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[-] nodsocket@lemmy.world 52 points 1 year ago

When many people say socialism, what they mean is capitalist democracy with a strong social safety net, strong government regulation, and highly progressive taxation.

Let's go with that definition since that's what most people think of as socialist.

[-] Tyfud@lemmy.one 74 points 1 year ago

The question doesn't need to be hypothetical. I am moving to a country exactly like that. From the US.

Lack of modern health care coverage alone is enough to justify it. A bonus is that the quality of life across the board is significantly higher.

[-] ramble81@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago

Where at and how’d you pull that off? Inquiring minds want to know

[-] Tyfud@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

Portugal and a lot of effort (Plus cash to invest).

Basically going through the Golden Visa process (Which has changed substantially the last year, happy to explain more if curious)

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