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| − | '''Democratic Socialism''' is a political [[ideology]] that allows for the [[democratic]] and [[civil liberties]] of party members under [[socialist]] theory. It is a counterbalancing measure to [[dictatorship]] and [[personality cult]]s, and | + | '''Democratic Socialism''' is a political [[ideology]] that allows for the [[democratic]] and [[civil liberties]] of party members under [[socialist]] theory. It is a counterbalancing measure to [[dictatorship]] and [[personality cult]]s, and provides a pathway for social and career promotion through party elections to positions of "collective leadership." Under Democratic socialism, one need not gain power by [[murder]]ing rivals and [[cronyism]]; one must gain the trust and popularity of fellow party members in party elections by being a policy [[wonk]]. |
It's an ideology that is in opposition to the American form of government. | It's an ideology that is in opposition to the American form of government. | ||
Revision as of 11:42, September 21, 2018
Democratic Socialism is a political ideology that allows for the democratic and civil liberties of party members under socialist theory. It is a counterbalancing measure to dictatorship and personality cults, and provides a pathway for social and career promotion through party elections to positions of "collective leadership." Under Democratic socialism, one need not gain power by murdering rivals and cronyism; one must gain the trust and popularity of fellow party members in party elections by being a policy wonk.
It's an ideology that is in opposition to the American form of government.
Despite the fact that Democratic Socialism counters outright dictatorship, its policies of expansive government involvement in peoples lives, massive regulations, and a strong association with secularism and social liberalism, makes it indistinguishable from communism and Progressivism. They all advocate statism and singie-party control by a technocratic bureaucracy.
Emerging Democratic socialist counties in the Global South include Venezuela and Bolivia (although the former and sometimes the latter are considered dictatorships by many in the American mainstream, it is not known whether this is because of human rights abuses or just an ideological disagreement).
Contrast with Social Democracy
By contrast, some "social democracy" countries in the First World include the Scandinavian countries and France.
It has been claimed that social democracies—particularly the wealthy European countries—are happier than conservative, capitalist countries, but the polls[1] tell only part of the story.[2] The European socialist countries are in turmoil over issues such as unrestricted immigration, and right-wing parties, such as the Sweden Democrats, Danish People's Party, Austrian Freedom Party, Swiss People's Party, French National Front, among others, are growing dramatically.[3][4] In areas formerly dominated by the left and socialism, right-wing parties are growing dramatically.[5] In addition, the United States of America, which is much more Christian, conservative, and capitalist overall, is still ranked at number 13, despite the existence of inner city slums across the nation.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hetter, Katia (March 21, 2016). Where are the world's happiest countries?. CNN. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ EU Failures Fuel Rise of Right-Wing Populist Parties in Europe. Sputnik. January 14, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ Aisch, Gregor; Pearce, Adam; Rousseau, Bryant. How Far Is Europe Swinging to the Right?. The New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ Adler, Katya (April 28, 2016). Is Europe lurching to the far right?. BBC. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ Cohn, Nate (June 27, 2016). Right-Wing Populism Is Prevailing in Left-Wing Strongholds Around the World. The New York Times. Retrieved November 12, 2016.