Joe Sims

Okay, so explain the difference to me between the Communist Party and the Democratic Socialists.

Well, the Communist Party believes that capitalism needs to be replaced fundamentally.

Everything.

I'm waiting for this.

Ugh, it's the wrong color.

What were you saying?

Anyway, socialists in this country generally believe that capitalism can be reformed.

But also, socialists believe that they can function within the framework of the Democratic Party.

But we don't believe that the Democratic Party can be reformed.

We've gotten a bad name over the years.

Bad reputation, I should say.

People believe that communism and socialism means government control.

But that's not true.

No?

No, not at all.

Socialism, communism, and democracy are not opposites.

And one of the great things is that you should be able to choose what you do.

Perhaps you'd like to run a food co-op.

And if you don't want to run a food co-op, maybe you'd like to run a farm.

And if you don't want to run a farm, maybe you'd like to run a theater company.