What’s happened to the term “Communism” is what’s happening to the term “Democratic Socialism.” Despite the actual meanings of these terms, they’ve both been misused and misappropriated to the point that they’re commonly (mis)understood as something else entirely (Capitalism).
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“Communism” and “Democratic Socialism” are both co-opted by Capitalism in different ways, and for different reasons; authoritarian or fascistic Capitalists exploit the moral appeal of “Communism” while Social Democratic Capitalists sell “Democratic Socialism” as *mere* reformism.
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While the wrong kind of “Communist” tries to sell you a more aggressive form of domination with a red sticker slapped on it, the wrong kind of “Democratic Socialist” tries to sell you a less imposing form of domination that still leaves us trapped and open to fascism in the end.
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The one upside to this whole conundrum is that by selling Social Democratic policies as
#DemocraticSocialism, you destigmatize Socialism & ease people into. I also think Bernie is doing a good job at selling Dem socialism as democratizing workplaces & Economic rights -
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#DemocraticSocialism as the natural extension of our democratic freedoms that we all value is smart politcs. But I agree that we shouldn't let Social Democratic polices Co-opt real socialism. We also should focus on#DualPower and not just electoral reform
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@democracyatwrk has a great, super clear episode of Wollf's Economic Update about this. Prof Wolff is *so clear*. Love the way he stresses the "three ways people are using it." Of course the revolutionary one is the one we want!Hvala. Twitter će to iskoristiti za poboljšanje vaše vremenske crte. PoništiPoništi
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@kittypurrzog, this might be useful for you!Hvala. Twitter će to iskoristiti za poboljšanje vaše vremenske crte. PoništiPoništi
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Very much a point that needed making. I've had to delineate SD from DS to tonnes of people over the years. And SD's a useful politics as long as its understood that it can only ever be the first stage of the climb.
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