• MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca
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    10 days ago

    Exactly this. The small amount of socialism we have in Canada, where I am, allows otherwise destitute people to have a place to live, food on the table, and the ability to see a doctor and recieve medical care.

    Also, the fire department will show up if their house catches fire, and the police will show up if someone robs them…

    All social services.

    • Oppopity@lemmy.ml
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      9 days ago

      Social welfare is not socialism.

      Socialism is when the workers own the means of production so no one else profits off of your labour.