Source: Fox News
Summary
A national security expert, Mike Gonzalez, has warned that the growing trend of socialism in the US could lead to “communists in double digits” serving in Congress. He likened the takeover of the Democratic Party by socialists to a “takeover of a host body.” Gonzalez pointed out that the authors of the communist manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, saw no difference between socialism and communism. He attributed the success of socialist candidates to factors such as the breakdown of immigrants assimilating to American culture, increased hatred of the US, and White guilt combined with a real affordability crisis in cities like New York.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Gonzalez’s warning about socialism in the US is not a new concern, but his emphasis on the threat of communism is a familiar refrain. The idea that socialism and communism are interchangeable terms is a notion that has been debated by experts. The fact that socialist candidates are winning elections in cities like New York and Seattle is seen as a sign of a growing trend. The affordability crisis in cities and the breakdown of immigrants assimilating to American culture are cited as contributing factors. The observation that White guilt and hatred of the US are also playing a role is a notable point. The fact that socialist policies are being sold as a solution to real frustrations and grievances, but are seen as a threat to the American way of life by some, is a telling aspect of this debate.
Author: Evan Null
