Stephen A. Smith rips democratic socialists, says ‘this ain’t Denmark’ in defense of the American dream

Smith delivered a forceful defense of capitalism and the American dream Thursday on his SiriusXM program, “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” accusing the socialist wing of the Democratic Party of portraying the United States as the source of Americans’ economic struggles. This is the United States of America,” Smith said.
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Smith delivered a forceful defense of capitalism and the American dream Thursday on his SiriusXM program, “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” accusing the socialist wing of the Democratic Party of portraying the United States as the source of Americans’ economic struggles. This is the United States of America,” Smith said. The ESPN commentator argued that the United States remained a destination for people who believe hard work and individual ambition can provide opportunities unavailable elsewhere. “You roll over to these borders with the vision and the fantasy and the passion that, ‘Yo, here I can achieve anything,’” Smith said.
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- Smith delivered a forceful defense of capitalism and the American dream Thursday on his SiriusXM program, “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” accusing the socialist wing of the Democratic Party of portraying the United States as the source of Americans’ economic struggles. This is the United States of America,” Smith said.
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Stephen A. Smith rips democratic socialists, says ‘this ain’t Denmark’ in defense of the American dream
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