An aquarium socialist is part of a left wing minority in a generally anti-left wing party, usually liberal or conservative in nature if not name. They are generally kept around in a tokenistic manner to foster the myth that the party they are in is democratic and ideologically pluralistic, but are never allowed to attain any serious power within that party. The more right wing factions in the party will behave as aggrieved narcissists and begrudge them forever if they succeed for a while in attaining power over the party despite their efforts.
Examples include progressive Democrats in the USA and the left wing of the UK Labour Party (for most of the last 40 years)
Examples include progressive Democrats in the USA and the left wing of the UK Labour Party (for most of the last 40 years)
"No we can't split the vote by having an actually left wing party, we have to vote for the lesser evil or <greater evil> will win."
"Bro, we've been doing this shit your way for decades and got nothing to show for it. We'e tried voting for the lesser evil and impotently whining that we're still stuck with evil. It hasn't worked, it won't work. Stop being an aquarium socialist and help us build a real alternative."
"Bro, we've been doing this shit your way for decades and got nothing to show for it. We'e tried voting for the lesser evil and impotently whining that we're still stuck with evil. It hasn't worked, it won't work. Stop being an aquarium socialist and help us build a real alternative."
by Il Senza Preteze May 14, 2025
Get the Aquarium socialistmug. by AASoutherner March 23, 2021
Get the religious socialistmug. Founded in 2022, this micronation is not yet fully identified by the world. It's located in North America, in the town of Oak Park, IL. It has a population of ~2,000 and more. It is mostly populated by children. The GDP is yet unknown, but the currency used is Cards, and everyone gains the same amount of cards. The current leader of The SRM (Socialist Republic of Mathnasium) is Lawrence Martinek, and the military commander being Shant Assarian.
by The Socialist Party of Math June 22, 2022
Get the Socialist Republic of Mathnasiummug. Political Party in the United States that strives for equality, peace, and eco-friendly policies.
Basically the most badass party in America
Basically the most badass party in America
Dude, I just voted for Socialist Party USA in my local election, they're going to crush racism, sexism, and homophobia with new social policies!
by ☭ August 18, 2017
Get the Socialist Party USAmug. A term coined to describe individuals who espouse national socialist and related ideologies while simultaneously enjoying the benefits of a globalized, multicultural society. Similar to the concept of a "Champagne Socialist," a Champagne National Socialist often advocates for policies that prioritize their own ethnic or national group, yet paradoxically embraces cultural diversity and interconnectedness of the world.
Person A: "Did you see that politician speaking about strict immigration policies while they vacationed in multiple foreign countries last month?"
Person B: "Yeah, classic Champagne National Socialist move, trying to have it both ways."
Person B: "Yeah, classic Champagne National Socialist move, trying to have it both ways."
by The 🍓 September 29, 2023
Get the Champagne National Socialistmug. Someone who is prepared to abandon their principles to save 49p on a book / CD / dvd / Joseph Joseph stacking utensil set
Steve's always banging on about workers' rights but he's an amazon socialist when it comes to deciding where to buy the new Billy Bragg album
by RustyLi July 31, 2018
Get the Amazon socialistmug. by AMOGUS445 May 27, 2025
Get the Socialistmug.