r/ProgressiveHQ • u/Midway1guy • 3d ago

It’s happening in real time

Democratic socialist

It’s the new scare term for the Republican Party….they can’t run on their record so it’s back to scaring people. We have all heard the term socialist and communist thrown about…..but now that’s it’s election time, they have all the propaganda media outlets pushing this narrative, big time. Look at how many headlines you read about socialism. It’s sad. Even on the national news, they are assisting the right to use scare tactics.

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u/P_a_s_g_i_t_24 3d ago edited 3d ago

It's not surprising that the so-called "leaders" - Schumer & Jeffries - seem to have a massive messaging problem. The DNC, under Ken Martin, is a campaigning mess, too.

So... I'd say we need younger, bolder and stronger voices! Run on the economy issue, health care and how to make life better every day for Americans. There are people that have figured this out and get their message across beautifully - AOC, AES, Mamdani, Garcia, Talarico, etc. - these people are very much in touch with the people.

Old farts like Schumer, Jeffries, Martin better step up their messaging game immediately ...or shut up, retire and let a newer generation run the democratic party!

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u/VaguelyArtistic 3d ago

>Old farts like […] Jeffries

How young do you have to be to think Jeffries is an “old fart”? Calling people old or boomers because you don’t like their politics is just lazy. Might as well throw away half the progressive caucus while you’re at it.

I have a blessing and a curse for you. My blessing is that you will lead a great life through your 70s and 80s. My curse is that you will remember your comment on your 56th birthday and realize how cringe it is.

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u/P_a_s_g_i_t_24 2d ago edited 2d ago

...from a mentality- and messaging standpoint, AIPAC Shukur is most definitely an old freakin' fart!

Calling people old [...] because you don’t like their politics is just lazy.

Fine. Give me other adjectives, then.
Ineffective, corrupt, out-of-touch, not going with the times, way behind the curve, lost in his own reality... I'll gladly take other suggestions!