The war to make “socialism” acceptable, even inevitable, to Americans continues unabated. The majority of Dems, Liberals, and Progressives talk as though there is no choice but to accept more government control. Of course that last is never mentioned but that is exactly what would occur.
A new step in the process is to add the word “democratic” to “socialism”. By titling it “democratic socialism” (e.s.) makes it sound less threatening is the aim. But the result would still mean, as proclaimed by the candidates running for the democrat nomination, open up the Southern border to any and all(who will vote democrat of course), give free medical care to them and every citizen. That’s if you can find a doctor willing to work for government dictated wages; close all coal mines and oil transporting pipelines; eliminate herds of polluting cows; (the U.N. has just proclaimed we’re eating too much meat). Eliminate law enforcing units such a ICE, (even murderers, rapists, etc. would be safe since they would vote liberal). Oh yes, turn in your guns. Assault rifles, like my 70 year old semi-auto .22 with a seven shot clip, would have to be confiscated. Folks may not realize that the 2nd Amendment ensured that the private citizen should have arms so that the government could never take complete control.
Climate change would be a top consideration which would mean sending billions of dollars to other countries as dictated by the France Accord. The term Global Warming didn’t generate enough fear so “Climate Change” became the programs name, as issued by government endowed scientists. The saving of energy usage would be a demand by those in power. That would not apply to such as Al Gore with his private planes and huge estate or Bernie Sanders with his three estates. Even though he hasn’t had any pay but by government. Bernie promises a “revolution” and people should listen and beware since Sanders means what he says though he low keys the word revolution since he wants to get elected. That’s why he uses Sen.Warren as a stalking horse, allowing him to avoid the fact he is an avowed Marxist. Many may disagree with that fact but if history has any indication than the fact can’t be dismissed.
So adding democratic socialism must be seen as it really is, an effort to hide socialism’s real truth, a gutting of our republic and potential loss of our freedoms and pursuits of happiness.
Galen Crandall jr.
Perkinsville, Vt.
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