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ancianita

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62. True, she doesn't. Yet she's as pro-labor and regulatory capitalist as a socialist can get. Which

Reply to UniteFightBack (Reply #53)

Sat Feb 22, 2020, 07:53 AM

Feb 2020

Bernie supporters should be willing and able to see if, for any reason, they saw their candidate leave the arena.

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

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Bernie is NOT a socialist, and I am getting exhausted by the Democrats who say that he is. [View all] Laelth Feb 2020 OP

Maybe you should tell Bernie that Moderateguy Feb 2020 #1

Should he be ashamed of that? Laelth Feb 2020 #34

You started a thread claiming he's not one.... Moderateguy Feb 2020 #35

It doesn't matter. That's the point. apcalc Feb 2020 #2

Every single candidate that has been nominated by Democrats ... Laelth Feb 2020 #18

Everyone knows he identifies as socialist. Calling him one is not a weapon. Cal Carpenter Feb 2020 #30

Ding, ding, ding...winner winner.... Ferrets are Cool Feb 2020 #38

+1 Folks are very busy trying to survive Jarqui Feb 2020 #55

He calls himself a socialist mzmolly Feb 2020 #3

Be fair, please. Laelth Feb 2020 #22

I am. mzmolly Feb 2020 #37

I hear you. Laelth Feb 2020 #46

I wish I agreed. mzmolly Feb 2020 #48

And I'm exhausted by Bernie Sanders calling himself a Democratic Socialist so what are you UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #4

Ignore Bernie and his followers at your peril. Laelth Feb 2020 #47

Oh I know all about their blackmail and our 'peril'...but your post was about him calling himself UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #52

Why do you not mention Warren? Isn't she Bernie enough? socialist enough for Bernie folks? ancianita Feb 2020 #5

That's a low blow. Laelth Feb 2020 #24

Okay, thanks for the explanation. I hope Americans see the smartest person in the room on our ticket ancianita Feb 2020 #39

Pete's awfully smart, and he's my first choice. Laelth Feb 2020 #41

Warren doesn't call herself a Socialist so why would she be mentioned ? nt UniteFightBack Feb 2020 #53

True, she doesn't. Yet she's as pro-labor and regulatory capitalist as a socialist can get. Which ancianita Feb 2020 #62

Democratic ..... Socialist isn't 100% better, we know that right? tia uponit7771 Feb 2020 #6

BS said he was. we can do it Feb 2020 #7

And that's not the point... Wounded Bear Feb 2020 #8

and over................ Historic NY Feb 2020 #17

He's not good at branding what's not fact. "Do nothing" Democrats is one example. He'll call ALL ancianita Feb 2020 #63

" everything he has proposed indicates that he's a mainstream" left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #9

Nope, he IS a socialist.. Callado119 Feb 2020 #10

I agree. I just wish he would make that clear. Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #11

After watching some debates and town halls, here's what I think he's trying to do. PETRUS Feb 2020 #19

On 'socialism,' where's mention of fast-rising FASCISM? appalachiablue Feb 2020 #12

He has declared himself a socialist a thousand times. doc03 Feb 2020 #13

Nice try. Epic fail redstateblues Feb 2020 #14

In his own words: George II Feb 2020 #15

A Democratic Socialist evertonfc Feb 2020 #16

He won't be pleased when you tell him that. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2020 #20

Can someone explain: Aussie105 Feb 2020 #21

Something is "socialist" to rich, white Americans if it benefits poor people rather than themselves Tarc Feb 2020 #23

Pol Pot and Josef Stalin? Aussie105 Feb 2020 #25

American Conservatives believe socialism and communism are exactly the same thing Tarc Feb 2020 #27

Yeah. Tales to frighten children . . . Aussie105 Feb 2020 #33

Bernie embraces the "socialist" label, as well he should Tarc Feb 2020 #26

Owning it doesn't keep it from having power. nt gollygee Feb 2020 #32

It's a very toxic concept. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics among other failed countries. redstateblues Feb 2020 #56

Sanders, says he is a socialist, on film. Don't put it on all of us. This is what Sanders says. krissey Feb 2020 #28

Then what is he calling himself? RandySF Feb 2020 #29

It doesn't matter what he calls himself. That's my point. Laelth Feb 2020 #40

It really does matter what he calls himself. And what the republicans will drum into Squinch Feb 2020 #54

google it / NT . He calls himself a socialist ! stonecutter357 Feb 2020 #31

Yes, keep it going. Aussie105 Feb 2020 #36

Sure he is, and that's fine. Codeine Feb 2020 #42

Wow! Aussie105 Feb 2020 #44

"Informed and capable team"? Codeine Feb 2020 #45

I tried for a while to explain on DU was meant by "socialism" TomSlick Feb 2020 #43

Good thread and thanks mvd Feb 2020 #49

Don't make me post that gif and clip of Bernie saying it. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #50

Have you mentioned that to Bernie? The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #51

Not as exhausted as Bernie will get denem Feb 2020 #57

Ignore the Obama/Clinton wing at your peril. radius777 Feb 2020 #58

Once again MFM008 Feb 2020 #59

What a silly thread. I'll take Bernie at his own word on this subject. tritsofme Feb 2020 #60

I mean, he's proposing mandatory labor ownership of shares Recursion Feb 2020 #61

I think Bernie needs a reverend Wright speech on this karynnj Feb 2020 #64

Pssst...you might want to tell bernie that. jmg257 Feb 2020 #65

I think that news might be a shock to Him.....have you let him know? AncientGeezer Feb 2020 #66