Brtblutwo
Banned
- Joined
- Feb 6, 2016
- Messages
- 64
- Reaction score
- 30
- Gender
- Male
- Political Leaning
- Other
.
Ask a conservative about socialism and most will tell you such governments are oppressive, commit numerous human rights violations, levy exorbitant taxes on their citizenry, are a threat to world peace, force the people to live in poverty, stifle creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit, and a host of other tidbits of misinformation.
In the first article in the included links, Anu Partanen, a journalist from Finland, explains the many errors American conservatives have concerning the socialist governments of that region. She also explains the errors Bernie Sanders and his followers have about the “one for all and all for one” altruism of the Nordic people.
While the conservatives views are all nonsense, Bernie must come to understand the reality of the Nordics. Taxes for the middle class in Finland are roughly the same as those paid by middle income Americans. However, the taxes paid by the Finns benefit all citizens, not just one segment of the population. What Bernie’s supporters see as altruism in Finland is actually the self interest of all members of the Finnish public.
But don’t waste time trying to explain this to the U.S. right wing, the vast majority will insist they know more about the Nordic style of socialism than the Nordic people. (This will be seen in the conservatives’ responses to this post, since few will take time to read the following article before they leap to prove their ignorance on the subject. Or, they will instead focus on the author becoming an American journalist and U.S. citizen. Her move to the U.S. is understandable, since there is a much greater readership in the U.S. than Finland.)
What Americans don't understand about Nordic countries - Business Insider
Despite his misunderstanding of the Nordic peoples’ motivation for embracing socialist methods, Bernie is the only candidate from either party who speaks for the best interests of average Americans. He doesn’t advocate racial hatred. He doesn’t preach religious intolerance.
But, Bernie is marginalized by the press because the very rich own the news media. All the remaining presidential hopefuls imply Bernie is a dreamer, and is out of touch with the American people. However, his many millions of followers prove these are lies.
Conservatives misunderstanding of socialism , their hatred for anything non-white and non-Christian, and right wing’s worship of the “job creators” (the same job creators who moved millions of high-paying jobs to China, India, Mexico, etc.) blind them to the truth. While at the same time, the Democrats’ insiders just want Bernie to go away so Hillary can be their nominee.
Bernie’s integrity is another political liability, adding this to his socialist beliefs makes conservatives really hate his guts.
So, marginalized or not, the voter suppression laws in a number of red states rigging elections there and the traditional low turnout of Democrats on Election Day, coupled with Trump’s promises to “make America great (white) again”, his total lack of detailed policies, and his open fascism, pretty much guarantee a Trump Presidency. It also guarantees the U.S. will be circling the bowl by March 2017. April at the latest.
Bernie, thanks for your genuine attempt to make America great again, but it just isn’t in the cards.
Robert Reich: They?ve marginalized Bernie at every turn - Salon.com
.
Ask a conservative about socialism and most will tell you such governments are oppressive, commit numerous human rights violations, levy exorbitant taxes on their citizenry, are a threat to world peace, force the people to live in poverty, stifle creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit, and a host of other tidbits of misinformation.
In the first article in the included links, Anu Partanen, a journalist from Finland, explains the many errors American conservatives have concerning the socialist governments of that region. She also explains the errors Bernie Sanders and his followers have about the “one for all and all for one” altruism of the Nordic people.
While the conservatives views are all nonsense, Bernie must come to understand the reality of the Nordics. Taxes for the middle class in Finland are roughly the same as those paid by middle income Americans. However, the taxes paid by the Finns benefit all citizens, not just one segment of the population. What Bernie’s supporters see as altruism in Finland is actually the self interest of all members of the Finnish public.
But don’t waste time trying to explain this to the U.S. right wing, the vast majority will insist they know more about the Nordic style of socialism than the Nordic people. (This will be seen in the conservatives’ responses to this post, since few will take time to read the following article before they leap to prove their ignorance on the subject. Or, they will instead focus on the author becoming an American journalist and U.S. citizen. Her move to the U.S. is understandable, since there is a much greater readership in the U.S. than Finland.)
What Americans don't understand about Nordic countries - Business Insider
Despite his misunderstanding of the Nordic peoples’ motivation for embracing socialist methods, Bernie is the only candidate from either party who speaks for the best interests of average Americans. He doesn’t advocate racial hatred. He doesn’t preach religious intolerance.
But, Bernie is marginalized by the press because the very rich own the news media. All the remaining presidential hopefuls imply Bernie is a dreamer, and is out of touch with the American people. However, his many millions of followers prove these are lies.
Conservatives misunderstanding of socialism , their hatred for anything non-white and non-Christian, and right wing’s worship of the “job creators” (the same job creators who moved millions of high-paying jobs to China, India, Mexico, etc.) blind them to the truth. While at the same time, the Democrats’ insiders just want Bernie to go away so Hillary can be their nominee.
Bernie’s integrity is another political liability, adding this to his socialist beliefs makes conservatives really hate his guts.
So, marginalized or not, the voter suppression laws in a number of red states rigging elections there and the traditional low turnout of Democrats on Election Day, coupled with Trump’s promises to “make America great (white) again”, his total lack of detailed policies, and his open fascism, pretty much guarantee a Trump Presidency. It also guarantees the U.S. will be circling the bowl by March 2017. April at the latest.
Bernie, thanks for your genuine attempt to make America great again, but it just isn’t in the cards.
Robert Reich: They?ve marginalized Bernie at every turn - Salon.com
.