To clarify, I have always been a supporter of the European style socialism but the movement has been taken over by a bunch of do nothing tankies where everything is a purity contest and compromise is looked down upon.
I don't think socialist is an insult and consider myself one. You seem to think referring to socialists who identify as socialists is some sort of insult. Sorry you're trapped in your pretzel logic.
It is weird that these socialists call themselves and think it's a winning strategy. Oh wait, these people can't win elections outside of the bluest areas in the country like the Bronx.
The Democratic Socialists of America stand with Ilhan Omar. Has she denounced them for insulting her?
DSA Statement In Solidarity with Representative Ilhan Omar - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) (dsausa.org)
The socialists expelled Jamaal Bown because he wasn't tankie enough.
On the Question of Expelling Congressman Bowman - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) (dsausa.org)