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In reply to the discussion: When a Centrist Independent is a more reliable vote for Democrats than, well, some Democrats... [View all]riqster
(13,986 posts)25. And that sweet reflection is such a comfort to those
...women who lose the right to choose, the children who starve, and the millions who suffered because of those "principles".
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riqster
Jul 2013
OP
"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2013
#2
Is it your principles to vote for those who condemn children to starve, and suffer?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2013
#54
After his mandate in 2009, Obama had the Republicans on the mat for the final 10-count
HardTimes99
Jul 2013
#8
I am a moderate democrat is a deep blue state. I often get out voted in primaries by
bluestate10
Jul 2013
#50
I smell bullshit. Look at any state that went from DINO to republican and tell me there is
bluestate10
Jul 2013
#48
Exactly. Idaho lost its DINO Representative in Congress when he was replaced by a flamethrowing . .
Major Hogwash
Jul 2013
#63
If it is partisan to want to keep Republicans from fucking the nation to death,
riqster
Jul 2013
#77
To be fair they only pretend half as crap, the reality of the offerings is much less than half
TheKentuckian
Jul 2013
#11
Bullshit!!! If you think is isn't, go live in Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia.
bluestate10
Jul 2013
#30
The so-called "true" democrats and third party type here on DU disgusts me.
bluestate10
Jul 2013
#26
You know, Senator Amy Klobuchar won reelection by being so inoffensive and useless
Lydia Leftcoast
Jul 2013
#83
When a Centrist Independent is a more reliable vote for Democrats than, well, some Democrats...
NuclearDem
Jul 2013
#32
Unfortunately, what the Dem establishment takes away from its losses is
Lydia Leftcoast
Jul 2013
#82
+1000. Every time we go further right, we sacrifice voters and our party identity.
winter is coming
Jul 2013
#107
Probably "a centrist, independent" is closer to having their policy aims represented
TheKentuckian
Jul 2013
#41
Nah, it is as described. Every "Centrist" politician is a corporate stooge asshole.
TheKentuckian
Jul 2013
#101
I'll grant you the first point but will add the self described "centrist" are more brazen and proud
TheKentuckian
Aug 2013
#128
As Job said to the Lord -so say I to the Party,"Though you slay me yet shall I serve you."-Job 13:15
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2013
#55
BOOM! .... And small pieces of the OPs argument fall slowly back into the water n/t
Fumesucker
Jul 2013
#84
May I ask what your philosophical reasons are for not registering as a Democrat?
Autumn
Jul 2013
#81
My objections to party membership may be found in Washington's Farewell speech.
riqster
Jul 2013
#104
So you are helping Repubs. Regardless of reason, you are out to hurt the Dems.
riqster
Aug 2013
#116
Nothiing gets resolved until the goverment coffers are filled to resolve them.
mick063
Aug 2013
#119
One of my complaints about Centrist politics is that lacking solid positions to advocate they
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#126
So you don't do any of the hard work it takes to run a Party, you just vote and preach at those
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#121