Are You A Democratic Socialist Like Bernie Sanders? Take The Quiz. - WaPo

[WillyT]

Are you a democratic socialist like Bernie Sanders? Take the quiz.
Max Ehrenfreund - WaPo
October 23 at 2:47 PM

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) calls himself a “democratic socialist.” Many people don’t seem to know what that means, though. What is a democratic socialist? Could you be one?

Now is your chance to find out. Below is a list of statements. Tell us how much you agree with each of them. When you've selected a response to all nine statements, we'll tell you if how much you agree or disagree with democratic socialists. You can also learn more about democratic socialism with our guide to the philosophy. (It should be noted that there are not strict positions affiliated with democratic socialists, so we've done our best to choose a few representative positions.)

1. The government should guarantee Americans a basic level of government support so they can feed and house their families, and live a basic life, without excess financial anxiety.

2. The government should guarantee everyone a certain level of income after they turn 65, no matter how much money they've earned during their careers.

3....

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The rest: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/10/23/are-you-a-democratic-socialist-take-the-quiz/

[daleanime]

1. Yes,

I am.

[Kalidurga]

2. Yes

probably to his left on a lot of issues. to his right on some minor issues.

[PatrickforO]

3. Yep.

That's me. Democratic socialist.

Gosh, what's this country coming to?

[Warren Stupidity]

4. I'm gonna guess that some people here would have to lie about their beliefs

to avoid the obvious conclusion.

[Scootaloo]

9. Or maybe they'd have to start telling the truth...

[beam me up scottie]

15. This.

They'll be twisting and turning themselves into pretzels over this.

[WillyT]

16. Yep... It's The Win... And ONLY The Win...

[beam me up scottie]

17. Well if they're willing to lie about Bernie they're willing to lie about themselves, imo.

I'm still disgusted by the fragging going on here.

[emsimon33]

5. Yes, Duh! It is also called Democratic Party values!

If the Party had not been hijacked by neoliberal, Third Way, corporate "democrats."

[ChiciB1]

6. I ARE ONE, But I Already Knew It, LOL n/t

[guillaumeb]

7. I passed. Or failed if you are a billionaire.

All common sense ideas.

[bravenak]

8. Apparently I am far to his left on many issues like guns and likud and SJ.

[Scootaloo]

11. So are the bulk of his supporters.

Nobody claims he's perfect. He's just the best shot

[bravenak]

12. I have seen claims of perfection.

Drives me nuts. Seen christlike symbolism used like 'flock'. Eeew.

Hey. I knew the mad rush to defend his virtue would lead here. It was obvious. I said something way before it got here, in many ways.

[Scootaloo]

13. Only in the context of "Jesus was a Jewish socialist, too!" - which is tongue-in-cheek.

[FreakinDJ]

10. The Government should serve "We the People" not Corporations

[brooklynite]

14. none of which make me a Socialist...

...A Social Democrat? Sure. Not a Democratic Socialist.