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In reply to the discussion: Democratic socialism is having a very good year at the ballot box [View all]SandyZ
(186 posts)91. All I am hearing are policy of the Democratic Party.
I gotta tell you, this strategy is a new one, in the grand scale it is being implemented.
I am waiting for the clarity of what exactly would make that Democratic Socialist. It has to be more than supporting unions. Surely.
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How? This is what I am asking. I am seeing three Op's trying to take Democratic wins
SandyZ
Nov 2017
#28
No. You mentioned ol' Joe Manchin as an example of 'social democratic' views.
sandensea
Nov 2017
#74
Well, that sounds very convincing....................................not.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#15
Not if the purpose is to continue divide and attacking in order to gain ownership at our expense.
SandyZ
Nov 2017
#22
We are seeing it now, as ownership is being sifted from the Democratic Party and
SandyZ
Nov 2017
#29
Nope. If you had any claim to progressivism last year you voted for the only progressive
Ninsianna
Nov 2017
#84
Yes, because it shows if they have an agenda that is anti-DEM or not. Important to know.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#27
Prefer who had not won? I am a DEM! DEMS FOR THE WIN! woohoo! Anti-DEMS, nah!
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#42
WTH? I only oppose anti-DEMs and those whose agendas are anti-DEM. Why would I oppose them?
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#49
I support the DEM party. People who did not support or endorse or vote for HRC hurt our country.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#56
13 million Sanders voters in the Democratic Party primaries. Many fall into your listed categories.
YoungDemCA
Nov 2017
#68
Which means of production is he proposing to have the Commonwealth take over?
brooklynite
Nov 2017
#11
Nor are these people communists - or socialists in the sense you're referring to.
sandensea
Nov 2017
#19
The OP suggests that Democratic Socialism (a philosophy inconsistent with capitalism)...
brooklynite
Nov 2017
#69
He's a Democrat, and nothing in your article separates him from the party that voted for him.
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2017
#33
Which means he's just a run of the mill Dem, one with the integrity to support and be a
Ninsianna
Nov 2017
#85
I see nothing too "far" about his positions. Nothing. Many/most Dems stand for and with the same.
SandyZ
Nov 2017
#40
When the Independent Socialist labeled Plan Parenthood as 'establishment' I have not been too
SandyZ
Nov 2017
#48
The new deal was many many years ago...time to work to solve the problems of our day.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#101
Working class and Unions. The strong, vast majority of the Democratic Party and our position.
SandyZ
Nov 2017
#60
Plenty of Democratic voters hold socialist or close-to-socialist views. I'm one of them.
YoungDemCA
Nov 2017
#71
And you can also take it to the bank that Millenial Dems like the rest of us see what the DSA
Ninsianna
Nov 2017
#89
That sort of confirms my thinking - but all of a sudden people (not necessarily you) have decided...
George II
Nov 2017
#76
Loyalty to the most powerful members of the Democratic Party trumps principle for some.
YoungDemCA
Nov 2017
#64
Are you saying that socialism is a dirty word that should be kept out of Dem messaging? n/t
Orsino
Nov 2017
#102
Messaging needs to be tailored to the State or district. In general, socialism works against
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#104
You can't call it socialism for the same reason we are now 'progressives' and not 'liberals'. The
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#112
Yes, absolutely... I doubt half the folks that voted for him even knew of his association with the
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#105
That is completely meaningless to me. Socialism still has a bad rep...and we need more than
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#113
You are exactly correct...lets not help the GOP demonize us...and socialism is a loaded term.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#123
Key point in text: "a politics that pushes to the left on economic and social policy."
David__77
Nov 2017
#109