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Old 01-21-2010, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast_Eddie View Post
For instance- in most of the world, "Socialist" is a set of beliefs that many in the population agree with. In many countries, "Socialist" is one of the political parties. There are people in the United States that would share many beliefs with people who self identify as "Socialist" in other parts of the world. Would anyone seeking public office ever run as a "Socialist"? Of course not, not if they ever wanted to be elected. It would be political suicide. The term has a meaning in this time and in this place that is unique.
Sen. Bernie Sanders but point taken.

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