Socialism is an economic and political system that advocates for public ownership of resources and production. It’s a system that has harmed Venezuela and other nations by causing economic stagnation, shortages of goods, and high inflation rates. Here is a list of the farthest-left members of Congress who are ushering socialism into the mainstream:
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a member of the Democratic Party and represents New York’s 14th congressional district. She is a self-described democratic socialist and has advocated for progressive policies on healthcare, education, housing, and climate change. In 2019, she co-sponsored the Green New Deal resolution.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Senator Bernie Sanders is a self-proclaimed democratic socialist and has been a senator from Vermont since 2007. He ran for president in 2016 but lost the nomination to Hillary Clinton. Some of his most popular policies include free college tuition, Medicare for all, and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Sanders is known for being progressive and outspoken on issues like income inequality, climate change, and campaign finance reform.
Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
As a freshman congresswoman, Representative Rashida Tlaib has quickly made a name for herself as one of the most extreme members of the Democratic Party. While she is known for her progressive policies on issues like healthcare and education, she also takes some of the most radical positions on issues like Israel and Palestine.
For example, Tlaib has called for a complete boycott of Israel, including banning American companies from doing business there. She has also accused Israel of being an apartheid state and has compared the Israeli government to the Nazi regime.
While Tlaib’s views on Israel are sure to cause controversy, her positions on other issues are just as extreme. For instance, she is a vocal supporter of single-payer healthcare and has even said that she would be open to abolishing private health insurance companies altogether.
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Since her election to the House of Representatives in 2018, Ilhan Omar has made a name for herself as one of the most progressive and extreme members of Congress. Here are some of her most extreme policy positions:
1. Abolishing ICE. Representative Omar has been a vocal critic of ICE, calling for its abolition. She believes that ICE is an unaccountable and inhumane agency that should be abolished and replaced with a more humane immigration system.
2. Medicare for All. Representative Omar is a strong supporter of Medicare for All, which would provide universal health care coverage for all Americans. She believes that it is a moral imperative to provide quality health care for all people, regardless of their income level.
3. Free College Tuition. Representative Omar supports making college tuition free for all Americans.
Socialism Kills
Since the 2016 presidential election, socialism has become a more popular political ideology, especially among Democrats. This is largely due to the rise of progressive politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, who have pushed for socialist policies like Medicare for All and free college tuition.
Socialism will lead to higher taxes, bigger government, and less freedom for American citizens.
So far, Democratic leaders have been reluctant to fully embrace socialism. However, if progressive candidates continue to gain popularity within the party, it could eventually become the new norm.
Socialism is a dangerous ideology that is contrary to everything America stands for. It’s time for us to reject it once and for all before it’s too late.
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