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Why are you so liberal? (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago

I understand that you think socialism is fundamentally flawed, I can tell from your tone.

It depends - “socialism” can mean more than one thing. Not all implementations are fundamentally flawed.

Countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have implemented socialist policies such as universal healthcare, free education, and a strong social safety net, and they've seen significant economic growth and social progress as a result.

Sweden has a total population less than New York and is 90% Christian. Norway is the size of LA and Chicago combined. Denmark only slightly larger, and all have very homogeneous populations. It’s fantastic they’ve been able to support those socialist programs, but compared to the enormous size and demographic complexities of the US, it’s not a fair comparison.

If you want those programs in the US (and I do), you have a ridiculously difficult challenge ahead that simply will not be met by wishing it so, or believing we can all just demand it as one people and it will happen. Which are the two main methods of political change those who proclaim themselves “left” on here seem to propose.

Institutional, national change must have a national party. People must constantly engage with that national party to keep it going in the direction they want.

Socialists on Lemmy don’t have that. What they seem to have is a lot of hate for Democrats and no solutions.