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bullwinkle428

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25. No worries at all!! I totally appreciate your expansion of thoughts regarding Bernie and all
Tue Feb 12, 2019, 10:16 PM
Feb 2019

of the issues he raised through the 2016 campaign, as well as how those ideas slowly began to take hold over the course of the next couple of years. And I can't disagree one iota with your views on AOC. The thought of going "Bernie or bust" 2016 never crossed my mind for a micro-second in the lead-up to the 2016 GE, and was very proud to cast that vote for Hillary, just to consider the possibilities of what her Presidency might bring.

Regarding the 2020 candidates, I'm almost under the impression that Bernie has made himself somewhat less relevant, BECAUSE he was so successful in driving his ideas so powerfully into the mainstream, as strange as that may sound. I also realize that there are still lots of hurt feelings, and am afraid that he just can't be enough of a unifying candidate when we will be (perhaps) in a desperate position to defeat Trump. Who will that absolutely optimal candidate be? I have no idea right now, as I have nearly a year to decide (Iowa caucuses), but I can't wait for the debates to begin.

I was expecting a link at the bottom it's so professionally-written ... well-done my friend (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2019 #1
K&R. Well stated, spot on and damn straight DanTex! KPN Feb 2019 #2
Great OP Midnightwalk Feb 2019 #3
Use the term Democratic Socialism to get rid of the baggage on the term Socialism onit2day Feb 2019 #9
Well said, good summary. 'Soc. dem.' or 'dem. soc' is more accurate. appalachiablue Feb 2019 #15
The real takers in our society: CrispyQ Feb 2019 #4
As if the one percent actually did anything to earn capital gains pecosbob Feb 2019 #5
Good article. I am tired of paying a hidden tax, that is, the tax that supports these ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2019 #6
Isn't it funny these billionaires want everything rolled back , EPA standards, workers rights,more duforsure Feb 2019 #7
Baby boomer feed GOP is still using Soviet Union as an example of socialism to a generation born Johonny Feb 2019 #8
anyone who has ever played "monopoly" Locrian Feb 2019 #10
Never thought about "Monopoly" that way. ooky Feb 2019 #12
it was desinged that way Locrian Feb 2019 #17
Very cool article. Thanks. ooky Feb 2019 #22
Excellent OP. ooky Feb 2019 #11
Reps love to quote Adam Smith's "invisible hand" but Smith wrote capitalism requires a tiered tax. TheBlackAdder Feb 2019 #13
FDR saved capitalism through robust social spending and giving Labor more rights Yavin4 Feb 2019 #14
People love socialism The Mouth Feb 2019 #16
I always ask "are YOU ready to write the checks for your parents that Medicare has been writing?" oldsoftie Feb 2019 #19
A 70% rate is still not going to raise nearly the amount of money to support new programs. oldsoftie Feb 2019 #18
I recall plenty of OPs from you during the 2016 primary season...and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #20
Thanks. About that... DanTex Feb 2019 #21
No worries at all!! I totally appreciate your expansion of thoughts regarding Bernie and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #25
I agree with you about Bernie in 2020. DanTex Feb 2019 #26
I'm not a socialist and have read very few post on DU advocating for it. GulfCoast66 Feb 2019 #23
The word "socialism" has been defined in this country in a certain way. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #24
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