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AOC: If you say "socialism" three times in a mirror... [View all] melman Nov 2020 OP

I'm sure they don't grow angel wings. Autumn Nov 2020 #1

Funny. But in the real world repug attack ads say socialism... brush Nov 2020 #2

I'm sorry but what ISN'T socialism to Republicans? ck4829 Nov 2020 #3

Whatever your post means, repugs don't do nuance. brush Nov 2020 #8

Agree anamnua Nov 2020 #27

And yet both are a part of the Socialist Party. ahoysrcsm Nov 2020 #64

+1000 Celerity Nov 2020 #66

This Trump supporter defines socialism JonLP24 Nov 2020 #5

I saw that a couple of days ago. It's so pathetic. brush Nov 2020 #10

So for that person, a Socialist is a person who is NOT a White Supremacist Captain Zero Nov 2020 #28

+1. The 'socialism' thing is fear of 'black people getting free stuff' radius777 Nov 2020 #55

Funny. But in the real world repug attack ads say socialism... LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #9

I don't look to Clyburn on what to say JonLP24 Nov 2020 #13

"I don't look to Clyburn on what to say." LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #20

My mother told me she voted for Biden but almost didn't. why? "Defund the Police" Captain Zero Nov 2020 #30

did she actually think Biden would remove all police funding and there would be no police? maxsolomon Nov 2020 #35

They also say socialism Bettie Nov 2020 #11

Even more reason to stop with the jokes about socialism. brush Nov 2020 #15

Or you point out how friggin' ridiculous they are. TDale313 Nov 2020 #22

Exactly melman Nov 2020 #24

Here's what gets me... TDale313 Nov 2020 #26

She needs to tamper down on the socialism jokes et al ... LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #32

She needs to keep doing exactly what she doing. Autumn Nov 2020 #38

"Anybody whining about "The Democrat Socialist party" like your friend in GA..." LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #39

We all have every right to say what we want . Including AOC. She has always talked about Autumn Nov 2020 #40

We all have every right to say what we want . Including AOC. LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #41

She's been elected TWICE talking about socialism. So yes, she can do whatever she pleases. Autumn Nov 2020 #45

She's been elected TWICE talking about socialism. So yes, she can do whatever she pleases. LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #47

That's right NY is a lot bluer than GA who has voted Dem ONCE since 1996. Autumn Nov 2020 #54

No it is scary because it costs us elections and could cost us the Georgia seats. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #43

Exactly, we can't be afraid of our own shadow. AOC is correct radius777 Nov 2020 #56

And that's the thing our side reactively frames the entire debate Bettie Nov 2020 #67

Some people would have us believe this has never happened before. Mariana Nov 2020 #62

Really, really starting to appreciate her Biophilic Nov 2020 #4

Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #12

Is that "corporate lobbyist-backed" candidate a Democrat who can actually win a competitive seat? brooklynite Nov 2020 #6

Ads portrayed Jaime Harrison as a lobbyist in South Carolina JonLP24 Nov 2020 #14

Ads also called him a far, far left radical octoberlib Nov 2020 #25

"People down here don't give a flying fuck if he was a lobbyist. That kind of messaging.. LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #46

Scary, but you're right ... LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #51

Yep. Jaime ran some really smart, good ads octoberlib Nov 2020 #63

Yep. Jaime ran some really smart, good ads LenaBaby61 Nov 2020 #71

+1,000,000 George II Nov 2020 #21

Are there enough of her type to keep the house? I think not...so adorable really. I am so not Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #42

I don't know the point of that tweet qazplm135 Nov 2020 #7

WWND? NurseJackie Nov 2020 #18

But you prove that it doesn't matter the reality. Repubs use it as a boogie man. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #33

Who is blaming AOC? qazplm135 Nov 2020 #36

It is a message to double down on socialism AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #49

It's a message that "socialism" is just a nonsense tag Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #50

Except it works qazplm135 Nov 2020 #60

Yes, let's let the Republicans drive our message and approach Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #68

Yes qazplm135 Nov 2020 #69

It affected Cubans in Miami Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #70

It affected a lot more than them qazplm135 Nov 2020 #72

It absolutely needs to be addressed, but not by punching left. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #75

Every criticism or AOC is not "punching left" qazplm135 Nov 2020 #79

Amen to everything you just said, qazplm135. nt mtnsnake Nov 2020 #81

Of course she's not perfect, but blaming her for people misunderstanding socialism is punching left. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #82

Jesus no one is "blaming her for people misunderstanding socialism" qazplm135 Nov 2020 #85

I don't either. If it's aimed at Republicans, why not say so? betsuni Nov 2020 #52

We lost FL for the same reasons we always do, radius777 Nov 2020 #59

A star? qazplm135 Nov 2020 #61

The Republican/Corporate attack on 'Socialism' can be defeated and bypassed immediately... WyattKansas Nov 2020 #16

That linkage sounds like a good idea. Just snap back with that when the word comes up. JudyM Nov 2020 #17

That is a GREAT strategy...unless you're in the habit of calling yourself a Socialist... brooklynite Nov 2020 #23

If you noticed President-Elect Biden's speech when he finally declared victory, he mentioned FDR... WyattKansas Nov 2020 #31

The problem is that FDR policies Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #44

Well by all means, do explain how many Asians and African Americans will be alienated by... WyattKansas Nov 2020 #74

FDR turned a blind eye to segregation Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #78

Again you will find groups still angry about what the past did not fully do but the movement began. WyattKansas Nov 2020 #83

Not saying any one is still angry Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #84

You mean the policies that caused the expansion of the Commerce Clause Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #77

Read my above post Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #80

Who is the Democratic party calls themselves a Socialist? Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #76

The Legacy of McCarthyism JGladstone Nov 2020 #19

AOC is one smart young lady! Brother Mythos Nov 2020 #29

Love it! If only it were true. Maybe we need to clap really hard when saying it. Nanjeanne Nov 2020 #34

Then if you say socialism three more times, a Congress person gets a PufPuf23 Nov 2020 #37

a shrug AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #48

Must be great to be so scared of how people trapped in the 80$ view us . . . HughBeaumont Nov 2020 #53

Is This about Nina Turner ? JI7 Nov 2020 #57

Good one. betsuni Nov 2020 #58

Hey @AOC I'm a big fan of yours. True story. What's the difference between Democratic Socialism and Celerity Nov 2020 #65

Problem Solving 101. nt oasis Nov 2020 #73