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In reply to the discussion: If you don't like socialism, then your complaint should be with Republicans who overplay "socialism" [View all]HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)3. Then again, socialism is not a bad word
I proudly consider myself a Democratic Socialist. Does that scare people?
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If you don't like socialism, then your complaint should be with Republicans who overplay "socialism" [View all]
ck4829
Feb 2019
OP
Republicans consider everything that doesn't involve giving stuff to the 1% socialism.
Vinca
Feb 2019
#1
Sure it does ( not me)...and if the GOP use socialism to smear us, it could cost us elections
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#5
It is my opinion that neither of those mentioned could win a general presidential election.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#18
That is simply untrue. There is a reason why Mitch McConnell is holding a vote on the Green
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#49
The electorate needs to be expanded before we put a such a candidate up. Look at the Senate. The
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#54
If we call ouselves socialist,we give the GOP an way to attack us...threatening 2020.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#40
I agree, socialism is not a bad word, however i prefer the moniker Social Democrat.
c-rational
Feb 2019
#53
Democrats know the truth but the GOP plans to hit us hard as big spending socialists...that is the
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#4
Social values change over time though, Republicans are making "socialism" mundane
ck4829
Feb 2019
#6
Right on tihs threat somone says he/she doesn't think the party is socialist nor are they.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#20
So is running away from it just because Republicans call something they don't like socialism
ck4829
Feb 2019
#21
Why not run as a progressive? Why not offer a public option and run on the ACA...hard to demonize.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#22
If we are branded big taxing socialist, we will lose as we did in the 70's . There is a reason we
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#19
"Socialism" as I was taught is the government ownership of the means of production
riverine
Feb 2019
#9
The meaning has not changed and in my opinion most members here who claim to love socialism don't.
GulfCoast66
Feb 2019
#32
If you have to explain than you have lost the argument in a campaign. Trump has way more
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#42
I agree with you somewhat although I think you downplay the racial component to his loss.
GulfCoast66
Feb 2019
#35
I'm happy to beat up Republicans claiming the progressive policies are "socialism"...
brooklynite
Feb 2019
#17
We are not socialists. We are Democrats who believe in good government and a safety net.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#23
Embrace and explain it. Running from it is what the Republican's want. Challenge them to tell
jalan48
Feb 2019
#27
The snowstorm one was a hoot. I think they are shifting away from "liberal "
underpants
Feb 2019
#31