“Socialism is a gorgeous idea, and I know it doesn’t work perfectly, or that people understand what the word actually means,” she continued. “For me, it’s taking care of each other. If I have more money, I can spend more money on other people.”

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    Seyfried then went on to draw a parallel between Ann Lee’s 18th-century communal utopian lifestyle and the aftermath of 9/11.

    Shaker communes in America: good example of the historical evolution of socialism.

    Jingoistic fervor against Muslim scapegoats from the blowback of American foreign policy: not a good example of the historical evolution of socialism.