No, it doesn't. I'm not obsessed with it. I'd just rather we didn't go further down that path.Which neatly brings us back to the OP. Its an American obsession. Nowhere else in the world even usses the word commie.
Why do you think I'm obsessed?
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No, it doesn't. I'm not obsessed with it. I'd just rather we didn't go further down that path.Which neatly brings us back to the OP. Its an American obsession. Nowhere else in the world even usses the word commie.
I suspect that its part of the culture.No, it doesn't. I'm not obsessed with it. I'd just rather we didn't go further down that path.
Why do you think I'm obsessed?
Ya know white insulting those that enjoy a good dig in their belly button area is so snobbish of you!Many Americans are obsessed with a huge variety of things from Communism to naval lint, often lacking any balance, or objectivity in there life, much less when posting on an anonymous message board.
Most Americans have no clue what Communism is except what their media source tells them.Ive lost count of the times that I have been called a commie on this forum.
Im not a communist and never have been. Im probably a socialist but that bears no relation to communism.
I also see dems described as " Commies" but struggle to make the connection\ Im terms of political views the Dem party is hardly even left leaning. In Uk terms it is far to the right of our Labour party and probably closer to the cameron tories, before the brexit nutters took it over.
The GOP is far more to the right than our tory party today. They havee extreme positions on capital punishment,, womens health and guns taht would not fly over here. In fact they would be the kiss of death in the UK.
But the Dems drink at the same trough as the GOP and are definitely not commies. In fact it is difficult to see any credible left wing entity in the US.
Is it a throwback to the Macarthy era ? Reds under the beds and all that ? Or is it just a catch all insult made by people who are not politically literate ?
Its a word I never hear in this country.
Where are you on the political compass ?
WTF? That in no way addresses the points I made. Why did you respond to my post?I suspect that its part of the culture.
This was your post.WTF? That in no way addresses the points I made. Why did you respond to my post?
In the UK I would generally be classed as a moderate socialist. It is nowhere near communism. Not even the same page. Maybe that makes me a bad socialist ?Ya know white insulting those that enjoy a good dig in their belly button area is so snobbish of you!
I mean it keeps me entertained!
Most Americans have no clue what Communism is except what their media source tells them.
There were and are many forms of Isms that go from Marxism to Maoism and none of them are the same when it comes to their way of trying to rule under Communistic Rule.
Are you a communist?
You may not know it but you might have communist views and ideals while thinking it is just socialistic views in your mind.
Marxism is the perfect form of Government but it can never be achieved on a National Level ever because of Greed, Sloth and Envy.
Socialism and Communism share some common factors while still being different.In the UK I would generally be classed as a moderate socialist. It is nowhere near communism. Not even the same page. Maybe that makes me a bad socialist?
I tend not to give it much thought at all.Socialism and Communism share some common factors while still being different.
You view yourself as a Moderate - Socialist but you could also still have common factors with Communism and not know it.
Many confuse Marxism which is the actual bases of Communism being the same as Stalinism or Maoism while not understanding those two share some common factors with Communism or Marxism while still being vastly different.
It is like when people say “ Conservative “ while not breaking it down into Fiscal and Social Conservatism and many confuse being Republican as being Conservative while being Republican may not mean you are Conservative of the Social or Fiscal issues in life.
Take someone like me I am truly Fiscal Conservative but Social Liberal which means do whatever you want, but do not reach into my pocket ato pay for your things and do not harm people, animals, and so on.
Give you an example:
Lets’s use abortion and I believe if you want an abortion then by all means but do not require the government to access my account to pay for it.
Now do you support the Government's right to regulate or control the aspects of the Healthcare System?
If so this is where Communism aka Marxism and Socialism could be similar or the same seeing they advocate Government Control but Socialism doesn’t go as far as Marxism in other aspects of your daily life.
Anyhoo, here is a link for you and my deepest apologies my little Commie Friend… ( Just kidding with you and please laugh )
How Are Socialism and Communism Different? | HISTORY
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, socialism and communism are different in key ways.www.history.com
Meh, what you are seeing in the States is Corporate Media trying to pit Society against each other with political hacks trying to label each other incorrectly as usual , and their viewership swallowing the nonsense like the gullible fools they are.I tend not to give it much thought at all.
There are some things that are better run by govt than the private sector but there are others where competition works.
When I buy anything I buy it to suit my preferences and I appreciate the choice available.
When I turn on my tap I just want clean water to come out.
I dont think I am untypical. Only the US is fighting an enemy that doesnt exist.
Scandinavia is not a Socialist country.Have you ever been to Scandinavia? They are prosperous, stable, have a higher standard of living and little crime.
Scandinavia is not a Socialist country.
Scandinavian 'Socialism': The Truth of the Nordic Model
Global media (especially in the US) likes to portray Norway and Scandinavia as socialist. But "cuddly capitalism" is a much more accurate term. Let's take a look at the truth of the Nordic model. Dependingwww.lifeinnorway.net
They are a capitalist country with strong social programs. That not socialism.I already said their capitalism was tempered with socialism.
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Tommy's anus has seen quite a few of those.
Have you all forgotten that this thread is in Zone 1?How's your ego?
Tell that to Tommy Tainant as he violates the rules all the time. I didn't see you ever mention his name.Have you all forgotten that this thread is in Zone 1?
Report posts that violate the rules. They will be dealt with.Tell that to Tommy Tainant as he violates the rules all the time. I didn't see you ever mention his name.
I don't report people as I believe the moderators should be responsible for enforcing the rules.Report posts that violate the rules. They will be dealt with.
Just like NAZIs, jihadists, fascists etc.
They are no different than the rest.
You all have so much in common its uncanny to think how divided you all are.
Because they are capitalist nationsHave you ever been to Scandinavia? They are prosperous, stable, have a higher standard of living and little crime.
Except you right?Many Americans are obsessed with a huge variety of things from Communism to naval lint, often lacking any balance, or objectivity in there life, much less when posting on an anonymous message board.