Socialism social-democratic style

[C]ontrary to the impression which socialism social-democratic style is intended to generate among the public, the difference between [socialism social-democratic style and traditional Marxist-style socialism] is not of a categorical nature. Rather, it is only a matter of degree.

... says Hans-Hermann Hoppe in Theory of Socialism and Capitalism (page 62). Remember this, next time you argue with a "social-democrat" about the difference between the "welfare state" and the Soviet Union. The two are of the same category, differing only in a matter of degree of socialism.