Stephen A.Smith delivered a forceful defense of capitalism and the American dream Thursday on his SiriusXM program, "Straight Shooter with Stephen A.," accusing the socialist wing of the Democratic Party of portraying the United States as the source of Americans' economic struggles."This ain’t Denmark.
This ain’t Finland.This ain’t Sweden.
This is the United States of America!" Smith said.The ESPN commentator argued that the United States remained a destination for people who believe hard work and individual ambition can provide opportunities unavailable elsewhere."You roll over to these borders with the vision and the fantasy and the passion that, ‘Yo, here I can achieve anything,’" Smith said.SOCIALISM VS CAPITALISM: HOUSE DEMS CLASH OVER WHAT NY ELECTION RESULTS MEAN FOR PARTYStephen A.Smith blasted the socialist wing of the Democratic Party for portraying America as the problem while benefiting from its economic system.
(Getty Images)Smith said that belief in economic mobility remained central to the country's identity despite concerns about inequality and the difficulties facing working-class Americans."That’s what this is about in America!" Smith said.The "First Take" host accused socialist activists of blaming the country and its economic structure instead of holding specific politicians, corporations and lobbyists responsible for policies that hurt Americans."We don’t talk about that enough when it comes to the socialists, because they’re convincing folks that rather than individuals being a problem, rather than lobbyists being a problem, they’re trying to convince you America’s a problem," he said.STEPHEN A SMITH WARNS DEMOCRATS EMBRACING SOCIALISM IS 'HANDING THE PRESIDENCY TO THE GOP'Smith defended the American dream and argued the United States remains a place where people can arrive believing they can "achieve anything." (AFP via Getty Images)Smith also accused prominent advocates of socialism of condemning capitalism while person...