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Andy823

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51. Interesting

Sun Aug 18, 2013, 09:15 PM

Aug 2013

I never really thought about it that way, but you may be on to something here. Some of the posters here seem to fit with your theory. It's kind of like some religions that teach that the world must be destroyed and rebuilt, and when that happens then "they", whatever religion they are, will be the ones to rebuild and make things into "God's true purpose for this earth. The one catch is that that so called "true" version of God's world happens to fit with "only" their unique teachings, and in this new world everyone must buy into that unique teaching.

I guess it's no worth their time to try and actually work together with others to help make changes that move us forward without the world having to actually end!

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The Democratic Party is a Big Tent [View all] jazzimov Aug 2013 OP

There are two parties, the Democratic Party is not required to make room for members of the other sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Adam051188 Aug 2013 #5

No, not "required" jazzimov Aug 2013 #6

Well, that's different. I'm all for working with other Parties and supporting any good ideas they sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #69

Wrong. We don't "need" the DLC. That's what the GOP is for. NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #2

Damn right! hobbit709 Aug 2013 #3

Amd that tells me that you are exaclty jazzimov Aug 2013 #9

I just want to see the Democratic Party return to advocating for the public. NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #12

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #14

The ideology and personal convictions of these folks will not change, NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #16

So it seems that you WILL not change your mind jazzimov Aug 2013 #61

+1 forestpath Aug 2013 #20

+1 Reagan Democrats can return to the GOP soon leftstreet Aug 2013 #49

The DLC is NOT the GOP. jazzimov Aug 2013 #66

Their economic policies are pretty similar Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #68

Sorry. Anybody who comes in here with a misogynistic or homophobic or anti-repro-choice kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #4

I can understand most of that, jazzimov Aug 2013 #17

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

that is a very good point jazzimov Aug 2013 #27

Getting there will probably be a long and slow process quinnox Aug 2013 #39

I don't mind their "stances". It's what they do when elected. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #8

And what do you expect when they are elected? jazzimov Aug 2013 #29

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

Then why are you posting on DEMOCRATIC Underground? jazzimov Aug 2013 #30

you do realize there are independents on this message board right? Independents just waiting for a liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #31

I want those things, too jazzimov Aug 2013 #67

Many DUers would rather lose elections... SidDithers Aug 2013 #11

Some people live miserable lives zappaman Aug 2013 #15

True dat! n/t FSogol Aug 2013 #19

Some people live in the real world Fumesucker Aug 2013 #33

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

ROTFLMAO! Well done! Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #52

Some of you people are comedy gold...nt SidDithers Aug 2013 #53

You are exactly right. Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #45

Interesting Andy823 Aug 2013 #51

A lot of independent voters are "moderate", but NOT corporatist (unlike the DLC "moderates")... cascadiance Aug 2013 #13

No, the DLC needs us to win elections. We don't need them for anything. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #18

The DLC needs us, true - jazzimov Aug 2013 #34

For what? The country is just awash already in corrupt venal politicians. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #35

Sure, lets kowtow to the DLC. We NEED them, right? Deny and Shred Aug 2013 #60

Big tent, my ass. I will never vote for anti-choice candidate. Period. forestpath Aug 2013 #21

OK, then, Democratic Party. Bye! MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #22

Then you never supported the Democratic Party. jazzimov Aug 2013 #36

Actually, the person you should address your comments to is the OP, who is eager MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #38

LOL! I am the OP! jazzimov Aug 2013 #64

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

You're correct, other things being equal -- but other things aren't equal Jim Lane Aug 2013 #23

Thank you, although I have to disagee jazzimov Aug 2013 #43

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

The Democratic Party IS a Big Tent, but bvar22 Aug 2013 #28

You're right, jazzimov Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #37

This is, unfortunately, a very accurate assessment. CakeGrrl Aug 2013 #44

Exactly, CakeGrrl. Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #48

You had some of these folks actually saying that Obama was going to lose last year Number23 Aug 2013 #58

This should be an OP... SidDithers Aug 2013 #54

In another DU world Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #56

I think I love you. Number23 Aug 2013 #57

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #41

This OP makes me think of the Grand Bargain mick063 Aug 2013 #46

Then don't bitch when you lose jazzimov Aug 2013 #65

I shall bitch as I please mick063 Aug 2013 #70

Couldn't have said it better myself, Jamaal510 Aug 2013 #55

The reality is that LWolf Aug 2013 #59

Me either, they lay down too easy for big money. Rex Aug 2013 #62

The only purity test is this: Demo-crat AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #63