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Is it surprising to you that a socialist party would have socialism as a goal?
No, but I am surprised that a communist party with a communist ideology has socialism as its goal instead of communism. Aren't you?
Communism is a form of socialism. There’s plenty of information out there free of charge. It wouldn’t hurt to educate yourself before holding strong opinions on a topic.
Edit: Communism is the end game for socialism, much like fascism is end game for liberalism.
It’s the next stage. The big feature: classless, money-less society.
I see by your edit that you went and educated yourself.
No, just gave you an example. I’m a big fan of socialism.
I'm not trying to defend china, but most communists see socialism as a necessary stage in the path to communism.
Oui, but this user states that socialism is the goal while being both wrong and on your nose about it
Socialism as a goal, with the eventual goal of reaching communism?
I don't think they'd actually do that, but that;s what he meant.