I get and agree that more progressive candidates are a good thing, but how much unilateral power does the mayor of one city really have, even if it’s NYC? Why is everyone, up to the top of the US government, chiming in on it?

    • modernangel@sh.itjust.works
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      7 months ago

      In fairness, all our politicians are socialists. They only differ on individual/personal welfare vs. corporate welfare (industry subsidies, privatizing essential services, taxing workers more and capital owners less; gutting consumer protections, environmental regulations, and antitrust policy)

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        7 months ago

        Corporate wellfare is the antithesis of socialism. Corporatism, libertarianism, oligarchy are words that come to mind.

        Do not confuse these terms. If rational discourse is to be had, we must be clear on our meaning and intent.