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Originally Posted by sunnyside
I think most conservatives consider socialism something of a stepping stone, and consider both to be very bad things.
When you get down to it I think most replublicans (and many conservatives) support a mixed economy. However most regard it as having plenty of not to much socialism mixed in, and so are up in arms against further tilts in that direction.
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This jibes with the impression of conservatives that I get, also.
I disagree with them on two points: 1) Socialism does not necessarily lead to communism; 2) We could still use more socialism (but only to the degree that we can do so while still maintaining individual liberty -- I think that more socialism now would improve individual liberty in America but that's another conversation).
But as to the question, do all cons equate socialism and communism? I agree with what Sunnyside said.