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

[o_O.Q]

Leadified said:

o_O.Q said:

 

"Redistribution =/= socialism."

" I recommend also reading sc94597's posts to get a better idea about what socialism "

this is a direct quote

""Your employer reaps profits off your work which could've gone to you and your peers instead."... that's not redistribution?

 

"Sorry but I'm not going to have a discussion with someone who believes that feudal monarchies were socialist"

how do you plan to achieve the aims of socialism without a government or some centralised power? that's what i want to know, whenever i ask people run like if i'm waving a gun around

 

i also find it interesting how some of the people talking about socialism have also declared their support for communism while claiming that communism and socialism lie at opposite ends of the political spectrum

Bold: You realize he is talking about capitalism, right?

Italics: I am not an anarchist.

Underline: They're the same thing.

no that was not the case in the scenarios i'm speaking of from other threads... i wasn't talking about this thread