Destigmatizing the term is still good, and people who are already on board with “socialism” (Scandinavian style social democracy) are far more open to socialism (unionization, democratic control of capital, workplace democracy, etc.)
I was joking and my post was meant tongue in cheek. I was just thinking asking them if they support communism would be more interesting. Since that is the one that gets libs scared. But yeah its good to see a widerspread support of socialism.
I do think I saw a poll ask that question recently and iirc while it was certainly less than socialism it was the highest support it’s had in 50+ years
socialism (unionization, democratic control of capital, workplace democracy, etc.)
Another comment in the thread was curious if the polled youth could define socialism. Well if the modern education system taught me anything, it’s how to copy homework!
Sometimes. I have met very committed liberals that want those things in technocratic capitalist ways and are the most insufferable and condescending people you’ll ever meet.
Believe it or not I’ve seen it at multiple unions.
Destigmatizing the term is still good, and people who are already on board with “socialism” (Scandinavian style social democracy) are far more open to socialism (unionization, democratic control of capital, workplace democracy, etc.)
I was joking and my post was meant tongue in cheek. I was just thinking asking them if they support communism would be more interesting. Since that is the one that gets libs scared. But yeah its good to see a widerspread support of socialism.
I do think I saw a poll ask that question recently and iirc while it was certainly less than socialism it was the highest support it’s had in 50+ years
They did ask that, the overall % of people who view communism favorably is 14% and among 18-29 YOs it’s 34%.
Another comment in the thread was curious if the polled youth could define socialism. Well if the modern education system taught me anything, it’s how to copy homework!
Sometimes. I have met very committed liberals that want those things in technocratic capitalist ways and are the most insufferable and condescending people you’ll ever meet.
Believe it or not I’ve seen it at multiple unions.