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Originally Posted by JoeReckless
Socialism doesn't work. A republic is the way to go.
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You're confusing socialism and communism.
It's entirely possible to have a socialist republic. There are quite a few out there, even if a lot of them don't officially call themselves such.
Even America's greatest ally (if we believe the current spin), Tony Blair's Britian, has an ostensibly left-wing government with socialist ideals.
Me?
I'm a democratic socialist.
I believe in the state has an obligation to its members.
I believe in universal and free education.
I believe in universal and free health care.
I believe in state assistance in employment sourcing and a social welfare system.
I believe the state should own or control portions of transport, media, production and social services.
I believe in protectionist trade practices.
I believe in universal suffrage and democratic principles.
This is not idealism. This is just an alternative socio-political framework than that extant in the US. It exists in many countries today and it works.
Which ever one is "better" is simply a matter of opinion.
Mr Mephisto