• Dirt_Owl [comrade/them, they/them]@hexbear.net
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    Chalmers: You know, this socialism is quite similar to the capitalism they have in Nordic countries.

    Skinner: Hohoho, no! Patented American Socialism! Old DSA recipe.

    Chalmers: For socialism?

    Skinner: Yes.

    Chalmers: Yes. And you call this socialism despite the fact the bourgeoisie still control the means of production. [Chalmers points to a factory that is privately owned by Skinner]

    Skinner: Y- Uh… you know, the… One thing I should… excuse me for one second.

    Chalmers: Of course.

    [Skinner enters and leaves the factory swiftly upon seeing it is using child labour]

    Skinner: [pretends to yawn] Well, that was wonderful. A good time was had by all. I’m pooped.

    Chalmers: Yes, I should be-- [notices the child labour] GOOD LORD, WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THERE!?

    Skinner: free education?

    Chalmers: Uh… Free education!? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the suburb, localized entirely within your factory!?

    Skinner: Yes.

    Chalmers: …May I see it?

    Skinner: …No.

    [They exit the house as the a child is heard being told to work faster by the floor manager.]

    Floor manager (voice): BOSS!!! THESE NEW EMPLOYEE KIDS ARE TOO SLOW!!!

    Skinner (looking up): No, Willie, they’re just here for education.

    Chalmers: Well, Seymour, you are an odd fellow, but I must say… you do a good socialism.

    [As Chalmers begins heading home, the sound of child workers crying can be heard, causing Chalmers to look back towards the house. Skinner gives him a thumbs up and a fake smile, causing him to keep walking away. Once Chalmers is out of sight, Skinner rushes back into the house to deal with the children.]

    Child (voice): HEEEELP!!! HEEEELP!!! MY HAND IS CAUGHT IN THE MACHINE!