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Mon Nov-16-09 11:07 AM
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Poll question: Overall, the Democratic Party is... |
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Using your own political standing a the reference point.
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:10 AM
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that's the biggest problem, IMO.
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:13 AM
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2. I could actually handle corrupt if they weren't such spineless twits... |
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...at least the ones who get elected are.
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:17 AM
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3. Were that a choice I think it would be unanimous. |
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Mon Nov-16-09 12:36 PM
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Thank you, ixion!
And, for what's supposed to be the party of the People, it's too awful damn corporate-friendly.
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:20 AM
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4. Replace "conservative" with "CORPORATE" and you'd be spot on. eom |
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:40 AM
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9. Six of one, half a dozen of the other |
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:32 AM
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both when in "power" (that we voted to give them) and definately as an opposition party. The leadership must change.
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:34 AM
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6. Misses the core problem - corruption. The Democratic Party has too many crooks, |
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doing the bidding of campaign finance donors at the expense of voting constituents.
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:34 AM
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7. ...indulging in false advertising when touting principles. |
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:37 AM
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Mon Nov-16-09 11:53 AM
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11. Beholden to Financial Elites the same way Repubs are beholden to Big Oil. nt |
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Mon Nov-16-09 12:00 PM
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12. I don't think they believe in anything |
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but their own careers. Except for a few, maybe 1 or 2 Senators and maybe a dozen in the House might actually believe in something.
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Mon Nov-16-09 12:03 PM
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13. The poll isn't about how heroic, effective, or honest the Party is. |
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The question is as to if the Party lines up rather well, in principle and action, to where you feel you are politically speaking. My guess is that a majority here will say that the Democratic Party overall is too conservative for their taste.
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:14 PM
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Mon Nov-16-09 12:34 PM
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14. Too conservative, corrupt & cowardly. |
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Mon Nov-16-09 12:37 PM
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16. how can you be too moderate? Or is moderate anotehr word for Conservative? |
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:12 PM
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20. In between conservative and liberal. Centrist. |
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:23 PM
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22. In a corporate culture, Profits Over People is religion, and liberals usually don't abide that. |
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Hence, the moving-away-from that position, but not in an absolute sense, is the Dem position for "moderate." They're often very closely aligned with conservatives as it pertains to general orthodoxy, exaltation of "patriotism," military, and mindless obedience to authority in general. These types lean left only on certain social and economic issues, but again, generally prefer an imposed uniformity to perceptions of "reality" i.e. moderates tend to disavow the notion of criminal conspiracy and collusion within the corporate/state nexus, which aids in the overarching ruse of the Name Brand party monopoly...and that's my personal pet peeve w/the mod position, is their blind support for the status quo, which is only a few short steps away from ostracizing/excluding/attacking those who question the validity/legitimacy of our system of governance.
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Mon Nov-16-09 03:43 PM
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29. Mindless obedience to authority |
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Well that makes sense. Certainly if they had minds all "moderates" would agree with your position.
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Mon Nov-16-09 03:53 PM
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30. No, the term mindless implies a lack of critical thought pertaining to a topic |
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It doesn't imply, or, the term generally isn't intended to imply, an actual lack of a mind.
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Mon Nov-16-09 03:54 PM
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31. Ah - so they have minds, but they aren't using them? |
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Or they aren't using them correctly?
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Mon Nov-16-09 03:57 PM
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32. To reiterate, a lack of critical thought pertaining to a topic - in this case, authority |
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As in, it's been my subjective perception that those who cast themselves as moderate will usually side with the authoritative side of any equation that involves authority wielding power. I'm quite sure that isn't true in any absolute sense, but we're dealing in opinions and perceptions here...and you asked, so I offered mine. Which you clearly disagree with. So be it.
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Mon Nov-16-09 12:43 PM
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17. Presupposing a linear 1-dimensional view of politics misses the issues: CORPORATISM, SPINELESSNESS.. |
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Edited on Mon Nov-16-09 12:57 PM by Faryn Balyncd
.....corruption, etc.
These substantive issues don't fit on a one-dimensional "liberal <-> conservative" linear continuum. (which assumes, among other things that "liberal" and "conservative" positions on economic, social, legal/constitutional, cultural, governmental process, sexual, epistemological, and religious are held by the same individuals and groups, and are logically related.)
One dimensional linear distributions don't just oversimplify: such views accept a fundamentally flawed world view, and are an obstacle to effective communication and action. These artificial constructs are used by corporate interests to bamboozle and manipulate the populace. By dumbing down the language control is easier.
We are seeing a current example of how this control is enforced now by certain elements in the Republican party enforcing their interpretation of what combination of views constitutes "conservatism".
Those that control the language of debate, and dictate the terms of debate, more easily control the outcome.
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:08 PM
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18. And yet Bush/Cheney/Rove didn't follow your view and they won. |
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They tried and succeeded in painting Gore and Kerry as being too liberal. A simple, one dimensional linear label that worked. DK is a smart man and one may argue he is dead on correct on most of the issues but he can't make a dent in the primaries which many here argue is where the base of the Party, the liberals/progressives, are most effective. Why? Because he doesn't look presidential. He doesn't have "It". Thus even liberals/progressives, despite claims to being knowledgeable about the issues, follow the Kiss principle themselves.
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:42 PM
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24. The owners of the mainstream media likewise play a substantial role in selling "electability" |
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... or lack thereof, on behalf of vested interests who ensure the game is played within very narrow perimeters of acceptability (to Power's aims)
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Mon Nov-16-09 02:23 PM
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25. But how can the MSM fool the base? |
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Which prides itself on not relying on the MSM for information.
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Mon Nov-16-09 02:40 PM
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27. Cultural conditioning toward acceptance of status quo (which isn't very liberal/left) |
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And 'acceptance' of that framework ensures that people will actively abide it...so, when a Kucinich, or a Nader, etc comes along, the prescribed mindset kicks in, and the lefty is collectively rejected per status quo framing - even by many who don't agree w/it. Not to mention the mileage against lefties that is incurred via loud 'moderate' memes that serve to police the others.
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Mon Nov-16-09 04:54 PM
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36. Very much agree with your assertion |
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It gets really irritating as they feel every argument regardless of veracity must be put forth using a point counterpoint method, even if the Republican voice box is babbling untruths. Frustrating. Do you remember when the media boycotted Scott Ritter, former U.N. Weapons Inspector during the lead up to Iraq?
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Mon Nov-16-09 04:44 PM
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34. Remember John Anderson, the 1980 Independent |
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Even he got 15% of the popular vote in the primary. Why? He was allowed to debate. Now the corporate interests muzzle people, and it is hard as hell to get on the ballot in many states. Ask the greens and libertarians. I think another viable party or two would be very helpful.
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Mon Nov-16-09 04:49 PM
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35. Is the reason Ron Paul never gets any kudos |
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in here because of his stance on many issues, but especially his consistency and refusal to yield on core principles because of his views on abortion and a free market economy? Anybody want to weigh in? Just curious because I brought up an idea championed by him, and I got figuratively bum rushed. Just curious, I was a little surprised by the vitriol.
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:11 PM
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19. I see that five freepers have weighed in already. nt |
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Mon Nov-16-09 02:43 PM
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28. ...or DLC supporters. |
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Mon Nov-16-09 01:30 PM
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23. to beholden to money and power. |
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Mon Nov-16-09 02:27 PM
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26. ...a generally palatable alternative to the repukes. |
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Things like the Stupid Amendment make me wonder, though. :eyes:
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