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MichMan

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90. It was a safe Democratic seat all along

Reply to yardwork (Reply #88)

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 01:58 PM

11 hrs ago

It will have no consequences in regards to retaking the house

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I was sobered to see some of the details of the revised DSA platform. [View all] LAS14 14 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 14 hrs ago #1

Cite on closing prisons? WhiskeyGrinder 14 hrs ago #2

There is this point about mass incarceration Bluetus 14 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 14 hrs ago #11

The reason that you H2O Man 13 hrs ago #15

If the "some people" happens to be, or become, the majority of voters RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #65

Darializa Avila Chevalier won the primary MichMan 13 hrs ago #20

Deleted tweets are not a platform, though. The OP said it was the platform. WhiskeyGrinder 13 hrs ago #24

It was so sobering, the platform that the OP definitely read Prairie Gates 13 hrs ago #36

Right, but suggests where her mindset is or was. And if "was" is apt, then RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #66

She has, so you don't need to worry about it. WhiskeyGrinder 11 hrs ago #72

Link? RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #74

She is the official Democratic nominee for that seat in the House. yardwork 11 hrs ago #88

It was a safe Democratic seat all along MichMan 11 hrs ago #90

Never underestimate the forces against us. yardwork 11 hrs ago #93

Excellent points. RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #94

Exactly! yardwork 10 hrs ago #95

Thanks for solving the mystery. nt LAS14 12 hrs ago #67

Here is a link to her platform as a now 32 year old candidate for congress Quiet Em 12 hrs ago #69

Everyone who accepted Platner's apologies, MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #89

I wish I knew when she decided to delete the Twitter account. LAS14 5 hrs ago #111

It doesn't exist. Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #59

I was watching the statement scroll by on Smerconish, but can't... LAS14 12 hrs ago #64

Bend over to reach across the aisle orthoclad 14 hrs ago #3

I think you are close to the point but missing it still bottomofthehill 14 hrs ago #4

Dems look crazy? WhiskeyGrinder 14 hrs ago #6

*IF* someone believes the D platform says "abolish prisons" then HELL YES RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #48

Also, if that belief is out there and some D has it in their platform RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #50

This! FalloutShelter 14 hrs ago #8

The "gifts" we keep handing the Republicans is NO PLAN Bluetus 13 hrs ago #16

Gaslighting absurdity. The fictional polling data and the claims that Democrats have "no real platform" ignores reality. QueerDuck 8 hrs ago #105

I think I was clear that I was talking about multiple generations Bluetus 6 hrs ago #107

The majority of that 1/3 H2O Man 13 hrs ago #18

There was a great post on here a few years ago, orthoclad 12 hrs ago #47

Do you have a link to that? Thanks n/t leftstreet 14 hrs ago #5

I don't. I saw it scroll by on Smerconish. But others do. Also, see my OP edit. nt LAS14 12 hrs ago #68

You can find the platform here. There are 'sobering' items you did not mention. RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #71

Look, we can't be afraid of Republicans twisting our words. We KNOW that will happen. Bluetus 14 hrs ago #7

thank you for posting this! mike_c 13 hrs ago #14

Here are countries that are largely Democratic Socialist nations Bluetus 13 hrs ago #19

if I'm not mistaken all those countries have a mix... mike_c 12 hrs ago #53

Maybe candidates should say "regulated capitalism" then. RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #70

I'm good with that mike_c 11 hrs ago #75

Or "Level Playing-field Capitalism" Bluetus 11 hrs ago #79

That'll work. But I think RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #82

Personally I would not use the word "regulated." It is inherently negative. Bluetus 11 hrs ago #86

Senator Warren said/says exactly that. mjvpi 9 hrs ago #101

You write of "the Democrats" and "the DSA" as if they are two entirely separate wnylib 13 hrs ago #21

That is all valid, IMHO Bluetus 13 hrs ago #27

FDR would have approved of freely crossing borders wnylib 10 hrs ago #97

You make some good points. However, in a negotiation Bluetus 5 hrs ago #108

DSA is not a party. yardwork 13 hrs ago #28

They sure aren't playing nice for being different wings of the same party MichMan 12 hrs ago #55

Wow...that is literally NOTHING like Bettie 13 hrs ago #25

To be fair to the OP Bluetus 13 hrs ago #29

Members of DSA are welcome to create any list of goals they wish. yardwork 13 hrs ago #30

And we should have goals that are not currently attainable Bettie 13 hrs ago #40

I agree. yardwork 12 hrs ago #42

Republicans can twist anything Bettie 13 hrs ago #32

+10000 Bluetus 13 hrs ago #35

Many would disagree with you. Igel 12 hrs ago #44

This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan 12 hrs ago #54

The Democratic Socialist Party isn't the Democratic Party. patphil 14 hrs ago #10

DSA is not a political party. WhiskeyGrinder 14 hrs ago #12

That is true, but I bet if a survey asked voters to pick which statement they agree with more, RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #62

. WhiskeyGrinder 11 hrs ago #76

I don't remember "defund the police" being in the official platform either RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #78

"Defund the police means defund the police" -- as one put it, had supporters in Congress. betsuni 9 hrs ago #99

And don't forget DSA's position on "Open Borders" ... QueerDuck 8 hrs ago #102

Law and order, border -- going to be a serious problem. betsuni 8 hrs ago #104

I don't worry about Republican attack ads AZProgressive 5 hrs ago #110

For context and so people can have actual information to form opinions... Nanjeanne 14 hrs ago #13

DSA is not affiliated with the Democratic Party. yardwork 13 hrs ago #17

Weren't they included in the Democratic primary? MichMan 13 hrs ago #23

DSA is not a party. yardwork 13 hrs ago #26

I will be voting for every Democrat Bluetus 13 hrs ago #31

Candidates need to present what will win their election, that is (hopefully) RandomNumbers 12 hrs ago #58

Not just holding the gavel. yardwork 11 hrs ago #80

Thank you, 100% correct. RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #83

Needs to be repeated, and false claims Dems in minority could stop Republicans if they wanted to pushed back on. betsuni 10 hrs ago #96

Completely agree. The "purity test" platforms ignore the reality of competitive districts. QueerDuck 13 hrs ago #22

Please tell me what district does NOT want Bluetus 13 hrs ago #33

I hope you will consider running for office. yardwork 13 hrs ago #34

I have a strong belief that people my age should not be deciding the future Bluetus 13 hrs ago #38

this septuagenarian agrees! mike_c 12 hrs ago #57

We have a corporate/advertising-dominated culture Bluetus 11 hrs ago #77

Those mainstream goals aren't what makes the platform fringe. QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #45

Where does it say "close all prisons" and "nationalize all industries"? Bluetus 11 hrs ago #84

Please don't gaslight me. It says it right in the official, published DSA Platform. QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #92

I take your point. So, we don't have to accept everything the DSA people wrote. Bluetus 6 hrs ago #106

Trump's already there, govt owned corps adam_vermont 13 hrs ago #37

If you were sobered, may I suggest you drink more. mr715 13 hrs ago #39

This is simply a social democratic platform. Link here David__77 13 hrs ago #41

Fear Cirsium 12 hrs ago #43

I'd be willing to bet The Madcap 12 hrs ago #46

If "changing ownership of large corporations to public ownership" is scarry to non-progressives I in2herbs 12 hrs ago #49

Bye orangecrush 12 hrs ago #51

Here, from their website, is the list of things they call "What We Fight For": Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #52

This was on their website as well MichMan 12 hrs ago #56

Yep. That is correct, IMO mike_c 12 hrs ago #63

So, they are anti Democratic Party then. RandomNumbers 11 hrs ago #73

I completely disagree that they are anti-Democratic Party mike_c 11 hrs ago #85

Yes, they are. Agree with ranked choice or other. betsuni 8 hrs ago #103

Not at all. Should have never been allowed in the first place. Blue Full Moon 12 hrs ago #60

Trump.has been negotiating deals with corporations Klarkashton 12 hrs ago #61

I personally more interested in fighting the Republican Party and it's harmful affects walkingman 11 hrs ago #81

This! Vote for the Democrat in November! yardwork 11 hrs ago #87

It pisses me off that people think one person can change EVERYTHING without having help. dave99 11 hrs ago #91

Look at the platform of the Democrats 50 years ago - resembles the DSA platform OutNow 10 hrs ago #98

It's fascinating to read all the past D platforms Nanjeanne 9 hrs ago #100

Like I said in another thread AZProgressive 5 hrs ago #109