Excellent educational column Dan, but too bad none of the undecided voters or voters who regret voting for the overt crook Trump has made obvious this term, will read it. All they will see is the word socialism and vote for Republicans no matter, Maga or not. The Dems as usual are their own worst enemies.
I blame Israel hater Bernie and his bros. He gave Trump the election in 2016 when he split the large liberal/progressive voter majority by demonizing Hillary and the DNC in the primaries. He came up with the toxic "Democratic socialism" name, and now combining that with his and others demonizing of Israel they are giving Republicans and Maga the attack talking points they need to overcome Trump's corruption.
I hope I'm wrong, but the Republican media propaganda and lie machine will have a heyday with painting Dems as anti-Israel and toxic socialists. With an electorate that gave Trump 77 million votes in 24.
The Democrats ( I'm a lifelong Dem) can't sell bananas to starving apes calling themselves "socialists".
After WW II and FDR's New Deal, America developed the strongest middle class in the world, and it became our strength. Then those at the top got greedy, or maybe they saw the writing on the wall: Earth is dying. For whatever it may seem, they do not want to contribute to the well-being of our society. They have used their wealth to buy our government, regardless of party. The only difference between the two parties is one is all out to give those at the top whatever they want; they will steal, cheat, do whatever. The other party is willing to grant some benefits to the rest of the people, with one caveat: they must benefit the capitalist in some way, e.g., ACA rather than universal healthcare. Democratic Socialists want to level the playing field. They are not saying the rich can't be rich, or Corporate America can't earn its profits. What they are saying is the working class should also benefit, should have the ability to live a comfortable life. Fairness: everyone contributing to our society, and everyone benefiting from it. Democrat Socialists also realize our Constitution, as great as it is, needs some updating. We no longer require the Electoral College, and term limits on all three branches, not just the Executive. Other parts also need to be updated to meet the needs of the 21st Century. The people should not settle for corruption, cheating, or crumbs. The time for Democratic Socialism has come.
Kiros' victory isn't like what the far right might spin it. Diana Degette is one of the most progressive members of Congress, ranked in the top ten, and one of the leads in impeaching Trump. Kiros may be performative, but she'll probably be less progressive than Degette. "Younger" doesn't always translate to more progressive, and to these bozos who still see Communists under every chair, they should be relieved to see a progressive fighter like Degette gone.
In his speech last night under the faces of men admired and revered, Trump called Democrats, and those who don't buy into the Project 2025 version of America, Communists.
“Communism seeks to create a classless, stateless society with collective ownership of all property, often through revolutionary means, while democratic socialism combines political democracy with public ownership of key industries, aiming for reform through democratic institutions”.
Seems to me, Trump and his Project 2025 creators and backers are closer to what I call Authoritarian Communism.
They have been waging a Revolution on American soil with their ICE agents, revenge arrests, and the punishing of organizations, corporations, educational institutions, and individual people who don't comply.
They want the 99% to be a classless and stateless group who adhere to the values of Project 2025 while they, the 1%, collect all the power and continue to consolidate corporations into the hands of the Tech Bro Oligharcy.
They want to erase the middle class completely and take away our individual rights and our State rights to ensure total control over the masses.
They are creating a government that has no guardrails and zero respect for our Constitution or our laws. They interpret the Constitution and our laws one way for themselves and another way for everyone else. No one is held accountable except those who challenge the regime.
And challenge we must.
We are at a crossroads that is not as Trump claimed American Patriotism vs Communism, BUT Project 2025’s version of America vs Democratic Socialism, which America has been since FDR.
Tax dollars used for the collective good: infrastructure, education, healthcare, fire departments, police departments, waste management, water and air quality, etc…is the “socialism” part of Democracy.
We are one race - the Human Race. We are a beautifully diverse global community who all want the same things fundamentally.
Those who want the power and the resources and wealth purposely divide us with lies, so we fight amongst ourselves while they take it all. That must stop!
We must unite for the common good of our planet and humanity.
We must be willing to let people live the lives they choose without judgement and work together for those things we all fundamentally agree on including a renewed version of law and order, and a renewed version of checks and balances that will prevent Top Down leadership from ever taking hold again.
We have a lot of work ahead of us and it starts with standing together. 💙🤍❤️
I believe in the DSA movement. But what I feel is the need for Public Safety and Education stop being social workers. These institutions need to hire more funding for professional social workers to supplement teachers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics to handle the residual needs of public safety and teaching activities. The child with behavior problems. The victim and the family of a crime victim. The child that has a learning disability. Or a child that is being bullied. The mentally challenged individuals from committing any crime especially a crime with a gun. This country would be a better place including affordable child care and parental leave for all new parents.
We have built all the Overton windows on the right side of the American house. DSA is one on the left side, and perhaps it can realign us with the traditional political center: the New Deal.
Excellent educational column Dan, but too bad none of the undecided voters or voters who regret voting for the overt crook Trump has made obvious this term, will read it. All they will see is the word socialism and vote for Republicans no matter, Maga or not. The Dems as usual are their own worst enemies.
I blame Israel hater Bernie and his bros. He gave Trump the election in 2016 when he split the large liberal/progressive voter majority by demonizing Hillary and the DNC in the primaries. He came up with the toxic "Democratic socialism" name, and now combining that with his and others demonizing of Israel they are giving Republicans and Maga the attack talking points they need to overcome Trump's corruption.
I hope I'm wrong, but the Republican media propaganda and lie machine will have a heyday with painting Dems as anti-Israel and toxic socialists. With an electorate that gave Trump 77 million votes in 24.
The Democrats ( I'm a lifelong Dem) can't sell bananas to starving apes calling themselves "socialists".
After WW II and FDR's New Deal, America developed the strongest middle class in the world, and it became our strength. Then those at the top got greedy, or maybe they saw the writing on the wall: Earth is dying. For whatever it may seem, they do not want to contribute to the well-being of our society. They have used their wealth to buy our government, regardless of party. The only difference between the two parties is one is all out to give those at the top whatever they want; they will steal, cheat, do whatever. The other party is willing to grant some benefits to the rest of the people, with one caveat: they must benefit the capitalist in some way, e.g., ACA rather than universal healthcare. Democratic Socialists want to level the playing field. They are not saying the rich can't be rich, or Corporate America can't earn its profits. What they are saying is the working class should also benefit, should have the ability to live a comfortable life. Fairness: everyone contributing to our society, and everyone benefiting from it. Democrat Socialists also realize our Constitution, as great as it is, needs some updating. We no longer require the Electoral College, and term limits on all three branches, not just the Executive. Other parts also need to be updated to meet the needs of the 21st Century. The people should not settle for corruption, cheating, or crumbs. The time for Democratic Socialism has come.
Kiros' victory isn't like what the far right might spin it. Diana Degette is one of the most progressive members of Congress, ranked in the top ten, and one of the leads in impeaching Trump. Kiros may be performative, but she'll probably be less progressive than Degette. "Younger" doesn't always translate to more progressive, and to these bozos who still see Communists under every chair, they should be relieved to see a progressive fighter like Degette gone.
Remaining STEADY, in parts to your wonderful sharing of wisdom
What the US call democratic socialism, every other first world country calls government.
Given our options I’d say ABT, anybody but T…p or his MAGA minions.
In his speech last night under the faces of men admired and revered, Trump called Democrats, and those who don't buy into the Project 2025 version of America, Communists.
“Communism seeks to create a classless, stateless society with collective ownership of all property, often through revolutionary means, while democratic socialism combines political democracy with public ownership of key industries, aiming for reform through democratic institutions”.
Seems to me, Trump and his Project 2025 creators and backers are closer to what I call Authoritarian Communism.
They have been waging a Revolution on American soil with their ICE agents, revenge arrests, and the punishing of organizations, corporations, educational institutions, and individual people who don't comply.
They want the 99% to be a classless and stateless group who adhere to the values of Project 2025 while they, the 1%, collect all the power and continue to consolidate corporations into the hands of the Tech Bro Oligharcy.
They want to erase the middle class completely and take away our individual rights and our State rights to ensure total control over the masses.
They are creating a government that has no guardrails and zero respect for our Constitution or our laws. They interpret the Constitution and our laws one way for themselves and another way for everyone else. No one is held accountable except those who challenge the regime.
And challenge we must.
We are at a crossroads that is not as Trump claimed American Patriotism vs Communism, BUT Project 2025’s version of America vs Democratic Socialism, which America has been since FDR.
Tax dollars used for the collective good: infrastructure, education, healthcare, fire departments, police departments, waste management, water and air quality, etc…is the “socialism” part of Democracy.
We are one race - the Human Race. We are a beautifully diverse global community who all want the same things fundamentally.
Those who want the power and the resources and wealth purposely divide us with lies, so we fight amongst ourselves while they take it all. That must stop!
We must unite for the common good of our planet and humanity.
We must be willing to let people live the lives they choose without judgement and work together for those things we all fundamentally agree on including a renewed version of law and order, and a renewed version of checks and balances that will prevent Top Down leadership from ever taking hold again.
We have a lot of work ahead of us and it starts with standing together. 💙🤍❤️
It’s social democracy. The word socialism is used to scare people.
The godless criminals have taken over the whitehouse.
The dictionary is another book he hasn't opened.
I believe in the DSA movement. But what I feel is the need for Public Safety and Education stop being social workers. These institutions need to hire more funding for professional social workers to supplement teachers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics to handle the residual needs of public safety and teaching activities. The child with behavior problems. The victim and the family of a crime victim. The child that has a learning disability. Or a child that is being bullied. The mentally challenged individuals from committing any crime especially a crime with a gun. This country would be a better place including affordable child care and parental leave for all new parents.
Where do you get that Democratic Socialists want to close local jails? Speaking of fear mongering…do better, Dan!
We have built all the Overton windows on the right side of the American house. DSA is one on the left side, and perhaps it can realign us with the traditional political center: the New Deal.
Both parties deserve to be scared
Americans can be Democratic Socialists or a MAGA Fascist. If you're a MAGA Fascist you're a Traitor.
If Rather wrote it, why not voice this himself?