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probably not what you want... but it is a fair analysis lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #1
Wow. Is that really true? smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #8
The Scandinavians are CAPITALISTS, not socialists. They practice a well-regulated pnwmom Mar 2020 #10
Ask them if they prefer an authoritarian dictatorship Sucha NastyWoman Mar 2020 #2
You could tell them that Sanders is really in support of regulated capitalism and not socialism. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #3
No, thank you. I appreciate your post. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #11
Agreed. Socialism isn't the problem in Venezuela. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #22
That was his biggest mistake. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #30
It IS all about branding. nt Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #37
As with most form of governing... 2naSalit Mar 2020 #4
I agree. I think Bernie made the mistake of not clarifying things enough for the masses. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #31
Dude, they support a fucking grifter bigot LuvLoogie Mar 2020 #5
Heard this on an OLD TV show (1960's) MyOwnPeace Mar 2020 #7
I know that. I am thinking of just not engaging anymore. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #33
You hit the nail on the head. If they haven't realized it by now, they aren't going to do so. Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #38
They already live with Socialism and don't have a problem with it. maxsolomon Mar 2020 #6
The problem is that they will never accept that explanation. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #34
Many democratic socialists support the government providing essential services. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #9
Another point... Newest Reality Mar 2020 #12
'There is no such thing as society, there are only individuals and appalachiablue Mar 2020 #13
I just posted this elsewhere... handmade34 Mar 2020 #14
I like the concept, but it seems kind of like an oxymoron, since it seems like the goal of smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #18
Daily Kos: "75 Ways Socialism Has Improved America," hits all the major pluses. VOX Mar 2020 #15
Thank you! smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #19
A word of warning. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #24
Social *programs* are not socialism. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #29
Thank you for posting Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #39
It apparently rubs some DUers the wrong way as well. VOX Mar 2020 #41
Forget it. You'll never change their minds as two generations, boomers and... brush Mar 2020 #16
I know, I don't think he could win either. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #20
It's continuing the policies of FDR eleny Mar 2020 #17
You're right. I sometimes regret even stepping into this in the first place. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #21
Tell them you agree with them leftstreet Mar 2020 #23
If you're looking for a meeting of the minds gratuitous Mar 2020 #25
Any system left unfettered The Wizard Mar 2020 #26
Don't use the Scandinavian countries as your examples The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #27
Bring up corporate socialism Zambero Mar 2020 #28
You know what they will say? smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #35
Actually, I usually just bring up all the services we socialize now... Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #32
Completely agree. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #36
Thankful I deleted Facebook a few years back. sarcasmo Mar 2020 #40
You've already lost the argument by accepting a falsehood GulfCoast66 Mar 2020 #42
plenty of failed capitalist states you could counter with 0rganism Mar 2020 #43
Remind them that social security, Medicare, our schools and lunatica Mar 2020 #44
This is how I deal with Facebook political discussions Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #45
Good advice, Sherman. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #46
My pleasure Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #47
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