[jampekka]

I agree that such smaller reforms are needed (and what we have need to be defended) but "clearing the name" of socialism can and should be done simultaneously. Also depends on country and audience how bad or good the socialism label is.

Also at least here in Finland land tax is more a center-right thing, and falls under the general umbrella of "neutral taxation", which in practice is usually a dog whistle for flat or regressive taxes.

> No, it depends on the terms of ownership. Finite terms and progressive taxation can prevent the exponential runaway that establishes and perpetuates class structures. > Policy that makes labor less desperate and therefore have higher bargaining power. There are many levers to pull.

Pedantically there's class conflict whenever there are classes that have conflicting interests (e.g. workers want more pay but owners want to pay less). But yes, its effects can be reduced with various policies.