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87. I'm no fan of Fetterman's and I speak nine languages

Fri Mar 14, 2025, 02:39 AM

Mar 2025

But I agree here. You preach to the choir if it’s the day before election day and you’re up by fifteen points. If you’re fighting for your political life, you speak their language or your message risks falling on too many ears who won’t relate to your message.

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Fetterman urges Democrats to talk like 'regular' people instead of talking about 'oligarchs' [View all] Celerity Mar 2025 OP

Clueless! - nt synni Mar 2025 #1

Yup, Oligarchs are what real people are talking about Johonny Mar 2025 #103

Not a bad point but oligarch is easier to say than fat cat rich white guy with a bad comb over. dutch777 Mar 2025 #2

'Rich fucks' works for me. nt Bobstandard Mar 2025 #27

What a tool atreides1 Mar 2025 #3

I'm worried for Fetterman. sop Mar 2025 #4

His hoodies BonnieJW Mar 2025 #62

I'd like to convey some "regular language" to the good senator... harumph Mar 2025 #5

Do you know what an asshole is? lame54 Mar 2025 #6

Glad that at this point, there is only bluestarone Mar 2025 #7

Look into jared golden from Maine. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #10

& Henry Cuellar (under indictment for bribery, money laundering, working on behalf of a foreign government, conspiracy) Celerity Mar 2025 #25

Dem leadership knew what was going on. Autumn Mar 2025 #96

Absolutely. That left a very bitter taste in my mouth. Celerity Mar 2025 #97

It did me too. I have never felt the same since that happened. Autumn Mar 2025 #99

I have my issues with him RJ-MacReady Mar 2025 #8

There really is only certain words to use... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #14

I agree RJ-MacReady Mar 2025 #16

No, you could substitute something like.. whathehell Mar 2025 #29

Dems DO use those phrases also, a lot. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #35

I rarely, if ever hear those words used by Dems whathehell Mar 2025 #47

This all seems very petty, but... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #51

I'm sorry, but I disagree.. whathehell Mar 2025 #64

And a number of other strong Dems... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #65

Uh huh, and as I said, I'm not a fan of Fetterman's whathehell Mar 2025 #71

Been there, done that. It won't matter what words are used, people will complain travelingthrulife Mar 2025 #73

Yeah, I've 'been' and 'done' a lot too, but I'm whathehell Mar 2025 #74

It's gaslighting and definitely "both sides" bs. 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #110

I also agree with you. n/t ChazII Mar 2025 #75

Too scripted? She thought through her answers, she is educated, what was she supposed to do? 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #108

What a disappointment Happy Hoosier Mar 2025 #9

Please switch parties so the media will ignore you. 617Blue Mar 2025 #11

Are regular people anything like real people? Solly Mack Mar 2025 #12

OK... WinstonSmith4740 Mar 2025 #13

Post removed Post removed Mar 2025 #15

He has got to go bob4460 Mar 2025 #17

I want to know why Fetterman went down poli-junkie Mar 2025 #18

He cares more about big money donors than voters. Yavin4 Mar 2025 #19

How about "Billionaires"? Kid Berwyn Mar 2025 #20

Yes, he has a minor point, but I honestly do not believe most Americans' vocabulary ended in 1st grade... hlthe2b Mar 2025 #21

Fetterman is actually correct. Wanderlust988 Mar 2025 #22

Agree. Much of DU is a bit out of touch on plain language. BannonsLiver Mar 2025 #24

....and the dumbing down of America continues. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #28

Yep, the most voters are dumb, so you need to appeal to them. We need to stop speaking like professors Wanderlust988 Mar 2025 #83

Hmm, call them dumb then say you're trying to appeal to them. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #90

They are dumb RJ-MacReady Mar 2025 #94

We don't speak like professors. Even maga knows what an oligarch is. 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #113

My first thought was to call them rich bastards. Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #37

I'm no fan of Fetterman's and I speak nine languages DFW Mar 2025 #87

Bernie has said it numerous ways. Plain language is what? 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #112

Fetterman should STFU The Third Doctor Mar 2025 #23

I urge Fetterman to STFU.. spanone Mar 2025 #26

I find "oligarch" to be more kind than "motherfucker" RainCaster Mar 2025 #30

The picture of... robleb Mar 2025 #31

That guy does not look healthy clevergrrrl Mar 2025 #32

He is such H2O Man Mar 2025 #33

Bernie is packing them in on his anti-oligarchy tour. Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #34

Should we call them treason weasels instead? Initech Mar 2025 #36

If "regular people" don't know what an oligarch is, maybe THAT is the fucking thing RockRaven Mar 2025 #38

+100 Celerity Mar 2025 #43

I'm not holding my breath. BannonsLiver Mar 2025 #49

If you are waiting for people to become more educated that's not going to happen JI7 Mar 2025 #67

But who is going to force them to change? DFW Mar 2025 #86

Instead of answering the very serious and relevant question, he seemed to attack the interviewer for using the word Doodley Mar 2025 #39

Perhaps he would prefer Robber Baron? Bettie Mar 2025 #40

That's the problem... Sorceress Mar 2025 #41

Well he got one thing spot on, Musk and the oligarchs around 46 1/2 are motivated by more than making money. bluesbassman Mar 2025 #42

I Never like him, the hoodie and ripped shorts was his costume....to hide his BS Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #44

FU!! Why don't you talk like a democrat? Or were you always just a gop in disguise? PortTack Mar 2025 #45

Arrggh.. that's rich coming from a Trumpbud. ananda Mar 2025 #46

Does he realize he's telling us to talk down to people? I'm really over this guy. Vinca Mar 2025 #48

In this clip Fetterman has such poli-junkie Mar 2025 #50

he has never remotely been the same since the stroke, I am not a medical doctor, but I do not think one needs a medical Celerity Mar 2025 #54

Like a trailer park drunk who hits the lottery me thinks theres some big right wing cash tickeling his wallet Cheezoholic Mar 2025 #52

God, is he delusional. no_hypocrisy Mar 2025 #53

Ok. Pennsylvania doofus said what? bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #55

Corrupt rich fucks works for me. SamKnause Mar 2025 #56

We are criticized for calling them stupid maptap22 Mar 2025 #57

He is not officially flamingdem Mar 2025 #58

He has no agenda here, none. Passages Mar 2025 #59

Redacted. Voltaire2 Mar 2025 #60

Sometimes we have to learn new words. Humans can do this. delisen Mar 2025 #61

Let's not help MAGA dumb the country down even more Blue Owl Mar 2025 #63

Send that man a case of chapstick. CentralMass Mar 2025 #66

This MeatHead is my biggest donation regret Captain Zero Mar 2025 #68

OK, I'll call them white trash with cash. nt Comrade Citizen Mar 2025 #69

I like this a lot BlueKota Mar 2025 #107

Dear Pennsylvania, Democratic party, please primary this not very Democratic leaning imposter. nt ShazamIam Mar 2025 #70

Most Dems aren't as dumb as you, Fetterman. alarimer Mar 2025 #72

And I would claudette Mar 2025 #76

Bernie is doing just fine using "oligarchs" in his rallies Raven123 Mar 2025 #77

By now claudette Mar 2025 #78

Here's an idea. Fetterman and Sanders should hold simultaneous rallies Raven123 Mar 2025 #80

No bets claudette Mar 2025 #81

I would urge Fetterman to talk like a Democrat... dchill Mar 2025 #79

Fetterman should talk like a Democrat and vote like one. milestogo Mar 2025 #82

How about using the term robber barons? Seems a bit more self descriptive. nt Quixote1818 Mar 2025 #84

So, Fetterman says he would sit down and have a beer with anybody who "talked straight"? LudwigPastorius Mar 2025 #85

He may be right, but "filthy rich sleazeball motherfuckers" Buns_of_Fire Mar 2025 #88

It's actually a smart way to tie the current administration to Russia Babajida Mar 2025 #89

I'd be pleased if all Democrats talked like AOC. n/t eShirl Mar 2025 #91

I've been finished with him ages ago. malaise Mar 2025 #92

bloodsuckers, leeches, vampires, parasites, the economic elite eShirl Mar 2025 #93

He'd rather sit and bitch instead of jump in and help. eShirl Mar 2025 #95

Deliberate Dumbing Down of America. Emile Mar 2025 #98

I don't think he will run again.... Butterflylady Mar 2025 #100

A very outspoken and disappointing Representative. walkingman Mar 2025 #101

John you are wrong. The folks filling the seats for Bernie seem to understand the word just fine! Hope22 Mar 2025 #102

Oligarch is a word that has not been incredibly relevant to American vocabulary until recently SSJVegeta Mar 2025 #104

Hey John let me simply things for your illiterate BlueKota Mar 2025 #105

He said that to avoid the question. He loves Trump and the oligarchy. travelingthrulife Mar 2025 #106

They must of hacked Johns Hornedfrog2000 Mar 2025 #109

I guess Rebl2 Mar 2025 #111

Can we go with "pirates"? BeyondGeography Mar 2025 #114

He is avoiding the questions, and is talking like a gaslighting republican-we are "hyperventilating, performative." 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #115