[lbo-talk] 36% of Americans have a positive image of socialism

[Doug Henwood]

[Of course, 95% love "small business," 86% love "free enterprise," and  
61% love capitalism. 49% have warm feelings towards big business.]

<http://www.gallup.com/poll/125645/Socialism-Viewed-Positively-Americans.aspx 

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February 4, 2010
Socialism Viewed Positively by 36% of Americans
Majority of Americans positive on capitalism, entrepreneurs, by Frank  
Newport
PRINCETON, NJ -- More than one-third of Americans (36%) have a  
positive image of "socialism," while 58% have a negative image. Views  
differ by party and ideology, with a majority of Democrats and  
liberals saying they have a positive view of socialism, compared to a  
minority of Republicans and conservatives.

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