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bigtree

(86,003 posts)
1. he's advocating 'leaving the Democratic party'
Sat May 21, 2016, 09:25 AM
May 2016

...and forming a third party.

This really isn't the place to promote that. You need third party underground or sumpthin.

mikehiggins

(5,614 posts)
7. Maybe if we think, and wish, and hope, and pray, and do the work needed, it will come true.
Sat May 21, 2016, 10:47 AM
May 2016

Thanks for the BB's clip, by the way. One of my favorite songs.

It is as old and crusty, however, as your snark. You put yourself squarely in the camp of the people King is decrying, a place I would not be comfortable with.

Supporting the establishment reminds me of Churchill's comment about Lady Astor (?).

To paraphrase, you've established what you are. The only question is the price.

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
5. This -
Sat May 21, 2016, 10:33 AM
May 2016
The thing is, though, the Democratic Party isn't really very democratic. It's sincerely just a machine for Hillary Clinton.


I wish I could leave before the Fl primary in August - but I don't want to miss voting for an actual Progressive. Grayson.
 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
11. Which news? The hedge fund?
Sat May 21, 2016, 11:05 AM
May 2016

That Harry Reid wants him to lose?

Here's the thing - Grayson, whatever else he is doing, is a scrappy progressive and liberal who represents me ON THE ISSUES. Patrick Murphy, his opponent, was a republican until 2012, when he switched parties - not because of any ideology, be so he could run against another Republican.

Murphy voted yes to establishing the Benghazi panel. He voted with his GOP brethren quite a bit, until being groomed as a shiny New Democrat Coalition candidate for Rubio's seat. Third Way-advised New Democrat Coalition. I will not vote for any of the DINOs who belong to that. TPP-loving, love to reach across the aisle and do what the GOP wants, DINOs.

I am not voting for anyone who will go to Congress and vote against the issues that are important to me. Bottom line.

okieinpain

(9,397 posts)
9. As long as he waits till this
Sat May 21, 2016, 10:53 AM
May 2016

Election is over I say more power to him. I think he even has valid points.

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