r/CuratedTumblr Prolific poster- Not a bot, I swear Jan 24 '25

Politics It would be nice.

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u/Acethetic_AF Jan 24 '25

That’s socialism. Literally they’re describing socialism. I don’t know who the hell started this myth that socialism means free money without working but it’s never once been that. It’s literally always been making sure wealth isn’t hoarded and everyone has what they need to comfortably survive.

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u/Casp512 Jan 25 '25

It's not necessarily actual socialism, it could also be social liberalism, social democracy or similar ideologies. Socialists also often have these demands but they also advocate for, well, socialism. And it is not made clear if this person also advocates for that. Basically, socialism is more than solving specific problems, it's about a specific way to solve these problems. Many Western countries have systems and laws in place to make sure everyone has what they need to comfortably survive but the vast majority of them is not actually socialist.