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In reply to the discussion: What is a Democratic Socialist? [View all]randys1
(16,286 posts)26. Oh god, thank you for the OUT LOUD laughter
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Never has worked...never will...no matter WHO tries to implement that system.nt
clarice
Aug 2015
#15
Excellent post! I have run into right wing trolls on this site who understand so little
PatrickforO
Aug 2015
#3
I knew that! We're definitely cool. But when the general election comes around and
PatrickforO
Aug 2015
#37
"... combines oligarchy with chest-pounding nationalism." Sounds like we have a little bit of
Stardust
Aug 2015
#58
The answer is, because that is an incorrect definition. The word Socialism in the definition isnt
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#13
"Democratic Socialists are anti-Capitalist and would seek to do away with Capitalism"
brooklynite
Aug 2015
#17
Is that what you call me having links to back me up? No wonder you are so confused! nt
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#47
Better than helping communist dictatorships like the Koch family did with Stalin!
cascadiance
Aug 2015
#60
The OP is confusing Social Democracy with Democratic Socialism. Democratic Socialists would agree
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#14
In a Boolean situation, what would you have him do, caucus with the GOP or vote with them?
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#62
Simple, you tried to make a judgement based on who he caucuses with and votes with.
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#69
That is an incorrect definition. The Actual Democratic Socialists of America describe themselves
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#11
They believe in working within capitalism AND within the Democratic Party. See Reply 27.
merrily
Aug 2015
#29
As far as it will take them, sure. But they are also clearly against Capitalism and for Socialism.
stevenleser
Aug 2015
#49
I'm always puzzled when I read that about Americans fearing becoming like Norway or
Stardust
Aug 2015
#59
You are most welcome. Carey explains how Capital rose to defend itself with a bodyguard of lies.
Octafish
Aug 2015
#61
It doesn't matter what the actual Def is: Socialism is defined by those who practice it.
lewebley3
Aug 2015
#19
Sure, Definitions don't matter, only stuff people pull out of their ears matters.
merrily
Aug 2015
#22
I am Dem I could not vote for socialist. Sanders should not be in the Dem party
lewebley3
Aug 2015
#36
He's not a Socialist, so no worries. See Reply 27 and the threads linked in that post.
merrily
Aug 2015
#38
I watch this man career for about 25 years: He refused to join the Dem for years
lewebley3
Aug 2015
#40
You think Dean (former Gov of Vermont and former DNC head) and Schumer didn't also watch his career?
merrily
Aug 2015
#41
Yes, this is the mentality you see down there in many cases. Time for an edumacation!!!
cascadiance
Aug 2015
#64
THANK YOU!!!! It is a shame that we live in the only western democracy where it is necessary
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2015
#65