1)Socialism. Why is socialism so attractive to millennials? Being re-named Democratic Socialism, “done to soften the impact of a historically unpopular term in the U.S.”...implying “the system is chosen democratically,” as opposed to a dictatorship like Russia or Venezuela.”Cont.
2)”Bernie Sanders was the prophet of this movement.”-WashingtonExaminer.com.7/11/18. Sanders, along with Hillary Clinton, felt compelled to point out tiny Denmark, as a model for Democratic Socialist ideals; but the Prime Minister of Denmark,said his country is not socialist,....
3)...but “a market economy with an expanded welfare state.” High taxes & lots of government benefits, but not a government controlled economy.”-WashingtonExaminer.com.7/11/18. Cont.
4)”Today’s millennials are most interested in free college education, retirement of student debt, help getting into the housing market.”-WashingtonExaminer.com.7/11/18. Cont.
5)”The real problem is millennials don’t have a good understanding of what socialism is. In 2010, only 16% of young people could actually define socialism.”-WashingtonExaminer.com.7/11/18. Cont.
6)”Socialism is a very general political principle, not a specific system....countries touted as “capitalist” success stories, are actually combinations of capitalism with socialism, because all of them have various degrees of government regulation of industry...
7)...on behalf of the working people, via democracy. Everywhere that government guarantees fair wages, adequate time off, safe working conditions, limitations on pollution, there is some form of “soft socialism.” Cont.
8)”Every country that is considered a desirable place to live with a high standard of living has some combination of capitalism with socialist regulation of industry & redistribution of wealth, as two balancing forces, like yin & yang.-A Medium Corporation.2/4/20. Cont.
9)”We can blame some of the attraction to socialism on its false promises of fixing every social ill, the nearly inescapable indoctrination present in our schools & universities, & the media. Some of the blame lies with the older generation....
10)...”too often we have failed to educate newer generations about the myths & realities of socialism, instead leaving it up to others who have a different agenda.”-heritage.org.9/7/20. Cont.
11)In truth, socialism has failed everywhere it’s been tried. The former Soviet Union, Israel, India, Great Britain, Venezuela. “Its economic system doesn’t work. It doesn’t respect human rights. Government must constantly suppress people to keep them compliant.” Cont.
12)”Karl Marx, Socialism’s founder, was wrong about nearly everything. Capitalism, not socialism, rules the global economy. Workers have become entrepreneurs. Private property is a cornerstone of every prosperous country.”-heritage.org.9/7/20. Cont.
13)Conclusion: Free stuff isn’t free. Either paid for by enormous tax increases, or adding another huge burden onto our National debt. The sacred socialist of our time, Bernie Sanders, is a multi millionaire, who condemns his compadre millionaires, billionaires....
14)...for not paying enough taxes. If Sanders was a true socialist, he’d donate most of his millions to the government for the collective good, but he’s just another hypocrite politician who tells people what’s best for them, but keeps what’s best for himself. / Done
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