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43. How defensive. That's a losing approach.

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How to handle the Democrat equals Communist Bull Shit: [View all] Chasstev365 Jul 6 OP

the proud boys will not be at our doors to discuss graduate school philosophy rampartd Jul 6 #1

lol - grad school philosophy? TBF Jul 6 #23

The response was about likelihood of an academic discussion with Proud Boys and MAGAts Roy Rolling Jul 6 #94

The point was the content, not the reading level. nt TBF Jul 6 #95

But only in groups! enigmania Jul 6 #103

When talking to the immature, one must speak at their level. liberal N proud Jul 6 #104

I thought dems were socialist? Now we are communists? Do they know ,? Srkdqltr Jul 6 #2

i got called a communist pinko pig in high school by my rop instructor. i wear thatt badge proudly!!!!!! AllaN01Bear Jul 6 #40

There isn't a Republican alive who knows the damn difference anymore, if they ever did. They've been pushing this shit Karasu Jul 6 #96

Yes i know. Srkdqltr Jul 6 #99

I have heard MAGAts use them together describing Democrats liberal N proud Jul 6 #105

Exactly! LakeVermilion Jul 6 #3

"I'm becoming a believer in a flat income tax rate for everyone with no deductions." MichMan Jul 6 #12

You'd be surprised what the "investor class" - TBF Jul 6 #24

I'm in. Joinfortmill Jul 6 #34

The rich typically have little "income" as it is defined in the tax code. harumph Jul 6 #15

This is exactly why we need and must implement a wealth tax in place of the income tax... Moostache Jul 6 #35

I could not have elaborated on this better. harumph Jul 6 #41

How would total wealth be calculated? MichMan Jul 6 #65

First off you'd need to define "wealth" - TBF Jul 6 #75

So, we don't want people to associate Democrat with Communist, but reference the writings of Karl Marx ? MichMan Jul 6 #76

Lol - I have never disparaged Marx - that's all you TBF Jul 6 #77

Marx correctly diagnosed a problem - even though the proposed cure was no good. harumph Jul 6 #80

I'd be happy with simply going after financial assets. KPN Jul 6 #97

Excellent summary of where we're at. nt TBF Jul 6 #73

hence "the rich need to pay their fair share in taxes" Skittles Jul 6 #86

A flat tax harms the poorest of us the most Bettie Jul 6 #56

100%. nt TBF Jul 6 #85

I don't think it's anything to get worked up about Kaleva Jul 6 #4

Even fewer know what an oligarch is. MichMan Jul 6 #53

With probably little effect Kaleva Jul 6 #71

If you are explaining why you aren't a communist, you are losing. gab13by13 Jul 6 #5

So let Fox the GOP give you a label and do nothing so it sticks with idiot voters Chasstev365 Jul 6 #9

I'm a Democrat, I support Democrats gab13by13 Jul 6 #79

Calling them idiots and ignoring them hasn't exactly been working for the past 30 years either. meadowlander Jul 6 #93

Personally, I would just LMAO..... lastlib Jul 6 #6

Simple explanation: There are some things we can agree to share the cost of - Ocelot II Jul 6 #7

We currently have all of that under the current status quo MichMan Jul 6 #52

Yes, but the whole point is to avoid calling any of it socialism, Ocelot II Jul 6 #91

I'm not a pedophile! (Logic and discussion are cbabe Jul 6 #8

Easier: "Define communist/communism". No? Bye." niyad Jul 6 #10

Exactly. He who's explaining and defining... is losing. QueerDuck Jul 6 #67

Actually, that was not what I meant at all. When someone uses those niyad Jul 6 #100

Yes. My point was to agree with you... that Democrats (or liberals, or progressives) should... QueerDuck Jul 6 #102

Not afraid of Randall (republicans) anymore Blue Full Moon Jul 6 #11

I say they've only won 3 primaries out of the whole country creeksneakers2 Jul 6 #13

But they are using a handful of candidates who call themselves socialists. SamuelAdams Jul 6 #14

They call themselves Democratic Socialists, not Socialists Wiz Imp Jul 6 #18

lol - they'll just come up with something else to call them TBF Jul 6 #26

The upcoming general election will pit candidates with an "R" behind their name against candidates with a "D"... Escape Jul 6 #16

Don't say New Deal SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #17

I always say I like the Nordic model. That usually shuts them up. Joinfortmill Jul 6 #36

Nordic? SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #42

Oh, for heaven sakes. Joinfortmill Jul 6 #54

Shouldn't we recognize SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #58

I'm talking about the economic sytem... Joinfortmill Jul 6 #64

And the term Nordic SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #68

I didn't create the name. It can be used to develop a basis Joinfortmill Jul 6 #69

So why shouldn't we come up with a better SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #72

Editorial or a cite? Torchlight Jul 6 #59

Both and neither SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #60

Editorial. Torchlight Jul 6 #61

Yes, SocialDemocrat61 Jul 6 #62

Or anyone else under 100 years old. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #82

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

Very true SocialDemocrat61 Tuesday #109

It really should not be hard to show people why they should be way more afraid of billionaires and... Ol Janx Spirit Jul 6 #19

Sounds good in theory BUT, Dave Id Jul 6 #20

Agree. When someone refuses to accept basic facts and reality, there spooky3 Jul 6 #31

How about this angle MoseShrute Jul 6 #21

Given current beef, coffee and gas prices Torchlight Jul 6 #22

I don't believe in capitalism Farmer-Rick Jul 6 #25

Exactly capitalism needs poor people in order for that system to exist Alpeduez21 Jul 6 #29

Gee, there are some capitalist countries out there with robust safety nets... harumph Jul 6 #90

Exactly right. Those countries have the "safety nets" but very few folks are falling into them. FadedMullet Jul 6 #101

Here's the problem with capitalism Farmer-Rick Tuesday #110

Yet, there appear to be many countries that somehow successfully regulate their particular capitalist system harumph Tuesday #111

Maybe the Dems in charge could get on board with the reality that socialist Dems are what the voters want Alpeduez21 Jul 6 #27

Communism for billionaires keeps the oligarchs afloat bucolic_frolic Jul 6 #28

"In Communism, the government owns businesses (the means of spooky3 Jul 6 #30

A 5th Grader could look up and understand the definition of "communist" William Seger Jul 6 #32

I like it. Short and simple. Even these bums can get it. Joinfortmill Jul 6 #33

Actually just let him ramble Blue Full Moon Jul 6 #37

Stop telling people you are a socialist Boo1 Jul 6 #38

Way Simpler ProfessorGAC Jul 6 #39

Nope. Being affirmative with an unassailable label... reACTIONary Jul 6 #46

Nope - What I Said Is Not A Denial ProfessorGAC Jul 6 #63

What about both? The accusations about communists are stupid lies..... reACTIONary Jul 6 #74

That's Pretty Good ProfessorGAC Jul 6 #78

How defensive. That's a losing approach. David__77 Jul 6 #43

As opposed to what? What would your approach be? reACTIONary Jul 6 #47

Go on the attack on something else. David__77 Jul 6 #83

So, do a "pivot" to avoid .... reACTIONary Jul 6 #87

Yes he wants to play word games instead of talking about material issues David__77 Jul 6 #88

Excellent! Avoid the socialist smear.... reACTIONary Jul 6 #44

No Cirsium Jul 6 #45

Found this on Facebook catbyte Jul 6 #48

Time to call Trump/GOP Nazis DemocracyForever Jul 6 #49

Great advice, totally logical and reasonable. But MAGAts will never accept the Democrats aren't communists because Martin68 Jul 6 #50

Hand them a dictionary? krawhitham Jul 6 #51

We also need to attack: Here are three reasons why we say the Republican Party has been taken over by fascists... Doodley Jul 6 #55

Dem counties produce 70% of US economy. GOP counties contribute just 29%. blm Jul 6 #57

Keep it simple Blumancru Jul 6 #66

You're going to be a "communist" to them no matter what you say ck4829 Jul 6 #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 Jul 6 #98

Jesus H Christ BannonsLiver Jul 6 #81

also add... mdbl Jul 6 #84

Basically a Democratic Capitalist. hadEnuf Jul 6 #89

Stay clear of Party for Socialism and Liberation. They are the communist party and trying infiltrate the LeftInTX Jul 6 #92

I like it. Timeflyer Tuesday #107

"Tell me exactly what is so radical about that?" OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #108