People aren't thinking Bulgaria when proposing socialistic improvements. Most would say they like where the Nordics have gotten themselves.

You read my mind! I was going to add a PS about that but deleted it.

The Nordics are not nearly as socialist as you might think. [1]

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Socialism-Sucks-Economists-Through-Un...

But the "semi-socialistic" policies people advocate are the usual Nordic policies of free healthcare, free education, proper maternity leave and safety nets. Or were you talking about some fringe discussions? I don't think anyone is planning to seize the means of production if that's your worry.

Yes, more fringe.

In the general case, I think a lot of the items you listed are good ideas.

The devil is in the details, as always.