Socialist Progressives

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35. LH.....you're right on.

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Wed Aug 1, 2012, 10:46 AM

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Cornel West & company explain why they are socialists.. [View all] limpyhobbler Jul 2012 OP

I didn't know there was a Socialist Progressives group on DU. Betsy Ross Jul 2012 #1

This group is pretty lively. limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #2

It is. We have several subscribers too! Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #3

We have over a 100 subscribers I think. We are probably one of the most popular groups here. white_wolf Jul 2012 #5

Oooh, I have the Gungeon trashed, so I can't check, but I'll bet you might be right! Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #6

I just checked on our subscriber numbers........ socialist_n_TN Jul 2012 #9

Hey, good to see you! Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #10

Yes, it seems to be. :^) GreenPartyVoter Jul 2012 #4

Thank you! gopiscrap Jul 2012 #7

you are welcome..! limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #8

Very interesting zzaapp Jul 2012 #11

"Why Socialism?" Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #12

very heavy stuff, thanks can I ask a couple more questions please? zzaapp Jul 2012 #13

The social goals would be determined by working people Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #14

Thanks Starry, zzaapp Jul 2012 #16

"So our elected officials would set the social agenda, right?" Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #18

In the Halliburton scenario, would everyone be paid the same wage zzaapp Jul 2012 #20

Not necessarily, no. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #22

I must be laboring under a misconception, zzaapp Jul 2012 #23

Yes, that is incorrect. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #25

Thanks zzaapp Jul 2012 #26

Under Socialism, you get to keep your stuff. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #27

LOL...I wouldn't say corporation... more of a small business man. zzaapp Jul 2012 #28

Marx was talking about property for heavy industries. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #30

Most Marxist or communist organizations......... socialist_n_TN Aug 2012 #36

Thanks SNT zzaapp Aug 2012 #37

This actually touches on a larger debate in socialist circles that I won't get too much into white_wolf Aug 2012 #38

WW, thank you for your informative post, zzaapp Aug 2012 #39

Everyone's favorite example. PETRUS Aug 2012 #40

Thanks so much Petrus, going there now. zzaapp Aug 2012 #41

Well you probably wouldn't have a company organized like a capitalist corporation. white_wolf Aug 2012 #42

I know that this all is very speculative... zzaapp Aug 2012 #43

Sure it is. Democracy itself is cumbersome at times. Dictatorships are much more efficent. white_wolf Aug 2012 #44

I've read some Noam Chomsky.... zzaapp Aug 2012 #45

I'm one of the ones that think things should be a bit more centralized. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #46

I second the call for common sense. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #48

+1000 Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #49

To Limpy, Starry, Petrus, SNT and white wolf zzaapp Aug 2012 #50

Regarding individualism... white_wolf Aug 2012 #51

I've run into that here. zzaapp Aug 2012 #52

This is an excellent point ww. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #53

Two Quotes Come to Mind Fantastic Anarchist Oct 2012 #56

hmm. that's interesting limpyhobbler Oct 2012 #57

From the Individualist to the Communist variants of anarchism ... Fantastic Anarchist Oct 2012 #58

Some point-people can be designated and authorized to make decisions, limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #47

Before I answer this, remember....... socialist_n_TN Aug 2012 #54

Damn, I forgot to answer your basic question........ socialist_n_TN Aug 2012 #55

Equal satisfaction of needs tama Nov 2012 #59

Mr. or Ms. zzaapp is no longer with us it seems. Been PPR'd. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #60

One more question, this is very interesting, thanks for putting up with me. zzaapp Jul 2012 #17

Can't work because of disability? Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #19

I'm not sure, I think that there are many people who are content to let zzaapp Jul 2012 #21

Science usually says otherwise. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #24

Starry, I hope you can take a compliment. zzaapp Jul 2012 #29

Thank you zzaapp. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #31

Learn something new everyday, zzaapp Jul 2012 #15

Sarcasm? limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #32

I've never had the pleasure of hearing Mr. West speak. zzaapp Jul 2012 #33

That's star power I guess. limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #34

LH.....you're right on. zzaapp Aug 2012 #35