I'll be totally honest here. I have no clue who the so-called "purity patrol" is here.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

Is it:

A) Those who demand all posters to be unequivocally and unabashedly loyal to a predetermined set of principles they view as vital towards the liberal/progressive cause, and seek to shun any individuals or elected officials (members of the Democratic party as they may be) who deviate away from said predetermined set of principles.

Or is it:

B) Those who demand all posters to be unequivocally and unabashedly loyal to major elected officials in the Democratic Party and fear that dissent will ultimately benefit only Republicans and conservatives.

Seriously, I don't know who is supposed to be the so-called "purity patrol" here. And frankly, both ends of the spectrum can come off looking hyperbolic and silly at times.

[question everything]

1. Never heard of a "purity patrol"

Just because someone or some wish to establish such an entity does not make it valid or true.

I know that some have alerted but I think that the best response should be to let it sink. Just ignore such comments, do not respond, do not recommend and it will sink.

[NYC_SKP]

2. I try not to use terms like that, it's divisive and really a distraction.

The answer to your question is neither, it's a vague term without specific meaning, just an insult.

And, yes, both ends come off looking bad more often than not.

[Arkana]

3. In my experience it's usually A, as I've never seen anyone

say that we have to support all people who call themselves Democrats no matter what. Probably because that would be just stupid.

[JaneyVee]

4. A) because the D party is a big tent party and B) doesnt exist.

[upaloopa]

5. The OP's start off like this, "all real libs or all real

progressives or all real Dems do or think such and such.
Then they sit back wait for disagreeing responses.
When I see that I trash the thread and put the poster on ignore.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

6. What do you call DUers that demand loyalty to the party? I'd call them "purists".

[msanthrope]

9. I'd call them posters who read the TOS. The purpose of the site is to help elect Democrats.

Thus it is called Democratic Underground.

[Gman]

7. I thought we're not supposed to say

"Purity" or "purist". The purists get upset and say you're name calling.

[Maedhros]

10. Adhering to one's principles, even when those are in opposition to the Party Leader,

is a sign of integrity not hyperbole.

[MicaelS]

11. Definitely "A", no question about it. n/t