It's sad/alarming that, in this country, a president actually needs to address concerns of socialism (although maybe it has happened in the past, I don't know).
For years, Democrats have denied that they are socialists/communists, with the exception of a few such as Sanders. Only recently has the idea been embraced--starting with Obama and picking up steam with AOC and the new crop of socialists.
Still, many try to thread the needle, calling themselves "Democratic Socialists" as if there is a difference. There is not. Socialism is socialism is socialism.
Of course, the old order, Pelosi, Schumer, and the rest will still try to hide who they really are as they are more politically savvy than the moron from the Bronx and her hysterical loon sidekicks. They know socialism won't fly with the mainstream. Which is why Trump's calling the socialists out was such a brilliant move. We now have, on video, American politicians not embracing, even scowling at, the statement "America will not be a socialist country."
This not only helps to drive a wedge between the new and old Dems, but highlights this for all of American to see.
It was a good SOTU, but a brilliant move in that one part.
And for anyone that thought that Trump "lost" and Pelosi "won" as far as the scheduling of the SOTU... wrong. In then end, this is why Trump was willing to take that small loss for a much bigger gain--highlighting his successes and future plans in the biggest venue possible.
Establishment D = Establishment R
Neolibs = Neocons
What they all say publicly has little to nothing to do with what they say and do outside of the public spotlight, and when it comes to the bottom line, it is difficult to tell the two apart. These constitute the vast majority of politicians. There are the far left socialists and the far right constitutionalists...the rest fall somewhere within the establishment center.
reply to: The number for the Independents is devastating to Democrats
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/CBS-State-of-the-Union-Poll-By-Party-Approval-02062019-600x338.jpg
"America will never be a socialist nation," brings this fight, which has been bubbling under the surface for years (and maybe not even known by non-politcal types), to the forefront.
The AOCs and Kamala's now have a real choice. Go all in, or pretend they are something they are not.
History will look at this as one of the great historic lines ever delivered by a president in a SOTU. Unless, of course, we elect Democrats which would, in fact, turn us into a socialist nation.
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reply to: so what's the democratsocialist plan?
Death
killing live babies
Taxes
tax an spend if it's not thier plan
please do
Enlighten me
reply to: It is very much "on." "America will never be a socialist nation," brings this fight, which has been bubbling under the surface for years (and maybe not even known by non-politcal types), to the forefront.
The AOCs and Ka
When someone calls for the total removal of the insurance industry and making it govt run, that is hardly establishment (which is in the pocket of the players in this industry) it is 100% socialist.
reply to: When someone calls for the total removal of the insurance industry and making it govt run, that is hardly establishment (which is in the pocket of the players in this industry) it is 100% socialist.
I have my doubts she will follow through with anything.
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reply to: When someone calls for the total removal of the insurance industry and making it govt run, that is hardly establishment (which is in the pocket of the players in this industry) it is 100% socialist.
reply to: But they are pushing hard for her and Biden. We have who we are to vote for already picked out for us peons.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/09/politics/kamala-harris-first-good-month-poll-of-the-week/index.html
Thats the problem with being a Democrat today. They are still led by the elite. Not so with the Republicans, who elected a true independent, in no ones pockets, pushing a common sense agenda that is best for America and Americans... even if some dont like that he is a meanie on Twitter.
I wonder if Democrats/anti-Trumpers understand that, despite how they feel about Trump, as of right now, he is the only thing standing between them and a path toward total government domination that looks to control every aspect of life.
Neolibs = Neocons
What they all say publicly has little to nothing to do with what they say and do outside of the public spotlight, and when it comes to the bottom line, it is difficult to tell the two apart. These constitute the vast majority of politicians. There are the far left socialists and the far right constitutionalists...the rest fall somewhere within the establishment center.
the face of Mittens...priceless https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2019/02/06/a-resistance-perspective-the-state-of-our-union/
IT isn't "on".
Death
killing live babies
Taxes
tax an spend
if it's not thier plan
please do
Enlighten me
I expected your silence would be your reply
how about a question
if they or you don't like america
why you still in America
you have an American pin?
"America will never be a socialist nation," brings this fight, which has been bubbling under the surface for years (and maybe not even known by non-politcal types), to the forefront.
The AOCs and Kamala's now have a real choice. Go all in, or pretend they are something they are not.
History will look at this as one of the great historic lines ever delivered by a president in a SOTU. Unless, of course, we elect Democrats which would, in fact, turn us into a socialist nation.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/09/politics/kamala-harris-first-good-month-poll-of-the-week/index.html