. . . [Reactionaries] would have everyone think that capitalism and socialism are diametrically opposed. That isn’t the case. American socialism is based on the idea that we all need a bit of help at times and our social programs were created to fill those needs. We have the aforementioned Medicare and Social Security: programs that are wildly popular on both sides of the aisle. There’s also Unemployment Insurance, which sure comes in handy when your job goes south. Means you get to continue eating and having a roof over your head. . .

[The White-wing] would have you believe that people who take advantage of social programs are forever a drain on our society. They paint a picture of lazy, ne’er-do-wells bereft of ambition, looking for nothing more than the next handout while picking the pockets of the hard-working members of society. . .

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