DNC head still can’t explain difference between Democrats, socialists

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz still can't explain the difference between a Democrat and a socialist.

The party boss struggled earlier last week when asked to explain the distinction by MSNBC's Chris Matthews. She was given a mulligan on the question Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," but once again chose not to answer directly.

Asked by host Chuck Todd what the difference between a Democrat and a socialist is, Wasserman Schultz tried to turn the discussion to Republicans -- and Donald Trump.

"It's always fun to be interviewed by Chris Matthews, and I know that he enjoys that banter," she said. "The important distinction that I think we're going to be discussing, I'm confident we'll be discussing in this campaign, is the difference between Democrats and Republicans."

She went on to say that Republicans stand for "extremism" and that's why "Donald Trump is their front-runner."

Wasserman Schultz was pressed on the Democrat/socialist distinction since Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-described socialist, is running for the Democratic presidential nomination and drawing large crowds in the process.

When first asked the question by Matthews, the DNC leader said the "relevant debate" is the difference between Democrats and Republicans.

what else can you expect of someone having the name of a Medical Test as their Surname?

It was a crap interview between two people with competing agendas.

It doesn't mean she wasn't able to explain the difference, only unwilling to explain the difference.

She's doing nothing different than any other political does.
Answering the question she wants to, that pushes her agenda, rather than the one asked. Spin. Whatever.

And Matthews is a bad interviewer. He's sitting there extemporaneously interpreting what she means based on his bias, accusing her, and when she says "no," he thinks he's proved right.

He's jumping around so much in his questioning and accusations I can see where she's trying to figure out how to get back on some kind of track.

When I listened to the interview Matthews was going on about "Bernie" being put on prime time and continuously asking her if "Bernie" should be showcased.
He asked her a direct question like "should Bernie be the focus or showcased at the DNC with his socialist views," and she said yes.

He didn't seem to hear her answer at first, continuing on the line assuming she'd say no.

And then after she said yes or agreed a few times he was all "during primetime? Or off on some other time slot to hide him because you know his views are bad for the democrats?"

And she was all "I think he should speak whenever he can be most effective with his message" or something like that.

But then Matthews was back to "you want to hide him, and keep him away from the public, you democrats want to do this, that, and the other to minimize any damage from these beliefs."

Basically, attacking her with his own agenda, putting words into her mouth.

Then he asks her the socialist/democrat question.

Personally, if that was me, I would have done the same thing she did.
Ignored the questions he's asking and tried to focus on something because the last 5 minutes of interview have been all over the place and a constant interrupting barrage ignoring given answers.


It was a crap interview.

A lot of the questions were like "yes or no, do you still enjoy beating your wife!? Just answer the question. Just answer the question."

And now today it's all "she can't decide whether or not she still enjoys beating her wife!"

He's an ***, she's a politician, this whole thing is stupid.

Yep, same kind Republican's get from the liberal media.

Democracy....Socialism...is there a difference?

Not really, but they would have you believe it. Republicans too, they also want control because that's what it's all about. Controlling the masses to achieve their power.

We need to take back our freedoms and our rights as an independent people of a Republic!

And Shultz is, and will always be, an idiot.... as is Mathews

At some point we'll be controlled in some way by some form of government or system. My preference is a government that is the least intrusive and controlling in peoples day to day lives. Right now, Dimocrats don't seem headin in that direction. JMHO

There isn't a difference!!!!!!! Democrats are Socialists and Communists.

one major difference is that SOCIALIST is not a political party in america and therefore IRRELEVANT to the elections


I am also not aware, as a democrat, of any platform advocating for government to OWN companies or products,, or eliminating private property

Tell that to Bernie Sanders and his supporters.

Actually, there is the Socialist Party USA.

maybe you should read the wording in the Executive Order 13603 (EO)...

he wants slaves, people to work for free... sounds pretty socialist to me....

"According to EO 13603, the President, or the head of any federal agency that he shall designate, can conscript “persons of outstanding experience and ability without compensation,” in both “peacetime and times of national emergency.” I can hear the Obama supporters now as they will write to me and say, “Obama would never do that, you are drinking from the Kool-Aid, and just go read Snopes, everything will be OK”. Well, here it is, you can read it for yourself.

Sec. 502. Consultants. The head of each agency otherwise delegated functions under this order is delegated the authority of the President under sections 710(b) and (c) of the Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 2160(b), (c), to employ persons of outstanding experience and ability without compensation and to employ experts, consultants, or organizations. The authority delegated by this section may not be redelegated."

so,, the government can call upon unpaid consultants,,

what has that to do with owning companies or taking away private property?

Tell that to Bernie Sanders and his supporters.

Actually, there is the Socialist Party USA.

you didn't read it, thats what the whole EO was about... sheesh, what happened to you? you used to at least think, now your just blindly following his exploits...

obarry was the president of the socialist chapter at occidental...

yet, you referenced a part that has nothing to do with what I posted,,lol

I knew that Socialist Party USA still exists, but I didn't know where it is active.

that part was worse than the rest, to me, for two reasons: now he can get his rich "friends" to control different things, and it's a form of slavery... i'm just sure your ok with that...

I wonder if DWS knows that the Socialist Party USA is an existing political party in the USA.

Dancing with the Stars? would they care?

Don't tell her about them .....she'll join.