When definined as such…
Socialism is a political and economic system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations. It’s characterized by social ownership of resources and a focus on equality and collective well-being. Different types of socialism exist, with varying degrees of state involvement and market mechanisms.
…there’s not much difference from communism.
Socialists and communists are kissing cousins in my book.
Both highly undesirable.
And just for the record this turd is indeed a communist not a socialist and antisemitic to boot. 
They are kissing cousins which is why I always laugh when someone rejects communism, but dives head first into socialism. Yeah communism is worse, but it achieves the same goals using slightly different methods. Slightly more undesirable methods.
I totally agree!!
I posted the video where he flat out stated the end goal was to SEIZE the means of production. Do you understand the word SEIZE Allen? Tell me exactly how SEIZING the means of production isn’t something an outright Communist (as opposed to a Socialist) wouldn’t advocate for. He also stated in another interview that people should not be allowed to own private property. The difference between Communism and Socialism is who own and controls private property and the means of production. In Communism, the government, in Socialism, the people. Since you claim to be such a believer and defender of the Constitution and all, how can you likewise claim that both Socialism and Communism are not absolutely contrary to the Constitution and the enumerated rights it gives to Americans? And, since Socialism could only be established AFTER the government first seized private property and the means of production, are you really that stupid to think the government is simply going to hand power over to “the people” once the revolution is done?
You’re a stooge Allen, or as Lenin, Mao or Castro would say, A “useful idiot.” Now go cast you vote for Comrade Mamdani.You people get what you deserve…
Great Post. 
It is a great post, and it is communism. It’s lazy. It’s why it never ends up well. People who can’t or won’t, want to be taken care of by those who can and will. It never ends well.
Of course we want to have a society that takes care of those that are unable. But that’s the key word, unable. Not be taking care of able bodied people that want life long section 8 and or welfare.
People like @biggestal99, @Guilds, @PurpnGold, etc., get all giddy over America becoming a socialist nation even though its historical failures is because they believe that these US lib politicians are the ones to get it right! This is because of the incredible admiration they have for people like AOC, Mamdani, Ilhan Omar, etc. For these forum libs these lib politicians are the most brilliant minds in America if not the world!
Define socialism…
It’s already in the thread about eight post up.
lol. social security and medicare are socialist programs for the greater good.
i guess you want to get of them?
Allan
already are one. we have many programs out there for the good of society.
Allan
i asked grok if Mamdani was a communist
“No, Zohran Mamdani is not a communist. He identifies as a democratic socialist, advocating for policies like affordable housing, free public transit, and higher taxes on the wealthy, which align with democratic socialism rather than communism. Experts, including political scientists, have consistently stated that his platform does not involve core communist principles such as a centrally planned economy or the abolition of private property. For example, Stanford professor Anna Grzymala-Busse emphasized that Mamdani’s policies do not call for a government-controlled economy or single-party rule, which are hallmarks of communism.
His campaign focuses on reforming capitalism, not dismantling it, as noted by Communist Party USA co-chair Joe Sims.However, critics, including Donald Trump and some conservative figures, have labeled him a communist, often citing a 2021 video where he mentioned “seizing the means of production” at a Young Democratic Socialists of America conference. Experts like Ted Henken argue this was a passing remark, not reflective of his current mayoral platform, which avoids such rhetoric.
The label appears to be more of a political attack than a substantive description, as Mamdani himself has denied being a communist, emphasizing his focus on working-class issues inspired by figures like Martin Luther King Jr.”
of course people thought King was a communist also. lol.
Allan
Ahh I see it.
What means of production do I want the community to share? Since you called me out
There’s no such thing as Democratic Socialism Allen. That’s just a term Communists use to make their core beliefs more palatable to the gullible, intellectually lazy people who accept terms like Democratic Socialism without knowing or caring what the terms Democratic and Socialism actually mean or what Socialism does to every society that implements it.
No matter what it’s called, it amounts to the government confiscating and redistribution from those who produce to those who don’t, while at the same time being the arbiter of how much people are allowed to keep of what they earn and how much the non producers are allowed to receive of what they don’t.
The fatal flaw, which as a Lib you’re unable to understand and believe is that producers don’t like having what they earn confiscated and given to those who don’t. Eventually the producers simply quit producing and so society is always reduced to the level of the most stupid and lazy people among them. Meanwhile, the government, aka your benevolent big brother who you love so, who is implementing and carrying out this process gets rich and powerful. But don’t fret yourself with thinking Allen or worrying about your needs being met for the duration of your life. I’m sure those government run grocery stores chock full of low cost, healthy food and the nice government provided dwelling you will live in and the free wonderful healthcare you will be getting will be just the Utopia you imagine. Just look at how wonderful life is in Cuba and North Korea and China and Lets not forget the Union of Soviet SOCIALIST Republics!
Sure, Mamdani isn’t a Communist, just ask him…
Not just a commie. A Jew hating anti-Semite intifada advocating cop hating communist puke.
and the next mayor of NYC. will be interesting to see if he as bad as you say.
doubtful.
Allan
Thank you. 
Isn’t this a dumb argument? You cherry picked a few situations that may be advantageous in order to support the system as a whole. If you’re going to support socialism, support it by giving reasons why the entire system should be implemented. Not just cherry pick.
