Democratic Primaries

kennetha

(3,666 posts) Tue Mar 12, 2019, 10:46 AM Mar 2019

How to Stop the "Socialist" Meme [View all]

Don’t nominate an avowed socialist.

I can see the headlines. “Democratic Party Rejects the Socialism of the Socialist Bernie Sanders.”

Meme silenced. Problem solved

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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How to Stop the "Socialist" Meme [View all] kennetha Mar 2019 OP

Almost all our candidates want Medicare for all IronLionZion Mar 2019 #1

left does not equal socialist. kennetha Mar 2019 #2

Amen to that. comradebillyboy Mar 2019 #6

+1. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2019 #63

Rep. John Conyers first introduced the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act (HR 676) in 2003. lapucelle Mar 2019 #57

Bullshit irresistable Mar 2019 #3

But they were not Socialists kennetha Mar 2019 #4

There is a difference between a Socialist and a Democratic Socialist. democrank Mar 2019 #7

One comes to power though the bullet the other through the ballot. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #9

Bernie is being a dishonest demagogue kennetha Mar 2019 #12

He thinks he can get away with it when there are numerous videos and Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #103

Sanders policies are mainstream Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #111

Dressing on a salad of weeds forklift Mar 2019 #28

There is some video out there that others have posted which may successfully paint him as a Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #29

Praising Castro's Cuba. Praising the USSR kennetha Mar 2019 #55

1950s McCarthyism doesn't wash anymore outside of the far right Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #59

I have three kids...they (and me) supported him in 16. This time we won't. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #75

McCarthyism was the false accusation radius777 Mar 2019 #84

The Twitter Trumpers and their their videos Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #58

Are you saying the videos are fake? Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #105

Twitter Trumpers make youtube videos of various clips taken wildly out of context Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #107

Believe that if you want. The videos I've seen are from reliable sources... Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #108

Go on Twitter and see for yourself if you don't believe me Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #109

I could do it right this minute. nt Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #104

In case you didn't notice, Bernie is a Democratic Socialist, not an "avowed" Socialist... irresistable Mar 2019 #8

democratic socialists are socialists. kennetha Mar 2019 #11

Give me some examples of things that Bernie is campaigning on that are socialist. irresistable Mar 2019 #13

He's playing a bait and switch game. kennetha Mar 2019 #16

so you can't give me any examples? irresistable Mar 2019 #18

did you read any of that. kennetha Mar 2019 #19

"bait-and-switch" is your viewpoint. irresistable Mar 2019 #20

He may not want to sell off Amtrak. David__77 Mar 2019 #39

Strawman argument. Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #69

Apples and oranges Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #112

When you have to explain the KIND of Socialist he is, you've already lost... brooklynite Mar 2019 #41

We will see. irresistable Mar 2019 #44

That is what I think too. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #76

Especially w/40 years worth of questionable radius777 Mar 2019 #83

But your point was that not nominating a socialist would stop the meme. whopis01 Mar 2019 #46

Dead end voters who believed Obama and Clinton were really socialists were already lost to us. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #49

So you agree that the OP was incorrect. whopis01 Mar 2019 #72

I'm not concerned... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #74

I understand. I was merely responding to the OP whopis01 Mar 2019 #82

Not even Third Way will run that headline. David__77 Mar 2019 #5

No. We are a liberal Democratic party. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #10

I disagree. There are socialists in the house caucus. David__77 Mar 2019 #15

I wouldn't vote for a socialist. first of all they won't win a general. And secondly Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #30

Even if that socialist was the democratic nominee? David__77 Mar 2019 #33

yes it does. kennetha Mar 2019 #37

The US constitution in no way prevents government from owning or controlling means of production. David__77 Mar 2019 #38

yes it does. try nationalizing all private property and see what happens. kennetha Mar 2019 #47

That's quite another matter. David__77 Mar 2019 #61

what do you think it is for the state to "own" the means of production? kennetha Mar 2019 #68

There would be mass revolt, let them try it. radius777 Mar 2019 #86

As I have stated I will vote for Sen. Sanders who is the only socialist running in 20 ...nice try. Demsrule86 Mar 2019 #42

You will? Ok. David__77 Mar 2019 #43

To folks under 40 it's a good thing Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #113

The way to stop it is to start talking about DURHAM D Mar 2019 #14

And no health care for us. roody Mar 2019 #17

Sometimes you need socialists to save capitalism from itself. TheRealNorth Mar 2019 #21

HAHAHAHAHA...*deep breath*...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You think it'll stop...n/t TCJ70 Mar 2019 #22

Electing Sanders plays into it. kennetha Mar 2019 #24

Thanks for revealing what this OP is actually about... TCJ70 Mar 2019 #32

Best way to deserve the label 'socialist' kennetha Mar 2019 #36

Telling Bernie supporters to get their own Party...brilliant strategy. irresistable Mar 2019 #45

what you think it would be better to let them hijack ours for the cause of socialism? kennetha Mar 2019 #48

You have yet to provide me with an example of a policy that he is running on that is socialist. irresistable Mar 2019 #66

Head in the Sanders much? kennetha Mar 2019 #67

You didn't explain it....you just typed the WORDS "bait and switch" irresistable Mar 2019 #70

No shit. demmiblue Mar 2019 #25

If you look at their reply to me you can see what this is actually about... TCJ70 Mar 2019 #34

It is not a boogeyman forklift Mar 2019 #64

When Bill Nelson is called a socialist that's a slight hint toward 2020 Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #23

I like that OP nt forklift Mar 2019 #26

So folks associate "security" with "social" greymattermom Mar 2019 #27

I agree Gothmog Mar 2019 #31

I only support DEMOCRATS! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #35

I'm sorry; a simple, sensible argument like that will never catch on... brooklynite Mar 2019 #40

I will defend universal health care. I will defend a livable wage. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2019 #50

aside from the fact that this would not stop the meme KayF Mar 2019 #51

When, not if, Bernie is defeated and withdraws from race kennetha Mar 2019 #53

I would count on him being defeated. However, "withdrawal" after defeat CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #54

True kennetha Mar 2019 #56

Bingo! This is the absolute last distraction we need right now, R B Garr Mar 2019 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author kennetha Mar 2019 #52

I'll happily support the so-called "...Socialism of the Socialist Bernie Sanders." Devil Child Mar 2019 #60

Me too. David__77 Mar 2019 #62

Electability is my main criterion Gothmog Mar 2019 #65

still have to contend with this.. Inkfreak Mar 2019 #73

Electability is my main criterion Gothmog Mar 2019 #77

Same here redstateblues Mar 2019 #78

Yeah lets not be progressive? HopeAgain Mar 2019 #79

What you can't be a progressive without being socialist? kennetha Mar 2019 #80

I can be progressive without being controlled on what HopeAgain Mar 2019 #81

ever hear of a false dilemma? kennetha Mar 2019 #85

A false dilemma HopeAgain Mar 2019 #88

Wait, are you embracing the socialist label? Is that what you're suggesting? kennetha Mar 2019 #89

I have no problem with the word "socialism" HopeAgain Mar 2019 #91

the social democracies of Europe are NOT socialist kennetha Mar 2019 #94

Calling people ignorant HopeAgain Mar 2019 #96

Please... Even moderate Dems are smeared as "socialist" Blue_Tires Mar 2019 #87

But that's obviously a losing game. kennetha Mar 2019 #90

Look, while I hope Sanders and his cult lose and lose badly Blue_Tires Mar 2019 #92

you're missing my point. kennetha Mar 2019 #93

Reactionaries in the 1860s called freeing the slaves socialist and accused Lincoln of being a Red Starry Messenger Mar 2019 #95

Opinion: The myth of ideology, and why Democrats' energy isn't all on the left Gothmog Mar 2019 #97

Simple. Defeat BS. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #98

Economic models point to a Trump blowout in 2020. But a faltering economy or giant scandal could cha Gothmog Mar 2019 #99

Or how about we not give in to Republican scare tactics Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2019 #100

The problem is thinking that socialism is the problem. guillaumeb Mar 2019 #101

Duh. Especially one with scores of videos and writings Kahuna7 Mar 2019 #102

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicub Mar 2019 #106

Trump's Economic Team Pushes 'Socialism' Theme Gothmog Mar 2019 #110

Trump plans to hit Democrats on "socialism" but faces own vulnerabilities Gothmog Mar 2019 #114

Best thread of the entire Month of March! Thank you! NurseJackie Mar 2019 #115

If the economy is strong, trump can win Gothmog Mar 2019 #116

Washington Post-'Electability' and 'Bernie' don't belong in the same sentence Gothmog Apr 2019 #117

Just rename it, for God's sake. Did FDR go around calling himself a socialist? I don't think so.... Hekate Apr 2019 #118

If sanders is the nominee, trump wins Gothmog Apr 2019 #119