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Arizonans: Vote carefully amid accusations of socialism and communism

Surprise reader weighs in on midterm election

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OPINION — We have seen and heard a lot about both socialism and communism since the 2026 election has gotten heated up. Much of it is inaccurate at best.

Let me see if I can cut through some of the fog and nonsense spouted by the proponents of these philosophies to help our community understand just what I believe they’re being tricked into supporting.

Never forget that both are close on the same continuum, not opposites.

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