are owned by the public. Socialists often advocate for worker cooperatives replacing the traditional business hierarchy. Essentially, this means the business is owned by its workers rather than by its shareholders; workers can make decisions collectively/democratically as opposed to the traditional corporate structure in which CEO's and others at the top make the decisions rather than the workers. One thing to note is that markets are not exclusive to capitalism; you can have markets in a socialist economy (see "market socialism"). People who claim to be socialists often have very different beliefs regarding how they want socialism to be achieved. That is, some people want no government at all. Others want a government in place and for worker cooperatives to function in a market economy. *Democratic Socialism* : Socialist economy alongside a democratic government. *Communism* : Essentially similar to socialism, although there are no social classes and there is no state. *Social Democracy* : Capitalism with a strong emphasis on regulations and a strong social safety net to promote the well-being of its citizens. Social democrats still believe in capitalism, where the means of production are owned by a few private individuals at the top, but want to enact regulations and intervention to promote social well-being. Social democrats are not the same thing as Democrats (US party). Social democrats are people with a social democratic ideology. Democrats are people who associate with the Democratic party, of whom many are neoliberals. Bernie Sanders, at least according to the policies he pushes for, can more accurately be deemed a social democrat rather than a socialist or democratic socialist. However, we cannot know if in his own mind he holds actual socialist ideals but holds back on espousing them publicly.

[@3orovik]

It's 100% accurate. Socialism is poison.

[@discreteelite_318]

@@3orovik Okay, boomer.

[@3orovik]

@@discreteelite_318 I am a boomer. Thanks :) 1994 baby.

[@rasmuswhitehorn5240]

@@3orovik Ok boomer

[@mariano7699]

Viva Socialismo

[@mariano7699]

@Hugh G Rektion : let me know when and where you have experienced Socialism

[@jesdadotcom]

Bernie's own economic policy advisor thought he was a moron for using "socialism" to describe "social democracy."

[@B727X]

Because clearly Bernie knows the difference and it’s a dog whistle

[@brucebostick2521]

bernice advocates very mild social reforms

[@VasanthKumar-jk5jr]

OK Capitalist 🐷

[@practicaliching2311]

Every sane person thinks Bernie is a more on. When during the Trump administration the bottom 1/5th of wage earners had their incomes rise the fastest of all groups. That was the first time that had happened since the George W Bush administration. Because both Trump and W. used Kennedy's theory of using lower taxes, less immigration, deregulation, and smaller government to tighten up the labor market. Which raises wages, allows mobility, allows for advancement, and gives people dignity. Compare that to the Democrat policies of using high taxes, over regulation, open immigration, and big government to put permanent slack into the labor market. Which drives down wages and drives up housing prices at the same time, to the point tens of millions of people don't have any money left over at the end of the month. And it's the low wages at the bottom that allows the excesses at the top, causing the wealth gap. Raising the bottom 1/5th of wage earners wealth relative to everyone else is something liberals will never be able to do because of their policies. If Bernie actually cared about working class people, Bernie would be a Kennedy Reagan conservative.

[@brucebostick2521]

@@practicaliching2311 ridiculous!!

[@Nicklasm98]

as a Norwegian i can tell you that the middleclass don't pay 50/60% tax. its more like 20/40% tax. so he was lying big time, just saying. and its kind of messed up that they did not correct the statement

[@GhostKingGeorge]

We know the media here lies constantly. But if what you said is true that means you are possibly taxes less than Americans

[@Nicklasm98]

@@GhostKingGeorge yes it all depends on your income. I pay around 25% tax.

[@GhostKingGeorge]

@@Nicklasm98I get about 26% of my income taxed. Then there is fuel and sales tax. Probably ends up closer to about 32% In taxes. Then I also need to pay for insurances.

[@tarod3]

@@Nicklasm98 is that gross, or just income tax?

[@Nicklasm98]

@@tarod3 income tax

[@ElectronicCalifornia]

People are tired of Socialism for the rich

[@kennethlopez7794]

@ThatGuyOnTheInternet Everyone's opinion is worth the same, subsidizing big corporations is basically rich man welfare.

[@genaroman78]

Angelina shave your moustache

[@PotatoGawds]

yes we are

[@ElectronicCalifornia]

To anyone who thinks socialism doesn't work, yes we know! Socialism for the rich doesn't work, so let's do something about it!

[@ElectronicCalifornia]

​@@OpiumBride You're conflating Socialism with totalitarianism and perhaps political correctness, and stripping away any nuance. There's nothing about socialism that makes free thinking and dissent "crushed." How people think, is in combination of factors like eduction, values, self-education, genetics, their social environment and other factors that have little to do with who owns the means of production. It doesn't matter who owns Nike, the wage slave factory worker in China assembling shoes got his education independently at a school that taught him critical thinking or it didn't. And, Monotonously toiling away for 60hrs a week may rot your brain regardless of who owns the company. Better questions: Why don't developed countries, like USA, make it a requirement to learn critical thinking skills if it's not a "socialist" country? Why do most people not know that all developed countries today are mixed economies (has both socialism and capitalism characteristics)? Why are there people who think criticism of economies is something to be afraid of? Economies are always changing, and we must always adapt. Criticism helps us to adapt. You're not oppressed just because you exchanged words with someone who disagreed with you, you are someone who was challenged. Learn from it. If you want to see an example of good types of socialism look up worker cooperatives like the Modrogon corporation.

[@tabo01]

because crony capitalism is failing the 98%.

[@darkadmiral106]

I am wondering. I am german and we have universal healthcare. WE managed to figure out how to pay for all of that WITHOUT having 70% of Tax or Companies going bankrupt left and right....these are all just flimsy excuses because they KNOW that it would work.

[@varyolla435]

Yes. It is easier to spew tropes and traffic in "innuendo" than intelligently discuss the facts. As the old saying goes: _"if you can't pound facts = pound the table."_ That is what you see vis a vis the conservative Right in America. Their "supply side economics" is a failure and they must endlessly spew fear and conspiracy theory allusions so as to distract as they have nothing else since the evidence does not back their claims.

[@tbewin1z143]

not in the USA it won't, mind your own business german

[@aryanshah4703]

@@tbewin1z143 pipe down buddy

[@tbewin1z143]

@@aryanshah4703 in Germany, do people go to the ER or take an ambulance ride for the sniffles? they do here and the costs of that and other moronic behaviors adds up fast, we also have tons of illegal immigrants here who don't even pay taxes

[@eondrache7786]

Denmark Prime minister "Denmark is far from a socialist planned economy. It is a market economy. "

[@vardhan4594]

Same with China

[@dutchman7623]

@☠MrHairyNutz☠ The US takes from others to give to others so it is socialist. In this case it takes from the poor and gives to the rich.

[@kxam2]

With free healthcare and supplies for the poor.

[@tapep225]

Roland Tuason move to Denmark

[@wicrosoft8091]

@Roland Tuason Your comment reads like an advertisement.

[@joytucker6804]

After 2020 I don't trust any form of government

[@microesfera100]

You should trust in capitalism Socialism kills more than a war

[@microesfera100]

@Edward Nicolas Arrienda Torralba Do you speak Spanish? Why don't you like freedom?

[@microesfera100]

@Edward Nicolas Arrienda Torralba What is your country model?

[@microesfera100]

@DeeJay ViVo Where do you live? Thank a lot

[@joytucker6804]

If we're going to start any form a new garment we need to go forwards not backwards not socialism

[@CJCody2006]

Narcissism is also a driving factor behind Socialism. Just like far right movements like fascism, there's a superiority complex followed by actions geared towards satisfaction, either personal or ideological.

[@CJCody2006]

For example, with philanthropy and social services, narcissists will often advocate for policies and practices geared towards yielding more immediate and visible results. Their lack of empathy is demonstrated through their complete indifference to quality, thus they only measure impact on the basis of quantity. This satisfies their egotistical desires for a sense of moral superiority by creating an impression that they're "helping everyone". Unfortunately, such practices repeatedly result in services of substandard and often inhumane quality

[@kimbanton4398]

What does socialism & the far-right have to do with each other? How is socialism narcissistic?

[@CJCody2006]

@@kimbanton4398 They're both collections of ideals and values so completely divorced from reality that when they come into power, all hell breaks loose. Socialism is driven by something called Pathological Altruism. Claims of "Free Housing for Everyone! Free Healthcare for Everyone! Free Education for Everyone!", the idea may make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but it's unworldly unrealistic to pull that off due to finite amounts of resources and capital. Far too often people embrace these ideals and push the bounds to rational thinking, and it never ends well. From East Germany to Venezuela.

[@CJCody2006]

@@kimbanton4398 It's narcissistic because people base these values entirely on their OWN feelings and don't take into consideration the different needs and wishes of each individual. Thus, their incentive isn't to benefit others. They do it as a comfort for themselves.

[@randybloomfield5090]

Stop funding the industrial military complex.... Problem solved

[@jacleena]

Did anyone notice that Nancy Pelosi applauded when Trump said, "America will never be a Socialist country"?

[@ReformedSooner24]

Jacleen Allen Because she’s not radical enough to throw away the best system in human history

[@michaelpickard8779]

@@ReformedSooner24 How is it the best system in human history? Unless you are rich, you can't get anything in this country.

[@mindyblueeyes13]

True to her politician roots. Clapped as others did, but SAT as others did. Whatever will get the most votes....

[@mattlane2282]

@@michaelpickard8779 Oh really if you aint RICH you can't get anything... PLEASE tell us what you can't get...

[@richarddefortune1329]

@@ReformedSooner24 do some research! The prosperity we have now came from free market + social safety net. If this is the best system, explain to me how come we're in economic expansion, yet salaries (adjusted to inflation) have been flat since the 80s? While the top 1% has gained $21 trillion over 30 years while the bottom 90% have lost $1 trillion over the same period of time

[@toasty9642]

Im norwegian. Yeah.... dont call us socialists, we simply are not😁

[@parsasahi3879]

You are welfare country And the social democracy party is Labour Party in norway and its big opposition now

[@eyeofterra]

@@parsasahi3879 actually Norway's largest political party is conservative

[@kiingdoomz6844]

what would norwegians be considered?

[@anyanyanyanyanyany3551]

@@kiingdoomz6844 Norwegians of course.

[@thedude5091]

we know Norway is not socialist we just say that because it is helpful to our cause

[@maxpaspirgilis3967]

Communism is a state of society where there is no Money, no Classes and no Countries. Thus no Country can ever be communist, it is something only the world entirely can achieve. Being a Communists means you believe that this is the next stage of society and hope to achieve this form of society. Socialism is a much more realistic goal: Socialism is defined by Karl Marx as a System where the means of production are in the hands of the Workers, represented by the state. So no private industry but rather only public industry wich is controlled by the workers in their respective fields. Democratic Socialism is basically just that but with a democratic government. Social Democracy is basically a capitalist system with a free market economy with some regulations and social benefits such as a minimum wage, some public industry in essential areas like public transport, housing and energy, as well as public health care and unemployment wages. Social Democracys are what most European countries have.

[@seanmcdonald5076]

It's evil.

[@leilaaaaa]

americans really don't know the difference between social democracy and democratic socialism

[@steveTGO]

WRONG!!!

[@leilaaaaa]

@@steveTGO ?

[@tranwilson8]

Americans don't even know the difference between universal healthcare and communism

[@leilaaaaa]

@Independent Thinker where do u live

[@leilaaaaa]

@@tranwilson8 literally it's kinda sad tbh

[@NotJorgeGuti]

The argument is always, "We cant afford this" when it comes to something that will be good for average Americans but whenever big corporations, banks, or Wall Street need a bailout we can pull it out of our ass.

[@DeedoDoop]

Jorge Gutierrez isn’t that the governments fault? I mean, if somebody developed cold fusion and became a billionaire he did it fair and square. The government can already print out the money you want. Quantitative easing is printing trillions that make bill gates look like someone from Detroit. You should fix congress, not the economy

[@miguelsaucedo80]

Exactly, our government is filled with corruption. We need companies to learn to not spend their money on buy backs but to set aside money incase of an emergency. It's expected of citizens so why not corporations?

[@richardhead3137]

Wallstreet bailouts are about 5 percent of what is being proposed here.

[@izdatsumcp]

Two wrongs don't make a right. People that are really free market are people who are the most against bailouts. Don't get it twisted and pretend cronyism is a justification for more cronyism just because you want a handout. People should be paid for being a productive and not paid for not being productive, it's not rocket science.

[@DeedoDoop]

izdatsumcp what is paying for being a productive

[@andrewreynolds912]

As a socialist, socialism doesn't take away freedom. It gives more freedom and control to the people, socialism is meant for people and for a better humanity. Socialism is about maximizing freedom to the people and imagien that a corporation is run like a democracy where every single worker has a saying in the power to call out and all are able to make changes imagine that. However democratic socialism is not the solution socialism is.

[@Orange_Pear]

Socialism is not necessarily "power to the people", but it can be. It is possible for socialist governments to lean toward authoritarianism. Democratic socialism shares many beliefs with socialism but is instead "power to the people", by definition. I would describe democratic socialism as halfway between a social democracy and plain socialism. Capitalism (example: USA) Social Democracy (halfway between capitalism and democratic socialism, example: Scandinavia) Democratic Socialism (similar to socialism with some differences, also democratic by definition, power to the people) Socialism (some socialists advocate for democracy, but socialism is not democratic by definition, example: Cuba) Communism (historically authoritarian, difficult not to be authoritarian in practice)

[@johanthyregod7227]

thats the worst explanation of socialism iver ever heard

[@romanromanowski9038]

Remember what George Carlin said, the owners of the TV networks , decide what you can see and hear.

[@CptGravel]

Yeah, but guess what? Carlin was a self-described socialist.

[@romanromanowski9038]

@@CptGravel My point is , tv networks report propaganda and lies , just to brainwash Americans. Best example Rachel Maddow and Russian collusion.

[@ominousromanpillar238]

@@romanromanowski9038 A better example would be OAN and the idea of a stolen election

[@romanromanowski9038]

@@ominousromanpillar238 left wingers must be really proud of this warmonger president , we need more wars !

[@ominousromanpillar238]

@@romanromanowski9038 do they I want feet off the ground but im a moderate republican so I wouldn't know

[@ericschmitz03]

5:24 why is Finland represented as a part of the USSR when it has been independant since 1917?

[@iamaloafofbread8926]

Propaganda.... basically.

[@mayrbek123]

@@iamaloafofbread8926 It's just a mistake. they used to be part of Russia so that's probably why they accidentally left them there

[@iamaloafofbread8926]

@@mayrbek123 finland kicked their ass when they tried to invade them

[@mayrbek123]

@@jarkkosantala1552 Yeah but i'm saying it was probably a mix up

[@miaa7097]

american education system !!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Sen. Josef McCarthy was insane.

[@varyolla435]

He was a rubepublican..... - nuff said.

[@chancelorwray2502]

Umm isn't Iceland a constitutional Republic?

[@xxwolfsrainxx]

Imagine being unable to define communism or democratic socialism but trying to convince us you are an authority.

[@rusty3073]

idiots in a nutshell

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

In nothing the ideology communist went democratic.The democrosy the true, to be in country communist not exist .Talk about eletion democratic but in nothing that happen.

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

Exist actor of Stand up in country communist?In pass having comedy who did critics The form of life who miseravable he had The people from soviet union ?Where The charlatan of religion marxist who was Karl Marx Talk more err and not amezing world idiot is when folling.

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

@Daniele Fabbro Not agree with that already own Karl Marx preached in a holocaust social and racial .What any government communist did went that murder ,arbitrayd jail and murder in mass..But not Just enime of party communist The own communist camareds .The repley of moviment ilumminist who death own leards who begin that moviment who went to copy of other wroting moviment and Karl Marx to copy too.

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

@Daniele Fabbro You had see than not exist democrosy in any government communist.

[@terrainvictus1210]

Sorry but this thing is called "social democracy" not democratic socialism.

[@blankblank5409]

🤫

[@amamdawhatever]

Democracy is mob rule; two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for dinner.

[@brianwhite4098]

Well what is it then?

[@terrainvictus1210]

@@brianwhite4098 that's the Scandinavian economic model that Bernie Sanders wants. But he misunderstood this by calling it democratic socialism while its actual name should be social democracy.

[@michalgraczyk3838]

Democratic socialism links very well together because the majority is stupid it's why in a democracy there will allways be socialism

[@jontomas2271]

This program seemed like it was striving for balance until it asked the question: "How are you going to pay for it?" This is dishonest and deceptive. The signature issue. of Progressives (Social Democrats) is Medicare for All. Corporations and corporate media love to paint this as a radical idea, when, in fact, it's our current dysfunctional con game of "health insurance" that is radical. Radically wrong. The U.S. is the only major country cursed with this massively corrupt contraption. Every other major country has universal health care. Why? Because it costs less, covers everyone and has better health outcomes. Every major analysis of Medicare for All, even that of the conservative Koch brothers, found it SAVES two trillion dollars over 10 years. --- As Bernie Sanders has often explained, you tax everyone to pay for it, but everyone SAVES money because they're spending less than they would if they were still paying insurance premiums, deductibles, co-pays, uncovered expenses, etc. - Nobody goes bankrupt because of high medical bills in other countries. In the U.S., astronomical medical bills are the NUMBER ONE cause of bankruptcy. The conservative think tank mouthpiece supposedly debunking this says it couldn't work because Bernie's proposal is "better than other countries have." -- So what? - In the process of attaining it, the necessary adjustments would be made so it would still be at least, 90 percent intact. As every other major country has shown, this is the only efficient way to do health care. This is completely dishonest. - We MUST have universal health care at least as good as the average other country in the world. - Anything less is corruption, exploitation and unnecessary massive suffering! - Shame on CNBC!

[@richardlangman4650]

Bernie made govt handouts cool

[@brianbjrkholm2997]

Denmark and Sweden are not Socialist contries. And free College degrees in our contries does not mean for all. You have to qualify with high school grades.

[@richardmycroft5336]

Actually you are democratic socialist. As is my home country the UK where we have the NHS. No sane person wants the mess that is the American medical system. In my view neo-liberal capitalism is reaching an end point where in the US and even European countries the idea that greed is good, that company's only obligations are to stock holders - the same model that existed in the 1800s - has resulted with the very few having all of the wealth. In the US 3 men have more wealth than the bottom 50% of the country. That is a sign of a failed system.

[@ALL_CAPS__]

Brian - any sane American would take that in a heartbeat here in the US. No one's saying you should get a college degree for failing. Of course you should have to show progression through the education system itself before you get to college.

[@dadude4960]

DANSKJÄVEL! rödgrödmedflöde hUrR dUrR

[@deezeed2817]

They aren't socialist. They have social welfare yes but that isn't socialism. Private ownership still exists and the bourgeoisie still exist.

[@etalien4424]

There’s a spectrum for all mixed economies, degree of government involvement and redistribution. Compared to America, the Sweden and Denmark are much more socialist.

[@ajay9972]

Because the current system failed the poor.

[@ricksmith6637]

Not only the poor but the working class as well before ww2 the US made everything we needed during the war America supplied all the allied powers with war material and food now we have every thing made in China and other third world countries be cause it's cheaper to do so so by shipping all our work out it make incomes less except for the rich and when we have a price increase for rent medicine and other things the people suffer and the rich go on their merry way

[@GhostedJackal]

@Gery A Socialism and Communism still aren't the same thing. Marx was not the one who invented Socialist ideologies, he was just the one who framed Socialism as a step before Communism, which is not an attitude held by Socialists who do not subscribe to the already-proven-failure that is Marxist theory.

[@PepperKatLancer]

well yeah everyone got greedy and forgot the poor.

[@PepperKatLancer]

@@GhostedJackal yet economics can never thrive there never have cause of the greedy nature of man.

[@PepperKatLancer]

@Vash TheStampede If you own the foundation you can skim off the top.

[@lillythesocialist8910]

50 dollars an hour

[@louisesumrell6331]

There is no "middle class". There are people who *have* to work and those who don't.

[@55Quirll]

There are those who are unable to work do to some kind of disability and those who chose not to work because they get more money from the Government than they would get from a regular job - welfare, food stamps and e-card. I would help those who have a disability but let those starve who chose not to work - you don't work, you don't eat. I chose who gets my hard earned money, not those crooks in DC.

[@thooper4380]

Not quite. The separation is between those that benefit from quantitative easing and those that don't.

[@MP-ut6eb]

47 likes... It shows how people can't understand a Golden take. WTF. IF THERE are people who can choose to not work and still make a living there is something wrong in the system.

[@Dummigame]

the middle class are considered to be people with higher paying jobs

[@valerietaylor9615]

@55Quirll I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but people HAVE to work to get welfare nowadays, ever since that “ tax-and-spend Democrat”, Bill Clinton, ended “welfare as we knew it.” Even women with small children have to have a paying job. The only way a person can get welfare without working, is if he/she has SSI or SSDI pending. And, people on any form of welfare do not receive anywhere near the amount of money that many people assume they do. As for letting people starve if they won’t work, I’m glad to say there are many churches that provide free food to those in need. Or would you make that illegal?

[@mikei6605]

this guy really said peeing in bottles for amazon was the American dream lol

[@adolfwasrite7009]

I don't want to have to be forced between an authoritarian communist society and an authoritarian monarchist society. But if you make me choose, I'm going to side with whichever team promises me the the heads of the legacy press.

[@hueyfreeman1983]

He isn't wrong

[@mikei6605]

@@adolfwasrite7009 calm down hitler damn

[@Tripoloski132]

@@hueyfreeman1983 nah he’s wrong

[@qqqalo]

@@adolfwasrite7009 "authoritarian communist society" communism has nothing to do with the state, it's a classless, moneyless, stateless society. You should read a book like The Principles of Communism by Fredrich Engels.

[@charlespatrick8650]

Amazon is expanding into New York anyway, and without those taxpayer subsidies, wonder why you left that out!? 🤔

[@lordcrabby197]

Cause they want make us all financial slaves to the state.

[@armandoc.3150]

@@lordcrabby197 so you dont get good deals on Amazon? Do you buy from Amazon and if you dont who do you buy from?

[@armandoc.3150]

@@lordcrabby197 lol I mean I dont disagree with you about her but the fundamental principle I was focusing on is people like to demonize certain companies but yet dont appreciate what they get from the business in product value not just monetary value. Naw mean? Now I would agree with not just being comfortable with what's given but we really need to think about the differences between being comfortable and compromising. If you pick up what I'm putting down.

[@theuglykwan]

@@lordcrabby197 From the outwards looking in, why are people not challenging this system where states and localities have to give corporations socialism? A mom & pop shop couldn't get this, so why does a big corporation? These states are racing to the bottom by doing this. They are going set up those warehouses somewhere in the US anyway.

[@lordcrabby197]

@@theuglykwan yeah but it's called a free market for a reason. But it's not perfect. The second it stops being a free market then we get into socialist territory. And mom and pop stores will suffer even more due socialist taxes one has to pay and no tax cuts helping to save these mom and pop stores. Look at LA. Its is prime example of this. The demorats care more for a vote of illegals than a homeless person on the street. So with this same rhetoric the Demorats spew out, businesses suffer cause demorats dont understand business at all. None of you ever took an economics class. Supply and demand. Deficit. GDP per capita. These are important terms to remember. The FED. Interest rates. THESE things affect businesses. And although the corps seem to be evil they are neccessary evil. They keep your lights on. The keep the rats at bay. They pay your salaries. Sending them away or kicking them in the balls will not be good for business. I told you everything needs to be in balance. Corps need to look after the little guys. Everything in balance. Another term is equilibrium. That's what runs a stable economy. Sure theres going to be giants called Amazon Walmart etc. But without those free markets we end up like Europe and those markets are disaster city. So much red tape for a average citizen to start a business. Not here. Not in america. You can restart as many times as need be. An immigrant can start a business coming from another country. That's beauty of it. But people need to be educated. These demorats keep people ignorant, emotional and plain stupidity runs the gambit. Socialism is just another form of control to keep middle class to welfare slaves. No. Learn these words. They will come up in a free market society. Because once it changes to a socialist society its game over for the free market and middle class will be taken over.

[@ozzyhouston2535]

It has become a worthless word. I never use it. I figure the odds are, the people I talk to have no clue what it means and will just walk away with the wrong impression.

[@hippieJOSH420]

We already live in a corporate socialist society. Where all the corporations benefit from the subsidies

[@d4rktranquility]

when you come from east-germany it's really funny to see what is called socialism in the United States. Things you call Socialism are just regular things in almost every european country.

[@mikeb5499]

No go zones? I see where you get your news from. Please stop watching those propaganda channels.

[@Kiatro]

@Life In The Faith Lane If your spelling is any indication of your education, Ill go ahead and just make fun of you instead of taking your opinion to heart. You're dumb. Ha, got her!

[@eligoldman9200]

Sebastian Zenker yes I do find it funny that most people don’t realize that Bernie isn’t really a socialist

[@disneybunny45]

@Life In The Faith Lane Ah yes, blame the brown people for all of society's problems while the rich and big corporations get tax cuts and still do not pay their workers enough to live. Those damn immigrants.

[@metroid2]

@Life In The Faith Lane Youre conflating two very very different things. If the local population doesnt pay their fair share in taxes then the systems as we have them in (most) of Europe would crumble, regardless of where the people come from. Mass migration does put a heavy strain on our systems but they do work very well as long as everyone pitches in. And despite the influx of many people who do not pay into our systems our countries still manage to maintain an incredibly high health standard where almost everyone is covered in some way, and you wont be put into the situation of not being able to pay your hospital bills. That said, your strong emphasis on foreigners in a debate that literally has nothing to do with them shows just how racist you are.

[@ralphsaavedra2326]

Lack of government regulation and control is bad, Too much government regulation and control is bad, It's all about balance

[@ACS2]

You are right. But government cannot be judge and jury. How the one who manage the state can itself be free to determine the size of it. That's just wrong.

[@gokulkrishnaktn5867]

Just like china

[@indm4281]

In life you cannot have balance you can only have trade offs

[@therealcnn5346]

Well your getting your total government domination!!!

[@JordanWindhamBenford]

How to attain power Rule 1 Don't share power

[@AndyMorrisArt]

I for one have been waiting 50 years to see Socialism On The Rise. So I'm thrilled!

[@yesreneau]

Woof-so fact checking wasn’t in the budget, I see

[@rv706]

Why why why USA Americans say "democratic socialism" when in reality they mean "social democracy"?? Also why do they think that Scandinavian countries have anything to do with socialism when Scandinavian countries of course have capitalist economies?

[@Matthew_Mukhin]

Почему что они подменяются понятия и неправильно использую термины. Такие проблемы присутствуют во многие партиях многих стран. История социал-демократии очень обширна, меньшевики написали очень много трудов по этому поводу.

[@bryank7133]

Many people try to compare the US to Scandinavian countries, while failing to see some of the big differences. Culture is a big one. Lifestyle is another. How's the homeless problem in those countries? How many people are unemployed due to lack of wanting work? How many are happy to sit and collect unemployment, disability, or other forms of welfare that they don't actually need? How many are happy flipping burgers for a living as adults? How many are taught not to live beyond their means? By and large, when people from Scandinavian countries move to the US, they are very successful. There's good reason for this.

[@carlabroderick5508]

Socialism in the US rebranded itself in this way after fall of USSR. The idea was to get socialism in through the back door of democracy. This succeeded, as even I might have called myself a democratic socialist, thinking this means “as much socialism as you want,” until I realized it was somewhat a “communist plot.” I actually believe in as much, but only as much, socialism as we vote for. I am profoundly distrustful of communism and radical processes which have created more suffering and death than the world has ever known.

[@constantineergius1626]

because long term their goal isnt that long term their goal is central planning if it wasnt they wouldn defend cuba

[@redredmane5544]

There’s a BIG difference between a democratic socialist and a social Democrat. Blind, you are, see? you do NOT. ~ Yoda

[@pirouz8042]

I think what Bernie and many Americans actually want is social democracy. The Scandinavian countries have 'social democracy' not 'democratic socialism'. There is a HUUUGE difference between these two.

[@darrylhowe1465]

Initially yes ... Eventually no.

[@baiwuli6781]

Well at least, they dont call it communism

[@nomeca961]

@@baiwuli6781 Social democracy is regulated capitalism, not communism LMAO

[@Alaska-mk4ok]

Yes I agree

[@gustavofreng]

i wouldn’t say theres a “HUUGE” difference. the only difference is economic structure. Most policy is the exact same.

[@usingtheirhypocracyagainst8636]

The reset will take everything away from you! Except your need to be free

[@carlosjohnson8795]

Why does Denmark and Scandinavia say that they aren't democratic socialist or socialist, but Market Economies? Why do socialist in the US switch from one socialist country to another one as they fail? Why do people from socialist countries keep coming to the US? Your company and those pushing socialism have earned their riches through capitalism.

[@flow4420]

UNITE against double KZbin ads!

[@jake4297]

@@aria.6844 ya but u can’t on mobile

[@flow4420]

@@aria.6844 WHICH ONE

[@adamshaffer7430]

Cant you just pay like 10 bucks , ?

[@candyxxv5834]

Socialism lol.

[@OnideusMadHatter]

Or you could just move to GabTV... that's where everyone is headed now.

[@JoseRodriguez-pn8yj]

Great, not even 3 minutes in and they didn’t get simple definitions correct, come on now

[@flavius2884]

Can you correct them?

[@tadstrange1465]

@@flavius2884 Socialism isn't when the government does stuff. Socialism is when the workers democratically own the means of production. What they're talking about here is social democratic policy

[@beargrills5936]

@@tadstrange1465 love how people manipulate definitions to try and fit their narrative, there is a state in socialism not in communism because socialism is supposed to be a transitionary stage into a stateless society and dictionaries back that

[@JastwatchingYT]

@@beargrills5936 And I love how you think socialist democracy is even real socialism. Marx isn't right about everything ya know!

[@selvintabora5615]

@@JastwatchingYT I love all y’all’s user names

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

Education is key which is why education is exclusive and eroding . The powers that be cannot exploit as easily an educated mass .

[@jamilaatif4366]

The protests: democratic socialism Trump: CoMmUnIsM

[@MasterDirox]

"Socialism is when the government does stuff. When it does a lot of stuff, that's communism" ~CNBC

[@MasterDirox]

@Adil Alfa Cool I didn't know that capitalism didn't have poor that remained poor. All this time I thought socialism involved a redistribution of wealth and power. I.E. the opposite of what you said. I'll give you this though, in capitalism the wealthy remain wealthy.

[@Ingcivilcarlos]

Having fled from a socialist country I can tell you in socialism the poor don't get wealthy, everyone just becomes poor and miserable while those in power become rich. There is no such thing as a free meal, the socialist utopia is a pipe dream.

[@credman]

@@Ingcivilcarlos Nothing about your experience applies to Bernie unless the country you fled is Denmark or Canada.

[@MasterDirox]

@@Ingcivilcarlos If the vast majority in your country became poor while wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few, then almost by definition this was not socialism. What country did you leave?

[@moonshadow9178]

Mr Shishu its socialism there is no sugarcoating. By nature if you give power to the gov’t it will only look out for the interests of their own,not for the good of the people. Socialism has killed millions of people in its history, ie soviet russia,cuba,venezuala,zimbabwe,north korea,Uzbekistan, etc etc etc. Btw, the so-called socialist nations like Denmark and sweden are not socialism,they are a free market economy with low taxes. Im a millennial and support capitalism as it has been one of the few methods that has lifted people of out poverty. You work and work smart,make wise choices and will be rewarded for such choices

[@robertmoore6149]

Watches a video on Democratic Socialism, in the middle of it, gets an ad for an investment firm. KZbin fail. Lol

[@paxundpeace9970]

You are watching CNBC

[@doubletapproductions]

Maybe you should invest instead of listening to an insane ideology that will in turn take all of your money. And if you don't have any money that also makes total sense lol.

[@SimpWhiper]

I got communist potato famer

[@frogee8494]

Capitalism built CNBC and it works better than socialism because it gives money to people who give the most to society. The rich 1/3 work hard and deserve it

[@JT-hm1rf]

The biggest problem with Americans when they try to deal with Scandinavian politics as a role model, they are being totally black and white thinking and getting everything wrong and getting lost in terms and FUD. If this Bernie camp really are promoting current Scandinavian politics, they are doing themselves a big disservice by calling their politics democratic socialistic. The current Scandinavian society is built upon big influence by parties that is labeled Social Democrats. Not democratic socialists. And investment firms is totally compatible with Scandinavian politics.

[@weimarball2258]

0:37 HE IS RIGHT

[@prokopartworks]

I'm taking a drink every time she says something that's incorrect.

[@catlaw1997]

How can you present a “history of Democratic Socialism” while completely ignoring FDR????

[@r.c.whitaker296]

I noticed that!

[@REVOLTbydesign]

Because he is a dirty military veteran and we hates those

[@joondori21]

4:56

[@noleftturnz]

If u're wondering why it's "gaining" (NOT popular), it's only because more and more immigrants are flooding in!

[@shawnclement648]

@@noleftturnz I disagree. It is because the theory of socialism sounds wonderful and touchy feely, but discounts major aspects that rip up those theories. Notice how many leaders ignore or change the subject when asked about middle class tax hikes? They also never talk about how much government intrusion into your life is going to be, but in order to force companies to comply with their policies they have to either coerce, threaten, or knock the front door down and physically force you. They also throw short tidbits (Gun Conrol, Censorship, Welfare programs, etc) but don't tell people everything... To really understand their intent, the people must connect the dots of all talking points to actually see the true picture. Indoctrination schools throughout the education system, no evidence to open trials, and the list goes on Scandanavia had to change their system to an open market with social programs (pretty much what the U.S. is now) just to partially recover. Socialism has great theories, but always fail in application. The more socialist regulations created, the more intrusive the government needs to become.

[@aniinnrchoque1861]

These videos: The community: Suddenly everyone studied political science

[@thistime7234]

Thank you 😊☺️ I would like your opinion on this kzbin.info/aero/PLfxoZp23UL8NM6St5740RRU8xAu-UcfJL

[@dailyrant4068]

@Guto Füchs That only speaks to your ignorance. When you watch videos like this, they are supposed to trigger you to research more, not just listen and say "ok let's do this". Only the sheeps do that, whether it is people who blindly follow Bernie or blindly follow Trump.

[@christopherseton-smith7404]

Suddenly everyone's noticed their living standards are being adversely affected.

[@Arcaryon]

I mean, who else would have the time or will to watch a 26 minute video about American politics on KZbin?

[@thomasjuniardi3559]

Politic will never be a science

[@montesmith6393]

Love Bernie!

[@alanhansmannkurtcobain8811]

Interesting.

[@fladeann9348]

still remember the time that when you talked anything about socialism and communism, CIA would come to you and investigate all people related to you! So scary time

[@puhpuh3037]

@Hartono Only for those that hate the workers.

[@elle9082]

In my opinion, the comment section is way more interesting than the video itself lol

[@xjing800]

cheeky

[@timjohnson1199]

It can be. From one opinion to many. Good thing we don't live in a socialist country where different opinions aren't appreciated/ tolerated. Yet.

[@tech8222]

[Insert a comment about socialism vs capitalism here]

[@loneranger4282]

I remembered a joke: "Let's be socialist" No, every country that tried it failed "But look at Norway, they are doing it fine" No, they just have strong social welfare "So let's have social welfare like Norway" No, that is socialism

[@Jerbt]

Welfare only works without immigration

[@owenismyname2697]

Yeah what you said is explained perfectly in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJSndopspd1ohq8

[@leeames9063]

FD,s and PD's are socialist. So are public libraries. So is having a military (even though the U.S. has more firearms than humans which raises the question, why does the U.S. need a military?). City parks, County Parks. Public lands. Public defenders. Internet / internet access (however, most of you out there do not know how to set up protocols to gain net access. That is why you need to pay an ISP to do that for you.)

[@-p2349]

Norway is a social democracy not socialist

[@AA_04]

Bruh population difference

[@youknowmyfirstlastname3206]

Can we add number 2 with food?

[@maxamphetamines]

idk why bernie calls himself a democratic socialist. he's a social democrat

[@kitty_es173]

Max Rostaing It’s due to a widespread lack of knowledge about socialism. In America socialism is considered to be the same thing as communism and thus many treat is as a boogie man. This is not helped by the lingering effects of the red scare. So a lot of it is lack of understanding caused by current and past propaganda.

[@cjonwickham1933]

Politically Bernie is independent

[@r.b.l.5841]

19 countries of the G-20 all have free universal healthcare, and all 19 of them have lower average income per person than US, the USA with the highest average income don't have universal healthcare and are the only country to complain that it will be "too expensive".

[@felixraphael9690]

I agree, as a true democratic socialist, I don't want to be mixed up with his views,

[@BirgitProfessional]

Agreed. He was basically sabotaging himself by mislabelling and unnecessarily dragging up the "socialism" spectre and fear of communism that is associated with it in the US.

[@barbarabengtsson9547]

Somehow the question of how to pay for it always gets raised in the context of universal healthcare or social services, never in the context of endless war.

[@andrewhoward8048]

Both are impossible to pay for. Why not just go without both? This is what the two party system does. Look into libertarianism

[@maximilians8465]

That's because it's so much cheaper

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

@The Irish Italian How do other developed nations do it? Why can Canada and the UK and France do it but we, the greatest country in the world, cannot? I'm sure they are facing many if not all the problems you have listed and yet they managed to get it done. Rather than look for reasons not to implement such a system, maybe we should look for ways to actually implement it.

[@bukkybabayemi5046]

thank you barbara, it seems americans are waking up to the system of slavery,which must be stopped. They are dividing along ethnic,religious demographic lines. USA wakeup.

[@17MrLeon]

If you think military is not underfunded just as well think again. Besides do you really think that bill for military is bigger than throwing money on all poor?

[@shenzhendrake2429]

In the late 1970s, growth in Western economies began to slow down and returns on capital began to decline. Governments came under pressure to do something about it - to create a ‘fix’ for capital. So they attacked unions and gutted labour laws in order to drive the cost of wages down, and they privatised public assets that had previously been off limits to capital - mines, railways, energy, water, healthcare, telecommunications and so on - creating lucrative opportunities for private investors. Jason Hickel,

[@G.A.C_Preserve]

Is that the ingsoc symbol

[@thaliafelice7679]

Not gonna lie, 96% don't know the real definition, including me

[@sisi7019]

In a nutshell, socialism means that the government controls your rights, wealth, liberties, production, businesses, health care, property, etc. It's bad because in this setting, the government can take away or limit those rights, and take and redistribute your property and wealth. The wealth can go to many people, an organization, or maybe just one individual. It isn't a fair system. However, there are many forms of Socialism, but they're all very similar in this nature. Nationalist Socialism (Nazism) is a very notorious form and very well known.

[@lukeg8466]

@@sisi7019 That is your biased personal definition of socialism. The true definition of socialism is "a range of economic and social systems characterized by social ownership of the means of production and workers' self-management, as well as the political theories and movements associated with them. Social ownership can be public, collective or cooperative ownership, or citizen ownership of equity." Note the phrase "a range of economic and social systems". The kind of socialism the Democratic Socialists of America are pushing for is unlike any previous version of socialism. They acknowledge that the state, if given too much power can be just as tyrannous as any capitalist or corporation. That is why they support democratic socialism, which focuses on the decentralization of economic power through the use of democracy. Many people think that democratic socialism is just state socialism with political democracy. It isn't, true democratic socialists believe in expanding democracy to include economic democracy as well as political democracy. This can be done through the use of democratic planning as well as collectively owned consumer industries that trade within a market. Here's a quote from the DSA: "Social ownership could take many forms, such as worker-owned cooperatives or publicly owned enterprises managed by workers and consumer representatives. Democratic socialists favor as much decentralization as possible. While the large concentrations of capital in industries such as energy and steel may necessitate some form of state ownership, many consumer-goods industries might be best run as cooperatives. Democratic socialists have long rejected the belief that the whole economy should be centrally planned. While we believe that democratic planning can shape major social investments like mass transit, housing, and energy, market mechanisms are needed to determine the demand for many consumer goods." In the short term the DSA and other democratic socialists like Bernie Sanders are focusing on achieving social democracy. Which involves capitalism with some social institutions that guarantee certain basic necessities. It also focuses on reducing the power of corporations through strong unions and sensible regulations. Here's another quote from the DSA: "In the short term we can't eliminate private corporations, but we can bring them under greater democratic control. The government could use regulations and tax incentives to encourage companies to act in the public interest and outlaw destructive activities such as exporting jobs to low-wage countries and polluting our environment. Public pressure can also have a critical role to play in the struggle to hold corporations accountable. Most of all, socialists look to unions to make private business more accountable."

[@Robert-xq2yz]

CessPool Ω yeah you don’t understand what the word means either mate

[@danceonyourtoes]

@@lukeg8466 great explanation!

[@diannaskare7829]

Democratic Socialism OR Socialist Democracy ; Veterans Admin., Social Security, Public Education, libraries,fire dept.,police dept., 5 Day Week(weekends to socialize with Family and Community), Unions, Day Cares, Food Banks, Food Stamps , Minimum Wage , Post Offices, Fair Taxes .... etc ... All called Socialism at the time they were written !

[@AnnMitt]

A video on socialism is interrupted by running ads to aid in the company's revenue. Rich.

[@tomast1323]

AnnInTheMitt If I would be the president of America, I would make it illegal for the US citizens to use the word “socialism” - I’d have them use a definition of that word instead.

[@disneybunny45]

We still live in a capitalist economy, you have to play by the rules if you want to succeed Even if you wish they were different.

[@peredavi]

The site needs to earn money to keep running....

[@AnnMitt]

@@peredavi Capitalism. Even socialism needs it. Lol... Democrats are so dumb.

[@galaxynexus8103]

They want socialism but will get an oligopoly in when Facebook Amazon Google some banks and oil producers will groom actors to be politicians to go to bat in their interests and when they mess up its not on the news because thats just their subsidiary 🤔 get it lol

[@dragonnsv9710]

Good

[@happymolecule8894]

I really hate other socdems calling themselves socialist when all they want is universal healthcare. We want Germany, not soviet union, get your terms right.

[@johnbaker517]

Why did I suddenly think of the "Great Reset" ?

[@w.h.1208]

That’s what’s next!

[@jake4297]

Liberty or Death. 1776 was just a warm up. Reject socialism

[@Rb39-ej5hh]

@@jake4297 ?

[@jake4297]

@@Rb39-ej5hh I commented this 1 say before 1776 begun

[@Shane-vx1ev]

this more like "The Crucible"

[@frocco7125]

You guys have no idea what socialism, capitalism or communism even mean.

[@edups5854]

Literally - like how many democratic socialists want to abolish capitalism?

[@BracaPhoto]

@JamesHLanier why do you want to get rid of voluntary trade between individuals and replace it with a gov mandated supply chain? ? I'm Honestly curious and open to changing my mind... Thanks

[@youtuber6185]

e dups most but not Sanders. Sanders isn’t a socialist. You can’t have a fully community owned means of production AND private owned. Capitalism allows for coops but socialism does not allow for private owned. That’s why there are no successful socialist countries

[@youtuber6185]

MajorLeague sanders clarified that he’s not for pure socialism or democratic socialism. He has backtracked to say “some capitalism “ is ok. Wolff in his recent debate also has backed off pure socialism. Most socialists if you really keep pushing they back down in debates. I was shocked when Wolff said some capitalism would be Ok. Really .... floored. It was a complete reversal for him.

[@havable]

@@BracaPhoto "why do you want to get rid of voluntary trade between individuals and replace it with a gov mandated supply chain?" That isn't what socialism means. Socialism means that *the workers* own the factory they work in, not the govt, and not some fat-cat who was born owning the factory. Communism is where the govt owns it. Capitalism is where some useless monopolist billionaire owns it. Socialism, actual socialism that is rarely tried, works better than either. For more on this, check out "Mondragon Experiment" but not here. Yootoob took down the full doc a few years back. All you can find here are interviews and short clips about the idea. Vimeo has the complete documentary though. Get popcorn, its about an hour long. Its the most valuable thing I learned in earning an econ degree. Here's a teaser: China had 8% growth for 30 years and economists called it a "miracle" b/c it outperformed the US even in the post-war boom. But over those same years, the Basque Country had a whopping *80%* growth. The logic is simple: when workers are the ones to profit from their labor, they work harder and smarter than when some fat-cat who treats them like garbage takes home all the profits.

[@MrSanmanbob]

GO TO WORK AMERICA, AND MAKE THIS COUNTRY AND YOURSELF STRONG.

[@johnsmith-rd3zx]

socialism if i score an A on my spanish test i should be dropped down to a C because someone else scored an F so we both get C's to make society more equal. they can even limit the amount of time im allowed to work to better myself because im not supposed to outwork others and if i hire a doctor i should hire a doctor that makes injures me during surgery because he is unqualified but should be qualified anyways to make society inclusive and non judgemental

[@dondressel452]

When college kids come out of college with an enormous school debt and can’t find a job so their stuck in theirs parents basement for years what do you expect?

[@WPaKFamily]

facts

[@LordTyrion]

When freshly brainwashed college kids come out of a marxist reeducation center with a worthless social studies degree and can’t find a job so their stuck in their parent's basement for years what do you expect? FIFY

[@swiperturbo]

Thats true but dependant on your major. if you get a degree in drama or theater and such your chances of finding a job are very small. As times change demand for certain jobs change. Now being knowledgeable in computer software and hardware and buisness are huge assets. Many jobs are open to you. In many cases you don't need college you can learn a trade, start a buisness, i made a living for a while selling online by going to garage sales, estate sales, storage units and trading items less in demand for items more in demand. i agree college is expensive and overpriced but sadly when people think you can't make money without a college degree and people go to school for degrees that aren't the most valuable to the modern market gives colleges full campuses sp they make money.

[@Danny-bx9le]

@@LordTyrion Facts

[@LordTyrion]

@thomas jefferson I think you could say that about the non-educated population of any nation. The difference is that they respect your natural rights, your right to your own life, your right to own property, your right to pursue your happiness and your freedom of thought. In fact if you push them hard enough they will avidly fight for said rights. On the other hand the final products of colleges, the neo-marxist youth with worthless social studies degrees will absolutely pursue any and every opportunity to do away with natural rights. From this viewpoint the uneducated underclass is much less prone to brainwashing than the average college student, their ignorance is exactly what kept america running for the past 30-40 years.

[@koalasquare2145]

The way you describe communism is wrong. And you describe socialism as a social democracy like Sweden.

[@swiggyhunter4682]

Gotta put it in a way these knuckleheads understand lol.

[@namesurname8725]

Democratic socialism only exists in the U.S. In Europe it is called socialism. Also communism isnt the same thing as socialism in Europe. We make the difference between the Bolcheviks and the Menchviks. So when you talk about socialism in Europe try to use european terms and not american ones you will end confusing everything.

[@jhon44mat]

@@namesurname8725 you’re not wrong tbh. The size of government is big, and they let big pharma companies monopolise the market. The US has a mixed economy. Our market is heavily regulated by the government. Capitalism is when there’s little to no government intervention

[@thajemm4371]

@@jhon44mat nah bruh capitalism is when the means of production are owned by privatized companies or in some cases the government (Like China) sure there are socialist aspects that make American not completely LF and capitalism without regulation, but to say that a nation is not capitalist because it has regulation is to say you don’t truly know what capitalism is.

[@johanjohansson7717]

Bernie obviously thinks Sweden is a country of democratic socialism. Oh dear! Greetings from Sweden

[@JL-vx1rb]

Interesting

[@hospitalsgivingpatientsdan8894]

Because young people think there’s simple solutions and unaware of the dangers

[@user-ei7ed6zy9k]

The problem with the socialism movement is that it tells kids that it's the solution to all their problems without actually providing the solution. It's just the easy criticism of corporatism and unhealthy capitalism that even the biggest capitalists criticize

[@Alaska-mk4ok]

Yes I agree with you

[@albion6087]

@tuber2113 the lack of suffiecent solution, although looking at the UK, the scandanavian countries and switzerland social democracy ( not socialism ) is a sufficent solution.

[@christinemccrea4371]

solutions get worked out after the tools have been given to solve them.

[@nate-bc9zw]

Once we all agree that the system doesn’t work, we can work together to build a new one.

[@Kenz3]

Tired of being scared of going to hospital because of they bill they will send me after

[@no_oil_what]

But you will die waiting at the hospital - you have no clue but utopia! Nothing Is Free! The US can bring its Medical cost down, that alone will take major overhaul in medical administration - Trump will fo that but the socialist demortards on a powertrip won't help!

[@HardlineFeminists]

*You must not be an undocumented worker from Mexico then. Healthcare is always free for them. I was a triage nurse, I should know.*

[@jonathanherbst3891]

I'm scared of these free health care advocates. Obama care or the aca was a step towards that. My benefits went down and my premiums skyrocketed. Just be prepared they will take another 30 to 40 percent in taxes from you to pay for it. Before the aca I had to go to the hospital everything was covered even anastasia. Post aca I don't want to think about it.

[@mitzy123]

@@no_oil_what haha you are deluded. Here in Europe we have universal free healthcare and we are all doing just fine

[@700mph]

@@jonathanherbst3891I'm trying to understand, why before the ACA was everything covered? But you know trump and the Republicans defunded the ACA, to fail it on purpose. But you know, police, fire departments, and the military are all social programs. Even the streets you drive in are because of social programs. Streets,dams, sewers, bridges, are from social programs. And yes you benefit from all these things you say are bad...

[@nobodyisprfct]

The real reason why is because nobody has ever experienced real capitalism. The united states hasn't had capitalism since 1930.

[@Zehahahaa]

Why do people living in the US think that Socialism is bad. I’m very interested in their perspective

[@duruarute5445]

Bro just look at eastern europe

[@Zehahahaa]

@@duruarute5445 but so is the south and the west of Europe, do you mean as if all the Eastern European areas are the bad side of socialism?

[@user-nw8jr1dk9p]

@@Zehahahaa because people want freedom Freedom to run their businesses exactly as they want without government interference.

[@drg4366]

That's not even close to what the definition of socialism and communism actually are

[@greevar]

Precisely. Communism is a system which moneyless and stateless (I.e. no government). How can communism be government control if it is the antithesis of government control?

[@drg4366]

@@greevar That's American education and western propaganda gets ya

[@greevar]

@@ChosenSquirrel That is not communism. It is a stateless and moneyless society. "Businesses" are operated as democratic cooperatives formed by the community, for the community. If voluntarily collaborating with your neighbors to build a school or a hospital (or whatever) because your community needs one is slavery, then I question your understanding of the word "slavery". The driving force behind production in communism is not human coercion; it's driven by the demand of human needs, which are about as coercive as your need to breath.

[@grmpEqweer]

@@ChosenSquirrel Under neoliberal capitalism, all human worth, and free speech as well, is reduced to financial terms. As such actual humans, along with the earth itself, are pretty disposable. So I find it funny that you emphasize the movement towards socialism as wanting to reduce people to interchangeable cogs. I think capitalism does that very well for the vast majority of people. Some of us actually advocate for worker control of their own workplaces, workplace democracy; or at least representation within corporations. ...So that would be _expansion_ of democracy, would it not?

[@cellsec7703]

@@greevar I always thought communism was authoritarian government by definition. It seems this may not be true, but then was the Soviet Union really communist? It had a very authoritarian government.

[@menchie2120]

this is propaganda. socialism isnt “when the government does stuff”

[@robertpresley1503]

It...kinda is. Universal healthcare would be funded the same way the police and fire departments, public schools, and public roads are funded. What makes it different?

[@averagepeople9802]

robert presley the difference is that the police and firefighters are made to keep order and prevent violence and destruction. Healthcare and other socialism policies are the death of individualism and the bad problems of collectivism. 1984.

[@averagepeople9802]

mjzyt im not sure you understand where we disagree. I gonna assume you believe equality to be the fundamental quality we should strive for, but for me i believe we should make freedom of choice the basis of our society. Next time you disagree with someone, ask them what one value they bais their society around.

[@robertpresley1503]

@mjzyt Are you talking to me? Because I understand those differences and I agree with everything you just said.

[@regenrinne07]

i think they mean the UDSSR by that. That was that kind of economy, basically every Buisness was owned by the people but the govt. said what stuff it should do/produce. its a planned economy and i think in a history-context its fair to combine that with socialism as in the countrys of the east block.

[@Concerned_one]

1:12 is that pewdiepie?😂😂

[@KolbyDgaming]

AOC needs to go back and Bar Tending. She is clueless..

[@willmcelgunn1207]

Oh my lord every time Americans try to define socialism I can just feel my brain cells turning to mush

[@quinn7072]

Yeah, can we just get a new word lmao.

[@mgtowanonymous3120]

@@quinn7072 call it "barney world" Cause all the fh. Get demonrats will think an do as there bildeberg overlords tell them an there pthtic asses to do.

[@willmcelgunn1207]

@kal Ke Define socialism

[@willmcelgunn1207]

@kal Ke No I'm asking you to actually define socialism because I don't think you really understand what it is

[@heidipetals462]

@kal Ke the united nations want a global socialist communists Marxists global controlled , reD the adjena 21-30 Dcument , I thank God we not live in north Korea, or Russia . globalpossibilities.org/112091-2/

[@PFAlt]

2:30 "Socialism is when government takes more control, and the more it takes control, the communister it is." - Karlos Marcks

[@fite-4-ever876]

"Im a socialist becausr i think we need capitalism with more regulation " Vladimir lennin

[@georgebush3327]

@@fite-4-ever876 "I'm a dumb boomer who should consider going back to school" - MLK

[@sjwarhammer4039]

"In the future, bread will conquer humans." -Petey Kerpottykin

[@silver3981]

Because obviously if the joke didn't land the first time, why wouldn't it land the next three times. -Me

[@havable]

@@silver3981 That's what happens when self-appointed brainiacs try to make jokes.

[@vickykeadle2895]

Why should I pay college tuition for the privileged.

[@mattheindselman3517]

What exactly is your "fair share" of what someone else has worked for? Thomas Sowell.