Americans — including many Republicans — are losing faith in capitalism, poll shows | CNN Politics
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President Donald Trump has indicated that his main strategy for the 2026 midterm elections is to call Democrats “socialists” and even “communists” at every turn. And there is evidence that democratic socialism is gaining somewhat more of a foothold in recent Democratic primaries.
  • ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.oneEnglish
    45·
    5 days ago

    “The tone of what he is saying is brilliant,” McCain said on X, adding: “Despite my abject fear and repulsion of socialism, it is really impactful. If democrats are smart they will nominate someone with his tenor and tone on economics and national policy.”

    Spoiler alert, Democrats will nominate Gavin Newsom or any other corporate centrist and will be shocked that the Democrats lost again.

  • Buffalox
    30·
    5 days ago

    decline of faith in capitalism and economic fairness

    Capitalism has NOTHING to do with economic fairness, you’d have to be brainwashed with strong capitalist propaganda (Republican) to think that.
    Only a “true believer” would think there is anything fair in a few people in USA having as much wealth as entire countries!

    • 4am@lemmy.zip
      6·
      5 days ago

      I would posit that a system that is designed to elevate a few to uncontrollable positions of elite wealth and power is itself designed to malign economic fairness.

    • Buffalox
      13·
      5 days ago

      Seems to me we see it on a daily basis here on Lemmy.

      Also the article does cite actual evidence:

      A recent Fox News poll echoes Gallup data from last year in a key way: It shows views of socialism improving modestly, at best, but views of capitalism dropping more significantly.

      Views of capitalism have gone from 30 points positive in 2019 (57% favorable to 27% unfavorable among registered voters) to just four points positive today (50%-46%).

      This seems like pretty clear evidence!

        • Buffalox
          71·
          5 days ago

          You are moving the goal post.
          You can vote Republican because you are a gun nut or religious fanatic or a MAGA cultist.
          the article clearly shows data (proof) to support the claim.

          • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
            2·
            5 days ago

            Brother, put down the debate stick. I am not moving anything. I was not arguing against the point. I was advocating for Republicans to show up and prove it at the polls.