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If you mixed communism, socialism, and democracy, you would most likely get a form of government known as democratic socialism or a social democracy.
Democratic socialism combines the political philosophy of democracy, where citizens have political freedoms and choose leaders via elections, with socialist economic principles such as public or cooperative ownership of key industries and wealth redistribution to achieve greater equality. It supports political democracy alongside social ownership of the economy and often aims to transform capitalism gradually into socialism by democratic means.wikipedia+1
Social democracy, often regarded as a form of mixed economy, blends capitalism and socialism by maintaining predominantly private ownership but with extensive regulation, social welfare programs, and some public ownership of essential services. It operates within a democratic political system, seeking to humanize capitalism and reduce inequality through reforms rather than revolution.wikipedia+1youtube
Communism differs mainly in its aim for a classless society with common ownership of all means of production and the eventual withering away of the state, usually envisioned as achieved through revolution. However, communism and democracy can coexist in theory, and some contemporary systems advocate combining democratic processes with socialism or communism principles.reddit+1
In summary, mixing communism, socialism, and democracy typically results in democratic socialism or a social democracy — political systems that combine democratic governance with various degrees of social ownership and wealth redistribution within an economic framework that includes both public and private sectors.pressbooks.howardcc+2
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_economy
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Socialism_101/comments/v1maha/can_democracy_and_communism_coexist_does_a/
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_socialism
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abdk4-7778Q
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If you combine only the parts of communism, socialism, and democracy that work well, you would likely focus on elements such as:
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Democratic political processes that ensure citizens have a voice and can elect leaders, preserving political freedom and accountability.
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Social ownership or strong regulation of key industries to prevent monopolies and promote public welfare, but mixed with private ownership where effective.
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Progressive taxation and wealth redistribution to reduce economic inequality and fund universal services like healthcare, education, and social safety nets.
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Policies that encourage social mobility, cooperation, and social justice while avoiding stifling individual motivation and innovation.
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Public programs for universal healthcare, education, and welfare that raise quality of life and reduce poverty.
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A commitment to economic democracy or workplace democracy, where workers have a say in decisions impacting them, but within a system that still incentivizes productivity and creativity.
Essentially, this approach resembles democratic socialism or social democracy, which blends capitalism’s efficiency and innovation with socialism’s goals of equality and public welfare, all within a democratic political framework. Such systems have produced some of the highest human development and social cohesion, for example in Scandinavian countries, without the authoritarianism or economic drawbacks associated with rigid communist systems.study+3
Key trade-offs to manage include balancing taxation so it funds social programs without overly dampening economic motivation, and ensuring democratic participation does not become inefficient or bureaucratic. This moderate synthesis seeks to harness the strengths of each ideology while mitigating their weaknesses.
If you want, I can provide more specific examples or detailed benefits and challenges of this "best parts" combination.
- https://study.com/learn/lesson/democratic-socialism-pros-cons.html
- https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/1cjzjkc/cmv_democratic_socialism_would_work_in_real_life/
- https://nondoc.com/2016/02/23/the-top-10-contributions-of-democratic-socialism/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_socialism
- https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/147271/economics/pros-and-cons-of-socialism/
- https://www.dsausa.org/about-us/what-is-democratic-socialism/
- https://academic.oup.com/book/41906/chapter/354765322
- https://study.com/learn/lesson/video/democratic-socialism-pros-cons.html
- https://www.britannica.com/procon/American-socialism-debate
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