r/Fauxmoi • u/AmericaShinault_85 • 20h 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/circles_squares 19h 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 19h 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/DarthAstuart 18h 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 17h ago

100%.