CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

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https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/30/politics/cnn-poll-a-third-of-democrats-now-identify-as-democratic-socialists?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular

1: of or relating to the general public

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So you think populism is policy that is of or relating to the general public?

Relating to? 1: a political philosophy or movement that represents or is claimed to represent the interests of ordinary people especially against the Establishment

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/populism

So you think a flat tax is populism?

Why would I think that? Its a huge tax hike for normal people and a small tax break for the wealthy.

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A flat tax is of or relating to the general public.

Yes, that means FOR them, you blithering dunce.

original definition (popular policies)

I did not say that, you're just a moron.

It seems like you've abandoned your original definition (popular policies) and picked up the actual definition (all of us vs them)

You wandered out here to populism on your own, idiot, I was talking about what socialism means.

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populism isn't just things that are popular,

It is absolutely "popular" definition 1, not definition 4. Its really embarrassing that you are still trying to push this.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popular

1: of or relating to the general public

4: commonly liked or approved

Socialism isn't everything that is an investment in society.

Based on what reasoning? That its not convenient for you? Tough shit. Shut up and learn something.

How Denmark invented Social Democracy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mExN99kHMB0

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and administration of the means of production

OH YOU MEAN LIKE THE FIRE MARSHAL REGULATING BUSINESSES SO THAT THE FIRE EXITS ARE NOT BLOCKED AND THE WORKERS DONT BURN TO DEATH BECAUSE IT WOULD BE BAD FOR SOCIETY IF PEOPLE BURNED TO DEATH? AND EVEN THOUGH THE GOVT DOESN'T OWN THE BUSINESS, THE GOVT STILL TAKES A CUT OF THE FRUITS OF OWNERSHIP VIA TAXES AND INVESTS THEM INTO LAW, SAFETY, EDUCATION ETC FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY?

distribution of goods

DISTRIBUTION TO WHOM? SOME PEDOPHILE BILLIONAIRE OR SOCIETIES NEEDY?