Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

merrily

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9. Either they are actually clueless or it's more convenient for them to pretend to be clueless.

Tue Jul 28, 2015, 08:51 AM

Jul 2015

Either way.....

Imagine how much blood and treasure they--we really, under their control--have invested in making socialism a dirty word and a "Red Menace?" In trying to avert 'falling dominoes?" New Deal, Fair Deal, Korean War, Bay of Pigs, HUAC, Vietnam, and on and on.

And here, after all that, 47% of Americans polled say they'd have no problem voting for a socialist (let alone a Democratic Socialist)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12779114

Bill Clinton was elected with only 43% of the popular vote. Problem is, the popular vote does not determine a Presidential election. So, one would have to have the poll results by state, which they rarely give us. But Bernie seems to do okay in red states.

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Just realized: Two of my prior OPs show that most Americans are Democratic Socialists. [View all] merrily Jul 2015 OP

Bernie Sanders: "Powerful interests...hate my guts, and I welcome their hatred" Triana Jul 2015 #1

Imagine people applauding you like that? No wonder politicians and celebrities merrily Jul 2015 #2

Anytime one gains popularity or power through mass appeal or through a victory, etc., historylovr Jul 2015 #5

Kicked and recommended to the Max! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #3

Thanks! merrily Jul 2015 #4

K&R 4 our social evolution Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #6

Thanks, Cosmic Kitten. merrily Jul 2015 #7

In polls in this country 7 out of 10 young people want a Democratic European Style sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #8

Either they are actually clueless or it's more convenient for them to pretend to be clueless. merrily Jul 2015 #9

I forgot to K&R yesterday marym625 Sep 2015 #10

Yep. As my post said, another name would be easier. However, I like the idea merrily Sep 2015 #11

Absolutely! marym625 Sep 2015 #12