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Proud Liberal Dem

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Mon Apr 7, 2014, 07:41 AM
Apr 2014

Last edited Mon Apr 7, 2014, 08:31 AM - Edit history (2)

The primaries haven't even been held in most states. Also disagree with the premise of the OP. Just because Democrats are not foaming-at-the-mouth crazy about their causes like the righties are about their insane "causes" doesn't make them "emotionally disconnected" or "trying to lose". Enough of this nonsense. There will be plenty of time for recriminations IF the election doesn't go well but why should we automatically assume that it will be bad? That's just buying into the corporate media line. Yeah, traditionally, Democratic voters don't get out much to vote during the midterms but that doesn't mean that that's how it always has to be. As long as we GOTV, we can at least hold the line in the Senate. If you don't feel like the Dems are pushing things the way you think they should, well, get thee down to the local campaign office and/or DNC and TELL THEM! Don't know that the DNC is spending time reading our posts for ideas. And if you think that you need more from the Dems for them to "earn your vote", well I don't know what to say. You've no doubt been paying attention to what President Obama and the Dems in the Senate have been trying to do and what the Republicans have been pushing in the House. Which agenda do you want to support and/or see enacted into law? That should help make up your mind quick enough, shouldn't it?

You speak the hard truth - DURHAM D Apr 2014 #1
I would have to agree... elzenmahn Apr 2014 #51
This bullshit again... Rod Beauvex Apr 2014 #2
There is a little alert button on the bottom of the OP, bottom left. Feel free. Autumn Apr 2014 #6
Hmm. Rod Beauvex Apr 2014 #10
Well if you are into banning posts and posters you don't like there is a lot to work with here. Autumn Apr 2014 #14
Not to worry Cirque du So-What Apr 2014 #15
Well, DU has been around for something like 14 years and has managed without banning Kelvin Mace Apr 2014 #78
Ditto that! mazzarro Apr 2014 #16
The communities I have seen decline seem to decline because they want an echo chamber. Autumn Apr 2014 #18
Agreed. Kelvin Mace Apr 2014 #79
No there is no "This original post is idiotic!" button whistler162 Apr 2014 #60
The alert button takes care of that. Autumn Apr 2014 #63
No ! DURHAM D Apr 2014 #8
Point taken. Rod Beauvex Apr 2014 #11
Clearly you are not involved in elective politics irl. DURHAM D Apr 2014 #13
Who would you suggest decide exactly what and who should be banned? rhett o rick Apr 2014 #24
How about this: Rod Beauvex Apr 2014 #29
You seem to be trying to find ways to punish people zeemike Apr 2014 #37
I agree - elzenmahn Apr 2014 #52
If DU is so bad that you think it's necessary to be so strict, maybe you are in the rhett o rick Apr 2014 #55
3? dionysus Apr 2014 #70
NO! Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #45
This is NOT 2010. And you got TONS, FUCKING MEGA TONS, of PROGRESSIVENESS after 2008 !!! RBInMaine Apr 2014 #68
The people who stayed home weren't the "purist progressives." Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #69
thank for clarifying noiretextatique Apr 2014 #76
Can't be banned, people love racist bullshit Corruption Inc Apr 2014 #53
Significant portion of this forum? Kelvin Mace Apr 2014 #77
I think it is very important yeoman6987 Apr 2014 #83
Maybe our leaders aren't all that invested in winning... polichick Apr 2014 #3
And a reThuglican party to keep alive, somewhat, and use as fig leave in order to keep the masses mazzarro Apr 2014 #20
Yes - without the illusion of two distinct parties, the game's over. polichick Apr 2014 #39
You may be onto something there. nt GoneFishin Apr 2014 #32
Sometimes losing is winning. zeemike Apr 2014 #40
And collect your pension too. polichick Apr 2014 #44
Very good on this part Autumn Apr 2014 #4
That first paragraph is an interesting point. Rod Beauvex Apr 2014 #19
I strongly believe in Democrats discussing and acting on Autumn Apr 2014 #21
To clarify: Rod Beauvex Apr 2014 #23
i think their pros have schooled them on this. mopinko Apr 2014 #26
The Dems who embrace and run on Obamacare are IMO a guaranteed win. Autumn Apr 2014 #28
without a doubt. without a tiny doubt. mopinko Apr 2014 #30
I don't think any of those things will light a fire under many asses but Republican shanemcg Apr 2014 #33
Yes those things would light a fire under the base of the Democratic party Autumn Apr 2014 #36
And I think it is the only thing that will. zeemike Apr 2014 #43
Obama needs to go for broke. Baitball Blogger Apr 2014 #5
K&R for originality JohnnyRingo Apr 2014 #7
Because both parties have become the party of "corporations"? TheNutcracker Apr 2014 #9
Oh look - DURHAM D Apr 2014 #12
The Dems completely blew their opportunity for real "positive" change, and instead NorthCarolina Apr 2014 #17
Democrats see how successful Frank Luntz has been for the republican message, CrispyQ Apr 2014 #22
Ya know, I'd really rather that not be the case... polichick Apr 2014 #41
In the movie "The American President" CrispyQ Apr 2014 #46
Believing they are afraid or weak keeps people like us hoping & hopping... polichick Apr 2014 #47
Too many "pragmatists" and too few "crazy lefty extremists." nm rhett o rick Apr 2014 #25
the short answer- mopinko Apr 2014 #27
Todays media 24/7 political frenzy is easy to turn off. I won't play the defensive game Rs promote. Sunlei Apr 2014 #31
Thank you! President Obama is the first asjr Apr 2014 #50
Democrats MUST talk JOBS Demeter Apr 2014 #34
I think elected Democrats have little confidence in liberal politics. Maedhros Apr 2014 #35
Way past time for leadership to grow a spine and take the fight to the right on point Apr 2014 #38
Democrats must win the propaganda war JackHughes Apr 2014 #42
Dems are less likely to want to trick people with propaganda. But, sadly, it works. And if the Rs Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2014 #56
The truth JackHughes Apr 2014 #65
Sadly, no. People who believe strongly in something are practically impervious to the truth. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2014 #80
propaganda, as origianlly defined, isn't meant as derogatory; dionysus Apr 2014 #71
Good point. I meant to say that the Rs use propaganda in a negative way in that they Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2014 #81
Your post was so low-key and sleepy, I almost went cross-eyed. Anyway, here's why I agree Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #48
Huh? Onlooker Apr 2014 #57
By himself, right? With the Dems sitting around whining, and the Repukes playing with billions in Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #59
As a straight white man Android3.14 Apr 2014 #49
Sure thing bub, it's all white's fault Corruption Inc Apr 2014 #54
That's not what I said Onlooker Apr 2014 #58
history repeating itself... I hope there's a plan in the works ecstatic Apr 2014 #61
so many excuses - don't get in the mud with them, take the high road, Doctor_J Apr 2014 #62
Problem is that messaging takes big money. Kablooie Apr 2014 #64
The DC DEMS got the memo that they're SUPPOSED to lose the Senate in Nov. Sure looks like that to me blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #66
Ummmm.....sure Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2014 #73
There hasn't even been a FUCKING CAMPAIGN yet. Enough of this fucking shit, ok. RBInMaine Apr 2014 #67
+1000 Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2014 #72
The facts Onlooker Apr 2014 #74
I don't dispute most of those facts per se Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2014 #75
Being blindsided AllIN54 Apr 2014 #82
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