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408. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is?

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This chapter explores the widespread discontent in the U.S. fueled by economic issues like wage stagnation and rising healthcare costs. It examines how systemic inequality influences political strategies, particularly as figures like Donald Trump and his Democratic rivals seek to leverage this discontent in the lead-up to elections.

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