The term 'socialism' is used to describe a wide range of political systems, from Denmark's model to Venezuela's Bolivarian revolution

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Countries in the 'ascending world' have developed an immunity to communist and Keynesian economic ideas

Communism was created to attack the American system's principle that production rules an economy

A pamphlet by Barbara Boyd argues that the ideology of communism was created by the British

Sia Weaver, an advisor to New York City's mayor, was a leading tenant organizer who advocated fighting capitalism by fighting landlords

The Democratic Socialists of America experienced a resurgence in the 2010s, energized by the Occupy Wall Street movement

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) was established in 1982 as a small socialist discussion group

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns attracted a large number of young people to the Democratic Socialists of America

Early members of the Democratic Socialists of America were passionate supporters of Israel

Implicit socialism is characterized by government money printing and distribution through social programs and market interventions

Rent freezes are an example of explicit socialism where landlords' revenues are capped despite rising costs

A proposal in New York City involves five city-run grocery stores required to sell goods at 30% below market rate

Selling goods at 30% below market rate in city-run stores would necessitate a food rationing system

Explicit socialism includes policies like city-run grocery stores selling goods at a mandated discount

Socialism is presented as a primary threat to investor portfolios over the next two decades

An example of explicit socialism is New York City's plan for five city-run grocery stores

There are two types of socialism described as investment threats: explicit and implicit

Implicit socialism is defined as the government printing money and distributing it through social programs and financial market support