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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On 29 Jun 2026, Aaron Thomas said the following...

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.

No, you are not crazy... Barry was/is the worst president ever and because he can speak the media sold him... and the left bought it up. I was watching a #Walkaway video where a woman was saying her 1st vote ever was for Barry... She loved that There is no Blue State or Red State there is only the United States... She loved that statement... Then she saw how he governed ... Now she's a Republican.

The 13 or so who signed the contract with America did so because they are trying to get ahead of the curve... Whatever... Like Gavin did a few days back after the FBI raided their home getting the evidence of Pay for Play.

People are catching on... and U R not crazy...

They signed the contract but didn't condemn what policies they didn't like and what they'd do differently... Like Fetterman does!!!

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.

Best sentence ever, so true!!!

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On 30 Jun 2026, Ron L. said the following...

Too little. Too late.

You can't blame them for trying.

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

I saw a Democrat recently say that that TDS was the official Democrat platform. It'll be funny AF to see this play out.

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.

I sent @Aaron a message today talking about the woman who flipped parties because she saw that Barry said and then saw how Barry governed.

Normal people are aware!!!

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

He was stellar compared to the Democrats that followed him.

Worked with Republicans to balance the budget... and he got a BJ... relax... He worked across party likes and balanced the budget.

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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.

Yea, this gives Republicans a slight advantage, if there are any Democrat followers who are scared of socialism.

But I don't think it's going to convert too many people. If they like what they see in Democrats, this is just more of it.

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No, you are not crazy... Barry was/is the worst president ever and
because he can speak the media sold him... and the left bought it up. I was watching a #Walkaway video where a woman was saying her 1st vote
ever was for Barry... She loved that There is no Blue State or Red State there is only the United States... She loved that statement... Then she saw how he governed ... Now she's a Republican.

He seemed great back in 2009. I didn't trust GW Bush because he wasn't transparent enough and I didn't know what was going on in Iraq nor Afghanistan. It took me at least a year to figure out that Obama was yet another big liar.

The 13 or so who signed the contract with America did so because they are trying to get ahead of the curve... Whatever... Like Gavin did a few
days back after the FBI raided their home getting the evidence of Pay
for Play.

Who do you mean? 13 house members for the SAVE act? (I'm confused.)

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IB Joe wrote to Dr. What <=-

Too little. Too late.

You can't blame them for trying.

No, I can't. But their "try" is pathetic.

I saw a Democrat recently say that that TDS was the official Democrat platform. It'll be funny AF to see this play out.

They only just figured that out now? They are dumber than I thought.

I sent @Aaron a message today talking about the woman who flipped
parties because she saw that Barry said and then saw how Barry
governed.

Normal people are aware!!!

Yup. It's the only "bottom 1%" that are the problem now.

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

He was stellar compared to the Democrats that followed him.

That is just sooooo sad.


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Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

Yea, this gives Republicans a slight advantage, if there are any
Democrat followers who are scared of socialism.

It will push even more out of the Democrat party. But most of the normals have already left. Or as they say "The Party left me."

But I don't think it's going to convert too many people. If they like
what they see in Democrats, this is just more of it.

No. There aren't many more to convert. All they have left are the bots they created. That's why they keep fighting against the dismantling of their Voter Fraud systems that they put in place and keep wanting to import new voters.

If we have any honest elections, the Democrat party will cease to exist.


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IB Joe wrote to Aaron Thomas <=-

No, you are not crazy...

That remains to be seen. :)

Barry was/is the worst president ever and

Biden was worse, but I would argue that he wasn't actually elected and he was really a puppet for his masters.

Osama could simply hide his puppet masters better.

I was watching a #Walkaway video where a woman was saying her 1st vote ever was for Barry... She loved that There is no Blue State or Red
State there is only the United States... She loved that statement...
Then she saw how he governed ... Now she's a Republican.

Another who realize that politicians (especially Democrats) lie like they breathe and their policies will ALWAYS have the opposite impact of what they claim.

The 13 or so who signed the contract with America did so because they
are trying to get ahead of the curve...

They are failing. Decades of destroying out institutions isn't going to be solved by a politician's promise (which isn't worth the paper it's written on).

They signed the contract but didn't condemn what policies they didn't
like and what they'd do differently...

Because they are lying again. And everyone knows it.


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