Are Democrats the "New Authoritarians"?

[mia]

Trying to put what I'm reading on various threads for a while on DU all together. I'm getting the feeling that being a Democrat means that we don't disagree with what is going on under the current leadership. I like Obama, but I no longer believe that he has any power.

Are people afraid that if they disagree "The Authoritarians" will come out to get them? Are we facing the day when children will rat on their parents ? Will mankind never rise above the level of beasts?

I'm old. I've lived a long time, but I can't accept the fact that the little ones will inherit the fruits of our impotence.

I don't know what to do for them.

[VanillaRhapsody]

1. Are Democrats supposed to be anarchists?

because thats what I see on alot of threads at DU!

[ForgoTheConsequence]

3. No you don't

.......

[VanillaRhapsody]

8. Yes I have...

[mia]

7. Good question.

What's the way out when you represent those who have the least power?

[ForgoTheConsequence]

2. I don't think so.

The status-quo in both parties has gotten use to a sytem without checks and balances. To many politicians and intelligence professionals have gotten too comfortable with the liberties that they're granted as long as we're "safe". The status-quo will always have defenders, its usually just people who are scared of everything and want a safety blanket, the NSA is a safety blanket for them.

[mia]

9. "...the NSA is a safety blanket for them."

Does that mean that (for them) the "bad guys" will be caught and will no longer be able to cause harm?

[cherokeeprogressive]

4. No. Just the "current" ones, it would seem. n/t

[mia]

11. Carpetbaggers.

Some "current" ones and others, who have taken the time to have a high post count, are here only for Obama (Democrat) bashing. I suppose that some are being paid to undermine us.

[last1standing]

5. No, but the New Democrats are the "Old Authoritarians."

n/t

[mia]

10. Do you mean this heart-wrenching song?

Our parents taught us well.

[Incitatus]

6. It seems like we have two choices

and no matter what we choose, certain things are going to happen. The powers that be are going to do what they are going to do.