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(51,264 posts)When Democrats use the term Socialism, they often mean social democracy along Scandinavian lines. DSAs official platform is committed to socialism in the classic sensepublic ownership of the means of production, updated for the information age.
To end exploitation and achieve liberation, the DSA calls for the nationalization of railroads, utilities, critical manufacturing, technology companies, institutions of monetary policy, insurance, real estate and finance. The DSA also calls for public ownership of hospitals and other healthcare providers. It also urges government control of food production with a call to socialize the agricultural system. Finally, it calls for social ownership of the media and internet providers.
Also for defunding the police