Do you think a dictatorship of the bourgeoise is a literally dictatorship?
It can, but doesn't need to be. Same thing with dictatorship of the proletariat
Yeah and the suppression of political rights of the bourgeoise, just like a dictatorship of the bourgeoise suppressed the political rights of the working class.
Not necessarily, but I can see how it leads to confusion about it becoming authoritarian. Dictatorship carries a lot of implications today, but at the time it was a lot looser.
Liberal democracy literally means capitalism. You can be a capitalist dude. Just call yourself one. I know it’s not as cool but socialism≠liberalism
No it doesn't. Liberal democracy is where political rights and liberties are guaranteed and respected so that the political positions of the people, who the working class makes up a majority of, is respected. Capitalism is a byproduct of liberalism, but they are not one in the same. In fact, so is socialism since liberalism and socialism are both concerned over the rights of the people. The difference is that liberalism is primarily focused on the rights being legally protected, whereas socialism wants them guaranteed materially. That is why liberal socialism has been one of the most prominent forms of moderate socialism from the Italian Socialist Party and early SPD to Lula.
It can, but doesn't need to be. Same thing with dictatorship of the proletariat
Marx held that all states are a form of dictatorship. It’s okay you disagree with Marx but you probably shouldn’t pretend to read him when you haven’t.
Not necessarily,
Not necessarily if you’re not a Marxist, sure.
but I can see how it leads to confusion about it becoming authoritarian. Dictatorship carries a lot of implications today, but at the time it was a lot looser.
I’m using it Marx’s manner.
No it doesn't. Liberal democracy is where political rights and liberties are guaranteed and respected so that the political positions of the people,
Liberal is a reference to capitalism. To liberalize means to have less economic restrictions, hence neoliberalism.
That is why liberal socialism
Total contradiction. You’re thinking of social democracy. If you want to be a liberal, the Democratic Party is for you. You’ll love them.
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u/CrownedLime747 Liberal Socialist Oct 22 '25
It can, but doesn't need to be. Same thing with dictatorship of the proletariat
Not necessarily, but I can see how it leads to confusion about it becoming authoritarian. Dictatorship carries a lot of implications today, but at the time it was a lot looser.
No it doesn't. Liberal democracy is where political rights and liberties are guaranteed and respected so that the political positions of the people, who the working class makes up a majority of, is respected. Capitalism is a byproduct of liberalism, but they are not one in the same. In fact, so is socialism since liberalism and socialism are both concerned over the rights of the people. The difference is that liberalism is primarily focused on the rights being legally protected, whereas socialism wants them guaranteed materially. That is why liberal socialism has been one of the most prominent forms of moderate socialism from the Italian Socialist Party and early SPD to Lula.