Krugman: You can't have a discussion with GOP if everything is 'socialism' The Mehdi Hasan Show

[OnDoutside]

Economist and NYT Columnist Paul Krugman joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss what the Biden administration will be walking into on day one.

[Sherman A1]

1. Yup,

They have a “my way or the highway” mindset so trying to talk to them is useless. Granted you have to try once or twice, but I hope that not much time is wasted in trying to convince them of anything.

[Mike Nelson]

2. True...

... The Repubs have re-defined "socialism" as "communism" in the USA. Also, you don't discuss issues about pregnancies with "baby killers."

[Cartaphelius]

3. Ignored is the Reich Wings avoidance

of the socialism THEY support, corporate welfare, welfare of the 1% and
the socialistic requirement to bury the uncontrolled growth of Covid-19
deaths, never mind their relevance, in our collective and historical memory.

How is socialism accepted as a way to CONTROL the masses for the rich
and denied when it comes to the health and well being of the 99% of the
citizens of our once great nation?

[JackHughes]

4. Democrats are terrible at messaging

Anyone who supports Social Security, Medicare, the Interstate Highway System or their local fire department is a "socialist" -- they just don't realize it.

Republicans have dishonestly defined "socialism" as running up the red flag and seizing the means of production. Democrats have let them get away with it.

[CatLady78]

5. K&R.nt