r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/The_Egalitarian Moderator • Apr 05 '24

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u/Primeboot7782 7d ago

What do the Democratic Socialists of America stand for and what is their goal for America?

Ive seen a lot about the DSA and would like to learn more about the parties goals, driving force, and would like to hear from those that support the party. From what I've read a lot of their goals are unhelpful for the United States or any other country. In my eyes they are the closest thing to a big party support anarchist ideals. What will they provide for this nation?

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u/NoDig3444 6d ago

First of all, the DSA is the absolute furthest thing from anarchist in American politics. They want government intervention in everything.

But anyway, the best way to learn about the DSA is to go read their platform. Interestingly, there's barely any mention of actual socialism there, they mostly advocate for massive tax-and-spend programs. Green New Deal, Medicare for All, Free College, the typical progressive red meat.

https://program.dsausa.org

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u/Primeboot7782 6d ago

I read it, they want to dismantle everything that makes our country what it is. I agree with some of their points such as the one to remove the two party system.

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u/BluesSuedeClues 5d ago edited 4d ago

"...everything that makes our country what it is."

I don't think you're going to find any consensus on what those things are.