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Bluetus

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86. Personally I would not use the word "regulated." It is inherently negative.

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Sun Jun 28, 2026, 01:44 PM

20 hrs ago

I would go with a positive like "Ethical capitalism" or "Capitalism that works for the people."

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I was sobered to see some of the details of the revised DSA platform. [View all] LAS14 23 hrs ago OP

Just makes no sense and will convince many that the Dem party is not a left party but a communist one. efhmc 23 hrs ago #1

Cite on closing prisons? WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #2

There is this point about mass incarceration Bluetus 22 hrs ago #9

Right, I saw that part, which is a bare-ass minimum place to start. But didn't see anything about abolishing prisons. WhiskeyGrinder 22 hrs ago #11

The reason that you H2O Man 22 hrs ago #15

If the "some people" happens to be, or become, the majority of voters RandomNumbers 21 hrs ago #65

Darializa Avila Chevalier won the primary MichMan 22 hrs ago #20

Deleted tweets are not a platform, though. The OP said it was the platform. WhiskeyGrinder 22 hrs ago #24

It was so sobering, the platform that the OP definitely read Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #36

Right, but suggests where her mindset is or was. And if "was" is apt, then RandomNumbers 21 hrs ago #66

She has, so you don't need to worry about it. WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #72

Link? RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #74

She is the official Democratic nominee for that seat in the House. yardwork 20 hrs ago #88

It was a safe Democratic seat all along MichMan 20 hrs ago #90

Never underestimate the forces against us. yardwork 19 hrs ago #93

Excellent points. RandomNumbers 19 hrs ago #94

Exactly! yardwork 19 hrs ago #95

Thanks for solving the mystery. nt LAS14 21 hrs ago #67

Here is a link to her platform as a now 32 year old candidate for congress Quiet Em 20 hrs ago #69

Everyone who accepted Platner's apologies, MorbidButterflyTat 20 hrs ago #89

I wish I knew when she decided to delete the Twitter account. LAS14 14 hrs ago #111

It doesn't exist. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #59

I was watching the statement scroll by on Smerconish, but can't... LAS14 21 hrs ago #64

Bend over to reach across the aisle orthoclad 23 hrs ago #3

I think you are close to the point but missing it still bottomofthehill 23 hrs ago #4

Dems look crazy? WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #6

*IF* someone believes the D platform says "abolish prisons" then HELL YES RandomNumbers 21 hrs ago #48

Also, if that belief is out there and some D has it in their platform RandomNumbers 21 hrs ago #50

This! FalloutShelter 23 hrs ago #8

The "gifts" we keep handing the Republicans is NO PLAN Bluetus 22 hrs ago #16

Gaslighting absurdity. The fictional polling data and the claims that Democrats have "no real platform" ignores reality. QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #105

I think I was clear that I was talking about multiple generations Bluetus 14 hrs ago #107

The goalposts keep moving. QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #116

The majority of that 1/3 H2O Man 22 hrs ago #18

There was a great post on here a few years ago, orthoclad 21 hrs ago #47

Do you have a link to that? Thanks n/t leftstreet 23 hrs ago #5

I don't. I saw it scroll by on Smerconish. But others do. Also, see my OP edit. nt LAS14 21 hrs ago #68

You can find the platform here. There are 'sobering' items you did not mention. RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #71

Look, we can't be afraid of Republicans twisting our words. We KNOW that will happen. Bluetus 23 hrs ago #7

thank you for posting this! mike_c 22 hrs ago #14

Here are countries that are largely Democratic Socialist nations Bluetus 22 hrs ago #19

if I'm not mistaken all those countries have a mix... mike_c 21 hrs ago #53

Maybe candidates should say "regulated capitalism" then. RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #70

I'm good with that mike_c 20 hrs ago #75

Or "Level Playing-field Capitalism" Bluetus 20 hrs ago #79

That'll work. But I think RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #82

Personally I would not use the word "regulated." It is inherently negative. Bluetus 20 hrs ago #86

Senator Warren said/says exactly that. mjvpi 18 hrs ago #101

You write of "the Democrats" and "the DSA" as if they are two entirely separate wnylib 22 hrs ago #21

That is all valid, IMHO Bluetus 22 hrs ago #27

FDR would have approved of freely crossing borders wnylib 19 hrs ago #97

You make some good points. However, in a negotiation Bluetus 14 hrs ago #108

Right? If you ask for exactly what you want Bettie 2 hrs ago #117

DSA is not a party. yardwork 22 hrs ago #28

They sure aren't playing nice for being different wings of the same party MichMan 21 hrs ago #55

Wow...that is literally NOTHING like Bettie 22 hrs ago #25

To be fair to the OP Bluetus 22 hrs ago #29

Members of DSA are welcome to create any list of goals they wish. yardwork 22 hrs ago #30

And we should have goals that are not currently attainable Bettie 21 hrs ago #40

I agree. yardwork 21 hrs ago #42

Republicans can twist anything Bettie 22 hrs ago #32

+10000 Bluetus 21 hrs ago #35

Many would disagree with you. Igel 21 hrs ago #44

This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan 21 hrs ago #54

The Democratic Socialist Party isn't the Democratic Party. patphil 22 hrs ago #10

DSA is not a political party. WhiskeyGrinder 22 hrs ago #12

That is true, but I bet if a survey asked voters to pick which statement they agree with more, RandomNumbers 21 hrs ago #62

. WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #76

I don't remember "defund the police" being in the official platform either RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #78

"Defund the police means defund the police" -- as one put it, had supporters in Congress. betsuni 18 hrs ago #99

And don't forget DSA's position on "Open Borders" ... QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #102

Law and order, border -- going to be a serious problem. betsuni 17 hrs ago #104

I don't worry about Republican attack ads AZProgressive 14 hrs ago #110

"Regulated international commerce" is not what "Open Borders" means. QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #112

For context and so people can have actual information to form opinions... Nanjeanne 22 hrs ago #13

DSA is not affiliated with the Democratic Party. yardwork 22 hrs ago #17

Weren't they included in the Democratic primary? MichMan 22 hrs ago #23

DSA is not a party. yardwork 22 hrs ago #26

I will be voting for every Democrat Bluetus 22 hrs ago #31

Candidates need to present what will win their election, that is (hopefully) RandomNumbers 21 hrs ago #58

Not just holding the gavel. yardwork 20 hrs ago #80

Thank you, 100% correct. RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #83

Needs to be repeated, and false claims Dems in minority could stop Republicans if they wanted to pushed back on. betsuni 19 hrs ago #96

Completely agree. The "purity test" platforms ignore the reality of competitive districts. QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #22

Please tell me what district does NOT want Bluetus 22 hrs ago #33

I hope you will consider running for office. yardwork 21 hrs ago #34

I have a strong belief that people my age should not be deciding the future Bluetus 21 hrs ago #38

this septuagenarian agrees! mike_c 21 hrs ago #57

We have a corporate/advertising-dominated culture Bluetus 20 hrs ago #77

Those mainstream goals aren't what makes the platform fringe. QueerDuck 21 hrs ago #45

Where does it say "close all prisons" and "nationalize all industries"? Bluetus 20 hrs ago #84

Please don't gaslight me. It says it right in the official, published DSA Platform. QueerDuck 19 hrs ago #92

I take your point. So, we don't have to accept everything the DSA people wrote. Bluetus 15 hrs ago #106

I completely agree with you on the principle: the profit motive has absolutely no place in prisons or healthcare. QueerDuck 3 hrs ago #115

My argument is that we would get those majorities if Bluetus 3 min ago #118

Trump's already there, govt owned corps adam_vermont 21 hrs ago #37

If you were sobered, may I suggest you drink more. mr715 21 hrs ago #39

Message auto-removed Name removed 3 hrs ago #113

This is simply a social democratic platform. Link here David__77 21 hrs ago #41

Fear Cirsium 21 hrs ago #43

I'd be willing to bet The Madcap 21 hrs ago #46

If "changing ownership of large corporations to public ownership" is scarry to non-progressives I in2herbs 21 hrs ago #49

Bye orangecrush 21 hrs ago #51

Here, from their website, is the list of things they call "What We Fight For": Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #52

This was on their website as well MichMan 21 hrs ago #56

Yep. That is correct, IMO mike_c 21 hrs ago #63

So, they are anti Democratic Party then. RandomNumbers 20 hrs ago #73

I completely disagree that they are anti-Democratic Party mike_c 20 hrs ago #85

Yes, they are. Agree with ranked choice or other. betsuni 17 hrs ago #103

Not at all. Should have never been allowed in the first place. Blue Full Moon 21 hrs ago #60

Trump.has been negotiating deals with corporations Klarkashton 21 hrs ago #61

I personally more interested in fighting the Republican Party and it's harmful affects walkingman 20 hrs ago #81

This! Vote for the Democrat in November! yardwork 20 hrs ago #87

It pisses me off that people think one person can change EVERYTHING without having help. dave99 20 hrs ago #91

Message auto-removed Name removed 3 hrs ago #114

Look at the platform of the Democrats 50 years ago - resembles the DSA platform OutNow 19 hrs ago #98

It's fascinating to read all the past D platforms Nanjeanne 18 hrs ago #100

Like I said in another thread AZProgressive 14 hrs ago #109