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In reply to the discussion: If you don't like socialism, then your complaint should be with Republicans who overplay "socialism" [View all]ck4829
(35,037 posts)6. Social values change over time though, Republicans are making "socialism" mundane
When they call every single thing they don't like "socialism".
We can and should fight back against the charge... but I hope we don't run away from the label just because they use it either.
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If you don't like socialism, then your complaint should be with Republicans who overplay "socialism" [View all]
ck4829
Feb 2019
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Republicans consider everything that doesn't involve giving stuff to the 1% socialism.
Vinca
Feb 2019
#1
Sure it does ( not me)...and if the GOP use socialism to smear us, it could cost us elections
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#5
It is my opinion that neither of those mentioned could win a general presidential election.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#18
That is simply untrue. There is a reason why Mitch McConnell is holding a vote on the Green
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#49
The electorate needs to be expanded before we put a such a candidate up. Look at the Senate. The
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#54
If we call ouselves socialist,we give the GOP an way to attack us...threatening 2020.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#40
I agree, socialism is not a bad word, however i prefer the moniker Social Democrat.
c-rational
Feb 2019
#53
Democrats know the truth but the GOP plans to hit us hard as big spending socialists...that is the
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#4
Social values change over time though, Republicans are making "socialism" mundane
ck4829
Feb 2019
#6
Right on tihs threat somone says he/she doesn't think the party is socialist nor are they.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#20
So is running away from it just because Republicans call something they don't like socialism
ck4829
Feb 2019
#21
Why not run as a progressive? Why not offer a public option and run on the ACA...hard to demonize.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#22
If we are branded big taxing socialist, we will lose as we did in the 70's . There is a reason we
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#19
"Socialism" as I was taught is the government ownership of the means of production
riverine
Feb 2019
#9
The meaning has not changed and in my opinion most members here who claim to love socialism don't.
GulfCoast66
Feb 2019
#32
If you have to explain than you have lost the argument in a campaign. Trump has way more
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#42
I agree with you somewhat although I think you downplay the racial component to his loss.
GulfCoast66
Feb 2019
#35
I'm happy to beat up Republicans claiming the progressive policies are "socialism"...
brooklynite
Feb 2019
#17
We are not socialists. We are Democrats who believe in good government and a safety net.
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#23
Embrace and explain it. Running from it is what the Republican's want. Challenge them to tell
jalan48
Feb 2019
#27
The snowstorm one was a hoot. I think they are shifting away from "liberal "
underpants
Feb 2019
#31