By Henry McRandall
WRISEUP.COM
While it is obvious that the vast majority of Americans would be much better off if they were to turn their backs on criminal corporate capitalism and opt instead for democratic socialism, it is important — before examining the benefits of such a switch — to dispel some of the myths that the corporate mainstream media puts out.
Firstly, it is important to note that true socialism has never been attempted anywhere in the world. Nor has true communism, which is very different from socialism and much less desirable.
Secondly, it is important to note that neither the Democratic Party nor President Barack Obama are socialist or even mildly “leftist.” Absolutely nothing that either Obama or the Democratic Party has ever proposed could really be considered socialist.
And, thirdly, it is important to note that implementing socialism in America would certainly not mean the end of private enterprise. In fact, it would open the door to a lot more Americans being able to be self-employed, being able to control their own economic destinies, and being able to share more fully in the fruits of their own labours.
Consider now some of the obvious benefits for Americans of abolishing criminal corporate capitalism and replacing it with democratic socialism: read more »