Strange how the GOP still tries to scare by tagging "communist" and "socialist" (generations, Reagan)
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I think that by now it's been going on for something like a hundred years. And it still works on some people, although Bernie has diminished the fear a bit.
Republicans have a long, disreputable history of conflating any attempt to improve American lives with the evils of "socialism." When Medicare was first proposed, Ronald Reagan called it "socialized medicine," and he declared that it would destroy our freedom. These days, if you call for something like universal child care, conservatives accuse you of wanting to turn America into the Soviet Union. It's a smarmy, dishonest political strategy, but it's hard to deny that it has sometimes been effective.
I think that by now it's been going on for something like a hundred years. And it still works on some people, although Bernie has diminished the fear a bit.
Republicans have a long, disreputable history of conflating any attempt to improve American lives with the evils of "socialism." When Medicare was first proposed, Ronald Reagan called it "socialized medicine," and he declared that it would destroy our freedom. These days, if you call for something like universal child care, conservatives accuse you of wanting to turn America into the Soviet Union. It's a smarmy, dishonest political strategy, but it's hard to deny that it has sometimes been effective.
Nobody's "tagging" anyone. Sanders is a self-described Socialist.
Socialism has NEVER been effective. It has ALWAYS resulted in starvation, death to those to speak out in opposition, misery to the citizens, and death to millions.
Nobody's "tagging" anyone. Sanders is a self-described Socialist.
Socialism has NEVER been effective. It has ALWAYS resulted in starvation, death to those to speak out in opposition, misery to the citizens, and death to millions.
As I thought I made clear, the "tagging" began long before Sanders.
And, by the way, socialist leaning countries like Denmark and Finland aren't starving or miserable, as far as I know. In fact, I think Finland was considered that happiest of all countries.
the democrats best presidential nominees are creepy joe biden and an old socialist crazy Bernie..
and neither can beat trump …
queen Hillary is thinking of jumping back in...…..she should enjoy her retirement and watch over bill...the std's are catching up to him
trump for alllllll the crap the democrats and their cheerleaders aka the media has thrown at trump and he's still flying high is remarkable.
he is doing what dems have been promising for 50 yrs...…..more minorities are working and self sufficient than ever before..
I think that by now it's been going on for something like a hundred years. And it still works on some people, although Bernie has diminished the fear a bit.
Republicans have a long, disreputable history of conflating any attempt to improve American lives with the evils of "socialism." When Medicare was first proposed, Ronald Reagan called it "socialized medicine," and he declared that it would destroy our freedom. These days, if you call for something like universal child care, conservatives accuse you of wanting to turn America into the Soviet Union. It's a smarmy, dishonest political strategy, but it's hard to deny that it has sometimes been effective.
It defines the philosophy of the individual and the Party. Communism has murdered more people than any conflict.
Strange how the GOP still tries to scare by tagging "communist" and "socialist"
Not at all strange.
The GOP looks ahead in time and knows that their future is limited. Upcoming generations want no part of their agenda.
Expect them to get ever more desperate and strident as they approach the abyss. Expect them to double down on science denial, trickle-down and other failed policies they hold so dear.
Sanders, the leading DNC candidate, wants socialism.
Why is this so confusing?
He advocates social democratic, FDR-style policies like stronger labor unions, a national health care system and higher SS benefits. The vast majority of conservative parties in the rest of the developed world support Sanders' policies. He calls it democratic socialism. Its a very far cry from actual socialism where workers own the means of production.
Does Sanders advocate all private property to be confiscated? No. Only the silly people are actually afraid of Sanders' "dangerous socialism" and believe starvation is next. Its totally nuts.
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Strange how the GOP still tries to scare by tagging "communist" and "socialist"
