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cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
Fri Jan 1, 2016, 03:34 AM Jan 2016

2016 - The Year We Elect the First Socialist President. Welcome to it!

I think electing a Socialist is easily as historic and unique as electing a Woman.

Make no mistake - I'm all about electing a Female President; Hillary Clinton just ain't the right female.

Happy 2016 Everyone!

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2016 - The Year We Elect the First Socialist President. Welcome to it! (Original Post) cherokeeprogressive Jan 2016 OP
I will work with her. I like Bernie, but I'm practical. I surely will not stay at home if she wins rusty quoin Jan 2016 #1
A President who cares first and foremost about the American people! senz Jan 2016 #2
Thank you, CP Jack Rabbit Jan 2016 #3
Just like 2008, either way it's a first. Paka Jan 2016 #4
If this country ever needed a socialist president, now is the time newfie11 Jan 2016 #5
Crazy fantasy land. AINT GONNA HAPPEN. RBInMaine Jan 2016 #6
Don't be afraid. Srednas Einreb Jan 2016 #7
yeesaaaaaaaaawwwww! restorefreedom Jan 2016 #8
Actually FDR was the first socialist president Due Greatly To the Tutoring From His WIFE. daybranch Jan 2016 #9
Emidio "Mimi" Soltysik? OilemFirchen Jan 2016 #10
2016 could be a year to LWolf Jan 2016 #11
 

senz

(11,945 posts)
2. A President who cares first and foremost about the American people!
Fri Jan 1, 2016, 04:24 AM
Jan 2016

Happy 2016!

May this be the year we elect Bernie Sanders and make America a great place to live again!

Paka

(2,760 posts)
4. Just like 2008, either way it's a first.
Fri Jan 1, 2016, 05:17 AM
Jan 2016

When we do elect the first female President, like you, I want it to be the right woman. HC doesn't cut it.

newfie11

(8,159 posts)
5. If this country ever needed a socialist president, now is the time
Fri Jan 1, 2016, 06:30 AM
Jan 2016

We need another FDR and Bernie is who we need in office now.
Then we've got to give him a congress that will work with him.
God help this country if trump wins.

daybranch

(1,309 posts)
9. Actually FDR was the first socialist president Due Greatly To the Tutoring From His WIFE.
Fri Jan 1, 2016, 10:14 AM
Jan 2016

and other advisers and Keynesian theory.
But we certainly need Bernie and why do we not revel in electing the first Jewish president? Is this not the first time we would be electing someone not claiming to be strong Christians. Is not stating the possible election of a Jew not indicative of social acceptance and reduction of discrimination?
Why is this not a rallying cry for liberals to indicate acceptance of other religions and ethnic backgrounds? Hillary's elect me, I am a woman theme has attracted all those women supporters and is often cited during canvasses as the single reason women support her.

I would increase your words slightly by saying
I think electing a socialist and a Jew is certainly more historic and unique than electing a woman.
Make no mistake- I'm all about electing a Female President: Hillary Clinton just ain't the right female.

I will never vote for or against someone based on gender, race, age, ethnicity, ancestry, or sexual orientation. I will vote against those who embrace religions encouraging others to do so.

You made very good and concise points. Thank you!


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