A government ideology arguing for a mixed economy, where a free market monitored by the government prospers.
While Bernie Sanders dubs himself a democratic socialist, in reality he is closer to the system of social democracy found in Scandinavia
by Luke Johns May 11, 2019
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This is not the same thing as Socialism, or Democratic Socialism.
This is not the same thing as Socialism, or Democratic Socialism.
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Social democracy, An ideology that belives in higher wages for the workers, higher pay, more welfare schemes while keeping the buogoise
It also means achieving socilaism throught democratic means slowly unlike Marxists who want revolution
Social democracy, An ideology that belives in higher wages for the workers, higher pay, more welfare schemes while keeping the buogoise
It also means achieving socilaism throught democratic means slowly unlike Marxists who want revolution
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A political system that balances capitalism with a strong commitment to social justice and welfare. It aims to regulate the market economy to prevent exploitation, reduce inequality, and guarantee fundamental rights like universal healthcare, education, and workers' protections. It believes democracy isn't just about voting but also about ensuring everyone has the real means to participate in society. Social Democracy tries to create a fairer society without dismantling capitalism entirely, promoting gradual reform over revolution.
You're a threat to everyone tho.
A political system that balances capitalism with a strong commitment to social justice and welfare. It aims to regulate the market economy to prevent exploitation, reduce inequality, and guarantee fundamental rights like universal healthcare, education, and workers' protections. It believes democracy isn't just about voting but also about ensuring everyone has the real means to participate in society. Social Democracy tries to create a fairer society without dismantling capitalism entirely, promoting gradual reform over revolution.
You're a threat to everyone tho.
Journalist: Are you a Communist?
Olof Palme: No, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Are you a Socialist?
Olof Palme: Again, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Soo, a capitalist?
Olof Palme: Dumbass, I am apart of Social Democracy, and I am in a Social Democratic party.
Olof Palme: No, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Are you a Socialist?
Olof Palme: Again, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Soo, a capitalist?
Olof Palme: Dumbass, I am apart of Social Democracy, and I am in a Social Democratic party.
by Bobert Bob Boberson August 10, 2025
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A political system that balances capitalism with a strong commitment to social justice and welfare. It aims to regulate the market economy to prevent exploitation, reduce inequality, and guarantee fundamental rights like universal healthcare, education, and workers' protections. It believes democracy isn't just about voting but also about ensuring everyone has the real means to participate in society. Social Democracy tries to create a fairer society without dismantling capitalism entirely, promoting gradual reform over revolution.
You're a threat to everyone tho.
A political system that balances capitalism with a strong commitment to social justice and welfare. It aims to regulate the market economy to prevent exploitation, reduce inequality, and guarantee fundamental rights like universal healthcare, education, and workers' protections. It believes democracy isn't just about voting but also about ensuring everyone has the real means to participate in society. Social Democracy tries to create a fairer society without dismantling capitalism entirely, promoting gradual reform over revolution.
You're a threat to everyone tho.
Journalist: Are you a Communist?
Olof Palme: No, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Are you a Socialist?
Olof Palme: Again, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Soo, a Capitalist?
Olof Palme: Dumbass, I am apart of Social Democracy, I am in a Social Democratic party, and that means I am a Social Democrat.
Olof Palme: No, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Are you a Socialist?
Olof Palme: Again, I am a Social Democrat.
Journalist: Soo, a Capitalist?
Olof Palme: Dumbass, I am apart of Social Democracy, I am in a Social Democratic party, and that means I am a Social Democrat.
by Bobert Bob Boberson August 10, 2025
Get the Social Democracy mug.A Social democrat is a centre-leftist or libertarian leftist, who supports a mixed economy with some government regulation on essential services or government ownership, in order to prevent corperat abuse of these services. Social democrats also support environment regulation, public education to level out the playing field, and social programes to help the less fortunate become better off.
Social democrats include Canada's NDP and many Northern European governments, which contributed to Northern Europe's modern Hight standard of living.
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Person #1: Swedish people that is!
Person #2: - You like to join? Dont pretend your not jewish, i saw you are the synagogue last week, screwing my brother.
Person #1: Ok, i have to admit it then since we might be family soon!
Person #2: Join us then, social democrat (Sweden) party rules! We truley fuck the people in the ass.
Person #1: Swedish people that is!
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