I am not even sure why you brought up democratic socialism. The Nazi government was a National Socialist government. Unlike the Soviet Union which believed in an international form of socialism (though they were in the war communism mode), Germany was the end all-be all of their form of socialism. Corporations stayed within the ownership of the stockholders or creator but they had to abide by government wishes. So they had some freedom but not very much but at least they didn't lose their companies to the masses.
So tell us, in your own words, what is democratic-socialism as you understand it? Also explain the term corporate fascism to us, as you understand it. Why do you think that voting for the democratic party (in reality progressive-socialism light) is a good thing?
Originally Posted by JD Barleycorn
The reason I vote democrat is because, under the far right GOP type of government, tea party, whatever, the future of America looks does not look good. There are too many special interest groups, mostly multi-national corporations, who are in charge. I want a president who does what is best for the whole of America, not just a few.
I believe Hillary Clinton will be the next President and she will get most of the woman's vote. Even though women can vote now, there are many other issues (less pay than a man for same job) that need to be addressed. Women, in some form or fashion, are still treated as second class citizens. Isn't the GOP in the White House all male? If we get a woman President, a woman would bring more compassion and fairness into our government.
The non-stop wars are responsible for addiing billions to our already growing deficit. Funds are being being borrowed from social security to fight these wars. A lot of Americans only have social security to retire on. And, it's not very much. I posted an article from CBS about another VA scandal. Americans have paid into social security in order to have these safety nets. Extreme right GOP has consistently tried to minimize or completely eliminate public assistance. Yet, they continue to push unnecessary space programs and wars, which, like I said, only add billions to the already growing deficit. To me, this is not fiscal responsibility. It is a "for profit" system in order to feed the greed of those at the top.