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"120,000 people paid to join. That is not a poll." Tee

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SKU LWM-C015

A black or white tee that says "120,000 people paid to join. That is not a poll." in gold block type, with the Democratic socialism page address printed under it so anyone who asks can check.

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Unisex cut, S to 3XL.

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The story behind this shirt

DSA passed 120,000 dues-paying members on July 4, 2026, above the Socialist Party's 1912 peak of roughly 113,000 under Eugene Debs. Dues mean signing up and then paying every month, which is a different act from answering one question from a pollster. The front print says "120,000 people paid to join. That is not a poll." and, under it, the address of the Democratic socialism page on this site, where the claim sits with its evidence, the best case against it, and the answer.

What Democratic socialism means

Details
  • Front print: "120,000 people paid to join. That is not a poll." in gold with a red rule
  • The receipts printed on the shirt: leftwingmerch.com/causes/democratic-socialism
  • Sourced to Charles W. Calomiris
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Artworkclaim print
PlacementFront
Care

Wash cold inside out, tumble dry low, and keep the iron off the print.

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Who made this

Every piece is printed when you order it, not warehoused. The whole supply chain

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