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el_bryanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:12 AM Original message |
Poll question: Do you consider yourself a socialist? |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
1. Yes |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
2. I consider myself a Social Democrat..nt |
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nyc 4 Biden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:10 AM Response to Reply #2 |
19. +1 Democratic Socialist here. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
3. Totally. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:20 AM Response to Original message |
4. I like public education, public transportation, sidewalks, and |
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Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
5. You'll have to define it, but I'll vote "somewhat". nt |
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el_bryanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:40 AM Response to Reply #5 |
14. I think any definition I gave would start an argument over the definition |
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comrade snarky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:53 AM Response to Reply #14 |
31. You know this place pretty well don't you? |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
6. Democratic socialist or social democrat, yes. |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
7. Nope. I prefer private control of the means of production. NT |
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Davis_X_Machina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
8. DSA-USA member... |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:29 AM Response to Original message |
9. Yes. Socialism and Capitalism can co-exist very well |
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bananas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:47 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. Agree, but I voted "not really" |
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dmallind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:36 AM Response to Original message |
10. BTW some thoughts on the distinction |
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skeptical cynic (404 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:36 AM Response to Original message |
11. Democratic Socialist |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
12. I guess somewhat |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
13. Yes and no. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
16. Given that term "socialism" is widely used for diverse economic models it might help to define it. |
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Dr Morbius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:21 AM Response to Reply #16 |
20. I voted the same way for much the same reason. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:45 AM Response to Reply #20 |
25. I agree with all of that. Health Care is one good example. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
17. Not quite. I value capitalism... |
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optimator (606 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
18. it all boils down to one question |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
21. Reminder to take the Political Compass test to see where you are. |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
22. Do you mean socialist in the original meaning of state ownership of the means of production OR in |
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el_bryanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:28 AM Response to Reply #22 |
28. See above - defining it would create more issues I think. |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:30 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Without a definition the only logical answer is "This is a bullshit poll!". n/t |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
23. I Like John Lennon's Definition |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
24. I Like John Lennon's Definition |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:55 AM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Johhny applied poetry to the political |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
26. I voted definitely yes, but.................... |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
30. do we all agree on a definition of 'socialist'? |
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Union Yes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
32. To the FUCKING bone. knr |
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GreenMetalFlake (102 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
33. Like, totally |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
34. No. One wonders why we allow "them" to define "us" over and over |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
35. I'm interested in pragmatic policies and politics, not ideological labels |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
36. Hell no |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
37. I believe in public tooods, which are socialist |
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nyc 4 Biden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
38. Courtesy of Upton Sinclair... |
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el_bryanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 07:18 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Good quote n/t |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
39. Non-posting voters. |
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troubledamerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
40. If you drive on a publicly-funded freeway, you are a socialist. |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-01-10 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
41. Hell Yes! |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 07:20 AM Response to Original message |
43. Yes |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
44. Not Really. I Believe the State Should Cover Basic Societal Needs |
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RedCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
45. Heaven yes! I want consumers to boycott mean companies! |
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shotten99 (478 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
46. I also hate consumerism, but.... |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
47. "Capitalism" is only great for non-essential consumer goods, "socialism" should govern |
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Poiuyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:59 AM Response to Reply #47 |
49. That's a great compromise |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
48. It's the only true position a progressive should hold. |
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