Socialism is currently a prominent topic in American politics, especially following Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City. In 2023, Congress passed a resolution denouncing socialism, yet historical examples demonstrate its influence in the U.S., like FDR's New Deal aimed at providing for all citizens. This period exemplified socialism's potential benefits as it helped navigate the country out of the Great Depression. Recent studies also showcase egalitarianism as a natural inclination among nomadic groups, aligning with socialism's foundational values of societal support and care for the marginalized.
When Jesus wants to feed the poor, it's Christianity. When government wants to feed the poor, it's socialism.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal had all the hallmarks of socialism—his goal was to provide opportunities for all Americans to work, have shelter, have food, healthcare, and education.
Egalitarianism is suggested as the natural state of various unrelated nomadic groups in Africa, showing a consistent theme across different cultures.
I have a hard time dismissing socialism and am concerned when I hear people criticized for supporting such an other-oriented, humanistic set of values.
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