Quote Originally Posted by Mangudai View Post
Socialism is not really about helping the poor. It's about increasing the power of the state.

Want proof? Count the threads on this forum. I have yet to find one encouraging org members to give to charity. I found a few dozen in no time where org members supported repressive government policies.
Look at the number of threads where people talk about social welfare, not to mention healthcare - the majority of people favour increased social spending, only the vocal minority here don't support it. The number of threads asking people to donate to charity is not a valid representation of the leanings of the forum and I don't know how you could possibly think it is a good judge.
Socialist, maybe not. But are they on the left? Yes. At least the centre-left.