Does it make any sense to favor a regular Democrat over a "Democratic-Socialist" or vice-versa?

To me it makes no difference. They have the same bosses, and Democrats have favored socialist policies for at least the past few decades.

This fake "stop the socialists" stuff is just a back-up plan for the Democrats. "Help stop socialism by voting for the non-socialist Democrat!"

(Nice try)

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Does it make any sense to favor a regular Democrat over a "Democratic-Socialist" or vice-versa?

if your district has no prayer to elect a republican, re-register as a Democrat to retain the regular Democrat and then re-register right after.

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Aaron Thomas wrote to All <=-

Does it make any sense to favor a regular Democrat over a "Democratic-Socialist" or vice-versa?

Not at this time.

To me it makes no difference. They have the same bosses, and Democrats have favored socialist policies for at least the past few decades.

This fake "stop the socialists" stuff is just a back-up plan for the Democrats. "Help stop socialism by voting for the non-socialist
Democrat!"

I think there are plenty of Democrats who are now (finally!) seeing where the party is going. They know that the vast majority of Americans will reject socialism and if they stick with the Democrat party, they are going to go down.

The problem with those people is that they spent the last X decades tieing themselves to the "Democrat" label. They can't move to the Republican side because Republican's won't trust them.

So they are trying to craft a Narrative to save their jobs.


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Does it make any sense to favor a regular Democrat over a "Democratic-Socialist" or vice-versa?

if your district has no prayer to elect a republican, re-register as a Democrat to retain the regular Democrat and then re-register right after.

But what advantage is there in electing a regular Democrat?

The Soros family donated to Eric Adams's campaign (the so called "regular Democrat") and then the Soros family donated to Mamdani's campaign (the so called "socialist Democrat.")

So for George & Alex Soros, for example, there's no difference; they'll take either one.

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I think there are plenty of Democrats who are now (finally!) seeing
where the party is going. They know that the vast majority of Americans will reject socialism and if they stick with the Democrat party, they
are going to go down.

The good thing about the so-called "Democrat Socialists" is that they're open about it.

But the bad thing is that through the eyes of some, this trick legitimizes "regular Democrats."

"Vote for me because I'm not a socialist, I just want to socialize medicaid, food, and rent."

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On 28 Jun 2026, Aaron Thomas said the following...

Does it make any sense to favor a regular Democrat over a "Democratic-Socialist" or vice-versa?

To me it makes no difference. They have the same bosses, and Democrats have favored socialist policies for at least the past few decades.

This fake "stop the socialists" stuff is just a back-up plan for the Democrats. "Help stop socialism by voting for the non-socialist
Democrat!"

(Nice try)

Who knows... I am trying to think about your question without being skeptical and I'm not sure if I can do it.

John Fetterman has been the only Democrat to speak out about his party in recent times. Recently some have came out to sign the contract with America promising them Republican like promises... Capitalism, secure borders... and so on.

It's funny how this came out recently after the NY Sh!t Show with electing commies. It's funny they said the few things to win over the base that's leaving... And they never said what their policies were...

Again, Fetterman is the only one who has courage in that party.

I hope there's something coming in the long game... this short game makes me nervous!!!

Last best Democrat was Bill, not his wife, BILL... He admitted big government was over and he worked with the Republicans to balance the budget ... all this and he got a BJ in the oval office.

I'll give him that!!!

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It's funny how this came out recently after the NY Sh!t Show with
electing commies. It's funny they said the few things to win over the base that's leaving... And they never said what their policies were...

The leftists appreciate candidates for being well-liked by the media. The policy doesn't matter. Leftists have a lifelong dream of someday becoming famous, so they take subconscious cues or signals from the media with a feeble expectation that they're in harmony with the television when they like who they're supposed to like.

Am I crazy? That's how I see it. I think I used to be one of those people but one day I snapped out of it and realized that I'm comfortable with who I already am.

Last best Democrat was Bill, not his wife, BILL... He admitted big government was over and he worked with the Republicans to balance the budget ... all this and he got a BJ in the oval office.

Yea, he was a lot less terrible than Obama & Biden. And less terrible is one of the best qualities that can be found in a Democrat.

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Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

The good thing about the so-called "Democrat Socialists" is that
they're open about it.

That is one thing that I respected about Bernie. He didn't hide what his policies were.

But the bad thing is that through the eyes of some, this trick
legitimizes "regular Democrats."

At this point "Democrat" means "Socialist". I know that some Dems are trying to distance themselves from that, but it's too late.

"Vote for me because I'm not a socialist, I just want to socialize medicaid, food, and rent."

And to socialize all that, we'll have to socialize everything else too.


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Aaron Thomas wrote to Matthew Munson <=-

So for George & Alex Soros, for example, there's no difference; they'll take either one.

They back whatever candidate will be their puppet.


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IB Joe wrote to Aaron Thomas <=-

John Fetterman has been the only Democrat to speak out about his party
in recent times. Recently some have came out to sign the contract with America promising them Republican like promises... Capitalism, secure borders... and so on.

Too little. Too late.

It's funny how this came out recently after the NY Sh!t Show with
electing commies. It's funny they said the few things to win over the base that's leaving... And they never said what their policies were...

Because they have no policies. Only "Orange Man Bad!"

But I think we are used to politicians (especially Democrats) saying whatever words they think the public wants to hear, only to do whatever they want after they are elected.

Again, Fetterman is the only one who has courage in that party.

Strange how the only "good" Democrat is, literally, brain damaged.

Last best Democrat was Bill, not his wife, BILL... He admitted big government was over and he worked with the Republicans to balance the budget ... all this and he got a BJ in the oval office.

I'll give him that!!!

It's sad when recent Democrats make Bill Clinton look like a great leader.


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Aaron Thomas wrote to IB Joe <=-

The leftists appreciate candidates for being well-liked by the media.
The policy doesn't matter. Leftists have a lifelong dream of someday becoming famous, so they take subconscious cues or signals from the media with a feeble expectation that they're in harmony with the television when they like who they're supposed to like.

Am I crazy? That's how I see it. I think I used to be one of those
people but one day I snapped out of it and realized that I'm
comfortable with who I already am.

Prager had a nice quote: Does it DO good? Or does is FEEL good?

Democrats do/say whatever feels good today. But they never DO good.


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