'Socialism' is a word now steeped in ambiguity. Definitions, connotations, hyphenations, and interpretations abound. Which one would the meme writer like me to use?

'Communism', though not quite so diluted, also carries some uncertainty baggage around as it too has become a whimpering victim among the world's homeless words.

Using either of these terms in conversation makes no sense unless the parties to the conversation lay out their pet characteristics of each term in advance.

Strictly speaking, you just did use them.....where are your definitions?????? ??????

yes I agree.... let's put to rest NEWSPEAK