Yes, the Commie Piece of Hamas Supporting Shit running Chicago is a DSA who believes in free markets. What the fuck are you smoking these days, Nichi? In the words of Joe Biden, c'mon man.....
Does he support a revolution of the proletariat?
What does having sympathy for Palestinians have to do with planned economies with public ownership or financing?
"Democratic Socialism can also mean socialism achieved via democratic elections rather than violent revolution. So the context matters."
That in fact is the literal meaning.
'It is never used to make socialism sound better. ...".
I addressed that comment.
Social Democracy did stave off communist socialism by addressing the excesses, inequities, and other shortcomings of free markets.
The imprecise use of Democratic Socialism does create confusion. Bernie points to Denmark as an example. Republican assholes point to Venezuela..
It means one or the other. It is not used to make socialism sound better.
Using socialism as a pejorative is a way of making predatory capitalism sound better.