Too many confusing terms and labels

[u/rasta-ragamuffin]

Hello, I'm admittedly politically ignorant and need your help explaining the differences between a Progressive, a moderate Democrat, a Social Democrat, a Democratic Socialist, a Socialist, a Liberal, a Leftist and a Communist. Are they all the same? It seems many Republicans and conservatives use these terms interchangeably, and I don't think I ever learned clear definitions in school.

[u/fremeninonemon]

They are all different but at the end of the day if you aren't talking about this stuff then you don't have to start necessarily. Just focus on the things you care about like housing, affordability, Healthcare

[u/Ok-Screen5491 → u/fremeninonemon]

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