Fri May 29, 2015, 02:29 PM
babylonsister (169,603 posts)
House Dem: Left has 'hijacked' party message
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/243435-house-dem-left-has-hijacked-partys-message
House Dem: Left has 'hijacked' party message 
Getty Images By Kevin Cirilli - 05/29/15 11:45 AM EDT Rep. John Delaney (Md.), a centrist House Democrat, on Friday warned that voices on the left have "hijacked" his party’s message. "With Washington already broken, the last thing we need is a left-wing version of the tea party," Delaney wrote in a Washington Post op-ed published online Thursday evening. "But I am worried about where some of the loudest voices in the room could take the Democratic Party." He said Democrats' "party microphone has been hijacked by people more interested in scoring points than in solving problems." snip// "A fair trade deal is a crucial step in bolstering the U.S. manufacturing renaissance, boosting U.S. exports and growing our economy," Delaney wrote. "Unfortunately, Democratic recalcitrance is increasing the chance that the deal could be done instead by a Republican president." Aside from trade, Delaney criticized those in his party advocating to expand Social Security, something Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been pushing in his presidential bid. "They propose expanding Social Security rather than prioritizing serious efforts to preserve the program — even though it will be unable to provide full benefits as soon as 2032, the Congressional Budget Office has made clear," Delaney said. "The only way a large-scale expansion could work is by allocating new revenue away from needed investments in the next generation or by shifting the financial burden to workers or our children." Delaney also criticized those in his party who he said want to "relitigate the financial crisis" of 2008. more... http://thehill.com/policy/finance/243435-house-dem-left-has-hijacked-partys-message
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babylonsister | May 2015 | OP |
| merrily | May 2015 | #1 | |
| enlightenment | May 2015 | #2 | |
| LondonReign2 | May 2015 | #20 | |
| Warpy | May 2015 | #36 | |
| rock | May 2015 | #44 | |
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Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:31 PM
merrily (45,251 posts)
1. Actually, the DLC/Third Way crowd is far more comparable to the Tea Party--and the Kochs were
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:31 PM
2. Seems that Mr. Delaney is a bit confused
Response to enlightenment (Reply #2)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:04 PM
20. Just folks here that openy admit they are fans of the Third Way
Response to enlightenment (Reply #2)
Fri May 29, 2015, 04:00 PM
36. He's a dinosaur who doesn't realize business as usual
Response to enlightenment (Reply #2)
Fri May 29, 2015, 05:25 PM
44. Mr Delaney seems to be wrong about everything.
Response to cali (Reply #6)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:45 PM
awoke_in_2003 (34,582 posts)
50. Or, from the cinematic classic
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:41 PM
kentuck (106,529 posts)
8. The problem with the Democratic Party....
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:43 PM
9. "The loudest voices in the room" are dollars...
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:45 PM
INdemo (6,981 posts)
10. Well Mr Delaney if you want to be a Republican run as a Republican
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:46 PM
11. "the last thing we need is a left-wing version of the tea party"
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Response to deutsey (Reply #11)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:58 PM
merrily (45,251 posts)
55. Are we sure he doesn't post at DU? He seems to have the "left = right" bs down pat.
Response to Rex (Reply #12)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:07 PM
47. The tea party hates "free trade". They call it "Obamatrade".
Response to pampango (Reply #47)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:49 PM
52. Even a broke clock is right twice a day.
Response to Vincardog (Reply #52)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:58 PM
56. Tea party republicans are "digital clocks". They're broken and they're never right.
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Response to pampango (Reply #56)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:59 PM
57. If they oppose the TPP they score one with me.
Response to pampango (Reply #47)
Sat May 30, 2015, 05:46 AM
Cha (277,597 posts)
84. Yeah, the tea party hates TPP..& they're never right about a damn thing-regardless of broken clocks
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:50 PM
ananda (26,090 posts)
13. If only all Dems could be like Sen. Sanders.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 02:59 PM
octoberlib (14,853 posts)
16. Delaney's a third wayer. He's currently part of a catfood commission in Congress
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Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:05 PM
21. He sounds a bit disgruntled that Democrats want their party to represent THE PEOPLE.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:13 PM
NRaleighLiberal (56,720 posts)
22. meaning "wah wah...I may lose some of my way-too-much money"
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:20 PM
23. All those "lefties". FDR, John Kennedy, LBJ, Robert Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, etc. and etc..
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Whole lot of hijacking going on.
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Response to Tierra_y_Libertad (Reply #25)
Fri May 29, 2015, 09:48 PM
meow2u3 (24,543 posts)
68. New Democrat = Old 1970's Republican
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:29 PM
26. He's an asshole who wants to cut SS. Fuck him!
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:32 PM
27. I wonder how many zeros Hillary had to put on his check to his Super Pac.
Response to kenfrequed (Reply #30)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:39 PM
31. Possibly. Although I am sure he wouldn't turn down a check if it were offered. It does
Response to Exilednight (Reply #27)
Fri May 29, 2015, 04:02 PM
38. Another classy,fact free anti Hillary post. nt
Response to sufrommich (Reply #38)
Fri May 29, 2015, 04:10 PM
41. Feel free to put me on ignore if that statement offends you. I won't take it personally.
Response to B Calm (Reply #58)
Fri May 29, 2015, 08:04 PM
61. See Keith Olbermann's 2008 special comment on Hillary. n/t
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:34 PM
28. Delaney needs to be primaried anyhow
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:44 PM
msongs (64,141 posts)
32. spokesperson from the obama wing of the republican party lol nt
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 03:49 PM
33. deja vu 2003, and after every failed election...blame the left.
Response to bvar22 (Reply #45)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:10 PM
48. You speak the truth but with more flair than I...
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 04:01 PM
37. They all need to go back to the GOP
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 04:04 PM
40. Hijacked, I can live with that and I bet millions of American voters can too. n/t
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 04:14 PM
42. Oh, bullshit.
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On stilts and steroids. STFU, Turd Way.
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Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:01 PM
46. Classic third way false choice presented
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:44 PM
49. When asked who he supported for President
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:46 PM
51. Hijacked? Fuck that. We're taking it back! nt.
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 06:54 PM
hatrack (55,954 posts)
53. John Delaney: Private Equity Investment Executive, Lawyer, Medical Services Company Owner
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 07:26 PM
60. Ever notice how the neoliberals pushing the TPP corporate enrichment deal...
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 09:22 PM
62. That son of a bitch lied to my face when he was campaining
Told me flat out how he was a progressive. Time to find a fucking challenger, I seriously doubt he will support Bernie's agenda. |
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 09:22 PM
63. Fuck Delaney, fuck the TPP. n/t
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 09:29 PM
65. There's that Third Way messaging problem again.
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He apparently didn't get the memo that the Third Way candidate is now pretending to be a populist right now, and that the open touting of right-wing, predatory, liberal-punching talking points is best left until AFTER the new corporate puppet has been installed.
This is the phase of the con game during which the Third Way is supposed to pretend to be as passionate about liberal issues as the rest of us, while lying to our faces that they just support a slower, more "pragmatic" route to the goal.
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Response to BKH70041 (Reply #66)
Fri May 29, 2015, 10:37 PM
hay rick (6,231 posts)
73. Or we can take back OUR party and let you folks figure out which side you're on.
Response to BKH70041 (Reply #66)
Sat May 30, 2015, 01:31 AM
kcr (15,122 posts)
79. Or maybe the "centrists" like him can go back to the Republican party
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 09:44 PM
JHB (35,417 posts)
67. Nobody's proposing to relitigate the financial crisis...
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 09:51 PM
69. These 3rd Way 'Democrats' hate their fellow Democrats
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 10:14 PM
71. Here's a hint what kind of businessman/banker Delaney was:
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Fri May 29, 2015, 10:19 PM
Boomerproud (6,125 posts)
72. What message is he talking about?
Response to freshwest (Reply #75)
Sat May 30, 2015, 06:06 AM
Cha (277,597 posts)
85. lol.. I actually thinks he makes a couple of good points..
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"They propose expanding Social Security rather than prioritizing serious efforts to preserve the program — even though it will be unable to provide full benefits as soon as 2032, the Congressional Budget Office has made clear," Delaney said. "The only way a large-scale expansion could work is by allocating new revenue away from needed investments in the next generation or by shifting the financial burden to workers or our children."
"He said Democrats' "party microphone has been hijacked by people more interested in scoring points than in solving problems." I've seen that against President Obama.. basically calling him a "liar" and "sexist".. to score points. Their bullshite isn't true. Key legislation Delaney has sponsored: 
Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 2011; 113th Congress) - a bill that would extend through the end of 2015 the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education and change its membership. Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 (H.R. 2084; 113th Congress) - a bill that would establish the American Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Medical Foods Equity Act of 2013 (H.R. 3665; 113th Congress) - a bill that would extend coverage of medical foods, vitamins, and amino acids to those with metabolic disorders. [19] MOre.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Delaney_(Maryland_politician) |
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Sat May 30, 2015, 01:27 AM
77. sounds like some of the shit I read right here
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Sat May 30, 2015, 02:44 AM
81. With Democrats like him, who needs republicans? Our party could do bad by all ourselves. nt
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Sat May 30, 2015, 08:50 AM
87. I see a problem stinking to high heaven that we need to solve right now,
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Sat May 30, 2015, 08:54 AM
88. John Delaney needs to go be the republican that he actually is. DINOs are way too
Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Sat May 30, 2015, 08:56 AM
DemocratSinceBirth (97,950 posts)
89. I proudly stand with President Obama./NT
