Republicans see socialism as increased control of the economy, by the State. Democrats then say, "No, it's just the government giving out 'benefits'!"

That is increased control of the economy by the State, you liberal morons!

"Benefits" are the State, at gun point, stealing money from Peter to give to Paul-- er, to Laquisha, who uses it to buy $2 packages of hot dogs for her six wedlock kids, and to funnel parts of it to Tyrone, Keyshawn, Tyreeq, and the rest of the fathers, under the table so they can buy booze and Fortnite microtransactions.

Any movement of funds from the private economy to State purview is increased government control of the economy.