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No not at all. You called me MAGA. It was just funny, because I’m so obviously not.
And I’ve never said they’re the same. They aren’t at all.
But for my entire life, on the most important economic issues? They do both mostly agree. They agree the wealthy should exploit everyone else. The Reps think some should be more exploited than others, while the Dems think everyone should be exploited equaly.
The DSA seems to making some traction now though. I have hope for them to finally push for some economic progress. Not much expectation, but hope.
What exactly are their economic disagreements?
Did Clinton lower the corporate tax rate, and roll back regulation enforcement? Did Obama immediately give up the public medical insurance option from the Affordable Care Act when there was the slightest push back? Did Biden give up on raising the minimum wage, for the flimsiest of excuses? Did all of them try to “appeal to the center” as the Republicans moved further and further to the right? Do we now have a center right party, and a radical authoritarian party?
A hint: The answer to the last five questions is, yes.
Of course. That’s why I expected her to loose.
Typical MAGA.
The guy who exclusively uses the name Rump?
You’re funny
When have I used that word?
Not you, me. I use that word.
Because he’s such an ass, and it’s right there in his damn name
Ahh. I get it. So, you’ve said Rump, and this makes you a good guy for whining about both sides being the same?
No not at all. You called me MAGA. It was just funny, because I’m so obviously not.
And I’ve never said they’re the same. They aren’t at all.
But for my entire life, on the most important economic issues? They do both mostly agree. They agree the wealthy should exploit everyone else. The Reps think some should be more exploited than others, while the Dems think everyone should be exploited equaly.
The DSA seems to making some traction now though. I have hope for them to finally push for some economic progress. Not much expectation, but hope.
They don’t “mostly agree”. That’s an ignorant myth the far left pseudo-socialist divisioniats like to spread.
What exactly are their economic disagreements?
Did Clinton lower the corporate tax rate, and roll back regulation enforcement? Did Obama immediately give up the public medical insurance option from the Affordable Care Act when there was the slightest push back? Did Biden give up on raising the minimum wage, for the flimsiest of excuses? Did all of them try to “appeal to the center” as the Republicans moved further and further to the right? Do we now have a center right party, and a radical authoritarian party?
A hint: The answer to the last five questions is, yes.