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stevenleser

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62. In a Boolean situation, what would you have him do, caucus with the GOP or vote with them?
Fri Aug 21, 2015, 08:04 PM
Aug 2015

Votes are yea or nay. If you don't caucus with someone, you get no committee assignments.

Accurate HassleCat Aug 2015 #1
Wow. That's one hell of a political iliteracy if you don't know that. DetlefK Aug 2015 #2
And so the average person must be politically illiterate demwing Aug 2015 #4
Agree ooky Aug 2015 #6
+1 n/t Matrosov Aug 2015 #39
What I learned about socialism in my economics class: Bradical79 Aug 2015 #5
Never has worked...never will...no matter WHO tries to implement that system.nt clarice Aug 2015 #15
Oh god, thank you for the OUT LOUD laughter randys1 Aug 2015 #26
You are quite welcome...how are you Randi? nt clarice Aug 2015 #55
Only if they're Muslims. RiverNoord Aug 2015 #23
There are people who think Capitalism = Freedom too.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #31
Excellent post! I have run into right wing trolls on this site who understand so little PatrickforO Aug 2015 #3
The Nazi's called themselves National Socialists demwing Aug 2015 #7
Sure they did! PatrickforO Aug 2015 #18
Just to clarify demwing Aug 2015 #20
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
To boil it down further . . . snot Aug 2015 #8
Why isn't that a Democratic Capitalist? brooklynite Aug 2015 #9
Because virtually all large scale capitalists hifiguy Aug 2015 #12
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
And I'm sure you'll be the first to help clear up the confusion demwing Aug 2015 #25
If you have to "clear up the confusion", you're already on the defensive. brooklynite Aug 2015 #34
Failure to respond demwing Aug 2015 #52
Um... What? RiverNoord Aug 2015 #28
You did note that I quoted that verbatim from the post above me, right? brooklynite Aug 2015 #50
lol - yes, my response was directed at him :-) RiverNoord Aug 2015 #67
Do you enjoy just making shit up? HERVEPA Aug 2015 #30
Is that what you call me having links to back me up? No wonder you are so confused! nt stevenleser Aug 2015 #47
Here is a video that I hope you will watch when you can find the time. PotatoChip Aug 2015 #45
I'll watch it, but there are two possibilities. The definition is clear. stevenleser Aug 2015 #51
Better than helping communist dictatorships like the Koch family did with Stalin! cascadiance Aug 2015 #60
Capitalism can't "be restrained" or "controlled"... AOR Aug 2015 #10
The OP is confusing Social Democracy with Democratic Socialism. Democratic Socialists would agree stevenleser Aug 2015 #14
Maybe Steven...can't speak for the OP... AOR Aug 2015 #42
There is a very simple problem with your assertion... stevenleser Aug 2015 #48
Doesn't Bernie caucus and vote with Democrats like 95% of the time or something? AOR Aug 2015 #56
In a Boolean situation, what would you have him do, caucus with the GOP or vote with them? stevenleser Aug 2015 #62
I'm not really sure what you're trying to say overall Steven... AOR Aug 2015 #68
Simple, you tried to make a judgement based on who he caucuses with and votes with. stevenleser Aug 2015 #69
Fair enough Steven clear explanation... AOR Aug 2015 #71
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
That's why the Right listened to Lewis Powell. Octafish Aug 2015 #16
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
Thank you. I'll do my best to spread the word about Alex Carey. Stardust Aug 2015 #63
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
Schummer will not support Sanders: Schummer thinks Obama it too left wing lewebley3 Aug 2015 #46
I think Schumer is too right wing. So? truebluegreen Aug 2015 #57
Then don't vote for him. frylock Aug 2015 #54
Gee, once you explain it, Americans will just line up! yallerdawg Aug 2015 #21
They lined up for FDR. Most elected President in history. merrily Aug 2015 #24
Trump is flying down to Mobile, AL today. yallerdawg Aug 2015 #33
Say Social Security and Medicare. They'll catch on. merrily Aug 2015 #35
Not since Carter... yallerdawg Aug 2015 #43
I don't believe that and polls are to the contrary. Also, please see Reply 27. merrily Aug 2015 #44
Yes, this is the mentality you see down there in many cases. Time for an edumacation!!! cascadiance Aug 2015 #64
That was just code for he's going to help the blacks. N/ azmom Aug 2015 #32
Democrat Socialist--someone who likes the New Deal and the Great Society. merrily Aug 2015 #27
A candidate I would vote for. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2015 #53
THANK YOU!!!! It is a shame that we live in the only western democracy where it is necessary Douglas Carpenter Aug 2015 #65
The Facebooker who wrote that changed a few of the DSA statements muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #66
That's just one definition. To me and my family, it means something else entirely DFW Aug 2015 #70
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