Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Can we have an honest conversation about Bernie? [View all]luvtheGWN
(1,336 posts)that any talk of socialism equates with Russian communism. I'm sorry to say that Nance is absolutely correct when she says folks aren't going to pay any attention to anyone at the door who tries to explain what democratic socialism is -- they believe what they want to believe, and it's been hammered into their heads that "socialism" or any description that includes that word, is BAD.
As a Canadian, I truly, truly wish that my American pals could all enjoy the freedom that comes with universal healthcare. I've heard too many personal stories of people suffering AFTER they've received life-saving treatments with worries of whether their usurious insurance companies will pay at least a percentage of their massive hospital bills. I've sent money to some of them to help in some small way.
Having said that, I know with unfailing certainty that Sanders as the nominee will be destroyed by the GOP and its monster leader, with ads, speeches and everything else. They will turn everything anyone thinks is GOOD and FAIR and MONEY-Saving about UHC into death panels, loss of freedom and communism. They will dig up (or make up) any dirt they can use to convince the voting public that Sanders is THE WORST thing that could ever happen to the US.
Sure, they'll do that with every other candidate, but with Sanders they have a very effective cudgel to use.
Think about what another 4 years of the Monster will do to your beloved country. He's destroying the American ideal bit by bit. It's not the same as it once was, and I truly fear you will be under the hammer of a dictator.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided