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Autumn

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18. Did you read the article? It's loaded with concern over what republican will say about Dems

Wed Mar 6, 2019, 01:57 PM

Mar 2019

"And yet – and this is the scary part -- there is yet a third reason why 'Democratic Socialism' would be a branding disaster for Democrats. If the Democrats push “Democratic Socialism,” they will be reminding Donald Trump to talk more about his stewardship of the economy. They will be giving Trump a giant crowbar he can use to bang you over the heads of every Democratic candidate. They will be framing the 2020 debate on terms that are most favorable to Trump..."

If the Democrats push “Democratic Socialism,” they will be reminding Donald Trump to talk more about his stewardship of the economy. They will be giving Trump a giant crowbar he can use to bang you over the heads of every Democratic candidate. They will be framing the 2020 debate on terms that are most favorable to Trump.

"Stop worrying about what Republicans are going to call you.

They're going to call you that either way."
Ulysses S. Grant

Fuck Republicans.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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BTRTN: Hey, Democrats... Stop with the "Democratic Socialism." Try "Progressive Capitalism." [View all] reggieandlee Mar 2019 OP

DUers have also suggested social democracy IronLionZion Mar 2019 #1

BS has been telling anyone with a microphone for decades that he is a democratic socialist. lapucelle Mar 2019 #2

Their marketing is spot on. Their marketing is based off of winning elections, not ideology... WeekiWater Mar 2019 #3

That would put capitalism in a positive light, so it is misleading. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #4

Capitalism is not progressive aidbo Mar 2019 #5

Not until we make it so. nt LAS14 Mar 2019 #14

Capitalism is progressive. Socialism is a failed ideology. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #6

Messaging Horizens Mar 2019 #7

NBC poll: 50% Americans have negative opinions of "socialism"; only 18% view it positively. tinrobot Mar 2019 #8

So we don't use the damn word! calimary Mar 2019 #11

Bernie's biggest mistake. earthshine Mar 2019 #9

An interesting point, but consider this... reggieandlee Mar 2019 #10

That's another good one. "FDR capitalism." calimary Mar 2019 #12

"Green New Deal" is another already in use. tinrobot Mar 2019 #15

Does anyone have an idea for making this go viral? For one thing, please... LAS14 Mar 2019 #13

"Stop worrying about what Republicans are going to call you. Autumn Mar 2019 #16

Huh? reggieandlee Mar 2019 #17

Did you read the article? It's loaded with concern over what republican will say about Dems Autumn Mar 2019 #18