In general the left in the US will benefit from an understanding of what socialism actually is, so every time this phrase comes up, we need to shoot it down until it dies.

  • Ofosho [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Yeah, I've always assumed that it was in relation to financial safety nets that are in place for the rich, and it's usually coupled with talk about rugged independence (no safety net) for the poor.