What do Americans already like about democratic socialism?
This is not a trick question.
Webster’s dictionary defines socialism as a form of society in which government owns or controls major industries. Marxist theory says socialism is the transitional stage between capitalism and communism.
Democratic socialism advocates political democracy alongside social ownership of the means of production – with an emphasis on self-management and democratic management.
Let’s see. Medicare probably qualifies, as does our national park system. Also, under our laws, our air and water are “owned” by the state – meaning the people. And Congress, by the way, works for us.