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JHB

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41. "Since Obama"? Since /forever/.

Mon Oct 26, 2020, 01:59 AM

Oct 2020

One of the big successes of conservatives has been mainstreaming a wildly-expansive definition of socialism that used to be the provenance of ideological zealots, guys in country-club bars muttering over their gin & tonics, and assorted other ranting cranks. If they don't like it, it's "socialism."

There are times I'll call myself an "Eisenhower socialist" just to make a point about how this absurdity has been normalized. By that definition, the US was a "socialist country" during WW2 and the Cold War.

It's nuts, and the only thing that's more nuts is the fact that it doesn't get any pushback.

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Sen. Kamala Harris busts out laughing at Norah O'Donnell's question if she presents a 'Socialist... [View all] demmiblue Oct 2020 OP

Her answer made O'Donnell look like an ass still_one Oct 2020 #1

Look like, she is. Polly Hennessey Oct 2020 #7

seriously-- that interview was ridiculous LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #34

Norah doesn't need anyone's help. LiberalFighter Oct 2020 #32

O'Donnell should be embarrassed to have asked that. nt BootinUp Oct 2020 #2

no, that question has to be asked, and Kamala delivered, love her Demonaut Oct 2020 #5

fair point, but i disagree. In a long form BootinUp Oct 2020 #6

She said socialist, progressive so a hell ya progressive. We have got to get to taking care of the LizBeth Oct 2020 #8

That was noticeable underpants Oct 2020 #3

Textbook proof that laughter is the best medicine. nt live love laugh Oct 2020 #4

Especially in 2020!... Illumination Oct 2020 #12

One horse laugh... reACTIONary Oct 2020 #27

At Least Norah Didn't Ask If She Presents A Communist Perspective nt sfstaxprep Oct 2020 #9

Isn't "Socialist" Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2020 #26

Those right wingers hear the word socialist, and immediately think Soviet Union. nt Progressive Jones Oct 2020 #36

"Since Obama"? Since /forever/. JHB Oct 2020 #41

Laugh at the stupid questions! Aussie105 Oct 2020 #10

Silly interviewer & silly question!... Illumination Oct 2020 #11

Murrow and Cronkite are turning in their graves dflprincess Oct 2020 #13

She gave you a human perspective, Norah. Nothing more, nothing less. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2020 #14

It was as if she was obligated to pose that at some point Dem2 Oct 2020 #15

I was thinking the same thing. That question was in the script. nt Progressive Jones Oct 2020 #37

What was probably meant to be an "intelligence and enlightened" littlemissmartypants Oct 2020 #16

Does Norah, etc., ever ask Republicans moondust Oct 2020 #17

Now that IS a very good point! Aussie105 Oct 2020 #21

That should be brought up. She is probably too chicken to do it to Republicans. LiberalFighter Oct 2020 #33

So I'm married to a conservative... MontanaMama Oct 2020 #18

That was beautiful. Reality! davekriss Oct 2020 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author jcgoldie Oct 2020 #20

I wish she had explained that there aren't any serious socialist politicians in America Poiuyt Oct 2020 #22

Sanders is a self identified Socialist. former9thward Oct 2020 #24

Sanders has called himself a socialist, but he really believes in social democracy Poiuyt Oct 2020 #39

Felt like even 60M was trying to keep the perception that this evil toad has a shot? Brainfodder Oct 2020 #28

They called FDR a socialist. It's their reflexive, go to bogeyman. nt Progressive Jones Oct 2020 #38

Kamala is a breath of fresh air Aussie105 Oct 2020 #23

checking the twitter feed shows a ton of russian bots canuckledragger Oct 2020 #25

Great way to say Fuck You, You Dumbass, without having to say it. ffr Oct 2020 #29

One smart cookie! BlueIdaho Oct 2020 #30

More lazy shit from "reporters" . Their whole thing is just repeating right wing talking points JI7 Oct 2020 #31

ODonnell was ridiculous. Joinfortmill Oct 2020 #35

O'Donnell's interview embarrassed me it was so bad. Greybnk48 Oct 2020 #40

I am SO DAMN SICK AND TIRED of "liberal" and "progressive" being turned into dirty words! calimary Oct 2020 #42