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"The pony-demanding leftists need to stop tearing down democrats and get more elected!" (Original Post) whatchamacallit Nov 2014 OP
... Tumbleweed... whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #1
I'll give you a big phat +1 beerandjesus Nov 2014 #2
A lot of DUers want to simplify the formula to "Shut up and vote for democrats!" whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #3
then dont and reap the whirlwind! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #4
I voted straight democratic ticket as always whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #5
and pissed and moaned about Democrats all the way up to the election.. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #6
Your "logic" is flawed whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #8
truth hurts I know.. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #9
If our political system hinges on being the better sheep herder whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #10
You're arguing with a bot... don't take the bait beerandjesus Nov 2014 #7

whatchamacallit

(15,558 posts)
3. A lot of DUers want to simplify the formula to "Shut up and vote for democrats!"
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 01:10 PM
Nov 2014

As if the letter after the candidate's name is the only consideration. Obviously the notion that 'all democrats are created equal' is flawed.

whatchamacallit

(15,558 posts)
5. I voted straight democratic ticket as always
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 01:15 PM
Nov 2014

I'm still reaping the whirlwind. Maybe the party needs a rethink.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
6. and pissed and moaned about Democrats all the way up to the election..
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 01:17 PM
Nov 2014

You influence other people....only you cannot count in them being AS hypocritical..

whatchamacallit

(15,558 posts)
8. Your "logic" is flawed
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 01:31 PM
Nov 2014

It assumes that the elotorate is so susceptible to opinion that it can be swayed en mass by any criticism. "Shhh the children might hear you!" If this is true, why are you immune? Are you better or smarter than the average voter?

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
9. truth hurts I know..
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 01:33 PM
Nov 2014

The mushy middle IS easily swayyed....the vote fir who they think are winners....the fact that they voted like that yesterday makes that painfully obvious

WE act like a bunch of losers...

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