The difference between Capitalism and Socialism can be summed up in a beloved socialist mantra:
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
The Capitalists asks, what can my country do for me?
The Socialists asks, what can I do for my country?
One is selfish, the other is selfless.
One is about taking, the other about giving.
It’s that simple.
Don’t trip.
What is a socialist?
Socialist = Social = Society
Socialists care about society.
Do you socialize? If you do, you are flirting with socialism.
A lot of Capitalist don’t like to socialize, because, socializing makes you care about people and they can’t afford to do that.
Social Media = friends and fam
The internet is socialism, it brings society together.
Social Security is a good example of socialism. It represents the good in us, being compassionate and considerate to others and more important, to ourselves. Through social security we have created a safety net that catches those that are not as fortunate. Social Security is Socialism and it does not threaten capitalism at all. On the contrary it allows Capitalists to have a heart and be considerate.
So when they ask you what is a socialist. Tell them, a socialist is a person who can see that we need to take care of each other.
I am a socialist. I am also a Capitalist.
Of those two, which do you say, is my good side? If you not sure, ask a child.