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Please define or explain how socialism is compatible with capitalism
by sneurlax · Sep 23, 2026
I jist checked the "bare definition" of socialism and a shiver went down my back when i saw the first eng wiki paragraph > characterized by social ownership of the means of prod…
by throwawayqqq11 · Sep 23, 2026
Finally! Someone that actually understands the nuances and complexities of the terminology. You are a rare person. Leninism ≠ Stalinism ≠ Maoism ≠ Socialism ≠ Communism. These a…
by paperwallet · Sep 23, 2026
well... georgism is sort of orthogonal to capitalism and socialism. You could have a georgist tax regime in both capitalist and socialist utopia. But... yes... it would be great…
by OhMeadhbh · Sep 23, 2026
In the US, we hate socialism for everyone else, but love it for ourselves. I've talked to many pro-Trump, MAGA folks who ranted about 'welfare queens', yet they're collecting SS…
by jimt1234 · Sep 23, 2026
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Socialism is an economic ideology and political philosophy encompassing diverse economic and social systems characterised by social ownership of the means of production, as opposed to private ownership. It describes the economic, political, and social theories and movements associated with the implementation of such systems. Social ownership can take various forms, including public, community, collective, cooperative, or employee. As one of the main ideologies on the political spectrum, socialism is the standard left-wing ideology in most countries. Types of socialism vary based on the role of markets and planning in resource allocation, and the structure of management in organizations. Read more on Wikipedia