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What’s the deal with both sides of the socialism debate leaning on “No true Scotsman!” To make their point? I mean, a decade ago the conservative press was eve
by spamizbad 8y ago
What’s the deal with both sides of the socialism debate leaning on “No true Scotsman!” To make their point?
I mean, a decade ago the conservative press was even trying to argue Venezuela wasn’t a true socialist country because 70% of its economy is still private. Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/what-socialism-private-sector-still-dominates-venezuelan-economy-despite-chavez-crusade https://www.foxnews.com/world/what-socialism-private-sector-...
Part of the reason “socialism” has seen a rise in popularity is that everything a millimeter left of Hayak is branded as socialism if it’s rhetorically convientient.