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TDGroupie t1_izzugl2 wrote

Reply to comment by bobsizzle in A very Bernie Christmas by Otter-ific

I’m not saying the misinformation lies in the right wing pointing out Bernie’s wealth, it has to do with them doing so in a way that makes him seem disingenuous. Bernie is not anti wealth, he is simply against wealth consolidation into the hands of the few. You started off saying some democratic socialists want to full blow socialism. That’s simply wrong - people that want full socialism are, in fact socialists. Apples and oranges. Democratic socialism is a capitalist based system that simply aims for a more equitable distribution of wealth.

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TDGroupie t1_izz262v wrote

Reply to comment by bobsizzle in A very Bernie Christmas by Otter-ific

Democratic socialism is not anti capitalism because it is not socialism. Mentioning Bernie’s wealth is a tired old right wing talking point that only illustrates their commitment to misinformation in pursuit of furthering their corporate agenda.

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TDGroupie t1_izyt4v6 wrote

Reply to comment by bobsizzle in A very Bernie Christmas by Otter-ific

What’s not simple? For someone to learn the difference between communism, socialism and democratic socialism? That was, after all the topic at hand. There are endless ways for the US to improve the lives of its citizens but it wont happen when half of them scream against “sOciAliSM!” because that’s what the corporate propaganda machine tells them to do so they can keep fleecing them for every last penny.

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TDGroupie t1_izxwvfu wrote

Communism and socialism are two entirely different things. Furthermore, Bernie is a Democratic Socialist which is entirely different than true socialism. Take a look at the quality of life in places like Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, etc if you want to truly understand Democratic Socialism. But you won’t cause Puker Karlson preys on your ignorance to make you scared of words you don’t understand.

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