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In reply to the discussion: Rashida Tlaib was a keynote speaker at the Democratic Socialist of America Convention [View all]
intelpug
(151 posts)8. Democratic socialist
Surprising., I have been assured more than once on this sight that their is no such thing as a ''Democratic Socialist party' That they are just a further left part of the Democratic party in whole and self described members such as AOC really should quit calling themselves that since 1. It's not accurate, and two, It implies false connotations with "Real Socialists". Well one has to be one or the other I guess, If it's true that they are really just a part of the Democratic party then why was Sanders treated differently by the convention in 16 ? And why use the term Socialist if they really are not a separate party unto themselves? I will always gladly vote for the Democratic candidate however, I will never vote for a socialist one
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Rashida Tlaib was a keynote speaker at the Democratic Socialist of America Convention [View all]
lostincalifornia
Aug 2025
OP
"Why didn't Dems stop ____?" "Dems do nothing" "Where are the Dems?! and so on.
betsuni
Aug 2025
#20
Because, just like MAGA, they bought into the propaganda hook, line, and sinker.
W_HAMILTON
Aug 2025
#22
I am not sure how many people are even aware, but President Biden actually paused shipments of certain offensive
lostincalifornia
Aug 2025
#49
You are right. There are no excuses. Everyone knew what the stakes were.
lostincalifornia
Aug 2025
#16
Own the Libs syndrome. Of course Trump gets the benefit of the doubt, it's the rule.
betsuni
Aug 2025
#21
nonesense. Everyone knew what the alternative was, and moreover, there were more issues than just the
lostincalifornia
Aug 2025
#15
Much better than going on AIPAC-sponsored photo ops in Israel during a genocide
vanessa_ca
Aug 2025
#5
Those are some great Democrats! I am incredibly proud to see them supporting the Jewish state!
tritsofme
Aug 2025
#62
I think when they start calling themselves socialist, they don't really want to get elected
Walleye
Aug 2025
#26
I would think Trump supporters would be extremely grateful for the help she provided them in Michigan?
tritsofme
Aug 2025
#33
Yes, booing a Democrat from the stage, not supporting Harris for president over Trump. What's not to like?
betsuni
Aug 2025
#36
There seems like a double standard by some. If Booker, a Senator from New Jersey doesn't
lostincalifornia
Aug 2025
#34
Yes, the "outrage" is quite curious. No reaction when an influential swing state congresswoman refuses to endorse
tritsofme
Aug 2025
#38
US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib declines to endorse Kamala Harris over Gaza stance
sarisataka
Aug 2025
#43
Trump-backing Muslim voters finally realize they 'made a big mistake': expert
LetMyPeopleVote
Aug 2025
#48
I recall reading it interview with a spokesman for the Arab-American community before the election
sarisataka
Aug 2025
#55
I just can't stand that she did not support Harris. I will never forgive that
Tribetime
Aug 2025
#53