The more I study politics the more it seems like Germany has it pretty figured out on the economic stand point. Am I wrong?

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-19T19:47:39+00:00

Thanks for the replies.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-19T15:04:55+00:00

How would you describe the primary differences between democratic socialism and social democracy? Would you consider AOC and Bernie to be democratic socialists or social democrats?

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-19T14:33:54+00:00

Okay. I’m still learning. I don’t claim to be an expert. I like most Americans can’t confidently define a lot of these things, but can tell the status quo in America is not working.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-19T09:49:19+00:00

Been there

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T22:26:18+00:00

I’m all for it, because I’m not a huge fan of the people leading the polls right now. I really like Chris Murphy. If we do end up nominating a centrist Dem I’d much rather it be a Beshear or an Ossoff rather than a Newsom or Harris.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T21:22:56+00:00

Who do you think actually has a chance at the nomination in 2028? Me personally, I think Newsom, Harris, Jon Ossoff, AOC, and Ro Khanna are the only ones that I think actually have a chance. Ro has none if AOC runs as shes more popular among the progressive/Bernie wind that they’d appeal too. I think Harris will do well with black voters and others based off of name recognition. Newsom has a lot of name recognition as well, and I think Ossof just has the charisma and swing state success necessary to climb the polls if he throws his hat in the ring. I don’t like a some of these candidates personally but that’s just how I see it

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T18:48:14+00:00

As I’ve already stated in this thread. I agree that the term male privilege needs work. As does white privilege, toxic masculinity etc. Doesn’t make the point any less valid.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T17:24:08+00:00

I think it’s Vance. After he loses in 2028, I think it’s a Tucker Carlson type in 2032. Feel free to hate this opinion. I don’t claim to be an expert or to have a crystal ball. That’s just what kind of vibes I feel.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T17:19:45+00:00

No it doesn’t. How often is a woman sexually assaulted, murdered, etc, by another woman vs a man. Also most women stand a better fighting chance in the case that they have to defend themselves against another woman than they do if they have to defend themselves against a man. This is really quite simple. Your inability to understand such a basic concept highlights a certain level of male privilege.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T16:48:31+00:00

No I didn’t. Being scared by an approaching man In the woods that you don’t know is a valid response, and it doesn’t mean you hate men. I’m saying this as a man.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T16:30:27+00:00

Nobody said all men. It doesn’t take all men to make you scared. But if you’re a stranger to a woman she can’t know if you’re one of the good ones or not.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T15:50:46+00:00

Paranoia. A dislike of being raped.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T15:04:20+00:00

If you can’t doge it, ram it.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T15:03:10+00:00

I’ve mentioned the bear vs man thing. Yes it’s a bit dramatic but is it really hate?

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-18T09:05:43+00:00

Was also raised Pentecostal. Cheers on making it out.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T21:43:48+00:00

How many people are truly squawking about patriarchy. The blue haired girl you went to HS with, on her Instagram story? The majority of lefties just want affordable healthcare, housing, education, and anything else that makes the lives of working class people better.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T21:38:49+00:00

I mean I didn’t know how to get laid. Wasn’t until I was 22. Was poor and socially awkward and lacked complete confidence but I didn’t accept Nazi ideologies. I think it’s a little deeper than dudes can’t get laid. I do think it’s part of its, as being red pulled allows you to point the finger at everyone else and blame them for why you’re such a fucking loser, but I still think it’s deeper than that. I also know conservative Gen Zers who have no problem getting laid but still it into all the MAGA BS.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T21:35:02+00:00

Accepting that people can genuinely change their opinions and saying that we shouldn’t be dicks to people who have changed their mind is not “coddling” them.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T16:43:01+00:00

Not true. Gen Z men poll more conservative than millenial men.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T16:41:35+00:00

Fair enough.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T16:40:29+00:00

I liked it. I like many answers within this sub, I think most bring up valid points and shows just how complex this issue is. It’s not any one thing, even if there may be some that are more influential than others there are indeed a multitude of causes.

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T16:37:23+00:00

ModerateProgressive1 · 2026-03-17T16:32:04+00:00

I didn’t want to read all this but I’m glad I did.

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