The Capitalist Crack Up A recent CBS News poll has revealed a striking divergence in American attitudes towards two economic systems: socialism and capitalism.
While it's no surprise that Democrats have long been sympathetic to socialist ideals, what's more concerning is the growing disillusionment among Americans with the system that has made the United States one of the world's wealthiest nations.
The numbers are stark: 58% of Democrats view socialism positively, while a sizeable 50% of all Americans have a negative opinion of capitalism. This trend is not new; in fact, it's been building for decades.