Definitely, I would like to see myself living in a nation where the public good is in command of the economy, rather than private profits. Socialism is the process, that leads to communism, and that process can take decades or even centuries, but it is the best economic model for the modern age. According to Karl Marx, a socialist economy can allow markets and privately-owned business enterprises to function. However, all privately-owned companies conduct business according to a national economic plan. that serves the best interests of the nation and the consumer/the people, rather than the capitalist class. In a socialist country, the major centers of economic power, all of the heavy industries, like energy/electric, utilities, mining, telecom, healthcare, and some other sectors of the economy, are nationalized (owned publicly). The consumer goods and services market, with few exceptions, would remain privately owned.
A modern, civilized society should protect the rights and interests of those who can't provide for and protect themselves. For example, children, those who suffer from some type of disability, handicap, or illness. We should take care of our elderly, as they get older. We must also provide for the poor (food, housing, healthcare, education/college/vocational training/job training..etc) to lift them out of scarcity. I wouldn't call people "weak", but let's say, some people need help, and society should make provision for them.
Mat 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Mat 25:35 for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;
Mat 25:36 naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
Isa 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Isa 58:7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Isa 58:8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy healing shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of YHWH shall be thy rearward.
Isa 58:9 Then shalt thou call, and YHWH will answer; thou shalt cry, and he will say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking wickedly;
Indeed, the righteous, the true disciples of Jesus Christ, are concerned for the "weak":
Jas_2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
In God's Kingdom the so called "weak" are STRONG. God doesn't measure our value based on how much money we have or our worldly social status.
No, only when it's detrimental to society, like porn for example. I'm sure you as a conservative would agree, that porn destroys families, it promotes promiscuity, adultery, the abuse of women (our mothers, daughters, sisters..etc). Porn, as it was in the Soviet Union, should be banned. What else should be censored? Terrorist propaganda, that attempts to radicalize people to commit acts of violence, especially terrorism. I doubt you're in favor of that, right? Some things should be censored, but in general, we should be able to debate the issues without fear of being punished, oppressed or silenced. I'm for conservatives having a voice in the public square, like everybody else.
No, not really. Just a bit confused, misinformed, perhaps even brainwashed by their capitalist masters, but other than that, I don't assume Republicans are racist, because they're Republicans. One of my favorite presidents is Abraham Lincoln:
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I would like to see a democratic socialist party replace the current "democratic party" . I'm for checks and balances, the rule of law..etc.
I don't dislike religious people for being religious, I dislike religious folks who are warmongers and pretend to be disciples of Jesus Christ, when they're abusing the poor and those who are in need. We have millions of people who think they're disciples of Jesus, but they're actually the disciples of mammon. They worship money, social status, capitalism, the American flag
(they think God is an American, with an American flag displayed next to His throne in heaven and of course the flag of the secular state of Israel as well).
Some stability, sanity, a more mature, responsible, and effective president.
Sure.