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2. as long as they dont support 3rd party candidates.

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Is DU a friendly place for leftists and communists? [View all] StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 OP

My opinion only DBoon Jan 2022 #1

Thank you for offering your opinion. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #3

as long as they dont support 3rd party candidates. mopinko Jan 2022 #2

If that's not against the rules, it should be. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #4

It is against the rules. nt Crunchy Frog Jan 2022 #8

Of course. One thing to keep in mind, IMO, millions of voters... brush Jan 2022 #5

I love Bernie. I just don't think he can get elected president. Not even sure he could do the job Walleye Jan 2022 #17

Shirley Chisholm was the first candidate I ever supported. Couldn't vote for her though, Crunchy Frog Jan 2022 #27

1972 was the first election I was old enough, had to be 21 then.Good for you supporting Chisholm Walleye Jan 2022 #29

Huh? In 1971 18 yr olds were allowed to vote. I was proudly in the first wave! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #56

I think that's pretty cool StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #79

"...whose first vote for president was the Gus Hall/Angela Davis" brooklynite Jan 2022 #116

It was a vote in solidarity with Angela Davis/the Black Power/George and Jonathan Jackson movement. brush Jan 2022 #122

Democratic Socialist is a trigger madville Jan 2022 #6

Yeah, it seems like a place that is friendlier to moderates. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #12

+1 NJCher Jan 2022 #14

Looking at what's happening I'm not sure what the wave of the future is. Walleye Jan 2022 #18

I think there is data arguing for your position and for the opposite. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #19

Not a doubt in my mind,Progress always wins. Walleye Jan 2022 #23

Yeah, you said it. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #24

How many of the youth are expressing their progressivism... brooklynite Jan 2022 #120

ooo you're so ironic, brooklynite StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #126

Turn and face the strange... progressoid Jan 2022 #141

Nice, But RobinA Jan 2022 #167

And? progressoid Jan 2022 #170

That's some big Turning Point USA energy Rob H. Jan 2022 #146

Well, they're obviously wrong then. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2022 #163

The wave of the future is rising sea level. lagomorph777 Jan 2022 #164

Very sad, but very true. Young people are gonna have to step up, I'm feeling very old Walleye Jan 2022 #165

waste of time elleng Jan 2022 #31

Thanks. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #33

I don't think its the site Tree Lady Jan 2022 #42

+1. Add exhausted to the point of numbness to that. Furthermore, add old enough to know... Hekate Jan 2022 #52

Those are good points. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #55

How do you figure that? iemanja Jan 2022 #36

I honestly have no idea what you are trying to say here. n/t StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #37

You say socialism is the wave of the future iemanja Jan 2022 #38

Demographic data StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #40

I see zero evidence of that happening iemanja Jan 2022 #41

Seems pessimistic to me. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #62

Calling liberals "moderates" is less accurate and meaningful than calling ice cream chocolate. Hortensis Jan 2022 #84

Thank you. Calling Democrats establishment/moderates/centrists/neoliberals/corporate Dems betsuni Jan 2022 #85

Yup. Labels that deny who and what we are serve all hostiles Hortensis Jan 2022 #88

Well said. I too hate that "moderate" tag/smear as most here... brush Jan 2022 #103

Yes, though a liberal who isn't also progressive has to be a pretty odd bird. Hortensis Jan 2022 #105

We seem to be bouncing among terms... brooklynite Jan 2022 #147

You Were Doing Fine RobinA Jan 2022 #168

What's the Socialist position on the CA looters? Polybius Jan 2022 #90

You mean the organized robberies? MrsCoffee Jan 2022 #157

Whatever it's called Polybius Jan 2022 #173

"that socialism is the wave of the future" EX500rider Jan 2022 #95

I wish that were true, but I don't see it happening at the moment. With our system of Demsrule86 Jan 2022 #100

We're mostly left of center to progressives here, not moderates. brush Jan 2022 #102

That's like saying "monorails are the transportation of the future...and they have been for decades" brooklynite Jan 2022 #117

Are you saying that monorails aren't great methods of transportation? StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #150

"It's not my job to educate you on monorails. Watch the Simpsons. Listen to James Brown." betsuni Jan 2022 #151

No, they're not... brooklynite Jan 2022 #156

Mostly Kind Of RobinA Jan 2022 #166

You clearly don't read enough cyberpunk ismnotwasm Jan 2022 #171

Democrat socialist triggers me because it is a false label, wilfully and erroneously chosen by a Celerity Jan 2022 #20

This is great info. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #34

The very well run (politically) countries on the earth make up a very short list for me Celerity Jan 2022 #48

This is all interesting information I agree with. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #63

Belgium also has a big problem with government corruption. DFW Jan 2022 #132

Germany is easily the best run of the bigger nations (40 million and up) Japan 2nd, but also massive Celerity Jan 2022 #138

If we were to move anywhere, it would be to a neighboring country DFW Jan 2022 #161

When I grew up in the early '60's... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #64

I agree with all of this. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #66

Who is "the establishment" and how are they telling us "we have to wait"? betsuni Jan 2022 #67

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Aren't you the one advocating for... brush Jan 2022 #104

In post 53 he says, "I'm a communist... an anarcho-communist." When someone tells you who they are... Hekate Jan 2022 #110

Communist, anarcho-communist, or a socialism-is-the-wave-of-the-future... brush Jan 2022 #112

Made me think of the anarcho-syndicalist commune scene in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." betsuni Jan 2022 #114

Honestly, I think of myself as a practical progressive/communist. StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #177

"We could easily end poverty in this country if we muster the political will to actually betsuni Feb 2022 #178

Thank you! iemanja Jan 2022 #45

Eisenhower was more of an ur-type dirigist (to a point), within an American framework of constraints Celerity Jan 2022 #49

I love learning new words. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #70

Dirigisme or dirigism (from French diriger 'to direct') is an economic doctrine in which the state Celerity Jan 2022 #75

Thank you for educating me. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #76

lol Eisenhower wasn't a socialist StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #65

So, in other words... regnaD kciN Jan 2022 #26

This is a Democratic site iemanja Jan 2022 #46

The question is whether you welcome leftists who campaign for Democrats. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #71

As far as I'm concerned iemanja Jan 2022 #73

Ok, good. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #78

That said, advocating for socialists or communists to run as Democrats isn't likely to go over well brooklynite Jan 2022 #155

Huh? Fla_Democrat Jan 2022 #7

Huh, what? StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #11

A lot Fla_Democrat Jan 2022 #32

Ok, then I shall rub my eyes a lot and smoke a lot before coming here. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #74

It certainly couldn't hurt Fla_Democrat Jan 2022 #101

I am FDR hard left. roamer65 Jan 2022 #9

That is encouraging. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #10

Dad was born in 1913 in multigraincracker Jan 2022 #13

George Wallace was one as an multigraincracker Jan 2022 #15

Fascinating StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #21

In 1968 George Wallace was multigraincracker Jan 2022 #25

Wow, that is so interesting. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #28

Yes, George Wallace was a racist all right! ShazzieB Jan 2022 #153

You mean the dixiecrats, right? Those who moved to the republican... brush Jan 2022 #106

I think dad grew. He became a modern Dem. multigraincracker Jan 2022 #124

minus the systemic (Japanese internment camps, AA exclusion from the New Deal, etc) racism I'm sure Celerity Jan 2022 #30

Can one argue that FDR did a great job considering the mores and political climate of the time? StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #77

oh, yes, of course, on balance he was the best POTUS since Lincoln, I just always have to include Celerity Jan 2022 #81

I like you. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #82

no, I just pay attention & remember things, plus I had an extremely conducive to learning upbringing Celerity Jan 2022 #83

FDR was a capitalist, liberal Democrat. His policies weren't socialist, thought socialism dangerous. betsuni Jan 2022 #35

There was a very active communist party iemanja Jan 2022 #47

You have been a member here for almost 16 years..... A HERETIC I AM Jan 2022 #16

This is the post I was looking for. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #22

Were you here during the last primary? Tree Lady Jan 2022 #44

If it were possible for me to drift further left, I would. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #53

If you review the TOS, you will see the board is set up to support Dems & get Dems elected... Hekate Jan 2022 #57

Thank you for helping me. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #58

You're welcome. If you sincerely want something to read, I suggest Alexander Solzhenitsyn... Hekate Jan 2022 #61

Recommended memoirs I read recently: "Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking" by Anya von Bremzen betsuni Jan 2022 #91

Overly invested in outcomes? Demsrule86 Jan 2022 #140

This is exactly the kind of post I am referring to. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #144

Groupthink Is As Prevalent RobinA Jan 2022 #169

I'm pretty far left mvd Jan 2022 #39

Yeah, DU can be pretty great at times. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #60

What does that mean ? Why would anyone want to be a communist considering the horrible record JI7 Jan 2022 #43

It really does sound nuts. Communism has not worked out well In Actual Real Life. Millions died... Hekate Jan 2022 #59

People have changed, not this site. herding cats Jan 2022 #50

This is a progressive country. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #69

No it really isn't. Just look at voting patterns. Progressives mostly win in Deep blue states and Demsrule86 Jan 2022 #142

I'm just talking about polling data. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #143

We have an extremely weak majority. herding cats Feb 2022 #174

This is all true. StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #175

I''ve been on Twitter. Since 2012 herding cats Feb 2022 #185

+1 betsuni Feb 2022 #186

Yes, as long as you know and accept when to tread lightly. jcmaine72 Jan 2022 #51

This is the best advice in this thread, so far. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #72

as an aside--i googled: difference between liberal and progressive orleans Jan 2022 #54

The Democratic Party trends pretty liberal. Tomconroy Jan 2022 #68

I'm calling BS Skittles Jan 2022 #80

Dammit, Skittles, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2022 #86

*snort* Skittles Jan 2022 #87

Well-spotted, Skittles Hekate Jan 2022 #98

not funny! I find that term extremely offensive. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #118

:) Skittles Jan 2022 #130

lol StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #131

WOOT! Skittles Jan 2022 #133

Classical communism, socialism and capitalism are all pretty much obsolete Klaralven Jan 2022 #89

Re-defining anything in words doesn't make anything a reality. brush Jan 2022 #109

I've been on DU since 2001. So yeah it's okay. JanMichael Jan 2022 #92

For those who think the "establishment" Democratic Party needs to be "overhauled" betsuni Jan 2022 #93

+1 Hekate Jan 2022 #99

Is this the "friend" you are asking for?? retread Jan 2022 #94

My friend is not a phooka. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #125

Of course, as long as they're Democrats. I'm to the left of Bernie and have been here eleven years. ancianita Jan 2022 #96

Good info. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #123

short answer - no KG Jan 2022 #97

Why not? StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #119

Uh, not to butt in, but look at KG's post count. ancianita Jan 2022 #128

Lurking for 17 years isn't long enough. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #129

Guess not, given your op question. Thanks for the info; duly noted. ancianita Jan 2022 #134

The question is only meant to spark debate on the subject. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #137

Cool. ancianita Jan 2022 #160

Yes, yes. StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #179

I have no use for communism and socialism. I don't consider AOC, Bernie, etc. socialists. Patterson Jan 2022 #107

It should be UnderThisLaw Jan 2022 #108

DU works to support Dems, elect Dems, keep Dems in office. DU doesn't permit 3rd party campaigns Hekate Jan 2022 #113

I don't follow any "-ists" or "-isms" Generic Brad Jan 2022 #111

Does "friendly" mean "nobody challenging their opinions"? brooklynite Jan 2022 #115

No StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #121

I support Skittles but I wouldn't vote for them 48656c6c6f20 Jan 2022 #127

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE Skittles Jan 2022 #152

Communism 👎 nt Raine Jan 2022 #135

I don't know, but it's a place that's more in line with how I think GoodRaisin Jan 2022 #136

Communists are good at identifying problems, terrible at coming up with solutions. Tommy Carcetti Jan 2022 #139

I'm not a purist. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #145

I'm a Left Wing Social Justice Warrior and Radical Environmentalist. hunter Jan 2022 #148

I could not agree more. StrictlyRockers Jan 2022 #149

Susan Sarandon has shown no signs of wanting to be an ally, at least a good one Silent3 Jan 2022 #158

I guess the EffieBlack/Starfishsaver has jaded me Piasladic Jan 2022 #154

Can you provide me with context? StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #180

If they're here to be good allies, and follow the rules, the more the merrier Silent3 Jan 2022 #159

Fair enough StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #181

Plenty on the left support the Democratic Party DFW Jan 2022 #162

Franco was a fascist. StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #182

His point was that either extreme can lead to despotism dwayneb Feb 2022 #188

You got it. DFW Feb 2022 #189

I don't support communists. The same goes for right-wing fascists rockfordfile Jan 2022 #172

If you read the communist party of the usa platform. . .you may not find much to disagree about AZLD4Candidate Feb 2022 #176

That's a good suggestion. StrictlyRockers Feb 2022 #183

"If there was some kind of party that existed to help the poor": that's why Republicans hate betsuni Feb 2022 #184

actual communism? No, it is not compatible with American concepts of private property Amishman Feb 2022 #187