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49. True but "Socialist" much more so.

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I Would Like a Democratic Socialist Government in the U.S. [View all] MineralMan Nov 2014 OP

Yes, I did Rec this thread. MineralMan Nov 2014 #1

I'm with you on this one. Warpy Nov 2014 #7

I just don't see a path to get there, MineralMan Nov 2014 #8

I do the same thing, MineralMan! calimary Nov 2014 #33

Thanks. I'm always glad to see your threads. MineralMan Nov 2014 #34

I believe in your threads, too, MinMan. KnR Hekate Nov 2014 #42

For Democratic Socialism to work I think it upaloopa Nov 2014 #2

I truly believe that it is impossible in the U.S. MineralMan Nov 2014 #3

I'm 68. If the repubs don't fuck with my pension upaloopa Nov 2014 #6

They won't change your pension... Stads... Nov 2014 #11

I wish I could be so sanguine about it. annabanana Nov 2014 #17

Not so fast: Raine1967 Nov 2014 #28

Pensions have been lost completely, too. MineralMan Nov 2014 #51

Hell, I'll settle down and shut up for Social Democracy, never mind the Socialism. But KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #4

Exactly. MineralMan Nov 2014 #5

FDR was the only president to get Americans to accept socialism AZ Progressive Nov 2014 #9

Yes, I know. I said so in the first paragraph of my post. MineralMan Nov 2014 #10

I know, I just wanted to say that anyway. AZ Progressive Nov 2014 #22

OK, cool! MineralMan Nov 2014 #23

Dems will be ok and back in power which is much better for America Iliyah Nov 2014 #12

Yes, perhaps. They could have won this year, too. MineralMan Nov 2014 #13

Agree Totally colsohlibgal Nov 2014 #14

GOPers don't want most Americans educated nor have good health Iliyah Nov 2014 #20

no, you want to have expectations limber enough that you can lower them to whatever you're handed, MisterP Nov 2014 #15

You are incorrect. MineralMan Nov 2014 #16

Naw BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #41

I totally agree. Thank you for writing this OP... cry baby Nov 2014 #18

Thanks! You may use it however you wish. MineralMan Nov 2014 #19

Thank you, sir. nt cry baby Nov 2014 #21

I Agree with Most of It Leith Nov 2014 #24

A capitalist economic system favoring the rich has to be balanced by a socialist system ErikJ Nov 2014 #25

you were just rooting for the 3rd way the other day Phlem Nov 2014 #26

No, actually I wasn't. MineralMan Nov 2014 #32

I prefer a Social Democracy ... GeorgeGist Nov 2014 #27

+1 Rex Nov 2014 #29

Actually, cionservatives just love socialism eridani Nov 2014 #30

Interesting stuff. Thanks! ~nt RiverLover Nov 2014 #36

I want that too... ReRe Nov 2014 #31

This country has almost always tempered capitalism with socialism. Sparkly Nov 2014 #35

I agree completely. DemocraticWing Nov 2014 #37

No change will ever come UglyGreed Nov 2014 #38

I always knew you were a firebrand. rug Nov 2014 #39

Me LAST, not Me FIRST FrodosPet Nov 2014 #40

Good post MineralMan airplaneman Nov 2014 #43

You express my position completely. Thanks. freshwest Nov 2014 #44

Democratic Socialism is the only thing that will save this country now IdiocracyTheNewNorm Nov 2014 #45

Yes we have gotten some little progress in the areas of social issues, rhett o rick Nov 2014 #46

I agree but the the word "Socialist" will doom it to failure due to ignorant masses. glinda Nov 2014 #47

Yes, of course. Lots of things would doom it in the U.S., I'm afraid. MineralMan Nov 2014 #48

True but "Socialist" much more so. glinda Nov 2014 #49

Well, yes. Which is why Bernie Sanders won't win in any General Election MineralMan Nov 2014 #50

we will see glinda Nov 2014 #62

Then take the word back. Half-Century Man Nov 2014 #54

Sounds great Half-Century Man Nov 2014 #52

So do I. SamKnause Nov 2014 #53

Do you see Populism and Socialism as compatible or competitive? demwing Nov 2014 #55

Populism isn't a political philosphy. MineralMan Nov 2014 #59

Most Socialists in the US vote for Democrats too. Starry Messenger Nov 2014 #56

Most socialists oppose physical/corporal punishment of children, but you don't CreekDog Nov 2014 #57

How strange. I have never used MineralMan Nov 2014 #60

Don't play games. I posted against corporal punishment and you littered the thread CreekDog Nov 2014 #61

I'm a socialist and i vote Democratic. I vote Democratic because Democratic ideals are closer to Louisiana1976 Nov 2014 #58