Quote (El1te @ 3 Aug 2023 06:29)
This line of thinking is nonsensical and here is why: the word Socialism here is referring to two completely different ideas. Scandinavian countries are NOT socialist by the proper definition. They are hyper-capitalist states with multiple nationalized sectors and a strong welfare state.
Socialism is by definition, the means of production are owned by the people as a whole. This is not the case for any Scandinavian country
I have recheck the definition of socialism and I stand corrected.
Quote (El1te @ 3 Aug 2023 06:37)
To add a thought about China as well: China has not been a socialist (or communist) state since the Deng reforms of 1978 - the CCP is communist in name only.
Mao's socialist state was a complete and total disaster, and Deng fixed it
That is true. The CCP is in name only and being used to keep the current party in absolute power.
This post was edited by Hamsterbaby on Aug 2 2023 04:41pm