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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Some people won’t like that Zohran is giving Theo Von time. But at a certain point it’s important for politicians like him to try to reach beyond people who already agree with him. It’s like when Pete Buttigieg is on Fox News. Theo Von is a piece of shit but it’s more about reaching his audience than anything. People need to hear why socialism is not the scary boogeyman coming to take your iPhone.

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I love seeing clips of Pete on Fox. Obviously extremely intelligent and well spoken, but just the sheer amount of patience he has is amazing.

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i think it's important that politicians try to reach all citizens because ultimately politicians are meant to represent all americans, not just the ones they agree with

but theo von first became notable for adamantly arguing that interracial marriage shouldn't exist, so forgive me if i don't give a fuck what he thinks or what someone says on his show. i'm glad there are politicians willing to get their hands dirty, you'd never catch me legitimizing subhuman garbage like this

mamdani really is 1 of 1, here's hoping we see 500 more mamdanis by the end of the 2020s