Democratic-Socialism is still socialism.

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Great. I'm glad we have Hitler nailed down.

Now, do economic systems exist on a continuum, or do they not? Do different countries incorporate varying degrees of "socialism" into their economic structure, or do they not?

I thought I'd try one more time.
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Well I suppose I will have to weight in on that as well.

One could easily argue that democratic socialism is a binary subset of socialism. So if one adopts that view, a continuum clearly doesn't exist, and merely having some socialist policies would not make something one bit socialist by that standard. It certainly is a valid view. I have no interest in participating in this sort of definition wars, generally it only adds to people's confusion and contributes nothing of value.

It's better to just keep things simple and binary and scream SOCIALISM, then?

Indeed, nuance is hard.
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You are again, confused. You can't jump between the different definitions either way, so it's not like any of this is of any relevance when it comes to any arguments. However, when it comes to rhetoric and strawmanning, which is what you are employing right now with Uygur's nuance bullshit, then it is important.

Here is the definition of socialism the OP used:

"Democratic socialism is defined as having a socialist economy in which the means of production are SOCIALLY AND COLLECTIVELY OWNED alongside a politically democratic system of government."

So medicare and medicaid are not one bit socialist by that definition either way (well, maybe the office buildings would contribute). Ah, seems like you skipped the "nuance".

Are France, Germany and Norway socialist countries?
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Again, Mr Nuance, that depends what definition you use.

I would say no, but that's just my flavor.

Then we agree.
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