Even from people that never lived in a communist state

edit: im 17 and i hate communism

  • Cowbee [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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    6 months ago

    No, they are not Socialist. They are wonderful social programs made easier in Socialism, of course, but they are not Socialist.

    Socialism is a Mode of Production, not a government service.

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      6 months ago

      Point taken.

      In your opinion, are worker cooperatives operating in a market economy socialist?

      And do you consider any countries today socialist?

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        6 months ago

        Microcosms of Socialism, sure, participating in a broader Capitalist system.

        Yes, there are AES countries. No country on Earth is 100% purely Socialist, not even Cuba or Chiapas, but there are several countries where the economy is majority owned and operated by the working class and the Capitalists are held not only accountable, but submissive to the state.