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Conversation Questions on Socialism

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What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘socialism’?

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What do you know about socialism?

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What experiences has your country had with socialism?

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What are the differences between socialism and capitalism?

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What are the differences between socialism and communism?

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Do you know of any countries where What are the differences between socialism and capitalism works well?

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Are people more equal under socialism?

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Why is it that socialism and revolution are often used in the same sentence?

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Mikhail Gorbachev said: "Jesus was the first socialist, the first to seek a better life for mankind." Do you agree?

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Winston Churchill said: "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Do you agree?

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What is socialism?

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Are more people happier under socialism?

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Why is socialism red?

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What would you like to know about socialism?

5)

Do you think socialism is dead in the world’s leading economies?

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How does socialism affect the rich and poor?

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What does socialism do for entrepreneurs and companies?

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How would the world economy change if all countries were socialist?

9)

Tony Benn said: "Socialism is the flame of anger against injustice and the flame of hope that you can build a better world." Do you agree?

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Someone once said: "He who is not a socialist at 19, has no heart. He who is still a socialist at 30, has no brain." What do you think of this quote?