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In reply to the discussion: Nothing good comes to Democrats from divisiveness [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)27. Don't make other people's argument for them
I'm sure the proponents don't think their positions are coming from the "outside". Quite the opposite, their impression is that changes they have seen coming to the democratic party are from "interlopers" such as the DLC.
And the segregationists claimed that it was "outside agitators" that were coming into THEIR state and forcing this upon them too.
Politics is pretty much about conflict. Even within a party, as can be seen right now in the GOP as well.
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Agree. Constructive criticism does not mean calling us "feeble" or "no better than the GOP".
randome
Apr 2017
#3
As pointed out on another thread, Schumer appointed Sanders in charge of Dem outreach.
randome
Apr 2017
#5
So we should recognize this is 2017 and our clear and present danger comes from other sources....
Hekate
Apr 2017
#18
So it seems that some enjoy discord and divisiveness because they can't figure out
synergie
Apr 2017
#23
Sure don't sow discord or discontent, but it is ok to voice it when it exists.
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#37
Yes, and talk about the good things and problems with the Democratic party, too.
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#41
I would think one would want to talk about how bad the Republicans are in order
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#44
I wouldn't think that. There are a lot of folks who lean Democratic when they vote, but...
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#45
I disagree. There is a growing set of voters who are more interested in issues/principles than party
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#50
Open you eyes. Repugs keep their criticism behind closed doors once they have a candidate
brush
Apr 2017
#61
I absolutely believe we lost because of criticism...which confirmed what those on the edge
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#64
Different opinions on some things but not on overall direction the party should move towards...
brush
Apr 2017
#58
I agree ....defeating Repugs is our first job...we can cross the 't's' and dot the 'i's' after
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#62
Let's just get the Repubs out and Dems or Indys who will vote with the Dems.
kerry-is-my-prez
Apr 2017
#40
I don't think that is what independents vote on...and if they hear constantly how
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#102
I would also like to point out that no one is attacking Sanders which is against
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#98