To Some, “Socialism” Is a Scary Word

Americans aren’t too strong in nuanced thinking, i.e., dealing with shades of gray.  It is for this reason that the word “socialism” is so terrifying to almost half of the nation.

The United States is the only country in the developed world that doesn’t offer universal healthcare, and one of only a few that doesn’t provide free college education.  Yet suggesting that we join the rest of the OEDC makes some people think of Venezuela.

We wonder why we have “news” channels like Fox, Newsmax, and OAN.  The answer is that this country contains an enormous market for oversimplified, rightwing BS.