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In reply to the discussion: The Democratic Party is a Big Tent [View all]CakeGrrl
(10,611 posts)44. This is, unfortunately, a very accurate assessment.
And the reality check IS to go outside of the forum and contrast what people are talking about to what dominates the boards here. The contrast gets more and more stark.
If you only read this forum, you would think the biggest issue in the world is purported revelations about NSA spying on average Americans. (And I'll say once again: If today's MSM had ANY window of opportunity to trumpet that this administration was a crumbling mess of ANYTHING, they'd break it wide open and that's all you'd hear. Where's the MSM on this?)
If you only read this forum, you wouldn't think this President has done much of ANYTHING other than appease/enable the GOP and tell Progressives to go to hell.
In reality, not the case.
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There are two parties, the Democratic Party is not required to make room for members of the other
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#1
Well, that's different. I'm all for working with other Parties and supporting any good ideas they
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#69
I just want to see the Democratic Party return to advocating for the public.
NorthCarolina
Aug 2013
#12
Sorry. Anybody who comes in here with a misogynistic or homophobic or anti-repro-choice
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#4
Do you not understand that "both barrels" is a figure of speech and not to be taken literally.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#47
there comes a point where in standing for everything and everyone, you end up standing for nothing
quinnox
Aug 2013
#7
I expect them to do what 3d Way politicians do. Collaborate with their pals across the aisle.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2013
#50
I don't need the DLC at all seeing as how I am no longer a democrat. I am free to vote for
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#10
you do realize there are independents on this message board right? Independents just waiting for a
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#31
And a very few DUers have no stake at all and simply stir up shit for their own amusement. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#25
Everyone needs a hobby I guess. I think I shall become an avid fan of curling star elections
Dragonfli
Aug 2013
#42
A lot of independent voters are "moderate", but NOT corporatist (unlike the DLC "moderates")...
cascadiance
Aug 2013
#13
Actually, the person you should address your comments to is the OP, who is eager
MotherPetrie
Aug 2013
#38
here we go yet again. If we don't vote for your candidate then we are aiding the enemy.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#40
Thank you for so clearly demonstrating why there is no hope within the system.
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#24
yeah it's pretty evident that the people in government right now both republican and democrat care
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#26
Exactly. There is no other occupation I can think of where the rewards are so large, the risks
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#32
You had some of these folks actually saying that Obama was going to lose last year
Number23
Aug 2013
#58