There are different types of socialism to be had. It is government regulation of business. It is government ownership of all businesses. It is government utilities. It is the leveling of everyone's paycheck so all are paid equally. It is a welfare net so that everyone becomes safe from poverty. It communal ownership. It is communal living. It is quotas to ensure equal employment for minorities.
Even tax bracketing might be considered a form of socialism. And, if we were to place everyone in jobs to ensure employment for all, that might be considered socialism. Some might even take it so far as to suggest socialism is democracy, itself.
There being so many variations, if you want socialism, you must first decide what type and what degree you want. Lump them all together, if you will, but each should really be considered on its own merits.
So, to label someone a socialist does not clearly define who that person is. What type of "socialist" is this Bernie Sanders? What are the policies behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being a "socialist"? Are these two to be considered equal to Karl Marx?
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