Posted on 04/22/2026 5:33:49 AM PDT by MtnClimber
With socialism no longer a dirty word in the American political lexicon and a central plank of the modern Democratic Party, it should come as little surprise that Barack Obama is finally reveling in his socialist bona fides.
For many years, former President Barack Obama has been accused of being a closet socialist. When Obama was running for the White House in 2008 and 2012, he downplayed his relationships with socialists like Bill Ayers.
The genius of Obama’s two victorious presidential campaigns was his ability to portray himself as a pragmatic politician pursuing a middle-of-the-road policy agenda when in fact Obama has been more than sympathetic to socialism in America since the beginning of his political rise.
In 2012, Forbes published an article titled, “Is President Obama Truly A Socialist?,” which noted that, “Pew Research finds that sixty percent of Americans respond negatively to ‘socialism.’ It is clear why President Barack Obama must avoid that label. Words are important.”
While Obama went out of his way to never refer to himself as a socialist, he did generally govern in the direction that most socialists would approve. Obama’s signature policy achievement, the Affordable Care Act, was derided by many who argued it was anti-free market and a step towards socialism.
During his two terms, Obama toed the collectivist line quite nimbly. Under the radar, his administration pushed what can be described as stealth socialism. His policies were wealth redistributionist in nature, but Obama abstained (for the most part) from openly advocating for a socialist revolution when he was in the Oval Office.
In the years since Obama departed 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and bought mansions all over the country (not very socialist of him!), socialism has become much less of a taboo.
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Marxist, socialist, communist. What is the difference?
I think the term is ‘progressive’ and they tell me it’s different from Marxism and socialism. But it still looks like the same old collectivist command and control crap to me.
I just don’t have the time to delve into the nuances.
It seems to me we are going to get some of that warm, comforting socialism, soon. I’m so glad I’m nearing the end of this ride.
“Obama hops aboard Mamdani’s socialist bandwagon”
Maybe hoping to hop on Mamdani?
Obama’s ego needs a boost after witnessing what he holds dear being systematically dismantled by President Trump. I recall Obama telling everyone, with certainty, Donald Trump would never become President of the United States. He thought the reliability of the Democrats election fraud apparatus would assure it.
I’m pretty sure he’s always been in a front seat on that particular bandwagon, just keeping his head low.
I wonder if the magic one mows his own grass?
I doubt the jug-eared moron even knows how to start a lawnmower...
Looks like some of that 9 billion in gold and cash didn’t make to Iran?.
“portray himself as a pragmatic politician pursuing a middle-of-the-road policy”
Everybody knew who/what he was, he got elected because, sadly, Americans are stupid/lazy. Don’t dismiss big donor money, rigged elections, and crappy R candidates.
You mean Man-Dummy.
https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/man-dummy
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Mommydami’s bandwagon?
Obammy built it for him and …..”fundamentally change America “ ….comes to mind.
But they look like Señor Wences and “Johnny” when they are performing for the rug rats at the Corn Row Kids Learing Center.
I contend those are still dirty words in America. Maybe they are gaining in popularity in some circles, but I can assure you this is not always the case, especially with true Americans.
the point of universal childcare is earlier collectivist indoctrination
Barry Soetoro & Zohran Mamdani - D eceivers 2 EVIL MOFOs MOhammed FOllowers
BIRDS OF A FEATHER———
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