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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Bernie answered the "socialist" question perfect in town hall last night [View all]Midnightwalk
(3,131 posts)46. Agree with stopping at corporate socialism
Maybe add in a America needs to work for the middle class again. However best to phrase it.
As you say throw their term back at them and dont acknowledge their framing.
When youre explaining youre losing. Nuance doesnt work in American politics. Wishing wont make it work.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Bernie answered the "socialist" question perfect in town hall last night [View all]
LeftTurn3623
Feb 2020
OP
Except that he's wrong about the Scandinavian countries, which aren't socialist.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#2
The word is toxic precisely because a lot of people still associate it with
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#5
Boomers are the most reliable voters, and there are still a whole lot of us.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#19
Bullcrap, younger people do vote. Not in the numbers that older people do but they do vote.
Autumn
Feb 2020
#74
If you think you can win elections with that percentage of the party I wish you luck. If you give
Autumn
Feb 2020
#85
That's true, I don't understand why he dwells on comparing Denmark, a country of only 5.6 million...
George II
Feb 2020
#8
And that is exactly what Sanders is promoting "regulated capitalism", not "socialism".
Perseus
Feb 2020
#100
I thought many of those countries have parties that call themselves Socialist
democrattotheend
Feb 2020
#86
He's said it repeatedly, much to the ire of those countries' leaders.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#23
I have an advanced degree in politics and political economy and know fully well
OneMoreCupOfCoffee
Feb 2020
#44
We have many things in common with liberal European social democracies
OneMoreCupOfCoffee
Feb 2020
#56
No. Donald Trump is a guy who has taken advantage of many government subsidies
OneMoreCupOfCoffee
Feb 2020
#78
So we should frame our politics as Democrats by adopting right-wing talking points?
OneMoreCupOfCoffee
Feb 2020
#35
You said that a Democratic government doing it's job of taking care of the people
OneMoreCupOfCoffee
Feb 2020
#90
No Patrick. Road building, municipal water, and schools are not examples of socialism.
OneMoreCupOfCoffee
Feb 2020
#116
Bernie was spot on in focusing on socialism for the rich and throwing the term right back at trump
bunny planet
Feb 2020
#22
I am wondering whether Americans would tolerate Denmark's tax model
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#29
Denmark also has a much higher rate of people that are employed than in the U.S.
TexasTowelie
Feb 2020
#47
Men can also be the ones to stay home to raise children, by the way.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#59
I was not intending to be sexist with my remarks and one of my close friends
TexasTowelie
Feb 2020
#95
A strong safety net is not socialism; it's the regulation needed to make capitalism livable.
SunSeeker
Feb 2020
#63
I tend to believe that it depends on the specific programs and their cost.
TexasTowelie
Feb 2020
#114
Idiot media needs to ask him about his affiliation with the Communists from 1977-1984
Zolorp
Feb 2020
#53
Nixon/McGovern came about because Muskie was ratfucked by Nixon with help from the media.
Scurrilous
Feb 2020
#89
He was an elector candidate for a Trotskyist idiot who aided with Iran during the hostage crisis
Zolorp
Feb 2020
#92
He always sided with the Russians. Ortega. And Fidel. But he hates Democrats. He said JFK puke.
Scurrilous
Feb 2020
#98
He is the best person to send the progressive message to those who want progressive policies
Malmsy
Feb 2020
#55
But it won't stick like it does with Bernie, who himself says he's a socialist.
SunSeeker
Feb 2020
#66
He really did. I was waiting to see how he would answer, and it made a lot of sense.
Politicub
Feb 2020
#105
More peace and light eternal glee spirit fun time happy happy perfect in every way Bernie employee
Scurrilous
Feb 2020
#106