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ELI5 What is the hate against socialism? I mean doesn't it mean a system where the people take care of themselves and neighbors? (lemmy.world)
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[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 14 points 4 hours ago

It's mostly thanks to USA propaganda and the whole "Red Scare" that began in the 1950s

I mean doesn't it mean a system where the people take care of themselves and neighbors?

Not really, the system is supposed to be about a government and economy that cares about the well being of its people first, such that several wealth distribution methods would be applied to ensure minimal inequality.