Trying explain academic difference now between Socialism and Democratic Socialism? But who will listen?

1. Bernie said since 2016 that he is a socialist. This cannot be undone
2. The damage of that saying is already done. That cannot be undone
3. Trump, Republicans and Conservatives have already capitalized on this stupidity and branded Bernie as a socialist. That cannot be undone
4. Voters have now a perception of who Bernie is with enough information out there of his communist and socialist misadventures. Perceptions matter for the masses. That damage cannot be undone
5. You can continue the academic discussion of the difference between the two but the voter is not a student of political science, politics or a professor like some are here. It is does not matter what the difference is to voters." The damage has been done and it cannot be undone.

@St-Sinner well actually we learn about that in High school Social Studies here. So yes we do know the difference.
I don't think many are frightened by Bernie except the uber rich.

@RavenCT

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said "there's no question" Sanders will "create a real challenge for down ballot candidates" if he's the Democratic nominee.
[cnn.com]

@St-Sinner I'm done believing others opinions on voters. Especially after the last Presidential election.

Yes, I am a democrat to the core and must prevent Bernie and his misguided followers from hijacking the great Democratic Party.

@St-Sinner So you don't want the Democratic Party to return to favoring the majority of people? You want it to remain a party of corporate socialism?

@bingst
Bernie was a communist. It has no place in the Democratic Party.

@St-Sinner Again dodging questions with unsubstantiated assertions meant to divert. You are coming across as someone who is paranoid but crafty. I don't intend this to sound like an attack, but more a criticism. I just don't quite get where you're coming from. Up to this point, your proclaimed stances make no sense in conjunction with your sources of information.

Maybe you're extremely wealthy and just don't want to be further taxed, but you disagree with Republicans/Trumps/conservatives? What's driving all this seemingly right-wing propaganda fueled paranoia?

This Stossel production is picking and choosing, just as we see Christians do with the Buybull. Taking bits and pieces out of context in order to paint the picture they want.