What is "socialism"? - An attempt to clear up myths/misconceptions

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Matsku said:

Leadified said:

China and the Russia were already violent countries long before the establishment of socialism nor is this something exclusive to socialist countries. The US backed capitalist regime in Cuba was notorious for human rights abuses while ultimately lead to the Cuban Revolution.

Well then name a socialist country that was also a democracy.

What are we calling a democracy? They were representative democracies, much like how Western countries are. Of course it isn't direct democracy, but that's why we need your clarification.