Americans Are Still Confused About What Socialism Actually Is: New at Reason

From Reason:

Polls say large percentages of Americans have a vaguely warm view about socialism. The best response is to highlight its failures in its many forms, especially as some politicians use the term in a positive way. Let the debate continue, writes Steven Greenhut.

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