Congress passed a symbolic resolution on Tuesday to condemn socialism — a move that saw eight Democrats cross the aisle to back the GOP on the measure.

The vote, which has no actual effect on public policy, was swiftly mocked by observers on social media.

"Voting to condemn an economic system that doesn’t exist in our country, to protect the one which we live under that exploits the working class to benefit the obscenely wealthy," wrote Melanie D'Arrigo, executive director of Campaign for New York Health. "This was Congress’ priority as 60% of Americans struggle to afford food, housing and healthcare. Embarrassing."

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[–] 5 points 24 minutes ago

We treat this like a stupid joke, but they will be putting us in camps for socialism soon.

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  • [–] 25 points 1 hour ago

    I HATE Socialism!

    -Republicans on Welfare!

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  • [–] 3 points 42 minutes ago

    It's okay guys, they were swiftly mocked on social media for it!

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  • [–] 3 points 44 minutes ago

    Everything about this compliant Congress is embarrassing.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 hours ago (1 child)

    Socialism like public schools and your local fire departments, roads paid for by tax money instead of tolls. Etc etc.

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  • [–] 2 points 42 minutes ago* (1 child)

    Don't worry, the most extremist of conservatives think those are evil, too. Well, at least public schools (and the post office).

    The dipshit libertarian wing of conservatism don't want public roads or fire departments, as well.

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  • [–] 2 points 42 minutes ago

    Can't wait for the BBB cuts after midterms. It will suck seeing good people struggling but all the dumbass maga will be giving the face-eating leopards a feast.

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  • [–] 3 points 57 minutes ago

    Unless they are literally on a spit above a fire then torched is on the same level as someone being slammed, which is to say not at all.

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  • [–] 2 points 48 minutes ago

    If the dems win house and senate this November we all need to pressure congress to not pick Jeffries as speaker and Schumer as majority leader.

    Those we need people that will drive real accountability, not controlled opposition.

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  • [–] 53 points 3 hours ago (4 children)

    Here are the 8 Democrats who voted in favor of the resolution:
    Kathy Castor (FL)
    Henry Cuellar (TX)
    Don Davis (NC)
    Jared Golden (ME)
    Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (TX)
    Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA)
    Darren Soto (FL)
    Gabe Vasquez (NM)

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  • [–] 22 points 3 hours ago (1 child)

    Fucking Marie Glusenkamp Perez smh. She’s in a difficult district, but there’s no excuse for some of her votes while in office here.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 hour ago (1 child)

    I swear she's in every "Democrat crossed the aisle" post. I can't even write to her because I'm not in her district, even though I had her on my ballot the year she got in.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 hour ago

    She’s better than a Republican in that spot in that she votes with her party sometimes instead of never. It’s hard though because I think some of her votes have really betrayed those that voted for her as well.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 hours ago (10 children)

    But if you dare say that Democrats don't fight for our interests, you'll be called a Russian bot that's suppressing the vote.

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    [–] 3 points 1 hour ago

    TORCHED! TORCHED I SAY!

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  • [–] 19 points 3 hours ago

    Those Dems should take a long walk off a short pier

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    [+] -13 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

    This is like saying it was wrong to condemn Project 2025 before Trump got elected because it hadn't been implemented yet.

    The DSA are a rising threat. They need to be called out.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 hour ago* (1 child)

    Oh? Well that's good then. The DSA is the only active political group we have that's giving at the bare minimum lip service to taking care of the population instead of enriching billionaires. If that's a threat to a party, then that party sucks and shouldn't be in charge of anything.

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  • [–] -5 points 1 hour ago* (1 child)

    I'm glad you're happy with losing elections to MAGA in exchange for some lip service then.

    Wild that you'll just say it out loud, but here we are.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 hour ago (1 child)

    OH! Well my mistake, I didn't realize advocating for the population and winning elections is what's going to keep MAGA in power. Let's just give all our money to Musk and Bezos and they'll surely take up the mantle you want the government to not. Brilliant!

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  • [–] -3 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

    What elections are they winning besides Primaries in deeply blue districts?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 hour ago (1 child)

    How are they a threat if they aren't winning elections?

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  • [–] -2 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

    I'll gladly answer your question after you answer mine.

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    I'll take that as a concession then. They aren't winning any elections outside of primaries in deeply blue districts.

    Which informs my answer to your question. They weaken the brand by opening it up to easy attacks (things like Romer's utter inability to defend the platform in interviews, to the Hasan Piker fallout).

    As a result, they are hurting the Dems chances in a very important midterm general.

    Which you apparently think is good because they do lip service you like.

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    Yeah, I kinda expected you to tap out as soon as you had to engage with a single fact.

    Oh well, more MAGA for us then. Yay. They must be thrilled to have you for controlled opposition.

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  • [–] 2 points 41 minutes ago (1 child)

    Yeah, I decided you weren't worth engaging with because you think it's more important for your team to win the sporting event than it is to have a functioning government. I'm sure MAGA is thrilled with the corporate democrats that keep passing all their policies.

    Hence, sure buddy.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 minutes ago

    think it’s more important for your team to win the sporting event than it is to have a functioning government

    I gave a perfectly coherent argument for exactly the opposite. You, on the other hand, can't argue a single point.

    corporate democrats that keep passing all their policies.

    Such as?

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