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As evidenced by the fact that the most successful modern socialist states are in Europe, I believe this is the case. Those who could make their social welfare programs coexist with aggressive Western attitudes have thrived.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_socialist_states

As far as I can see, there are two countries in Europe on that list: Portugal and Greece.

If you use a definition of socialism that excludes the notion of a mixed system, yes. I would say that precisely that is the form of authoritarian socialism that doesn’t work.

Which states in Europe do you think are socialist?

I think if you use a broad enough definition of socialist, you'd have most of Europe. In France the socialist party was in power until last year, for example.

By such a definition then the U.S. is socialist too, just a bit less. Good news socialists!

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