+++This post ought to get the juices flowing especially from mental midgets.+++
The whole idea of capitalism is losing some of its luster….and some are rethinking socialism….before we go any further most people’s concept of socialism is wrong…..and Dems are definitely NOT socialists. (It is that damn simple)….instead of believe what dimwit tells you and before you commit to believing bullshit maybe do some research (hahahaha…sorry that was just too funny)
This is a post from IST from 5 years ago….
Even back then the capitalistic luster was fading….fast forward to 2025….
Both Democrats and independents view capitalism less positively this year, as well. Less than half of Democrats, 42 percent, have a positive image of capitalism. Just over half of independents feel the same, compared to three-quarters of Republicans (whose views on the economic system haven’t changed since 2010).
What about the alternatives? Socialism still polls positively for 39 percent of respondents, holding steady since 2019.
But if you dig a little deeper, there are two diverging perspectives hidden behind that steady number: Democrats’ view of socialism has been increasing, while Republicans’ view has been decreasing.
While around 50 percent of Democrats had a positive view of socialism in 2010, nearly two-thirds do today. They’re the only partisan group who view socialism more positively than capitalism, at 66 to 44 percent, respectively.
It’s not hard to see why people may be fed up with the economic status quo. The cost of buying a home has skyrocketed, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, and wages haven’t kept up. And since 2001, rents have risen 10 times faster than income.
Democratic socialist politicians like Bernie Sanders and New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani have become more popular recently, as voters look to leaders who acknowledge that the cost of living is unacceptable.
Things have gotten so bad, it seems that even President Donald Trump may have lost his faith in capitalism—just ask Intel or Nippon.
(newrepublic.com)
People are starting to realize that all capitalism is doing is expanding the wealth of the already rich and driving more and more people into poverty.
CNN has covered this subject as well…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/23/politics/republicans-capitalism-socialism-poll
The House has taken it upon itself to vote on a stupid and worthless issue….
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted in favor of a resolution condemning socialism Friday morning, with several Democrats crossing the aisle to rebuke “socialist policies” in the U.S. following Zohran Mamdani’s recent election as the mayor-elect of New York City.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure in a 285-98 vote. Two members, Rep. Deborah Ross, D-Pa., and Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted present.
Notably, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. — who endorsed Mamdani just days before the mayoral election — also voted in favor of the measure.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/86-dems-republicans-condemn-socialism-wake-mamdanis-mayoral-victory
I say worthless because their idiotic vote does NOT represent the voting public….and if I am not mistaken their job is to vote what the people are wanting….right?
Donny is governing with his brand of ‘state capitalism’
When House Speaker Mike Johnson (R–La.) lashed out at last weekend’s “No Kings” rallies soon to arrive on Washington’s National Mall, he reached for an old conservative refrain: “They hate capitalism. They hate our free enterprise system.”
I am sure he’s correct about some of the protesters. But the message rings hollow coming from a party leader that stands by as President Donald Trump does precisely what Johnson rightly decries: substituting political control for market choice and ruling by executive order.
Indeed, what began as a populist revolt against so-called elites has become a program of state ownership, price fixing and top-down industrial control. Take a look.
Recently, the Trump administration quietly converted CHIPS Act subsidies into an $8.9 billion equity purchase in Intel, making Washington a 10 percent owner of one of America’s largest technology companies. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick insists “this is not socialism.” That’s semantics.
Socialism is government control of the means of production. When the government becomes your largest shareholder, that’s a strong first step.
https://reason.com/2025/10/23/the-gops-capitalism-is-central-planning-with-maga-branding/
If you are one of those people that fears socialism even thought you have no idea what it is, then you should be worried about your boy Donny for he is taking a first step.
That should give you something to think about….oh wait….thinking? That is a novel concept for the MAGA loyal.
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
Looks to me like they are planning to actually ban any party or organisation that they consider to be ‘Socialist’. One step nearer the end of a struggling democracy.
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes it is and the whole ‘domestic terrorists’ label for anyone that does not agree with the idiots….that is going to be a sticking point. chuq
Two-thirds of the Democratic Party? Wow! Hear that rattle? It’s the sound of nervous corporate Democrats’ knees knocking – lol!
Good it is about damn time the cowards tasted some fear. chuq
All of this “socialism” and “communism” rhetoric is really a sign of desperation and fear on their part. They’re terrified that they’re going to lose the midterm elections, and for good reason. I’m on a lot of GOP mailing lists and you wouldn’t believe some of the crap I’ve been getting of late. What it amounts to can be summed up as “give us lots and lots of money or we’re going to lose the midterms and poor little Donnie and his crime family and swamp dwellers like Patel and Hogsbreath are going to get impeached! OMG OMG OMG!” They’re basically admitting right out loud that what they’ve been doing is engaging in acts that are literally criminal and the only reason they’ve been getting away with it is because they’ve laced the DOJ, FBI and the court system with sycophants who will do whatever they’re told.
It is easy to do wrong when all the checks and balances are controlled by you….GOP is not looking good right now. chuq