Maher Knocks Democratic Socialists as Communists: 'They're Not Trying to Hide It' Bill Maher's recent criticism of democratic socialists has sparked a heated debate about the true nature of this progressive ideology.
The HBO host and comedian argued that democratic socialists are, in fact, communists, stating "they're not trying to hide it. " But is Maher correct in his assessment?
To understand the roots of democratic socialism and its implications, we must examine its historical context.