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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
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
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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
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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
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