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106. More importantly, a majority of Americans don't know what the New Deal is.

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How to handle the Democrat equals Communist Bull Shit: [View all] Chasstev365 22 hrs ago OP

the proud boys will not be at our doors to discuss graduate school philosophy rampartd 21 hrs ago #1

lol - grad school philosophy? TBF 20 hrs ago #23

The response was about likelihood of an academic discussion with Proud Boys and MAGAts Roy Rolling 15 hrs ago #94

The point was the content, not the reading level. nt TBF 14 hrs ago #95

But only in groups! enigmania 11 hrs ago #103

When talking to the immature, one must speak at their level. liberal N proud 9 hrs ago #104

I thought dems were socialist? Now we are communists? Do they know ,? Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #2

i got called a communist pinko pig in high school by my rop instructor. i wear thatt badge proudly!!!!!! AllaN01Bear 19 hrs ago #40

There isn't a Republican alive who knows the damn difference anymore, if they ever did. They've been pushing this shit Karasu 14 hrs ago #96

Yes i know. Srkdqltr 13 hrs ago #99

I have heard MAGAts use them together describing Democrats liberal N proud 9 hrs ago #105

Exactly! LakeVermilion 21 hrs ago #3

"I'm becoming a believer in a flat income tax rate for everyone with no deductions." MichMan 20 hrs ago #12

You'd be surprised what the "investor class" - TBF 20 hrs ago #24

I'm in. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #34

The rich typically have little "income" as it is defined in the tax code. harumph 20 hrs ago #15

This is exactly why we need and must implement a wealth tax in place of the income tax... Moostache 19 hrs ago #35

I could not have elaborated on this better. harumph 19 hrs ago #41

How would total wealth be calculated? MichMan 18 hrs ago #65

First off you'd need to define "wealth" - TBF 17 hrs ago #75

So, we don't want people to associate Democrat with Communist, but reference the writings of Karl Marx ? MichMan 17 hrs ago #76

Lol - I have never disparaged Marx - that's all you TBF 17 hrs ago #77

Marx correctly diagnosed a problem - even though the proposed cure was no good. harumph 17 hrs ago #80

I'd be happy with simply going after financial assets. KPN 14 hrs ago #97

Excellent summary of where we're at. nt TBF 17 hrs ago #73

hence "the rich need to pay their fair share in taxes" Skittles 17 hrs ago #86

A flat tax harms the poorest of us the most Bettie 18 hrs ago #56

100%. nt TBF 17 hrs ago #85

I don't think it's anything to get worked up about Kaleva 21 hrs ago #4

Even fewer know what an oligarch is. MichMan 18 hrs ago #53

With probably little effect Kaleva 18 hrs ago #71

If you are explaining why you aren't a communist, you are losing. gab13by13 21 hrs ago #5

So let Fox the GOP give you a label and do nothing so it sticks with idiot voters Chasstev365 21 hrs ago #9

I'm a Democrat, I support Democrats gab13by13 17 hrs ago #79

Calling them idiots and ignoring them hasn't exactly been working for the past 30 years either. meadowlander 16 hrs ago #93

Personally, I would just LMAO..... lastlib 21 hrs ago #6

Simple explanation: There are some things we can agree to share the cost of - Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #7

We currently have all of that under the current status quo MichMan 18 hrs ago #52

Yes, but the whole point is to avoid calling any of it socialism, Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #91

I'm not a pedophile! (Logic and discussion are cbabe 21 hrs ago #8

Easier: "Define communist/communism". No? Bye." niyad 20 hrs ago #10

Exactly. He who's explaining and defining... is losing. QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #67

Actually, that was not what I meant at all. When someone uses those niyad 12 hrs ago #100

Yes. My point was to agree with you... that Democrats (or liberals, or progressives) should... QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #102

Not afraid of Randall (republicans) anymore Blue Full Moon 20 hrs ago #11

I say they've only won 3 primaries out of the whole country creeksneakers2 20 hrs ago #13

But they are using a handful of candidates who call themselves socialists. SamuelAdams 20 hrs ago #14

They call themselves Democratic Socialists, not Socialists Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #18

lol - they'll just come up with something else to call them TBF 19 hrs ago #26

The upcoming general election will pit candidates with an "R" behind their name against candidates with a "D"... Escape 20 hrs ago #16

Don't say New Deal SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #17

I always say I like the Nordic model. That usually shuts them up. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #36

Nordic? SocialDemocrat61 19 hrs ago #42

Oh, for heaven sakes. Joinfortmill 18 hrs ago #54

Shouldn't we recognize SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #58

I'm talking about the economic sytem... Joinfortmill 18 hrs ago #64

And the term Nordic SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #68

I didn't create the name. It can be used to develop a basis Joinfortmill 18 hrs ago #69

So why shouldn't we come up with a better SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #72

Editorial or a cite? Torchlight 18 hrs ago #59

Both and neither SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #60

Editorial. Torchlight 18 hrs ago #61

Yes, SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #62

Or anyone else under 100 years old. BannonsLiver 17 hrs ago #82

More importantly, a majority of Americans don't know what the New Deal is. progressoid 6 hrs ago #106

It really should not be hard to show people why they should be way more afraid of billionaires and... Ol Janx Spirit 20 hrs ago #19

Sounds good in theory BUT, Dave Id 20 hrs ago #20

Agree. When someone refuses to accept basic facts and reality, there spooky3 19 hrs ago #31

How about this angle MoseShrute 20 hrs ago #21

Given current beef, coffee and gas prices Torchlight 20 hrs ago #22

I don't believe in capitalism Farmer-Rick 19 hrs ago #25

Exactly capitalism needs poor people in order for that system to exist Alpeduez21 19 hrs ago #29

Gee, there are some capitalist countries out there with robust safety nets... harumph 16 hrs ago #90

Exactly right. Those countries have the "safety nets" but very few folks are falling into them. FadedMullet 12 hrs ago #101

Maybe the Dems in charge could get on board with the reality that socialist Dems are what the voters want Alpeduez21 19 hrs ago #27

Communism for billionaires keeps the oligarchs afloat bucolic_frolic 19 hrs ago #28

"In Communism, the government owns businesses (the means of spooky3 19 hrs ago #30

A 5th Grader could look up and understand the definition of "communist" William Seger 19 hrs ago #32

I like it. Short and simple. Even these bums can get it. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #33

Actually just let him ramble Blue Full Moon 19 hrs ago #37

Stop telling people you are a socialist Boo1 19 hrs ago #38

Way Simpler ProfessorGAC 19 hrs ago #39

Nope. Being affirmative with an unassailable label... reACTIONary 19 hrs ago #46

Nope - What I Said Is Not A Denial ProfessorGAC 18 hrs ago #63

What about both? The accusations about communists are stupid lies..... reACTIONary 17 hrs ago #74

That's Pretty Good ProfessorGAC 17 hrs ago #78

How defensive. That's a losing approach. David__77 19 hrs ago #43

As opposed to what? What would your approach be? reACTIONary 19 hrs ago #47

Go on the attack on something else. David__77 17 hrs ago #83

So, do a "pivot" to avoid .... reACTIONary 17 hrs ago #87

Yes he wants to play word games instead of talking about material issues David__77 17 hrs ago #88

Excellent! Avoid the socialist smear.... reACTIONary 19 hrs ago #44

No Cirsium 19 hrs ago #45

Found this on Facebook catbyte 19 hrs ago #48

Time to call Trump/GOP Nazis DemocracyForever 19 hrs ago #49

Great advice, totally logical and reasonable. But MAGAts will never accept the Democrats aren't communists because Martin68 18 hrs ago #50

Hand them a dictionary? krawhitham 18 hrs ago #51

We also need to attack: Here are three reasons why we say the Republican Party has been taken over by fascists... Doodley 18 hrs ago #55

Dem counties produce 70% of US economy. GOP counties contribute just 29%. blm 18 hrs ago #57

Keep it simple Blumancru 18 hrs ago #66

You're going to be a "communist" to them no matter what you say ck4829 18 hrs ago #70

This. Been that way for like 80 years. Why are people acting like this is news? This is the oldest trick in the book. Karasu 14 hrs ago #98

Jesus H Christ BannonsLiver 17 hrs ago #81

also add... mdbl 17 hrs ago #84

Basically a Democratic Capitalist. hadEnuf 17 hrs ago #89

Stay clear of Party for Socialism and Liberation. They are the communist party and trying infiltrate the LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #92