Bernie Sanders

Rebkeh

(2,450 posts) Sat Oct 24, 2015, 01:58 AM Oct 2015

Framing socialist policies with American examples

I agree with Thom Hartmann that selling Denmark is a misstep. Demonstrating democratic socialism with our own history instead of European ones is a good idea, but there's something to keep in mind. I can't speak for others but as a person of color, "back in the day" nostalgia does not click. No sepia tones for me, things were worse for blacks and women - two groups I am part of - LGBTQ+ and others (immigrants?) as well.

When talking to your friends and family, keep this in mind. FDR is a good example to point to, but be clear about inclusiveness. I suggest we don't sell sepia tones, but modernize historical examples instead.

Just a suggestion.

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Framing socialist policies with American examples (Original Post) Rebkeh Oct 2015 OP

That would make sense. It would end the silly argument that... Beartracks Oct 2015 #1

Agreed. It isn't "Capitalist Security," after all. DirkGently Oct 2015 #2

Beartracks

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1. That would make sense. It would end the silly argument that...

Reply to Rebkeh (Original post)

Sat Oct 24, 2015, 04:26 AM

Oct 2015

... Bernie wants to "turn America into Denmark or Sweden."

Instead, he needs to lay out how his policy ideas would turn America into a better version of itself, how they would build on American values and ideals that are already in place.

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DirkGently

(12,151 posts)

2. Agreed. It isn't "Capitalist Security," after all.

Reply to Rebkeh (Original post)

Sat Oct 24, 2015, 09:28 PM

Oct 2015

... because there is no such thing.

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