Current meaning: social-democrat; democratic socialist
A person who believes in a socialist doctrine within a free society. Believes that the state has a responsibility to its people and must provide certain rights such as health and education. Believes in the equality of humanity regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. as long as these bear no harm on others. Realizes that life is not fair or simply black and white and that the poor are not always "lazy", as conservatives say to keep their ill-gotten gains. Usually empathetic people who prefer to help their kin instead of watching them rot.
Not to be confused with democrat. Anyone with an ounce of political knowledge would know they are not similar in the least.
Antonyms: republican, neoliberal, american, asshole
A person who believes in a socialist doctrine within a free society. Believes that the state has a responsibility to its people and must provide certain rights such as health and education. Believes in the equality of humanity regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. as long as these bear no harm on others. Realizes that life is not fair or simply black and white and that the poor are not always "lazy", as conservatives say to keep their ill-gotten gains. Usually empathetic people who prefer to help their kin instead of watching them rot.
Not to be confused with democrat. Anyone with an ounce of political knowledge would know they are not similar in the least.
Antonyms: republican, neoliberal, american, asshole
Rachel: I hear Obama's a socialist.
Tim: Of course he isn't you ill-educated, ignorant oaf. If you knew anything about socialism you would see he's another conservative dick. He's more conservative than the conservatives in my own country.
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Sara: I believe in equality for all.
Alexis: What are you? A socialist?
Sara: Of course I am, you silly girl.
Tim: Of course he isn't you ill-educated, ignorant oaf. If you knew anything about socialism you would see he's another conservative dick. He's more conservative than the conservatives in my own country.
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Sara: I believe in equality for all.
Alexis: What are you? A socialist?
Sara: Of course I am, you silly girl.
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A person who believes that giving people money will get them out of poverty, based on generalisations that all rich people and corporations and greedy, someone who believes in, ultimately limited freedom of speech and freedom of thought, and believes that some humans (government) are better than others at making decisions for everyone, although if people are truly equaly everyone would make decisions for themselves and only themselves.
by Antisocialist April 9, 2006
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capitalist: i hate socialist there such drug addicted hippes! i love money and wont give it up! Screw poor people!
socialist: you a greedy bastard and i hope you die! also i prefer to be a called a pot smoking liberal!
socialist: you a greedy bastard and i hope you die! also i prefer to be a called a pot smoking liberal!
by the gummi bear revolution September 2, 2005
Get the socialist mug.Taking from the achievers and giving to lazy people. Keeping the populace under the government's thumb.
by james h. Richard February 26, 2009
Get the socialist mug.1. The political philosophy that the means of production should be owned by the working public rather than individuals. This can be interpreted in a vast number of ways. For instance, the public may own property through the government or through various workers' organizations.
Socialism is not social democracy (socialism has nothing to do with taxing people or pouring money into welfare programs). Nor is socialism necessarily communism (many socialists believe in the right to personal property and not in the redistribution of income).
To put it briefly: socialism is the idea that those who work to create a profit should receive it. You can make money by working but not by exploiting others.
2. The extension of democratic ideals into the economy.
Socialism is not social democracy (socialism has nothing to do with taxing people or pouring money into welfare programs). Nor is socialism necessarily communism (many socialists believe in the right to personal property and not in the redistribution of income).
To put it briefly: socialism is the idea that those who work to create a profit should receive it. You can make money by working but not by exploiting others.
2. The extension of democratic ideals into the economy.
by Coffee Eyes June 19, 2008
Get the Socialism mug.A socialist is someone who stands for free health care, education and overall better social health and quality of life. This does not involve an unrealistic 'take from the rich, give to the poor' notion, but alternative fiscal and monetary policies to ensure a healthy nation, not just a healthy economy.
Not to be confused with communism, which offers little incentives for people to work.
Not to be confused with communism, which offers little incentives for people to work.
Julia: Our public hospitals are over crowded, under funded and under staffed.
Bob: If poor people get sick it's their own damned fault. Gimme more high end tax cuts!
Ben: Socialists are just hippie communists!
Bill: *smack*
Bob: If poor people get sick it's their own damned fault. Gimme more high end tax cuts!
Ben: Socialists are just hippie communists!
Bill: *smack*
by Dani3lla May 17, 2006
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