Left-Social Democracy

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"For us democracy is a question of human dignity. And human dignity is political freedom, the right to freely express opinion and the right to be allowed to criticise and form opinions. Human dignity is the right to health, work, education and social welfare. Human dignity is the right and the practical possibility to shape the future with others. These rights, the rights of democracy, are not reserved for a select group within society, they are the rights of all the people."

Olof Palme

Left-Social Democracy, also clipped with Left SocDem, is the left-wing version of social democracy which shows support for trade protectionism (sometimes), Left-Wing Populism (usually), a mixed market economy, and strong government intervention in the economy. These views are held by social democrats who adhere to Keynesian economics of post-WW2 social democrats. What differs left-social democrats from transitional social democrats is that not all left-social democrats want to transition out of a capitalist framework, but all classical social democrats would be left-social democrats. But most Left-Social Democrats support some level of Workplace Democracy whether it is implemented partially under a capitalist organization or completely under a market socialist organization of the economy. While still usually being against Communism.

Left Social Democrats came to power after the end of the second world war and the restructuring of Europe's economy. They favored nationalization and massive government spending in order to create and ensure jobs for all while protecting the vulnerable.

Overview

Left-Social Democracy is a form of Social Democracy that takes a far more leftist or socialist view of politics and the economy. While they still operate under the principles Liberal Democracy this is more out of necessity than geniune desire as many share opinions, and are often difficult to distinguish from, democratic socialists as they will both often call themselves socialists and take positions which are to the left of public opinion. One historical difference was that left-social democrats used to be more moderate on nationalisation (of industry) in order to have more money for defence or improving public services. While democratic socialists supported blanket nationalisation regardless of the state of the economy or the treasury. However in most places this debate is mostly dead and it can be quite hard telling the difference between democratic socialists and left-social democrats, generally "demsocs" will be more populistic and anti establishment, perhaps finding it difficult to work with more centrist/right wing elements while left-social democrats are more open to compromise and uniting to deliver positive results.

History

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Beliefs and Values

Left-Social Democracy believes in a large universal welfare state that ensures all people have access to quality healthcare, education and housing without regards to their employment status or wealth. Left-Social Democracy is also in favour of extending state control and oversight over the market in order to make it more resilient to shock, guarantee full employment and generate wealth for the government. Left-Social Democrats also favour protectionist trade policies in order to bring back our jobs, as well as supporting the unionisation of these jobs which raise wages for workers. They believe that globalisation is a scheme to weaken workers and trade unions to enrich capitalists not out of hatred for foreigners, many left-social democrats would support a "liberal" immigration system and the EU principle of free movement despite the allegations that immigrants lower wages and weaken trade unions.

Left-Social Democracy values the same ideals of Social Democracy, those being; Equality before the law and in economies so that everyone has the same opportunities to succeed, social and legal justice to protect and assist victims of crimes but also those groups that have been previously trodden on throughout history such as LGBT and ethnic minorities, freedom so that the state and society did not interfere in an individual's life arbitrarily or unnecessarily, and solidarity which means sacrificing personal gains in order to support everyone which means you will support your neighbour while they support you.

Relations

Friends

• Social Democracy - I'm you, but to the left! Although, a lot of your modern adherents are third wayers, I'm the true social democracy.
• Welfarism - Welfare is good.
• Social Georgism - I like your innovative ways of funding welfare, also this Burnham fella seems pretty cool.
• Alter-Globalism - Economic globalization only gives power to massive corporations.
• Protectionism - We must protect Stanistani industries.
• Centre-Left Populism - We go hand in hand!
• Social Corporatism - Same as the above.
• Keynesian School - Thanks to your theories I can create a truly socialist state. What is stagflation?
• Market Socialism - Most likely the best way to reform into a socialist economy.
• Progressivism - Historically we have had a difficult past, but now we are on relatively better terms.

Frenemies

• Capitalism - Inhumane but I can work with you.
• Democratic Socialism - Too radical!
• Socialism of the 21st Century - Same as above, depends on the mood he's in.
• Reformist Marxism - You cannot be both a leader and a rebel.
  • - Yes you can. You can be the leader of an opposition group.
• Left-Wing Populism - Quite extreme but Lansbury and Benn were respectable individuals I admire.
• Social Liberalism - Completely inadequate but I like you across the pond.
• Neoconservatism - I support NATO and nuclear weapons but could you be less mean to some of my socialist friends?
• Imperialism - Vile monster! But you could help me lay the foundations for a global democratic socialist superpower.
• Social Gaullism - Not that bad for a conservative I suppose

Enemies

• Neoliberalism - Wants to kick me out and undue all of my work with his privatization!
• Classical Liberalism - Your outdated ideas corrupted MacDonald and ruined my first chance to govern Britain!
• Conservative Liberalism - Damn you Thatcher!
• Centrist Marxism - Bolsheviks in denial.
• Trotsykism - Actual Bolsheviks.
• Leninism - Actual Actual Bolsheviks.
• Colonialism - I ended you in Britain! eventually.
• Right-Social Democracy - "Workfare" is a failed system that goes against the whole point of welfare!
• Third Way - Give me my parties back!
• Libertarian Marxism - WTF stop quoting Marx on me! I don't have a "servile belief in the state"! What are you even trying to imply? Why do you hate me?