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Trust_Reality

(2,272 posts) Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:13 PM Dec 13

My request to Democrats and democrats... [View all]

Learn from the Nordic countries via history.com: "Many Nordic countries implement social democratic policies that blend capitalism with strong welfare systems and public services."

"Social Democrats" - yes.
"Democratic Socialists" - not a desirable label or structure.

Well regulated capitalism - yes.
Free markets / unregulated capitalism? This is a free-for-all for big money, corporations, and amoral profiteers. It is an open door to government corruption, inequality, and the downfall of democracy.

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My request to Democrats and democrats... [View all] Trust_Reality Dec 13 OP

"Well regulated capitalism" J_William_Ryan Dec 13 #1

Capitalism is like a nuclear reaction. Beartracks Dec 13 #2

If democratic socialists implement social democratic policies, is that good or bad WhiskeyGrinder Dec 13 #3

thanks for pointing out the distinction between Social Democracy and Democratic Socialism Fiendish Thingy Dec 13 #4

What good is regulation? leftstreet Dec 13 #5

Nordic countries are essentially homogeneous. Sneederbunk Dec 13 #6