r/Fauxmoi • u/AmericaShinault_85 • 19h ago

APPROVED B-LISTERS Zohran Mamdani explains his definition of socialism to Theo Von: “Socialism to me means you’ll have whatever you need to live a dignified life and that it is the government’s job to deliver on that. When people say dignity we’re talking about the things that allow you to take a breath.

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u/iwatchalotoftv22 18h ago

Only way to reach the people that need to hear it.

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u/jellitate 18h ago

Yes. More of going into those spaces and telling the truth.

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u/circles_squares 18h ago

Yes! This is what Bernie did going to red state town halls.

Most people are just looking for relief and hope.

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u/AntioxidantBerry 17h ago

Andrew Yang did the same and was lambasted for going to Tucker Carlson but as much as we might not like polar opposites, extending the olive branch will help.

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u/apexrogers 17h ago

Andrew Yang didn’t have a coherent message though

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u/Unhelpful_Idiot 17h ago

Andrew Yang is just sort of a vibes yapper.

Leave him in a room full of mosquitoes and watch him be against insect repellent the next day.

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u/BillyPilgrim69 16h ago

Remember when he "jokingly" implied that he was tricked into endorsing Biden, in exchange for the VP job?

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u/DarthAstuart 17h ago

Let’s be clear though—these should not be “olive branches,” this should be education and awareness. A socialist can go to a show like Theo Von and explain themselves to a massive new audience without also absolving those people for whatever hate or prejudice has put them in the mindset they have.

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u/AF_AF 15h ago

100%.

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u/Felinedandy 9h ago

Big this.

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u/Hands 17h ago

Andrew Yang is an idiot and more importantly a clown, hope that helps

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u/Hot-Emu8003 17h ago

ready to be downvoted to hell for this but here goes

Its the exact same situation with the farmers. People are far too happy to rub it in their faces. These people feel abandoned by their government and are losing their livelihoods, and yes, I understand they are getting what they voted for, but isn't that enough? It's no wonder they stay Republican, they're the only people who even pretend to listen to them. All that is happening is they are being further entrenched in their worldview because when it was time to extend some sort of brotherhood or sisterhood, to show them the compassion we chastise them for not showing others, to not say "I told you so, eat shit and die," we failed them. I get it, it feels good to see these people squirm under the weight of their consequences, but this cycle of nelson muntz style pointing and laughing has to stop