Polls: Society & Politics

Generally (not always) succeeding in school leads to more professional success in Western societies. Have you tried to succeed in School?

Traversing the heartland of the midwest, there are 100's of miles upon miles of corn and crops. There should be no excuse for hunger or exorbitant costs of groceries and produce. I believe a lot of our crisises are manufactured crisises.

Second, why do we really have so many adversaries. Some will claim other nations hate us because we are "the leader of the free world," but I believe there are other reasons, like we have really instigated conflicts and pissed a lot of people off.

Notice the whole American Last claim is actually becoming more apparent and obvious. I sometimes believe we don't really vote for our own leaders and there is something more sinister happening. All the propaganda we have been fed all these years were all lies.

Nowadays, it is worth asking whether it is the state that creates the nation.

Take Bavaria, for example. You know Bayern Munich; it represents the German state of Bavaria. If Bavaria were separated and turned into an independent country, would Bavarians suddenly become a separate nation, or would they still be Germans?

The genetic difference between a Russian from Moscow and a Ukrainian from Kyiv is smaller than the difference between a Saxon and a Bavarian.

When people think of Bavaria, they think of its distinctive green feathered hats and traditional clothing, its Catholic population, its industry, and its unique accent. As a state within Germany, Bavaria differs considerably from the rest of the country. By contrast, many of the things presented as symbols of Ukraine are also associated with Russia. There may be regional differences, of course—it is, after all, a border region. The word "Ukraine" literally means "borderland," the southwestern frontier of Russia.

Historically, there had never been a Ukrainian state, whereas Bavaria did exist as a state and was initially reluctant to join German unification. The region over which the Crimean War was fought was once home to the Crimean Khanate. After the collapse of the Golden Horde, first the Dasht-i Kipchak and then Crimea came under Russian control, and Russians—who, for some reason, would later come to be called Ukrainians—were settled in these territories.

According to this view, Western powers constructed a Ukrainian identity through a divide-and-rule strategy, much like Napoleon did in Egypt. (In fact, the Russians used a similar strategy by separating Azerbaijan from Iran, even though Azerbaijan had naturally been part of Iran.)

Additional note: It was not Russia but the Western bloc that, by bringing about the collapse of the Soviet Union, pushed millions of Ukrainian and Moldovan women into poverty and prostitution in countries such as Turkey.

A Bill Maher clip criticizing the DSA’s agenda has already received more than 338 reactions and 95 shares on Facebook. Would you help spread it further?

Bill Maher: [The DSA] literally wants to get rid of our form of government, the Senate, and also ‘Replace the President and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary chosen by and subordinate to Congress.’”

“Who could be this nuts? I’ll tell you who. Morons who are still wearing COVID MASKS in 2026! This photo is from the DSA meeting in Denver 3 weeks ago.” - Bill Maher

“I’m just going to say it. Since the far left, the far far left, is overwhelmingly made up of affluent ultra woke white people, you raised your kids wrong! You told your previous brats that every brain fart was genius and now those brain farts are becoming Democratic Party policy!” - Bill Maher https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1MJoj5rmyM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bill Maher argued that the Democratic Socialists of America are advancing a communist agenda, saying the evidence can be found in the organization’s own language and statements by DSA-aligned figures. In the monologue shared in the linked X post, he compared DSA program language about working according to ability and need with Karl Marx, cited calls to seize property and the means of production, referenced Cea Weaver’s “elect more communists” post, and pointed to the Marxist Unity Group’s stated goal of a fully liberated classless society.

Democratic socialism and communism are distinct political traditions, but Maher’s argument is that these statements reveal substantial ideological overlap and show that parts of the DSA movement are moving beyond ordinary social-democratic reform. Is he right that the DSA is advancing a communist agenda?

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Bill Maher’s audience audibly gasps when he reads what the Democratic Socialists of America are actually saying out loud:

MAHER: “Trump has told 1 trillion lies, but when he says the DSA are actually COMMUNISTS, that’s not one of them.”

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— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) August 1, 2026

A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that about one-third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults now identify as democratic socialists.

The poll also found that, among Democratic-aligned adults who do not personally identify as democratic socialists, 64% would be at least OK with the Democratic Party nominating one. Democratic-socialist candidates have also recently won several Democratic congressional nominations.

Do these results suggest that democratic socialism is becoming dangerously influential within the Democratic Party, or is its growing popularity not a serious concern?

CNN article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/30/politics/cnn-poll-a-third-of-democrats-now-identify-as-democratic-socialists

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.

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

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.

Recent democratic-socialist victories are raising a larger question about the future of the Democratic Party.

RNC Research compiled statements from prominent Democrats responding to the socialist/progressive wing’s growing influence. Raphael Warnock, Chris Murphy, Seth Moulton, and Johnny Olszewski have all defended Democrats as a “big tent” party. Bernie Sanders has celebrated progressive and democratic-socialist victories. AOC called socialism’s momentum a “very good sign for November.” Ro Khanna said the progressive movement is “on the ascendancy,” while Jim Clyburn acknowledged that socialism can play well politically.

The compilation also highlights Cory Booker, Jamie Raskin, Ami Bera, Cori Bush, Alex Bores, and Brad Lander discussing accommodation of or cooperation with the socialist wing.

Zohran Mamdani has gone even further, arguing that recent democratic-socialist victories represent a vision extending “beyond the midterms” and “beyond 2028.”

This matters because the DSA generally does not compete as a separate national third party. Its candidates commonly run through Democratic primaries and seek influence from within the Democratic electoral coalition.

That does not mean every Democrat is a socialist. There are still establishment and moderate Democrats resisting that direction. But DSA-backed candidates are winning races, socialist politicians are gaining influence, and more Democrats appear willing to treat them as part of the party’s governing coalition.

I strongly oppose that direction. The DSA agenda goes far beyond a few popular economic proposals and includes major changes to America’s economic and political institutions.

So is this merely one faction gaining influence—or are we watching the Democratic Party gradually embrace a socialist transformation from within?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his identity as a democratic socialist while arguing that Wall Street, real-estate executives, and other business leaders have nothing to fear from his administration. He says he welcomes continued private investment in New York even while advocating higher taxes on the city’s wealthiest residents and corporations.

Mamdani also argues that democratic socialism represents a return to the Democratic Party’s New Deal tradition and says recent victories by democratic-socialist candidates show that voters are increasingly receptive to that political direction.

That raises a larger economic question.

Democratic socialists argue that government can substantially expand public programs, taxation, labor power, and social ownership while still maintaining productive relationships with private businesses and investors. Critics argue that increasingly burdensome taxation and an ideological movement committed to moving beyond capitalism will eventually discourage investment and undermine the private-sector economy.

Mamdani says businesses can continue investing and prospering under his approach. His critics are considerably less confident.

Do you believe a democratic-socialist government can substantially expand its agenda while maintaining a healthy, competitive private-sector economy?

I vote No.

Mamdani doubles down on democratic socialism while insisting Wall Street, business leaders can work with him
The new mayor argues Wall Street and corporate leaders have nothing to fear despite his push for higher taxes - https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mamdani-doubles-down-democratic-socialism-insisting-wall-street-business-leaders-work-him