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Social democracy and democratic socialism have historical overlap, but they are not identical as defined in this poll.

Social democracy preserves a predominantly capitalist economy and private ownership while using democratic government, regulation, labor protections, public services, taxation, and a substantial social safety net. Oxford describes social-democratic capitalism as combining political democracy and capitalism with education, welfare programs, employment-supporting services, and market regulation.

Democratic socialism retains political democracy but seeks a larger transfer of economic ownership and control toward public, worker-owned, cooperative, or other collective institutions. The DSA explicitly says its vision goes further than historic social democracy and that capitalism should ultimately be replaced by democratic socialism.

Supporters of social democracy argue that it can preserve market competition while providing stronger social protections. Supporters of democratic socialism argue that political democracy is incomplete without greater democratic control of economic power.

Which system would be better for the United States?

Elon Musk’s America PAC reportedly plans to spend between $100 million and $120 million to increase Republican turnout in the 2026 midterm elections. The effort is expected to include door-to-door canvassing, digital advertising, and direct mail in competitive Senate and House races. Its immediate objective is to help Republicans retain control of Congress.

The reporting does not establish that Musk is doing this specifically to stop democratic socialists. However, stronger Republican turnout could also limit the political growth of the DSA, which openly organizes electoral campaigns to win power and endorses candidates whose platforms align with its political program and theory of power.

I support this effort. Republicans need a strong turnout operation to defend their congressional majorities and defeat Democratic and democratic-socialist candidates at the ballot box.

Do you support or oppose America PAC spending more than $100 million to help Republicans in the 2026 midterms?

I vote Support.

Musk's America PAC plans $100 million-plus effort to boost Republican turnout, NYT reports - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/musks-america-pac-plans-100-million-plus-effort-boost-republican-turnout-nyt-2026-07-30/

A Washington Post-Ipsos poll found that 55% of Americans would not consider voting for a democratic socialist for president, while 39% would consider it and 6% had no opinion. Among independents, 54% said they would rule out such a candidate. The poll surveyed 2,648 adults from July 8–13 and had a margin of error of ±1.9 percentage points.

Democratic-socialist candidates have recently gained influence in Democratic primaries, raising questions about whether that movement could remain popular within the Democratic base while struggling to attract a national majority.

Would you consider voting for a democratic socialist for president?

I vote No.

Poll shows what Americans think about democratic socialism - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/07/30/most-americans-would-not-support-democratic-socialist-president-poll-finds/

I just did. I am a US citizen and I get priority over illegal aliens.

First Ukraine, then Iran... The world seems to be moving closer to another major war, and the United States no longer appears capable of playing the role of the world's referee.

The Black Mirror episode "Men Against Fire" illustrates how soldiers can be conditioned to fight. If you portray the enemy as monsters or insects, soldiers become much more willing to kill.

At the end of the day, we're all human beings, and unless we're sadists, we naturally feel empathy. But if, instead of presenting the other side as human, you describe them—as is often done in discussions about Palestine—as "terrorists, beheaders, bombers, pedophiles, rapists, and disgusting monsters," you create people who are far more willing to kill them.

What we call national education is, at its core, a form of indoctrination. The state instills certain symbols and values because, in times of crisis, it wants people to rally around those symbols like a flag. Those who do not conform are often excluded. For example, in France, a person who prays cannot become a police officer. In a way, this is also necessary for the sake of unity.

So let me ask this: what if the enemy were not portrayed as terrorists, but as fellow Christians who shared your faith? How would you feel? What about feminists and homosexuals? Would you hesitate to kill a lesbian woman?

Kant says that republics do not go to war with one another. According to LGBT people, homosexuals don't go to war with each other either

We'll find out soon enough.

My girlfriend and I have been together a little less than 2 years, and she moved in with me about 4 months ago.

At HER suggestion, she cooks dinner and I clean up, because I work further away, work longer hours, so get home later. This way, we can have dinner when I get home, and she can relax while I clean up.

About a month ago, she changed jobs to a mostly work from home position; she just has to go into the office one morning a week.

The last few days, I've noticed a SUBSTANTIAL increase in the washing up to be done, well over twice as much as normal.

I mentioned this to her and she was all "Oh yeah, I've started making myself some elaborate breakfasts and lunches, it's great, so tasty and I feel healthier".

I told her she needs to start cleaning up after herself for breakfast and lunch, and she immediately fired up with "THAT WAS NOT WHAT WE AGRED! I COOK, YOU CLEAN!"

I told her I agreed to clean up the dinner dishes, as I was eating dinner, I'm not cleaning up after her breakfast and lunch.

As for the rest of the housework, it's split evenly, and I also do all the outdoor work (I enjoy it).

She's gotten really frosty since this, her defence is still "you agreed to clean up, it doesn't take much longer" (not true, it's taking a LOT longer because the dishes have sat there all day and the food is hardened), and we don't have space for a dishwasher.

Who is in the right?

I'm asking specifically about elective abortions. Cases involving the mother's health or pregnancy resulting from rape make the issue more complex

With social media and endless options women all think they deserve the best guy out there.

The person that got broken up with

The person that did the break up

If you get broken up with obviously that hits the hardest initially.

There are male dominated sectors and female dominated sectors, BUT, men and women earn the same. A basic labourer can often earn more than his boss. Only 6% of your income is taxed. Unemployment is almost non-existent. Anyone who WANTS a job is guatanteed one by the government. Children are taught from a very young age that working is respectable. Employers get 4 weeks vacation time, and their companies even organize holidays for them, often to health spas run by the labour unions. Co-workers go for beer after each shift. Bosses help their employees with any problems they may be having, work related or personal. Overtime pay and bonuses still exist, even if you are on a pension. Certain sectors are honoured with public holidays.

There is no mass advertising. The best consumer goods are found only through word of mouth, forcing people to socialize. Speaking of socializing, local phone calls are free.

Some residents are given housing by the government, even those who aren't, pay very little, so homelessness is very low. Land is often owned by the government, but anything extra left over from production quota, the owner can eat or profit from. Those who want a car can get one from the government for low cost.

Children bring their teachers flowers on first day of school, and they also recieve gifts. The government helps them with enrolment fees for things like sports and arts. Schools also organize trips for students as a reward for good work, at no cost to them. Hard work is rewarded.

Healthcare and education costs very little out of pocket.

Crime is low. People are selfless, kind, joyous and sociable. Over 100 different ethnic groups all living in harmony. And there is strong emphasis on preserving cultural traditions.

Women see nothing but fake love on Instagram with girls being spoiled and provided for and they think it is real.

I have been with girls with traditional expectations despite not being traditional themselves (girls that cook, clean, submissive, been with very few men).

There is no accountability, women are also too stubborn to see how hypocritical it is. They are looking for a husband and not willing to be a wife.

Meals would be dependant on producing a minimum number of words each day.