A rare elected voice for socialism in US

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"A proposal to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour (highest in nation) was central to Ms. Sawant’s successful run for a seat on the City Council."

“They’re (the voters) just fed up,” she said.

I don't know what other solutions are in her program, but this sounds like a classic way to make an easy career in politics. But I have seen this many times in country I am from and therefore I am biased to tell.

Socialism didn't work the other 15-20 times it was tried as a nations political foundation. But I am sure it will work this time.

Because Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, France, etc. are all failed states. Sure wouldn't want to live in any of those hell holes.

only rich countries can afford socialism. Wait till those 'rich' countries see a severe recession or two. Citizens, who were pampered with expectations, wont like it one bit. Like everything else, a balance is needed. One more thing, socialism cant work if immigration is not controlled. Wait till those 6 countries you listed start getting flood of greeks and other euro illegal aliens (always makes me smile this word 'alien').

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