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8. I agree. What's wrong with saying "I'm a liberal Democrat who believes in regulation,

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 03:06 PM

Jul 9

equal justice, protecting civil rights, robust public services, and a strong social safety net"?

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Democratic Socialism in the U.S. [View all] LiberalArkie Jul 9 OP

Deleted pat_k Jul 9 #3

Thank-you. lostincalifornia Jul 9 #5

This is a losing battle DenaliDemocrat Jul 9 #4

Yeah, you're like the kid that gets a Hindu DenaliDemocrat Jul 9 #12

Exactly... if you're explaining and defining... you're losing! QueerDuck Jul 9 #9

That's Social Democracy. SocialDemocrat61 Jul 9 #10

Those things aren't socialism creeksneakers2 Friday #13