Did you know today was a federal holiday? Yes, it's Juneteenth, and we're hearing a lot from Democrats from whom the Republicans had to free the slaves.

Posting a lengthy thread on Juneteenth, the Democratic Socialists, who have dropped their former superstar Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez like a hot rock, say that slavery was "foundational to capitalism as we know it today" and that it's impossible to separate Democratic Socialism from black liberation.

This from a group that's probably 99 percent white college kids.

So the Democratic Socialists have co-opted Juneteenth to push for the dismantling of capitalism. What do they think "black liberation" looks like?

Democratic Socialists link Juneteenth to black liberation and capitalism's history.{ai:summary}<p>On Juneteenth, the Democratic Socialists emphasized the connection between slavery and capitalism, arguing that systemic oppression persists even after emancipation. They claim that true liberation requires dismantling capitalism, linking it to ongoing racial injustices.</p><p>Critics, however, argue that capitalism ultimately made slavery obsolete and that the Democratic Socialists' views misrepresent the historical context. The debate highlights deep divisions over the interpretation of Juneteenth and the implications for economic systems. #society</p>

On Juneteenth, Democratic Socialists Say Their Cause Is Inseparable From Black Liberation

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