@DogMan Not in my philosophy. Poverty and want should not exist at all in a well organised economy. Opportunity should be available to all, at all stages of life. Beyond that, you can do what you want.
@SunshineGirl There are a lot of horrible people on the planet that deserve nothing better than poverty. They bring about their own problems, and deserve nothing.
I 100% believe the Nordic model of Social Democracy is the best kind of government because Capitalism stays but Socialist programs exist to help those who need help so yes America should definitely have Social Democracy and I will ALWAYS support Universal Healthcare! 😇😇😇
@Afterlife yeah because the liberals set up the laws that way. They won't allow competition across state lines. The setup obamacare to funnel all monies the insurance companies.
The socialist brand is on the rise, according to recent polling, fueling the left flank of the Democratic Party to argue its ideology is becoming more mainstream.
Shortly after Gallup released data showing Democrats and independents are cooling toward capitalism, a progressive organization is out with a poll finding that more than half of likely Democratic voters prefer socialist-aligned figures like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani to establishment politicians like Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jefrries and Nancy Pelosi.
@nudistsueaz Yep, and we hear Dems saying they want to get rid of capitalism, I wish someone would ask Bernie and AOC how we are going to fund all the socialist programs without Capitalism.
The Nordic countries are huge capitalists. But don't tell Bernie.
No. Why fix what isn't broke? Despite the whiny liberals here, the US is, was and shall remain the world's leader. Why change what's been working for a long time? Even Nordic states are adjusting their social benefits to include more means tesing and residency time frame and work requirements.
In real life, the grass isn't always greener elsewhere.
@carpediem The trouble being that your current president ran an election campaign asserting that just about every aspect of American society, government and economy is utterly broken . . . 🤔
The Nordic states — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden — are small, stable democracies with strong parliamentary systems, high levels of political trust, and a shared political culture rooted in social democracy
@Waveney I have nothing to be jealous of. I achieved the American dream many years ago.
My trust will make a few people very wealthy when I pass. I'm still trying to decide who will get my beautiful vacation home in the mountains of southern Utah. It's a tough decision.
My ranch will go to a non-profit animal rescue, since it is set up for Dogs, Horses, etc..
Luckily there is no debt for anyone to contend with.
@Khenpal1 Yeah, its tough having 50 states that are each the size of a European country.
But it has worked out great for me. I live in the southwest, and spend a lot of time in southern Utah. It is the most beautiful place in the world. From Zion to Moab. I do a lot of 4 wheeling and dirt bike riding in what can only be described as Paradise.
Americans could not handle it. Too much brainwashed fear of communism. Almost every other country in the G20 is a form of social democracy and none have become raging commies. The US just has to grow up a little.
@MasterLee From a country that requires their citizens publicize their political affiliation and restrains political participation to a choice between one of two parties that are controlled by dark money, Instilled freedom seems a bit of a joke.
