Socialism needs a new Symbol.

Anybody have any ideas?

Preferably something possitive. Every symbol tied to socialism in western society.. is some how negative.

A swastika? Hey it's positive.

A swastika? Hey it's positive.

Assassin1349

I was thinking of something more like this:

This is very true and very unfortunate. Even the word socialism for some reason leaves a dirty taste in the mouth of Americans. It seems everyone was up in arms (not literally) against obama for being a "socialist". Although I'm sure half of these people didn't fully understand the term, the term itself sparks rage for whatever reason. Perhaps a new word should be used as well like "super awesome fun governement for the people!" or "SAFGP".

Heres socialism at its best.

http://vivirlatino.com/i/2008/09/hugo-chavez.jpg

Heres socialism at its best.

savetehhaloz

Anybody have any ideas?

Preferably something possitive. Every symbol tied to socialism in western society.. is some how negative.

http://vivirlatino.com/i/2008/09/hugo-chavez.jpg

Heres socialism at its best.

savetehhaloz

Anybody have any ideas?

Preferably something possitive. Every symbol tied to socialism in western society.. is some how negative.

[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"]

http://vivirlatino.com/i/2008/09/hugo-chavez.jpg

Heres socialism at its best.

EMOEVOLUTION

A swastika? Hey it's positive.

Assassin1349

[QUOTE="EMOEVOLUTION"][QUOTE="savetehhaloz"]

http://vivirlatino.com/i/2008/09/hugo-chavez.jpg

Heres socialism at its best.

savetehhaloz

[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"]

http://vivirlatino.com/i/2008/09/hugo-chavez.jpg

Heres socialism at its best.

EMOEVOLUTION

After reading your views, you are too radical to even be mentioned as a candidate..

Anybody have any ideas?

Preferably something possitive. Every symbol tied to socialism in western society.. is some how negative.

[QUOTE="majoras_wrath"][QUOTE="savetehhaloz"] The USA already has. His name is Obama.savetehhaloz

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"][QUOTE="majoras_wrath"] Please. Obama is no socialist. He is center left if anything.taj7575

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"][QUOTE="majoras_wrath"] Please. Obama is no socialist. He is center left if anything.taj7575

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"] Exactly. Socialism is the step before communism. majoras_wrath

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"] Exactly. Socialism is the step before communism. majoras_wrath

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

Yeah I meant to say Moderate Liberal.

I agree though, elected officials are usually pretty moderate.

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[QUOTE="savetehhaloz"] Exactly. Socialism is the step before communism. carrot-cake

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

No, I did not know that. I learn something new about Obama every day! :o:P

Nothing comes to mind at the moment. The combination of being tired, not particularly artistically oriented, and rather biased against socialism isn't too helpful. If I think of something, I'll let you know. I would suggest an symbol that succinctly shows progression gained through cooperative action. (if you want to gain a positive view from the west, I would suggest avoiding any connotations of economic coercion...)

[QUOTE="majoras_wrath"][QUOTE="taj7575"]

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

savetehhaloz

I think a bipartisian president would be an awful idea. As much of a moderate rightist that I am, I see what indecisiveness does. We need centered people willing to consider all options, but at the end of the day they have to lean in some parties direction to get a decision.

Our government is slow enough as it is, we can't have a Chief Waffler.

I am sick of wingnuts claiming Obama is a communist "AS BAD AS HITLER"

Meh... It happened with Bush, it'll happen with Obama. Nothing will stop it from both sides. To be honest, I don't understand how hateful people can be toward the president. When we had Bush, people i knew just would say things about how he should be killed and bla bla bla... I hear the same about Obama too. I can't believe how people would actually wish harm upon them though even if you dont agree.

starky729

I am sick of wingnuts claiming Obama is a communist "AS BAD AS HITLER"

Meh... It happened with Bush, it'll happen with Obama. Nothing will stop it from both sides. To be honest, I don't understand how hateful people can be toward the president. When we had Bush, people i knew just would say things about how he should be killed and bla bla bla... I hear the same about Obama too. I can't believe how people would actually wish harm upon them though.

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BumFluff122

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BumFluff122

Firstly, I was unaware Canada was socialist. Secondly, all the Canadians have going for them is hockey :P (that means it's a joke. do not mod me mods!!)

[QUOTE="majoras_wrath"][QUOTE="taj7575"]

Center left means he's a moderate.

It's okay though. People who think Obama is even close to a Socialist or a Communist probably know nothing about politics ;)

savetehhaloz

[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]

use this!

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[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]

use this!

coolbeans90

Firstly, I was unaware Canada was socialist. Secondly, all the Canadians have going for them is hockey :P (that means it's a joke. do not mod me mods!!)

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]

use this!

Firstly, I was unaware Canada was socialist. Secondly, all the Canadians have going for them is hockey :P (that means it's a joke. do not mod me mods!!)

Proponents should also consider changing the term. If you're going to describe your ideology as socialism in the western world, you're not going anywhere.

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]

use this!

BumFluff122

Firstly, I was unaware Canada was socialist. Secondly, all the Canadians have going for them is hockey :P (that means it's a joke. do not mod me mods!!)

Agreed. But Canada is socialist? Dunno bout that one dude...

searching google images with the term socialism.. is really depressing. Everything is so negative.

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[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

Firstly, I was unaware Canada was socialist. Secondly, all the Canadians have going for them is hockey :P (that means it's a joke. do not mod me mods!!)

Unknownmuncher

Agreed. But Canada is socialist? Dunno bout that one dude...

coolbeans90

Use Sweden :P

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

Agreed. But Canada is socialist? Dunno bout that one dude...

BumFluff122

A bit more socialist leaning, but definitely not socialist.

[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

Agreed. But Canada is socialist? Dunno bout that one dude...

coolbeans90

A bit more socialist leaning, but definitely not socialist.

I took the liberty to create a new symbol myself.

searching google images with the term socialism.. is really depressing. Everything is so negative.

EMOEVOLUTION

trolltann

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]Certain parts of our lifestyle can be called socialist. Far more socialist than the US.

BumFluff122

A bit more socialist leaning, but definitely not socialist.

Fair enough. (it's not "far" more socialist according to government spending to GDP ratios, although a fair portion of the U.S.'s goes to the military...) Except for the fact that the TC asked for a symbol representing socialism. Not Canadian-esque mixed economy. (which is mostly capitalist...)

Anyways, I need to find a symbol that positively portrays capitalism. The dollar $ign just doesn't cut it anymore...

I took the liberty to create a new symbol myself.

CRS98

Here's one google gave me. Literally the first image to pop up.

I do not suggest that you use it though...