Bernie Sanders has been hinting for days that he’d finally explain to American voters just what he means when he calls himself a Democratic Socialist. Well, here it is:
Democratic Socialism means democracy. It means creating a government that represents all of us, not just the wealthiest people in America.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) October 20, 2015
Huh? That’s it? We think there’s a little more to it than that, Senator:
Socialism doesn't work bc it is inconsistent with fundamental principles of human behavior #NoIncentives #History https://t.co/CYBJpmymtF
— Elaine Hays (@ElainesEco) October 20, 2015
Based on the number of supports Sanders has, we obviously aren't teaching history effectively in schools. #Socialism https://t.co/CYBJpmymtF
— Elaine Hays (@ElainesEco) October 20, 2015
No, we’re not.
That ought to take care of it then. https://t.co/bkvbajxCe2
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) October 20, 2015
Oh, yeah … sure. Everything is cleared up now!
Well, no. Democratic socialism means people voting to confiscate other people's property. But nice try, old man. https://t.co/1VGRxwhfwp
— RBe (@RBPundit) October 20, 2015
Bingo.
Yeah that's not socialism, you dunbfuck. https://t.co/U7Ns4ECB4u
— LeftistCritic ☭ (@leftistcritic) October 20, 2015
Ah, it sounds so nice on paper. https://t.co/TgmvMQV9Lb
— Isa ? (@artincircles) October 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/DesireeAaron/status/656468170522292224
Admitted socialist. The only reason the (D) stays is because of socialism’s connotation. https://t.co/oS0swxr9tJ
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 20, 2015
In case you didn't know we live in a Republic… https://t.co/pu3pDlvnWX
— BamaBass (@BamaBass) October 20, 2015
Another thing to note here is that Bernie is assuming most people have never actually looked up the term. https://t.co/1VGRxwhfwp
— RBe (@RBPundit) October 20, 2015
And libs are loving his less-than-complete definition:
https://twitter.com/mburreson/status/656473943365189633
People are just scared of the S word irregardless of what it could mean https://t.co/sdTaY6ttNB
— Khakie (@KhakieND) October 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/Quadology/status/656469590629683200
Democratic Socialism Does Not Threaten Capitalism. It Threatens Unbridled Capitalism. #DemDebate #GOPDebate https://t.co/WCqr9A17DU
— ? #Bernie2020 #FeeltheBern (@GlennHeiser) October 20, 2015
Denmark is rooting for you, Bernie. If only more Americans would do as well … #DemocraticNominee? https://t.co/9Mu5NjKHJo
— Peter H. Fogtdal (@danish_novelist) October 20, 2015
And THIS is why republicans are trying to taint the idea. https://t.co/FoDSZnc2Xg
— Sassy McSassyPants (@F1HamFan) October 20, 2015
Don't be scared of the word "Socialist" and take the time to realize what a Democratic Socialist stands for. https://t.co/cKVVxqnmsb
— Sam Agre (@Slammin_Sammy_A) October 20, 2015
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