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Dorn

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18. Socialism : I don't think you know what that means

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Fri Feb 22, 2019, 10:54 AM

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Republicans call everything they don't like 'socialism' -- #1 [View all] JHB Feb 2019 OP

K&R stonecutter357 Feb 2019 #1

I argue all the time that treestar Feb 2019 #2

Correct. GOP is a party of lies and propaganda. EndGOPPropaganda Feb 2019 #4

The nazis threw in "socialist" because socialism was enjoying some popularity Progressive Jones Feb 2019 #29

Rejecting Donald's socialism? keithbvadu2 Feb 2019 #3

They would rather go belly up and starve. SMDH. nt Progressive Jones Feb 2019 #30

Republicans, and especially Libertarians, are the hugest takers of government largesse. TheBlackAdder Feb 2019 #5

This is why I've decided to start posting this every day. JHB Feb 2019 #8

The best is think4yourself Feb 2019 #6

And they have grandkids "Not wanting to get shot in school" and "Valuing health over profit margins" ck4829 Feb 2019 #7

Government spending is only socialism when it helps regular people The Genealogist Feb 2019 #9

Well said! Ohioboy Feb 2019 #15

The only thing they like about government is their ability to loot the Treasury and pay no taxes dalton99a Feb 2019 #10

Call everything socialist when interacting w them. Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2019 #11

Tell the gubmint to keep their goddamn hands Soxfan58 Feb 2019 #12

FREEDUMB!!!! jayschool2013 Feb 2019 #13

Agreed. But we don't help the situation much. GulfCoast66 Feb 2019 #14

every good company is Marxist Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #28

Suggested edit: CORPORATIONS call everything they don't like 'socialism' Auggie Feb 2019 #16

Nope. I'd considered "Conservatives", which would be more historically nuanced, but... JHB Feb 2019 #21

True. Even local stuff. 47of74 Feb 2019 #17

Socialism : I don't think you know what that means Dorn Feb 2019 #18

OK. n/t JHB Feb 2019 #20

Unfortunately I have found that statement.. aSuperNova Feb 2019 #19

welcome to DU gopiscrap Feb 2019 #32

Thank You. aSuperNova Feb 2019 #34

You're Welcome gopiscrap Feb 2019 #36

It is the 'monster under the bed' for Republicans randr Feb 2019 #22

Medicare, Social Security, Veterans benefits all called 'Socialsm' whathehell Feb 2019 #23

K & R Duppers Feb 2019 #24

If calling Medicare and Social Security "socialism" is a right-wing talking point... CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #25

They do it because it works. Their base votes based on fear Freethinker65 Feb 2019 #26

Sad but true,.. aSuperNova Feb 2019 #35

We live in a soundbite world. Everything is socialist or racist, depending on your side of the aisle MadDAsHell Feb 2019 #27

Yeah, Republicans call everything they don't like socialist and also say ck4829 Feb 2019 #33

All the republicans have is name calling. Initech Feb 2019 #31

K&R oasis Feb 2019 #37

And it makes it harder to defend against when some of our own people agree... brooklynite Feb 2019 #38

ACA 2009 Tiggeroshii Feb 2019 #39

Kick Hekate Feb 2019 #40