These countries slammed Bernie for calling them socialist. Bernie has a history of admiration for dictators, in authoritarian socialist countries. These Nordic nations have large welfare states but they combine them with relatively low levels of regulation. The socialism proposed by Bernie and others go way beyond what the Nordic countries have.as far as government control of the economy.Lemons wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:59 pmCapitalism is synonymous with the "democratic" part. Where do you think Bernie and the others will be getting the funding? From our capitalist economy. And these democratic countries' health care for all are not safety nets.Carpy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:49 pmYou don't seem to comprehend the difference between a socialist country and a country with large safety nets funded by capitalism.Lemons wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:05 pm
You don’t seem to comprehend the difference between a government that is democratically elected with social programs for all and a dictator in a socialist country where the government owns everything.
I suggest you learn the difference between successful democratic socialist countries like the Nordic countries, countries that have social democratic parties like Canada, Switzerland and most Western European countries and dictatorships.
It’s embarrassing every time you misuse a word.
A reminder, Hugo Chavez was democratically elected.