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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Harris: "I am not a democratic socialist" [View all]ProudMNDemocrat
(16,783 posts)2. All the candidates need to specify what they are for......
If a candidate says.......
"I am for paid Public Education from Pre-K through Public College or University"
"I am for Universal Health Care or Medicare for All"
"I am for a higher Marginal Tax rate for the Millionaire /Billionaire class"
"I am for a $15 Minimum Wage"
"I am for expanding g Social Security and Medicare"
"I am for Green jobs and Energy"
You may be a Democratic Socialist. They must say what they are for, rather than what they are against and be specific. Because what I just listed is where I stand and my vote will go to the candidate who reflects my values.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Lot of important good things to be talked about. However, I go back to the LBJ lesson.
empedocles
Feb 2019
#31
Courage is not the issue. We need all the support we can get, to to most effectively first
empedocles
Feb 2019
#39
LOL. I have been considering subscribing to antidisestablishmentarianism, but then again I have
still_one
Feb 2019
#26
For some reason Bernie and his gang dont want to be called "Social Democrats".
honest.abe
Feb 2019
#16
Perhaps we should believe Bernie when he says he's a Democratic Socialist?
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#29
I'm more and more convinced every day that most people have no clue what Democratic Socialism means
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#20
Or they obfuscate, knowing that ending private property would not be popular.
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#30
Remember when it was only a "right-wing talking point" to falsely call any social welfare program..
CrossingTheRubicon
Feb 2019
#37
I don't care what someone labels themselves as...what they're for is what matters. n/t
TCJ70
Feb 2019
#36
This should be pleasing to the ears of the Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard crowd. nt
m-lekktor
Feb 2019
#52