Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(3,942 posts)

5. Bailing people out?

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 09:51 PM

Yesterday

Socialism is not about bailing people out. Private charity is not a social economic solution to social problems, it is the exact opposite.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Any RW person using "Go Fund Me".... [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday OP

But the act of soliciting these funds are, correct? OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #2

Bailing people out? Cirsium Yesterday #5

Okay....not socialism and not private philanthropy[y. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #6

Charity Cirsium 12 hrs ago #14

Nope. Ms. Toad Yesterday #9

I guess we disagree; OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #10

OK, you win. OAITW r.2.0 23 hrs ago #12

This is excellent content...thank you. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #4

That is what I would gladly pay for. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #8

In the best sense. Kid Berwyn 22 hrs ago #13

It's definitely not pulling oneself up by one's own bootstraps. nt City Lights 12 hrs ago #15

No. It's Panhandling. MineralMan 12 hrs ago #16