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Dems -- What do You Consider Yourselves?

Dems -- What do you consider yourselves (choose all that apply)?

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Cameron

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Curious what adjectives Democrats feel best describe themselves.
 
I consider myself a Very Liberal, Progressive, Woke, Fiscal Conservative Federal Government preferring Democrat.
 
I’m a moderate. What that means depends on who you ask
 
It'd be nice if someone defined exactly who they are talking about when they say "Dems". Registered with the Democratic Party? Happen to vote more for Democrats than others in elections? Happen to be somewhere on the left? Etc.
 
Radical leftist socialist libertarian
 
  • Neoliberal Globalist Shill (according to my flair)
  • Silicon Valley Democrat (according to the New York Times)
  • Dumbass Commie Libtard (according to people in MAGA hats)
  • Unprincipled Centrist Corporate Hack (according to Bernie Bros)
  • Genocidal TERF Monster (according to blue-haired college kids who shout their pronouns on the internet)
  • Snooty Ivy League Elitist (according to populists)
  • Liberal Democratic Capitalist (according to Econ Twitter)
  • Technocratic Urbanist (according to Globe Twitter)
  • Landlord Apologist (according to NIMBY homeowners masquerading as leftists)
My policy agenda is in my sig. I think it's fairly liberal, although maybe not strictly in line with the Democratic Party. But everyone can judge for themselves. I'm not that hung up on labels. ;)
 
Bullseye said:
Is this what you consider "stunning comeback"?
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It was at least as stunning as what I was responding to. It at least takes into account the actual poll question.
 
Cameron said:
It was at least as stunning as what I was responding to. It at least takes into account the actual poll question.
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Get over it.
 
A progressive eco-socialist.

There are also inefficient, backwards socialists who turn whole countries into dumpsters (Venezuela).

I prefer much more the Scandinavian or European leftists in general who implement policies that lift people out of poverty or implement improvements for society without screwing the country and resorting to nationalism and dictatorship.
 
Bullseye said:
Where's the "gullible fools" option? :ROFLMAO:
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The term "liberal" that US-Americans use for leftist is NOT used this way here in Europe.

A "liberal" in Europe is most often seen as a member/voter of a neo-liberal party, which tend to be rightwing.

For example the UK Lib Dems or the Dutch VVD or the German FDP or the Austrian NEOS are all "liberal" parties, but center-rightwing.

Especially on the economy, but more centrist among social topics.

So, especially because of their pro-business-without-many-regulations approach (which means curtailed employee rights !), they are not seen as leftists.

So, be careful Americans if you ever are in Europe !

If you are a progressive Democrat, tell Europeans you are a leftist and not a "liberal".

If you are a Biden Democrat, you are a liberal yeah.

If you are a Manchin Democrat, tell Europeans that you are a Republican !
 
Redress said:
If I had to pick an adjective to describe my politics, it would be "right". I am right, everyone else is wrong or misguided.
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OK, that makes you a “moderate”, to be an “extremist” would require considering those disagreeing with you to be evil. ;)
 
Tender Branson said:
The term "liberal" that US-Americans use for leftist is NOT used this way here in Europe.

A "liberal" in Europe is most often seen as a member/voter of a neo-liberal party, which tend to be rightwing.

For example the UK Lib Dems or the Dutch VVD or the German FDP or the Austrian NEOS are all "liberal" parties, but center-rightwing.

Especially on the economy, but more centrist among social topics.

So, especially because of their pro-business-without-many-regulations approach (which means curtailed employee rights !), they are not seen as leftists.

So, be careful Americans if you ever are in Europe !

If you are a progressive Democrat, tell Europeans you are a leftist and not a "liberal".

If you are a Biden Democrat, you are a liberal yeah.

If you are a Manchin Democrat, tell Europeans that you are a Republican !
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Huh. I guess I'd be considered right-wing / liberal in Europe, because neoliberalism is pretty awesome. Pro-trade, pro-immigration, pro-capitalism with a welfare state, etc.
 
Tender Branson said:
The term "liberal" that US-Americans use for leftist is NOT used this way here in Europe.

A "liberal" in Europe is most often seen as a member/voter of a neo-liberal party, which tend to be rightwing.
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Oh no, it still means the same thing. We just think that neo-liberals are on the left here because we have no true economically leftist political party.
 
Bullseye said:
Weak.
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It's hard to avoid the label of "gullible fool" after accepting and continuing to promote the idea that the only way an unpopular incumbent could lose was through fraud, and then continue to double down and present no evidence.
 
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