Why Are There No Democrat Intellectuals?

[lg325]

An interesting read on the state of the democratic party by active democrat thinkers.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/11/07/10-democratic-thinkers-on-what-the-party-needs-right-now-00187993

 

[PoliticalChic]

Dumb ass, our National Park system is the purest form of socialism that exists. Preserving the very best and most unique for the enjoyment of all. And there is no successful nation that does not have a mix of socialism and capitalism.

So you answer is that you will vote Democrat no matter how far left they go, comrade?

 

[PoliticalChic]

Have you ever read Sowell's book on Intellectuals and Society.

Intellectual is not a title limited to "smart people". It's those who pretend to be smart because others somehow have convinced themselves they are credible.

Several of his books, but not that. I tend toward those dealing with economics.

 

[PoliticalChic]

The best argument for socialism at present is the vast disparity in wealth in the US between the workers and the top 10%. The best argument for capitalism, although I think the present economic system in the US would be labeled mercantilism by Adam Smith, is the fact in spite of that, workers have a wealthy life here compared to all other nations excepting many in the EU. Socialism and capitalism are economic tools, not religions. Those that treat each as a religion demonstrate their intellectual poverty.

I merely asked if Democrat voters ever draw the line.

You don't.

Shall I say good bye, or would you like your more traditional Sieg Heil?

 

[Leo123]

Dumb ass, our National Park system is the purest form of socialism that exists. Preserving the very best and most unique for the enjoyment of all. And there is no successful nation that does not have a mix of socialism and capitalism.

The U.S. National Park system is anything but socialism. You are conflating it with a communist type government is ignorant.

 

[PoliticalChic]

***ttygator indicated he's a master debater....no one will debate him.

I am ROTFLMAO......he's not posted anything of value or support for his claim.

He asks no questions of your OP....simply declares it

And provides nothing to back up his point.

Talk about projection at it's finest.

[I really have to wonder if he's drinking or if he stepped away from his computer and his six year old is posting]

He seems to have missed this in the OP: " reflection about the nature of reality"

 

[Moonglow]

what an intellectual comment ! your grammar, spelling, and punctuation proves that you may be one of the most intellectual leftists on this board . you should run for the dem nomination for POTUS in 2028 !

I would never run for either major party.

 

[PoliticalChic]

You said I called him a God. Not one link did that. Nowhere was there a link to Obama saying God picked him for a mission. Trump said that. All those links were to people using flowery language about Obama. ONLY Trump said he was called by God for a mission.

On Truth Social, he equated the persecution he’s facing in legal battles to Christ’s suffering: “Christ walked through His greatest persecution the very week they are trying to steal your property from you…”

Rick Perry Says That Trump Is God's “Chosen One”

The outgoing energy secretary compares the president to a trio of Biblical kings during a 'Fox & Friends' interview.

www.gq.com

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1. Lance Wallnau, an influential evangelical associated with Christian nationalism, has depicted Trump as a “modern‑day Cyrus”—a biblical king anointed by God—with the “hand of God” guiding him. In October 2023, on The Jim Bakker Show, Wallnau said, “The hand of God is on him and he cannot be stopped,” framing Trump as an instrument of divine purposeen.wikipedia.org+11en.wikipedia.org+11vanityfair.com+11vox.com+2reuters.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2.
2. Guillermo Maldonado, a Florida megachurch pastor with GOP ties, called Trump’s presidency evidence of “the presence of the living God” and “divinely inspired” en.wikipedia.org.
3. Rick Perry, former Energy Secretary and governor, described Trump as God’s “chosen one,” likening him to Old Testament figures such as Saul, David, and Solomon, emphasizing a divine mandate for his role gq.com.
4. Franklin Graham, a major evangelical voice, declared at Trump’s January 2025 inauguration: “We praise [God] … look at what God has done,” for raising Trump to the presidency. Earlier, after Trump’s 2016 win, he directly said “God showed up” in that election en.wikipedia.org.

Bonehead, you said "worship."

wor·ship
/ˈwərSHəp/

noun

1. the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.
   "the worship of God"

English is my second language, yet I speak it better than you do. Weird.

 

[Moonglow]

The U.S. National Park system is anything but socialism. You are conflating it with a communist type government is ignorant.

Trump's controlling stake in U.S. steel is socialist nonsense​

Reason Magazine
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4 days ago — Trump's takeover of U.S. Steel is socialist nonsense that violates every principle of limited government and represents an unrestrained view of ...

 

[Frankeneinstein]

Anyone who yells "communist" with every breath is not an intellectual...

duh! thats cuz it doesn't take a genius to pic'em out of a line up...now "Nazi'" ya gotta stay on your toes with them and yell that one from the mountain top 24/7 if ya wanna sound smart like the TV.

 

[Zincwarrior]

The evidence is very clear that Democrats have lower IQs than Republicans.

This is why there is no discussion on this forum.

 

[Moonglow]

Yes, Trump Just Nationalized U.S. Steel​

Cato Institute
https://www.cato.org › commentary › yes-trump-just-nati...




Jun 18, 2025 — When news first broke that President Donald Trump was going to approve Nippon Steel's purchase of U.S. Steel, I was eager to put the move onto ...

 

[Moonglow]

duh! thats cuz it doesn't take a genius to pic'em out of a line up...now "Nazi'" ya gotta stay on your toes with them and yell that one from the mountain top 24/7 if ya wanna sound smart like the TV.

Donald Trump Is Doing Socialism Now​

The New Republic
https://newrepublic.com › article › trump-us-steel-social...




6 days ago — Trump's justification for keeping a golden share in U.S. Steel is similarly based on national security, with the terms of the share drawn up in ...

 

[PoliticalChic]

LMAO.. You have democrat derangement syndrome. The GOP is spending us into bankruptcy, and all you can think about are the democrats.

So this is your choice?

Race and gender preferences

Language police

No punishment for criminals

Open borders

Attacks on the Supreme Court

Transgender sports competitions

Antisemitism

Wealth tax

Cancel culture

Welfare State

Government run healthcare mandates

Sanctuary Cities

Two-Tiered Justice system




Look up "prioritize."

 

[Moonglow]

Trump practices socialism with Nippon Steel and you udumb ***** ignore it...That is because you ***** are just the din of the echo chamber.

 

[Zincwarrior]

But that's the problem: they've already left America.

Do you even know who Galbraith is?

 

[Moonglow]

So this is your choice?

Race and gender preferences

Language police

No punishment for criminals

Open borders

Attacks on the Supreme Court

Transgender sports competitions

Antisemitism

Wealth tax

Cancel culture

Welfare State

Government run healthcare mandates

Sanctuary Cities

Two-Tiered Justice system




Look up "prioritize."

You support the government owning part of US Steel, like a pushover.

 

[Frankeneinstein]

Trump's controlling stake in U.S. steel is socialist nonsense​

Reason Magazine
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4 days ago — Trump's takeover of U.S. Steel is socialist nonsense that violates every principle of limited government and represents an unrestrained view of ...

That's all true actually, the thing is ya only reconize it as a problem cuz trump did it, otherwise you would be mocking anyone who did call it "socialist nonsense" [as if there were any other type of socialism]

 

[Moonglow]

That's all true actually, the thing is ya only reconize it as a problem cuz trump did it, otherwise you would be mocking anyone who did call it "socialist nonsense" [as if there were any other type of socialism]

The next president is also, and you love it.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Also find me a conservative theirust supporting random tariff wars and exploding the budget deficit.


Trump is a crony capitalist and he is your God.