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21. I've been doing that for 50 years, and I just can't do it anymore.

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Fri Jul 12, 2013, 02:34 PM

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In 2016, I will support the DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, completely and without reservation, [View all] LaydeeBug Jul 2013 OP

Uh, yep. yesphan Jul 2013 #1

^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^ pkdu Jul 2013 #2

fortunately there are primaries. Some of us also live in states where cali Jul 2013 #3

I hope so this site is called Democratic Underground olddots Jul 2013 #4

They are all bad guys Bully Taw Jul 2013 #47

Term Limits has been one of the biggest mistakes made thelordofhell Jul 2013 #54

really? DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #75

how very... Bully Taw Jul 2013 #106

Term limits are a disaster. mac56 Jul 2013 #59

the D's or the R's are not the same and usually the ones saying that are not Democrats. TeamPooka Jul 2013 #65

you're right. I'm not a democrat. I'm an independent. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #68

people that say they arent the same... Bully Taw Jul 2013 #104

i support democratic and progressive ideals Bully Taw Jul 2013 #105

We have term limits....... TinkerTot55 Jul 2013 #70

Exactly. The republican base fights to get the most conservative candidate. We can fight for pampango Jul 2013 #61

This truly goes without saying. Blackford Jul 2013 #5

No kidding, and yet... Blanks Jul 2013 #29

Here...me... tosh Jul 2013 #6

AGREED! and it's all about the SCOTUS! bushisanidiot Jul 2013 #7

Of course. zappaman Jul 2013 #8

That's what real Democratic Party members do. AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #9

luckily I'm not a Democratic Party memeber, so I don't have to swear a blood oath. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #20

I'm not either, and I don't swear oaths of this sort. But riqster Jul 2013 #36

Agreed Just Saying Jul 2013 #58

GOTV is all we can do. riqster Jul 2013 #74

So you won't even vote *against* the Republican candidate? nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #78

its just a wee bit early for this quinnox Jul 2013 #10

Of course, so they can disregard you when elected. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #11

Electoral math in our country is Binary riqster Jul 2013 #12

If that's the case, then our vote means absolutely nothing. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #13

Actually, they mean a lot. riqster Jul 2013 #16

No, according to your binary rule ... Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #22

There is always a choice. riqster Jul 2013 #23

Who's applying the purity test? Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #24

I would say there is another alternative: riqster Jul 2013 #30

Funny how it's never those who voted R who are blamed. magellan Jul 2013 #84

Those who vote R aren't likely to be here, so why address them here? riqster Jul 2013 #87

There aren't many Repubs in the UK either. magellan Jul 2013 #88

Wrong. Let me explain basic math to you riqster Jul 2013 #91

Gee thanks magellan Jul 2013 #96

I'd suggest you're not any more tolerant or polite than I. riqster Jul 2013 #98

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So, you're going to rape me Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #41

Yep. If they don't represent my interests they don't get my vote. GoneFishin Jul 2013 #55

Agreed. Not voting is just as effective in influencing politicians as voting is. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #57

Dude, look at who you are addressing. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #94

As will I. MineralMan Jul 2013 #14

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may may cherish the sweetest reflection Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #15

Please see Post 30. riqster Jul 2013 #33

Or, vice versa. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #35

Interesting question. riqster Jul 2013 #37

Your “vote” … 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #92

So, you did vote for your principles. Didn't you? Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #95

I guess I did ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #103

Exactly! Are purists paying attention?!?! ecstatic Jul 2013 #17

what can I do about what's unfolding in TX, NC, etc? cali Jul 2013 #27

Another content-free loyalty thread! woo me with science Jul 2013 #18

I'll support the democratic nominee if the democratic nominee is a liberal. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #19

+1 Phlem Jul 2013 #69

I've been doing that for 50 years, and I just can't do it anymore. 1-Old-Man Jul 2013 #21

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so will i. nt DesertFlower Jul 2013 #26

Vote Progressive in the primaries, vote Democratic in the general election. DinahMoeHum Jul 2013 #28

Bingo. riqster Jul 2013 #34

I always do NoPasaran Jul 2013 #31

Is it very bad times that we have to take whatever movonne Jul 2013 #38

If Cheney declares himself to be a Democrat (D) and is nominated, would you support him? AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #39

Okay Crow73 Jul 2013 #40

if Rand Paul switches parties, he will NEVER get the 2016 nomination. nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #46

And what if an eagle flies overhead and drops an anvil on top of me? mac56 Jul 2013 #66

I will likely support the Democratic Party's nominee with some reservation MNBrewer Jul 2013 #42

...and now, the Democratic Party theaocp Jul 2013 #43

"because not doing so would make something much, much worse inevitable." That was the reason we jtuck004 Jul 2013 #44

Something much worse is happening anyway. raindaddy Jul 2013 #45

Of course, by promising unqualified support for the Democratic nominee Maedhros Jul 2013 #48

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If you disagree with my position, address it. Maedhros Jul 2013 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Herlong Jul 2013 #53

That is was I demand from the grassroots. Herlong Jul 2013 #56

A Democrat won the White House! Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #63

In a democracy, it's better that the politicians respond to the demands of the electorate Maedhros Jul 2013 #76

I was threatened with rape upthread for holding the same position as yours. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #60

Skinner just banned this member, Herlong, thank god! NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #107

AND I"LL FIGHT TO GET HIM/HER ELECTED Herlong Jul 2013 #49

ME TOO! nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #72

Of course, because any Democrat is better than every Republican mountain grammy Jul 2013 #52

Is there really another option? Just Saying Jul 2013 #62

Damn straight, I am one with you LaydeeBug! K&R Rebellious Republican Jul 2013 #64

I'll support my cat's furry asshole before I'd vote for a Repub. n/t Lil Missy Jul 2013 #67

Hard to believe we even have to make posts like this on a site like this. DCBob Jul 2013 #71

+1. They've become consumed with a libertarian agenda. Meanwhile, the shit that's happening... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #77

We definitely do not need another repeat of 2000. DCBob Jul 2013 #83

"Hope springs eternal". Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #85

Support as in vote, yes. Support as in volunteer or donate, maybe. Jim Lane Jul 2013 #73

Not voting doesn't make you special or superior. nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #79

As I've done since 1976...Anything else is unthinkable.... Rowdyboy Jul 2013 #80

+1 nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #100

this is why the Democrats can ignore their base and the Republicans have to appease their base Douglas Carpenter Jul 2013 #81

"The Democratic Party loathes its base". Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #86

that's okay I'm gone. I am done with the abuse. I have joined my husband in being an independent. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #102

P.S. And let us all give said nominee a Dem. majority in both Houses. Jamaal510 Jul 2013 #82

^^^THIS^^^ nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #93

Same here -- unless DavidDvorkin Jul 2013 #89

I will never ever vote for a republicon, ever madokie Jul 2013 #90

Hell yes. Becaue I am a Democrat like; arely staircase Jul 2013 #97

I will support the nominee, of course, as usual since 1976 steve2470 Jul 2013 #99

In 2014 and beyond... dtom67 Jul 2013 #101