Preparing to Define ‘Democratic Socialism,’ Bernie Sanders Points to Libraries and the Police

[portlander23]

Preparing to Define ‘Democratic Socialism,’ Bernie Sanders Points to Libraries and the Police
Patrick Healy
New York Times

“To me, democratic socialism means democracy: It means creating a government that represents all of us, not just the wealthiest people in this country,” Mr. Sanders said.

“I will remind the American people that there are socialist programs out there that are some of the most popular programs in America,” he added, citing Social Security and Medicare, which taxpayers finance to assist older Americans and others.

Then he challenged people to see socialism at work in their neighborhoods.

“When you go to your public library, when you call your Fire Department or the Police Department, what do you think you’re calling?” Mr. Sanders said. “These are socialist institutions.”

[Dawgs]

1. Finally. Thom Hartmann and Bill Maher were telling him to change his message on socialism.

Just last week. Glad he's listening.

The Denmark, Norway, Sweden message was just not a good one.

[brooklynite]

2. That won't work...

...people are willing to accept "socialist" services from their local jurisdiction, but not from the Federal Govt.

[portlander23]

3. You make a fair point

Everyone hates social security and medicare.

[sailfla]

4. How about the army, coast guard, FBI, US forest service etc.