Democratic Primaries

MineralMan

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48. In my opinion, the majority of Democratic voters

Mon Mar 18, 2019, 07:51 PM

Mar 2019

want sanity, stability, and sensibility from their nominee in 2020. Biden will fit that bill nicely if he runs. Add a VP nominee with some fire who appeals to women and the younger demographic groups, and you have a winning ticket. Kamala Harris is a great fit.

That's my pick for the 2020 ticket. Biden/Harris 2020!

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

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The Word "Socialism" Is Toxic in This Country [View all] MineralMan Mar 2019 OP

From what I've noticed, the term is evolving... TCJ70 Mar 2019 #1

It has not evolved far enough yet. MineralMan Mar 2019 #4

No it's not. It means the same thing as it always has. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #20

Yes it is and you can thank Republicans labeling... TCJ70 Mar 2019 #23

It SHOULD not, tho. Words have meanings, and understanding Hortensis Mar 2019 #58

Language evolves... TCJ70 Mar 2019 #59

As Newt Gingrich would be the first to endorse, Hortensis Mar 2019 #60

What makes you think American voters care about the "greater good?" Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #72

Why do you think that that's anything remotely close to what I said? N/T TCJ70 Apr 2019 #74

"This isn't necessarily a bad thing or anything to run from." nt Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #75

That statement says nothing about the American voter in general...n/t TCJ70 Apr 2019 #79

Yep just like librul. The Republicans are masters doc03 Mar 2019 #2

It is toxic for very good reasons. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #3

I disagree. It's toxic because it has MineralMan Mar 2019 #8

No, it has been made toxic by the actions of socialists. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #10

Would you like to give me one example crazytown Mar 2019 #22

Depends on how you define the term "Democratic Socialist" but the Nordic model seems successful. TomSlick Mar 2019 #27

You are very wrong. nt Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #55

So use another word. greymattermom Mar 2019 #5

Why do you think "progressive" got popular again? LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #15

Repubs have convinced the masses of ignorant Americans that socialism and communism are the same. LonePirate Mar 2019 #6

It's not the word. It is the paradigm forklift Mar 2019 #7

No. It's the word. We need to replace that word with something else. MineralMan Mar 2019 #9

No re-branding or re-framing of socialism can redeem this failed ideology. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #11

Exactly, and that is what we should be selling, not socialism, MineralMan Mar 2019 #13

Socialism is antagonistic to Democracy, Justice, and Prosperity for All. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #17

Socialism is evil and the Democrats must launch a media-offensive to explain the difference. DetlefK Mar 2019 #12

We cannot undo 50 years of Republican demonization of that word. MineralMan Mar 2019 #14

Nah. We can not undue the horrible reality of what socialist states have done... CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #18

I agree that this term is toxic Gothmog Mar 2019 #16

I think people said similar things about "liberal." David__77 Mar 2019 #19

Socialism stokes foreign and scary Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #21

Defeating trump is the only thing that matter Gothmog Mar 2019 #24

Arguing about socialism is an absolute disastrous thing R B Garr Mar 2019 #25

I'm 100% with you, as is typical MM. mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #26

"A politician that is explaining is losing" - unknown source riverine Mar 2019 #28

Socialism?? Well...socialism is swell......?? Stuart G Mar 2019 #29

From CNN Gothmog Mar 2019 #30

That 1981 interview with Phil Donahue video will be devasting to the Democratic Party... Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #71

I fear that any emphasis on socialism will cost the Democrats some house seat Gothmog Mar 2019 #31

From AMJOY, we need Uniter Gothmog Mar 2019 #32

I agree. And I'm not surprised that many like Biden. MineralMan Mar 2019 #33

You cannot get the Democratic nomination without the support of African American voters Gothmog Mar 2019 #43

I think that some people need to expand their scope of vision. MineralMan Mar 2019 #44

African American voters are the base of the party Gothmog Mar 2019 #45

They are part of that base, certainly. MineralMan Mar 2019 #46

From the Washington Post-The GOP is giddy about running against a socialist Gothmog Jun 2019 #100

Good point! Florida Bull Mar 2019 #34

The United States is a huge country, with an amazing range MineralMan Mar 2019 #35

It is telling that trump is most worried about Beto and Biden Gothmog Mar 2019 #50

I agree, MM and have said in earlier threads: peggysue2 Mar 2019 #36

Yes. Some people think the word means something it doesn't mean MineralMan Mar 2019 #37

Political realism is vastly underrated peggysue2 Mar 2019 #40

I love Robert Reich's tweet about Truman's quote on Socialism Nanjeanne Mar 2019 #38

I agree, sadly. Turin_C3PO Mar 2019 #39

For people over 50 on the right, yes Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #41

Is it heavily embraced by those under 40? MineralMan Mar 2019 #42

Yes, it is Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #65

Opinion: The myth of ideology, and why Democrats' energy isn't all on the left Gothmog Mar 2019 #47

In my opinion, the majority of Democratic voters MineralMan Mar 2019 #48

As is normal for us, we are in agreement Gothmog Mar 2019 #49

I'll vote for Pam's sister Kamala, but yeah. :D LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #51

Damned Autocorrect! MineralMan Mar 2019 #52

You would think this would be obvious Meowmee Mar 2019 #53

Unfortunately, you are 100% correct MM. nt Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #54

This exactly. The term scares too many people who... brush Mar 2019 #56

Economic models point to a Trump blowout in 2020. Gothmog Mar 2019 #57

Part of the problem is that most people don't know what it means. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #61

It's one of those words that means whatever the person using it thinks MineralMan Mar 2019 #62

Trump's Economic Team Pushes 'Socialism' Theme Gothmog Mar 2019 #63

Bernie should embrace it Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #64

Trump plans to hit Democrats on "socialism" but faces own vulnerabilities Gothmog Mar 2019 #66

From our last real POTUS Gothmog Mar 2019 #67

If sanders is the nominee, trump wins Gothmog Apr 2019 #68

It is an aphrodisiac to a very small minority BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #69

Socialist programs have to be ushered in sans the "socialist" label.. Kahuna7 Apr 2019 #70

K and R. cwydro Apr 2019 #73

The republicans are good at propaganda. Turbineguy Apr 2019 #76

Needs to be more basic than "Democratic Policies" playaseeker Apr 2019 #77

all candidates need to review FDR's response to the same and act accordingly Kurt V. Apr 2019 #78

sounds good to me mikehiggins Apr 2019 #80

Sure do like them Socialist Hiways Wellstone ruled Apr 2019 #81

Trump supporters are suddenly socialists keithbvadu2 Apr 2019 #82

According to this study trump could win Gothmog Apr 2019 #83

According to Jim Messina, trump will beat sanders easily Gothmog Apr 2019 #84

That's certainly a plausible position to take. MineralMan Apr 2019 #86

the sanders camp seems to think that 30% of the Democratic vote is sufficient Gothmog Apr 2019 #87

Perhaps he's modeling his chances after Donald Trump's base. MineralMan Apr 2019 #89

I agree-there are too many real democrats with long memories Gothmog Apr 2019 #91

Well, I remain unconcerned. If he manages to get the nomination, MineralMan Apr 2019 #92

It goes without saying that I will support the nominee of the party Gothmog Apr 2019 #93

I'm not counting votes right now at all. MineralMan Apr 2019 #95

In 1984, I worked for months on Mondale's campaign...secure in the knowledge that he would lose. brooklynite Apr 2019 #96

We do not need a repeat of 1984 Gothmog Apr 2019 #98

Socialism is even more toxic BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #85

who else is using that term besides the media?..and trump. samnsara Apr 2019 #88

Every Republican candidate will be using that term. MineralMan Apr 2019 #90

Yep hurl Apr 2019 #94

Messina Says Sanders Can't Beat Trump Gothmog Apr 2019 #97

Washington Post-Sanders wants Americans to buy into socialism. He's got some convincing to do Gothmog Jun 2019 #99

The Democratic establishment fears the economy, complacency and "Sandersism" could let Trump win Gothmog Jun 2019 #101

New poll: Capitalism is more popular than socialism Gothmog Jun 2019 #102

Socialism polls badly and would kill a far left candidate Gothmog Aug 2019 #103

Why Elizabeth Warren Is Trump's Weakest Opponent Gothmog Aug 2019 #104

for this thread Gothmog Feb 2020 #105