A new Gallup poll finds that Democrats view socialism more positively than they did in the past, while their views of capitalism are more negative.

By AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX
Updated 11:08 AM EDT, September 8, 2025

Capitalism’s image has slipped with U.S. adults overall since 2021, the survey finds, and the results show a gradual but persistent shift in Democrats’ support for the two ideologies over the past 15 years, with socialism rising as capitalism falls. The shifts underscore deep divisions within the party about whether open support for socialism will hurt Democrats’ ability to reach moderates or galvanize greater support from people who are concerned about issues like the cost of living.

…But Democrats under 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably, while the opinions of Democrats ages 50 and older haven’t shifted meaningfully, according to Gallup.

  • Cowbee [he/they]@lemmy.ml
    6·
    15 hours ago

    You misinterpreted the reason the dissolution of the USSR caused a spike in wealth inequality in the US. It was because the Soviet Union, throughout its existence, stood as a strong example of what socialism can bring for the working class. Without such an alternative, the US ruling class was free to do as it liked. Modern Russia is capitalist, it’s not the same in any way.

    As for your disagreements, they don’t really have backing. That’s what’s frustrating about it, really.

    • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
      15·
      15 hours ago

      I don’t agree the dissolution in the ussr caused a spike in wealth inequality. That happened when the us abandoned progressive politics after the seventies. Whats frustrating for me is someone trying to push their beliefs on me and suggest they are factual while my actual beliefs are just beliefs. I have mentioned before. We disagree, I see no common ground to get to agreement. We are in a pointless back and forth.