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Bernie Sanders

PatrickforO

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2. Of course it is a Clinton supporter who suggests that Sanders is a democratic socialist, and says he

Reply to TexasBushwhacker (Original post)

Mon Oct 19, 2015, 11:36 PM

Oct 2015

advocates the people owning the means of production. Just like Marx.

However, even the most cursory scan of Bernie's 40 year record of achievement in public service shows clearly that he has no objection to business. What he objects to is the excesses inherent in capitalism, which he believes must be reined in by strong and effective government regulation. Voila! Social Democracy.

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Which better describes Bernie's political philosophy [View all] TexasBushwhacker Oct 2015 OP

Democratic socialism virtualobserver Oct 2015 #1

Of course it is a Clinton supporter who suggests that Sanders is a democratic socialist, and says he PatrickforO Oct 2015 #2

Can we make a distinction between philosophy and policy? Cheese Sandwich Oct 2015 #3

Why not ask Bernie? It's his reputation, after all Demeter Oct 2015 #4

I didn't mean offense TexasBushwhacker Oct 2015 #5