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Chathamization

(1,638 posts) Sun Mar 17, 2013, 09:52 PM Mar 2013

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The Democratic State Committee has decided it doesn't need democracy

There's a pretty good rundown of events here. Members of the DC Democratic State Committee decided last year, in violation of their bylaws, that they would suspend the election for committee members that are required every four years. After suspending elections, members stayed in power past the expiration of their term, voted to appoint their Chair, Anita Bonds, to the city council, and have donated DSC money to her.

I should note that there are good members of the DSC that are outraged over this, but they are unfortunately a small minority.

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The Democratic State Committee has decided it doesn't need democracy (Original Post) Chathamization Mar 2013 OP

Damn. Glad I've moved to Maryland. elleng Mar 2013 #1

See what a poor example will bring? MADem Mar 2013 #2

elleng

(130,865 posts)

1. Damn. Glad I've moved to Maryland.

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Sun Mar 17, 2013, 10:06 PM

Mar 2013

MADem

(135,425 posts)

2. See what a poor example will bring?

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Sun Mar 31, 2013, 04:58 PM

Mar 2013

They're acting just like CONGRESS does when it comes to matters concerning the District!!!

My first question is "What are they afraid of?"

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