Bernie Sanders Socialist or Communist?

Tecumsehsbones

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Let's see. . . questionable contacts with Russia.

Condemns the U.S. President when the U.S. is engaged in conflict.

Has unhealthy and abusive attitudes toward women.

Damn, he really is Trump for Democrats!
 

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John Kennedy giving an impassioned speech on the need for heath care legislation. We could use a voice like his today.
 

AnnaE

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BTW, Sanders is a democratic socialist, like he says. He is democratic capitalist with socialist views.
As T-bones pointed out you haven't a clue what socialism is. Or communism either for that matter.
 

pgs

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BTW, Sanders is a democratic socialist, like he says. He is democratic capitalist with socialist views.
As T-bones pointed out you haven't a clue what socialism is. Or communism either for that matter.
He has referred to himself as communist, yet for some reason you believe he isn’t .
 

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Mockingbird

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Look it up. I got nothing.

Look it up lol. That is exactly the response I was expecting from you. This really is too easy. I'm almost embarrassed for you.

I went ahead and added what you really meant to say. No need to thank me, I got your back.
 

Mockingbird

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https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michae...-1972-i-dont-mind-people-calling-me-communist
I think it would be funny as hell for the younger generation to vote Bernie in..
Then later be paying $5 a gallon of fuel, $16 for a pack of cigarettes, $20 for a 6 pack of beer just like in Canada, all in the name of "FREE" Healthcare :lol: :lol: :lol:


I for one, as a Canadian, have never claimed bankruptcy over buying gas or beer (proudly I am a non smoker) but last year 500,000 Americans HAD to file bankruptcy because of health issues. So, yep I'll take my "FREE" healthcare if it means paying a little more for gas and beer, any day. And 20 bucks for a 6-pack? Maybe in Nunavut or somewhere like that, but that's not the average price. Further I have no problem with the sin tax on cigarettes, illnesses as a result of smoking puts a burden on health care and so yep, if smokers want to dance THEY can pay the fiddler.
 

pgs

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Look it up lol. That is exactly the response I was expecting from you. This really is too easy. I'm almost embarrassed for you.

I went ahead and added what you really meant to say. No need to thank me, I got your back.
See post #14 below . I do not , have not , and never will post links .
 

AnnaE

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He has referred to himself as communist, yet for some reason you believe he isn’t .
Did he really? Even if he did, you've never misbranded yourself? And he's also self-described himself as a "democratic socialist". But people's biases usually use the worst aspect of people they disagree to describe them. It's an obvious exaggeration.

"Communism, political and economic doctrine that aims to replace private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of at least the major means of production (e.g., mines, mills, and factories) and the natural resources of a society." - https://www.britannica.com/topic/communism

"In the present day, "Democratic socialist" and "socialist" are often treated as interchangeable terms, which can be confusing given democratic socialists don't necessarily think the government should immediately take control of all aspects of the economy.
They do, however, generally believe the government should help provide for people's most basic needs and help all people have an equal chance at achieving success. " - https://www.businessinsider.com/difference-between-socialist-and-democratic-socialist-2018-6