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24. The word "socialism" has been defined in this country in a certain way.

Tue Feb 12, 2019, 09:19 PM

Feb 2019

That can't be changed. It is not a winner at the voting booth.

Americans are, by and large, not socialists or don't consider themselves socialists.

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Taxes on the wealthy, even "socialism". These are arguments we can and will win. [View all] DanTex Feb 2019 OP

K&R. Well stated, spot on and damn straight DanTex! KPN Feb 2019 #2

Great OP Midnightwalk Feb 2019 #3

Well said, good summary. 'Soc. dem.' or 'dem. soc' is more accurate. appalachiablue Feb 2019 #15

The real takers in our society: CrispyQ Feb 2019 #4

As if the one percent actually did anything to earn capital gains pecosbob Feb 2019 #5

anyone who has ever played "monopoly" Locrian Feb 2019 #10

Never thought about "Monopoly" that way. ooky Feb 2019 #12

it was desinged that way Locrian Feb 2019 #17

Very cool article. Thanks. ooky Feb 2019 #22

Excellent OP. ooky Feb 2019 #11

People love socialism The Mouth Feb 2019 #16

I recall plenty of OPs from you during the 2016 primary season...and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #20

Thanks. About that... DanTex Feb 2019 #21

I agree with you about Bernie in 2020. DanTex Feb 2019 #26

I'm not a socialist and have read very few post on DU advocating for it. GulfCoast66 Feb 2019 #23

The word "socialism" has been defined in this country in a certain way. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #24