NPR, July 26, 2018: What you need to know about the democratic socialists of america
That’s not just his idea; the DSA views capitalism as an oppressive system — “We see it as fundamentally undemocratic,” as DSA National Director Maria Svart put it. Here’s how she sums up what the group wants:
“When it comes right down to it, we believe people need to be able to live a dignified life. I mean there are certain things that should not be left up to the market,” she said.
Removing some parts of the economy from the forces of the free market, for example. In other words, socialism.
