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What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll (apnews.com)

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By AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX
Updated 11:08 AM EDT, September 8, 2025

Capitalism’s image has slipped with U.S. adults overall since 2021, the survey finds, and the results show a gradual but persistent shift in Democrats’ support for the two ideologies over the past 15 years, with socialism rising as capitalism falls. The shifts underscore deep divisions within the party about whether open support for socialism will hurt Democrats’ ability to reach moderates or galvanize greater support from people who are concerned about issues like the cost of living.

...But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.

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[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 hours ago

Get organized!

[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 13 points 10 hours ago

"We have got to get these dang moderates to the polls."

-fucking idiots

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 6 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

You gotta be pretty oblivious to think the current system is working for most people.

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 2 points 9 hours ago

Denialism is ready and cognitive dissonance is unpleasant.