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I'll Just Say It Now -- Saying any Democrat can't win is just Ludicrous. (Original Post) William769 Nov 2014 OP
Sigh shenmue Nov 2014 #1
Google the term "outspoken Democrat" and you'll get only one result, Alan Grayson. cheapdate Nov 2014 #2
I don't need to google anything and I stand by my statement. William769 Nov 2014 #3
You should stand by your statement. cheapdate Nov 2014 #4
Some on this board have gone bizarre.. got the long knives out.. lashing out in every direction.. Cha Nov 2014 #5
Speaking of insanity. William769 Nov 2014 #6
I was just going to show you some insanity too.. lol Cha Nov 2014 #7
I have to spread the love. William769 Nov 2014 #8
I know, huh? Who invites gopropaganda into their head so they can bang it against the wall?!! Cha Nov 2014 #10
I agree. bigwillq Nov 2014 #9

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
2. Google the term "outspoken Democrat" and you'll get only one result, Alan Grayson.
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 07:39 PM
Nov 2014

Google "outspoken Republican" and you'll get them in pairs, in groups, one at a time, alphabetically, etc., etc.

We need 1,000 more like Alan Grayson, Al Franken, Howard Dean, and Independent Bernie Sanders who will go forth into media-land and raise holy hell 24/7 -365.

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
4. You should stand by your statement.
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 10:03 PM
Nov 2014

It's true, and I'm not challenging it or refuting it.

But if by "smoke and mirrors" you mean to imply that I'm suggesting that Democrats should fill the airwaves with empty blather and clever sounding but weak arguments, then you've probably misunderstood my point.

Which was essentially that I believe that Democrats generally have been poor communicators, both when expounding their ideas and when defending them. For God's sake, basic decency and morality is on our side. Justice is on our side. But when Democrats get a media platform the words that come out are passionless, uninspired, and immediately forgettable.

I'm not refuting you post. It was just a thought. Excuse me.

Cha

(296,875 posts)
5. Some on this board have gone bizarre.. got the long knives out.. lashing out in every direction..
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 10:26 PM
Nov 2014

especially if it's aimed at our last line of defense President Obama.. to satisfy their lust for blood.

Then there's the President.. he's so cool that..

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PBO so cool he doesn't even eyeroll Q about why he didn't work harder to bond with GOP who vowed INAUGURATION NIGHT to make him a 1 termer.
10:27 AM - 5 Nov 2014 103 Retweets 50

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/11/05/the-press-conference-a-tweet-or-two/

Nice to see a ray of sanity in the asylum, William!

Cha

(296,875 posts)
7. I was just going to show you some insanity too.. lol
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 10:56 PM
Nov 2014

You know that made the OP really really happy, William.. you shouldn't put a damper on his joy! Rofl

Now mine.. they're quoting Mitch McConnell now as gospel on Obama.. lolololololol

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5772577

William769

(55,144 posts)
8. I have to spread the love.
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 11:05 PM
Nov 2014


Repukes being quoted, conservative newsmen being quoted, Why there are no quotes from Democrats?

Fucking insanity from the usual suspects. I have learned to ignore those people (brings my stress level way down because I am not banging my head against the wall). Not pointing fingers at anyone but let's just say where the trail leads on why so many Democrats lost last night.

Cha

(296,875 posts)
10. I know, huh? Who invites gopropaganda into their head so they can bang it against the wall?!!
Wed Nov 5, 2014, 11:11 PM
Nov 2014
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