Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair removes fear of the word (VIDEO)

[egbertowillies]

This interview with the co-chair of the Houston Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) should dispel the haunting fear many on the Right and some on the Center-Left have of the group and specifically the word. When what it stands for is articulate, it garners majority support as I have written about before.

More:
https://egbertowillies.com/2018/10/04/democratic-socialists-america-dsa-fear/

[sandensea]

1. They'd do better by referring to themselves as Social Democrats.

Which is probably closer to their philosophy and policy platform, much of which I share.

Democratic Socialists are probably to the left of where they actually want to be.

Think Salvador Allende, whom I respect but whose wholesale nationalizations even of small businesses in some cases backfired economically and led to a violent (Nixon-assisted) backlash.

[egbertowillies]

2. I agree