2016 Postmortem

CBGLuthier

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1. I guess France doesn't exist in your world. Or most of Europe for that matter

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There's a reason why "democratic socialism" has never actually existed. [View all] DanTex Mar 2016 OP

I guess France doesn't exist in your world. Or most of Europe for that matter CBGLuthier Mar 2016 #1

France is not a socialist nation. It is a capitalist nation with a strong safety net. DanTex Mar 2016 #3

Or the US for that matter. Amimnoch Mar 2016 #8

Democratic Socialism = Champlain Housing Trust eridani Mar 2016 #2

Since employee-owned business already exist, no need for Bernie to try to trash the Democratic DanTex Mar 2016 #5

I just canvassed a voter today who will vote Trump if Clinton is the nominee eridani Mar 2016 #6

Well, she's gonna be the nominee, so hopefully Bernie gets on board soon rather than scorching the DanTex Mar 2016 #11

Save that one until after the convention n/t eridani Mar 2016 #15

With regard to these individuals ... NurseJackie Mar 2016 #4

Yes they are. Selfish, and entitled. DanTex Mar 2016 #10

really? beedle Mar 2016 #62

I suspect most of the "Bern it down" crowd are younger voters . . . brush Mar 2016 #58

Okay, I'll bite beedle Mar 2016 #61

Please elaborate DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #63

I never said they were comfortable beedle Mar 2016 #65

Bernie expecting a coronation. Socialism is absurd. JaneyVee Mar 2016 #7

"Expecting a coronation." Thanks for the laugh. Perfect way to start a Friday. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #45

Your weakest OP ever. aikoaiko Mar 2016 #9

Yep. FUD. Orsino Mar 2016 #57

Not sure why that makes you believe he wants us all to go live on agricultural collectives. eShirl Mar 2016 #12

Given that he wants to override the will of the electorate, who knows anymore. DanTex Mar 2016 #13

This OP is just gonzo. coyote Mar 2016 #14

The narritive of Bernie being a good democrat is falling away with his losses workinclasszero Mar 2016 #16

Excellent OP. leftofcool Mar 2016 #17

Well, you better get ready for President Trump, because no way that a Dem wins this year. n/t Dawgs Mar 2016 #18

You think Trump can win without the AA vote, the Latino vote and the female vote? leftofcool Mar 2016 #28

Yes I do. Have you been paying attention to politics for the past twenty years? Dawgs Mar 2016 #30

Oka-a-a-a-a-y, hope you don't really believe that. brush Mar 2016 #59

You have truly jumped the shark. Vattel Mar 2016 #19

LOL. I've gotten used to the empty ad-hominems. DanTex Mar 2016 #20

Usually I support my claims. Vattel Mar 2016 #22

LOL. "I support my claims". At least you have a sense of humor. DanTex Mar 2016 #24

Scandinavian countries are primarily socialistic democracies Vinca Mar 2016 #21

Social Democracy and Democratic Socialism are not the same thing. DanTex Mar 2016 #23

Social democracy is what Bernie is promoting. Vinca Mar 2016 #38

That is true. He's been misusing the term "democratic socialism" for decades. DanTex Mar 2016 #40

Your opening statement defines communism, not democratic socialism. Bohunk68 Mar 2016 #25

Wrong. Democratic socialism involves a government run economy under democratic control. DanTex Mar 2016 #29

Democratic Socialism is not defined as you think Bad Thoughts Mar 2016 #26

Actually, yes it is. You're thinking of "Social Democracy", which is not the same thing. DanTex Mar 2016 #27

Sorry, you're right about the distinction. eom. Bad Thoughts Mar 2016 #36

There's a COMMIE hiding under your bed! Look out! stone space Mar 2016 #31

Who said anything about communism? Why do Bernie fans have such a hard time distinguishing DanTex Mar 2016 #33

Then maybe Trickle Down Economics is right for you!? Octafish Mar 2016 #32

That's what Bernie's trying to bring about with his scorched earth. DanTex Mar 2016 #34

sorry... I didn't get past "seize the means of production" tk2kewl Mar 2016 #35

Actually, you should read up. Democratic socialism involves having the government own the DanTex Mar 2016 #37

I can't expand on this OP for two reasons. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #39

Democratic socialism isn't communism or authoritarian socialism... qdouble Mar 2016 #41

You are definitely right about that. Socialism refers to the economic system, not DanTex Mar 2016 #42

In a GE, Bernie would be hoping that the general electorate qdouble Mar 2016 #49

I'm embarrassed for you DanTex. Even the MSM acknowledges FourScore Mar 2016 #43

The feeling of embarrassment is mutual. It's great you put so much faith in the MSM, DanTex Mar 2016 #46

Really? Wikipedia is your source? That explains a lot. n/t FourScore Mar 2016 #48

Look it up anywhere you want. It's not some novel obscure concept. Anyone with a background DanTex Mar 2016 #50

Bernie must really scare you. alarimer Mar 2016 #44

If he's going scorched earth, as he seems to be, it is indeed very concerning. DanTex Mar 2016 #47

Bernie only began adding the word "democratic" redstateblues Mar 2016 #51

Bingo! Going with Democratic Socialist instead of Social Democrat immediately . . . brush Mar 2016 #60

Winners And Lots Of Losers colsohlibgal Mar 2016 #52

Just.plain.silly. Democratic socialism exist and is by far the most successful gov model operating Schema Thing Mar 2016 #53

LOL. Red bait much? Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #54

LOL. I don't remember saying anything about Communism. DanTex Mar 2016 #55

Really? I didn't know Karl Marx was a capitlist. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #56

ignorance on display; total misunderstanding of dem soc; amborin Mar 2016 #64