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In reply to the discussion: Nina Turner rides to the rescue... [View all]aidbo
(2,328 posts)63. Or you can educate yourself to it's meaning. Then you can be the judge of..
..whether it is being used properly.
One definition from Britannica.com: https://www.britannica.com/topic/neoliberalism
Neoliberalism, ideology and policy model that emphasizes the value of free market competition. Although there is considerable debate as to the defining features of neoliberal thought and practice, it is most commonly associated with laissez-faire economics. In particular, neoliberalism is often characterized in terms of its belief in sustained economic growth as the means to achieve human progress, its confidence in free markets as the most-efficient allocation of resources, its emphasis on minimal state intervention in economic and social affairs, and its commitment to the freedom of trade and capital.
By the definition above, it has been the dominant ideology in the US for at least the last half-century so it might be something you want to familiarize yourself with.
Or just tune-out. Its your choice.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Yes, and she's on record as open to supporting candidates other than Democrats.
George II
Apr 2019
#5
Turner HATES Secretary of state Hillary Clinton. (Still hates Madame Secretary Clinton)
trueblue2007
Apr 2019
#49
Oboy, Nina ("I voted for Jill Stein") Turner is starting early. I've heard her speak....
George II
Apr 2019
#4
It looks like the transcript of his speech at the 2018 Center for American Progress Conference
ehrnst
Apr 2019
#8
hypocrisy is thy name. David Sirota, Nina Turner, and briahna joy gray, and any campaign that hires
still_one
Apr 2019
#9
The irony is lost on you. Bernie joined the circular firing squad with his letter...
Politicub
Apr 2019
#23
Ah, the dreaded 'neoliberal' smear. Anyone who dares to criticize Saint Bernard
comradebillyboy
Apr 2019
#26
Right, how many times Bernie says millionaire is such a critical issue to voters.
dogman
Apr 2019
#27
Washington Post-Opinion: Sanders's testiness will revive long-standing concerns
Gothmog
Apr 2019
#50