Is America ready for a Democratic Socialist??

[kentuck]

The very word "socialist" has been used for mockery and derision for most of our lives. Republicans are licking their chops, in hopes that a "socialist" will be their opponent.

However, the young generations are not buying the old propaganda. They are looking for honesty and solutions. They could care less about labels. That is why Bernie Sanders is so popular.

Of course, a Democratic Socialist is not a "communist socialist". He is more in the line of a European or Scandinavian Democrat. That is why he is able to run as a "Democrat" and get the following that he does. The younger generations understand the difference.

Will Bernie win any of the Democratic primaries against the much-favored Hillary Clinton? I would not bet against him.

[6chars]

1. it only takes 51%

i.e., 52% of the 99%.

[fadedrose]

2. Ready?

Our readiness is past the "use by" date, but we still have a chance to change minds and hearts.

[SamKnause]

3. This proud Socialist is more then ready !!!!

[Nevada Blue]

4. The answer is a simple 'Yes' ... IF

If Americans can stop thinking in labels and listen to the message instead. Democratic Socialism is the only thing that can begin to turn things around and ultimately save this country. But people are going to have to hear the message and realize how it applies to their own futures and to future generations.

[newfie11]

5. Oh hell yes

Enough with politicians that are bought by oligarchs!!!
If Bernie can get his message out ( with TV blackouts on him) he stands a strong chance of winning.

We don't need the same old thing repeated!

[Fuddnik]

6. I've been ready since I first started voting in 1972!

[DCBob]

7. Democrats might be but not America as a whole..

[rogerashton]

11. It would be interesting to see how that has changed over the last year. eom

[fredamae]

8. Bernie Will Win

if, like all other candidates.....a majority of folks vote for him. Period.
Bernie is a very special candidate in that he isn't "fluffing our bunnies" for votes. He's using the Truth as the center of his campaign, as every candidate should be.

Because "we're" not used to "the truth"...it's intriguing, unusual, special and a HIGHLY sought quality in any candidate......
With Bernie on the trail...it has become much easier to filter BS from Truth.

After suffering through DECADES of BS from BOTH sides...of course he "seems too good to be true".
People are understandably cautious and suspicious...because Every damned time we had "HOPE"...we ended up getting screwed harder, more often and with ever growing vengeance from those who promised something Entirely different...without ever actually making a promise...we only thought those words meant something that was never truly implied. The creative and masterful gift of gab...they All train for and have become quite expert at delivering.

Is it possible that the American Electorate is suffering from "Political PTSD" and we don't recognize and trust that which we have longed for, for decades and decades as it is right before our eyes?????

Bernie's Record Proves he's real. No other candidate imo--can meet or exceed his ...Truth.....because it Is Our Reality.

Unlike most..I have been following Bernie for Years. He is not new to many. But his position and record on the issues that matters most to most of us....is always solidly and reliably Consistent.

[socialist_n_TN]

9. Who knows? Of course in spite of his self-identification, Bernie is NOT..........

running on any sort of "socialist" platform, not even a DSA kind. He's running as an old fashioned FDR Democrat. It's only in the warped universe of the RW media bubble that those issues and ideas championed by Sanders and FDR are considered "socialism". I think it's highly ironic that a LOT of the Third Way Democrats have totally bought into this RW meme of what "socialism" is.

As to your question, I think it depends on which Bozo in the Republican Clown Car winds up winning the nomination. Didn't I see a poll the other day where Bernie won a general election matchup against ANY of the Republicans? We'll just have to see how it plays out.

[kentuck]

10. I think you have the perfect description of Bernie Sanders.

He is an "FDR Democrat".

[brentspeak]

14. Even a bit of an "Eisenhower Republican"

re. raising marginal tax rates on the wealthiest Americans.

Today's corporate media would have called Ike a "communist".

[DCBob]

13. So even Bernie doesn't know what a "real" socialist is.

[socialist_n_TN]

15. I don't know what Bernie knows about socialism...

I just know that the platform he's running on is NOT a socialist one. The means of production remain in the hands of the owners and capitalism remains with just a few more fetters in place. IOW, FDR Democrat.

[DCBob]

17. It might be good for him to explain to the American voters why he chooses that label.

Most I suspect don't get it.

[B Calm]

12. I would be happy with a democratic socialist, but another right-wing fascist

in the White House scares the shit out of me.

[LWolf]

16. I'm ready. nt