Anyone who has spent more than a week in Europe will know that "universal healthcare, robust funding for public schools, and a total ban on congressional stock trading" is by no means extremist. It's what normal societies endorse.
Exactly this. The GOP and the corporate media have pulled us so far right it's difficult for many even to identify what's center and what's left. Because these progressive candidates are straight center in the European context.
We need young, strong, aggressive, social minded women to lead…we are so tired of ole white men who think war, money & power are their purpose in Congress!
Democrats who are taking AIPAC & PAC money better step aside because you are not what the party wants nor what this country wants.
For starters the new breed will get rid of Citizens United & the Electoral College…both are a detriment to this country & to the people!
We will chart a new course that is FOR the people, BY the people & OF the people…as it was supposed to be! We will decimate all corruption, thievery, cheating, stealing, and crimes against humanity!
We will defund ICE & DHS…and those who have committed crimes against humanity will be prosecuted, tried, convicted & suffer the consequences of their deeds. We will have plenty of empty detention centers to fill and we will go after all the criminals.
The new kids on the block will not allow any person to be homeless, go w/o food, go w/o medical care or be jobless. We will make sure all people live a dignified life & can help themselves out of poverty.
Roll up your sleeves people…we have a lot of work to! Instead of spending your weekends at the mall, come on out & help your community…help clean up your communities, help the homeless, help with animals, help children…help America back up to stand strong & tall again!
I'd really like to believe this and hope that it's true, but I'm also a Cubs fan and I'm far more used to getting my hopes up, and having the rug pulled out from under me in the end. Will this be another World Series win, or another first round sputtering out in the playoffs, or another late season collapse and "we'll get 'em next year" scenario... again. There's been many glimmers of hope for progressives this primary season, but primaries mean Jack-all and the big challenge is will we show up in crunch time when it counts to play in the big time big league or be another chapter in the 1/3 -1/2 of eligible voters that won't even spend a gorram day of their so-called miserable lives to actually make the next 2 or 4 or 6 year (or more) of our lives truly better?
Put up or shut up Dems and progressives. Prove me wrong... I beg you. Make me the wrongest wrong that ever wronged. Make me eat my words and predictions (for serious, I'll literally print this comment out on paper and post a video of me acting actually eating it by the end of Jan 2027 if the Dems win out actual majorities). Make me dance with the dog like Snoopy Joy this November, Christmas, and January 20th on. We're ALL already going to be spending years meandering our way out of the pit of 40 Trillion and change in AI & Pig Slop - yes, surprise all you clueless MAGAts that F'd it all up for everyone, YOU get your slice of this cowpie too!
It's time we reminded everyone that the New Deal and the Civil Rights Act didn't come from defensive, timid politicians; it's also a good time to remind Shumer and Jeffries, and every centrist Dem who has spent too much time writing strongly worded letters and trying to build"consensus" with fasctists, that these were policies that described the Democrats as a party. That they are acting like old school, dated, ageing, out of touch, donor class, lobbyist-driven, pro-choice Republicans and not the trail-blazers who defined the Democrat party. If anyone fails to fit into the big tent of the Dems as we used to be, it's these folks.
We used to represent the unions and the working people, and yes, we also include the college educated people like me, but guess what, we're all clinging to survival too, and we have HAD it with what can only be described as collaboration at this point. So welcome the new blood (which ironically takes us to the roots of our party), or step aside and/or, get ready for the next primaries. The world has changed under everyone's feet, and only the people who are listening to all of us and who are offering solutions will earn our trust and help us lift ourselves out and through this endlessly destructive social experiment.
It's time for some damned leadership. We see it in these candidates. It's nice to think about voting affirmatively FOR people as well, and not just voting against fascism (though we won't save ourselves, our neighbors, our planet, and get the boot of our necks easily and that's ever more reason to welcome these wonderful fighters, because it's clear that a lot of the old guard is not up to the challenge, and they're just protecting their proverbial rice bowls).
Until folks know the real, full meaning of such terms/words as 'socialism' and 'authoritarianism' and 'economic populism' and 'social programs' and 'corporate corruption' and 'Christian nationalism'... they will continue to be governed by and accepting simple three-word slogans and the nation will remain a fading concern. A sad state of affairs for sure.
Democratic Socialism is not the same as Socialism.
Roads, bridges, parks, police and fire are all demonstrations of Democratic Socialism. So was the bailout of the too big to fails and the Savings and Loan scandals, but business was OK with those acts of Socialism.
If I lived in Michigan, you can bet I would vote for Mr. El-Sayed.
In fact, Bernie is a Democratic Socialist, but the establishment wants to remain the uniparty and vilified him in deference to Hillary who went on to lose.
Wonderful energy for your fellow Americans, especially those who may be struggling. There’s so many people around the world cheering all of you on - we know you will succeed at reclaiming your country and at cleaning it up. #PowerToThePeople
I agree wholeheartedly that the Democrats must change their approach. This timorous way of attacking the right has resulted in abysmal results.
However, using Abdul El-Sayed as an example is not a positive one. The fact that Michigan nominated him has placed the state in Republican hands right now based on polls. Even Democrats are reluctant to follow him primarily because of one word: Socialism.
Democratic socialist philosophy is not one that successful liberals like Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, or Barack Obama liberals have used-- though Obama trended center after his first two years. Think of all the accomplishments that we have now because of those "liberals." Those are who we should follow, and now, our chances for the senate are in danger because Michigan selected a socialist instead of a liberal.
I am a die-hard liberal, and my philosophies are sometimes called socialistic, like with Social Security and Medicare and civil rights and helping the poor and downtrodden. However, we are liberals, not socialists. There is a major difference.
IN NOVEMBER VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! BECAUSE IT DOES! TRUMP AND MAGA NAZIS ARE DESTROYING THIS COUNTRY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES AND TAKING IT FROM THE WORKING RETIRED AND POOR! STRIPPING LAWFUL PROTECTIONS AND DOING AWAY WITH THE PROCEDURES TO REDRESS OUR VALID ISSUES! WHEN IT'S GONE IT'S GONE FOREVER!
Anyone who has spent more than a week in Europe will know that "universal healthcare, robust funding for public schools, and a total ban on congressional stock trading" is by no means extremist. It's what normal societies endorse.
Exactly this. The GOP and the corporate media have pulled us so far right it's difficult for many even to identify what's center and what's left. Because these progressive candidates are straight center in the European context.
We need young, strong, aggressive, social minded women to lead…we are so tired of ole white men who think war, money & power are their purpose in Congress!
Democrats who are taking AIPAC & PAC money better step aside because you are not what the party wants nor what this country wants.
For starters the new breed will get rid of Citizens United & the Electoral College…both are a detriment to this country & to the people!
We will chart a new course that is FOR the people, BY the people & OF the people…as it was supposed to be! We will decimate all corruption, thievery, cheating, stealing, and crimes against humanity!
We will defund ICE & DHS…and those who have committed crimes against humanity will be prosecuted, tried, convicted & suffer the consequences of their deeds. We will have plenty of empty detention centers to fill and we will go after all the criminals.
The new kids on the block will not allow any person to be homeless, go w/o food, go w/o medical care or be jobless. We will make sure all people live a dignified life & can help themselves out of poverty.
Roll up your sleeves people…we have a lot of work to! Instead of spending your weekends at the mall, come on out & help your community…help clean up your communities, help the homeless, help with animals, help children…help America back up to stand strong & tall again!
I'd really like to believe this and hope that it's true, but I'm also a Cubs fan and I'm far more used to getting my hopes up, and having the rug pulled out from under me in the end. Will this be another World Series win, or another first round sputtering out in the playoffs, or another late season collapse and "we'll get 'em next year" scenario... again. There's been many glimmers of hope for progressives this primary season, but primaries mean Jack-all and the big challenge is will we show up in crunch time when it counts to play in the big time big league or be another chapter in the 1/3 -1/2 of eligible voters that won't even spend a gorram day of their so-called miserable lives to actually make the next 2 or 4 or 6 year (or more) of our lives truly better?
Put up or shut up Dems and progressives. Prove me wrong... I beg you. Make me the wrongest wrong that ever wronged. Make me eat my words and predictions (for serious, I'll literally print this comment out on paper and post a video of me acting actually eating it by the end of Jan 2027 if the Dems win out actual majorities). Make me dance with the dog like Snoopy Joy this November, Christmas, and January 20th on. We're ALL already going to be spending years meandering our way out of the pit of 40 Trillion and change in AI & Pig Slop - yes, surprise all you clueless MAGAts that F'd it all up for everyone, YOU get your slice of this cowpie too!
*nods in fellow Cubs fan*
It's time we reminded everyone that the New Deal and the Civil Rights Act didn't come from defensive, timid politicians; it's also a good time to remind Shumer and Jeffries, and every centrist Dem who has spent too much time writing strongly worded letters and trying to build"consensus" with fasctists, that these were policies that described the Democrats as a party. That they are acting like old school, dated, ageing, out of touch, donor class, lobbyist-driven, pro-choice Republicans and not the trail-blazers who defined the Democrat party. If anyone fails to fit into the big tent of the Dems as we used to be, it's these folks.
We used to represent the unions and the working people, and yes, we also include the college educated people like me, but guess what, we're all clinging to survival too, and we have HAD it with what can only be described as collaboration at this point. So welcome the new blood (which ironically takes us to the roots of our party), or step aside and/or, get ready for the next primaries. The world has changed under everyone's feet, and only the people who are listening to all of us and who are offering solutions will earn our trust and help us lift ourselves out and through this endlessly destructive social experiment.
It's time for some damned leadership. We see it in these candidates. It's nice to think about voting affirmatively FOR people as well, and not just voting against fascism (though we won't save ourselves, our neighbors, our planet, and get the boot of our necks easily and that's ever more reason to welcome these wonderful fighters, because it's clear that a lot of the old guard is not up to the challenge, and they're just protecting their proverbial rice bowls).
Until folks know the real, full meaning of such terms/words as 'socialism' and 'authoritarianism' and 'economic populism' and 'social programs' and 'corporate corruption' and 'Christian nationalism'... they will continue to be governed by and accepting simple three-word slogans and the nation will remain a fading concern. A sad state of affairs for sure.
Democratic Socialism is not the same as Socialism.
Roads, bridges, parks, police and fire are all demonstrations of Democratic Socialism. So was the bailout of the too big to fails and the Savings and Loan scandals, but business was OK with those acts of Socialism.
If I lived in Michigan, you can bet I would vote for Mr. El-Sayed.
In fact, Bernie is a Democratic Socialist, but the establishment wants to remain the uniparty and vilified him in deference to Hillary who went on to lose.
Wonderful energy for your fellow Americans, especially those who may be struggling. There’s so many people around the world cheering all of you on - we know you will succeed at reclaiming your country and at cleaning it up. #PowerToThePeople
Thank you, neighbor xx
I agree wholeheartedly that the Democrats must change their approach. This timorous way of attacking the right has resulted in abysmal results.
However, using Abdul El-Sayed as an example is not a positive one. The fact that Michigan nominated him has placed the state in Republican hands right now based on polls. Even Democrats are reluctant to follow him primarily because of one word: Socialism.
Democratic socialist philosophy is not one that successful liberals like Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, or Barack Obama liberals have used-- though Obama trended center after his first two years. Think of all the accomplishments that we have now because of those "liberals." Those are who we should follow, and now, our chances for the senate are in danger because Michigan selected a socialist instead of a liberal.
I am a die-hard liberal, and my philosophies are sometimes called socialistic, like with Social Security and Medicare and civil rights and helping the poor and downtrodden. However, we are liberals, not socialists. There is a major difference.
Hugh Conrad
IN NOVEMBER VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! BECAUSE IT DOES! TRUMP AND MAGA NAZIS ARE DESTROYING THIS COUNTRY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES AND TAKING IT FROM THE WORKING RETIRED AND POOR! STRIPPING LAWFUL PROTECTIONS AND DOING AWAY WITH THE PROCEDURES TO REDRESS OUR VALID ISSUES! WHEN IT'S GONE IT'S GONE FOREVER!