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redgreenandblue
(2,088 posts)That is what I learned from the 90 - 10 poll: DU is more liberal than one would sometimes think by reading GD.
merrily
(45,251 posts)That poll was a real eye-opener. I guess it shows that organizing and repeating memes again and again can be very powerful, even when you are a relatively small minority.
And, mind you, that poll was after many liberals had been alert stalked and hounded off this board.
brooklynite
(94,505 posts)redgreenandblue
(2,088 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)DUers tend to be much more liberal than outsiders (and even the Democratic party at large), which generally leads to more liberal politicians having more popularity here than moderate-leaning politicians. The only thing I find surprising is that almost any positive thread on Sanders (and Warren) with some type of quote or policy stance is sure to get close to/over 100 recs, while Clinton threads of the same caliber don't get as much love. I'm leaning towards Bernie, but I'm actually OK with both of them and think that either candidate would make a fine president, especially with a Democratic Congress in both Houses.
brooklynite
(94,505 posts)Even if it says something I agree with. I also don't "like" things on Facebook.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)merrily
(45,251 posts)that is why Democratic Underground is called Democratic Underground.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)Under the Bush Years it was considered to be DANGEROUS to be a Liberal.
Or even a Democrat.
You had the likes of Bow Tie Boy / Tucker Carlson echoing that crap about the latest bin Laden tape sounding like the democrats and liberal talking points implying that we were the enemy within. They claimed the Flag as their own, questioned our patriotism and claimed we were buddy buddy with Saddam. We were expected to sit down and shut up. They went on and on about a "Permanent Republican Majority".
Bastards.
merrily
(45,251 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)She said they could come to my door any time.
I asked, "Why?"
She said, "Didn't you say you were a member of an 'underground'?"
merrily
(45,251 posts)Bless moms and dads who worry about keeping us safe.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)DanTex
(20,709 posts)MaggieD
(7,393 posts)The frontrunner too. Sadly.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)MaggieD
(7,393 posts)And most of it originates with the right wing.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)The right wing is acting left wing to sabotage a center right Democratic candidate?
And
The left wing needs to act right wing to win the presidency otherwise the right wing guy will win because they're posting on a left wing discussion board?
Umm what??
djean111
(14,255 posts)No fair.
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)A lot of his opponents on DU add disclaimers like, "I agree with Bernie, but..." followed by, "he can't win", "he can't raise enough money", "he's too old" etc.
beaglelover
(3,466 posts)represents the fringe right. DU loves Sanders, FR loves Cruz. Neither will be the next POTUS.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)Cha
(297,155 posts)Last edited Wed May 27, 2015, 03:51 AM - Edit history (1)
support. Whoa!
And, look at how many votes they got between them! Big Numbers.. 3x as much as then Senators Clinton and Obama.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)Cheating on your wife with cancer isn't exactly a good strategy to win the White House. She was a good person though. He turned out to be an ass.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Cha
(297,155 posts)Last edited Wed May 27, 2015, 03:49 AM - Edit history (1)
Agschmid
(28,749 posts)I wasn't here, but it's certainly interesting to look at. I joined for election 2008 and haven't really looked back, I lurked before I joined but not for long.
Cha
(297,155 posts)I bought a computer and joined in 2002 for the specific purpose of having a cathartic outlet for what went down in 2000.
phleshdef
(11,936 posts)I think pretty much the same about Bernie now and I'm still voting for him and I hope I'm wrong again.
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)I am shocked at how mean some Hillary supporters can be. I don't get it if they really feel like Bernie can't win they should just pat us on the head and give us a cookie.
B Calm
(28,762 posts)and to divide our party!
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)It's fucking depressing. I used to come here to get geared up to fight the Republicans. Now I come here and see other Democrats doing their damned best to shred my candidate... Often with Right Wing talking points.