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In reply to the discussion: In 2016, I will support the DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, completely and without reservation, [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,443 posts)77. +1. They've become consumed with a libertarian agenda. Meanwhile, the shit that's happening...
in the states is regressively frightening. Things that "liberals" used to hyperventilate about are suddenly a non-plus. Voting rights, Women's rights, Minority rights, Student rights..you name it, the Repukes in these states are attacking those rights. But in chambers like this we're being told that Obama might be listening in on your calls to your favorite sex hotline. It's not only stupid, but it's self defeating.
Some here would like nothing better than a repeat of the 2000 disaster in some vain hope that they'll teach the Democratic party some utopian lesson they've created in their own heads. My only solace is that decisions affecting the outcome of our primaries aren't made in places like LU.
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In 2016, I will support the DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, completely and without reservation, [View all]
LaydeeBug
Jul 2013
OP
the D's or the R's are not the same and usually the ones saying that are not Democrats.
TeamPooka
Jul 2013
#65
Exactly. The republican base fights to get the most conservative candidate. We can fight for
pampango
Jul 2013
#61
luckily I'm not a Democratic Party memeber, so I don't have to swear a blood oath.
liberal_at_heart
Jul 2013
#20
Agreed. Not voting is just as effective in influencing politicians as voting is.
Fantastic Anarchist
Jul 2013
#57
"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may may cherish the sweetest reflection
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2013
#15
I'll support the democratic nominee if the democratic nominee is a liberal.
liberal_at_heart
Jul 2013
#19
Vote Progressive in the primaries, vote Democratic in the general election.
DinahMoeHum
Jul 2013
#28
If Cheney declares himself to be a Democrat (D) and is nominated, would you support him?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2013
#39
"because not doing so would make something much, much worse inevitable." That was the reason we
jtuck004
Jul 2013
#44
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
+1. They've become consumed with a libertarian agenda. Meanwhile, the shit that's happening...
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2013
#77
this is why the Democrats can ignore their base and the Republicans have to appease their base
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2013
#81
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