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mick063

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11. The board reflects the state of the party.

Sat Aug 17, 2013, 01:48 AM

Aug 2013

It is one thing to gang up on the Republicans and feel unified, even if they are in power.

It is another thing to feel betrayed when your party is in power.

I disagree with the premise that people are threatening to abandon the party for "fifth party paradise" because quite frankly, it is the party which is doing the moving.

There is a void that must be filled. The party can either fill that void or it can choose not to. That, and only that, is what will determine who stays and who goes. Loyalty is a two way street.

I have voted for the Democratic Party in every election since 1976. I will not vote for what I have experienced for the past four years again. Ever.

I'm not looking for "fifth party paradise". I'm looking for the Democratic Party that I remember from long ago. I have been loyal in the hope that it may return. Instead, it has moved further away.

I await to see what the party deems most important. If it is not personally satisfactory, I promise I will not disrupt DU again. There will be no point in visiting because I respect the fact that this board is for Democrats.

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I'll do some work! Nice post. Tiredofthesame Aug 2013 #1

Welcome! Squinch Aug 2013 #19

''...is to promote the rights that are in our Constitution.'' DeSwiss Aug 2013 #2

rec PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #3

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Will this message self destruct in 60 seconds? hfojvt Aug 2013 #5

Excellent post! mimi85 Aug 2013 #6

I resemble those remarks railsback Aug 2013 #7

I find DU to be informative hfojvt Aug 2013 #10

Nice post, except I disagree with this: delrem Aug 2013 #8

it is kinda hard to get "real time reporting" of facts hfojvt Aug 2013 #12

Bullshit. People distinguish fact from fiction after experience delrem Aug 2013 #13

well thank goodness hfojvt Aug 2013 #15

The board reflects the state of the party. mick063 Aug 2013 #11

funny that you mention 1976 hfojvt Aug 2013 #14

I respect your opinion and I fully realize your point. mick063 Aug 2013 #17

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #41

Here too. Jakes Progress Aug 2013 #42

I'm sorry but I am tired of that you have to prove you can win a primary bit. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #18

that's kinda the point though hfojvt Aug 2013 #21

Just not being the other guy is not enough anymore. I need someone to vote for. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #22

so by not standing it hfojvt Aug 2013 #31

I have seen my son suffer under Race to the Top. Education was the reason I became an independent. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #32

if you are determined to help conservatives win hfojvt Aug 2013 #33

You can't bully me. You're going on ignore. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #34

Continuing to discuss ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #45

well it is insulting hfojvt Aug 2013 #48

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #49

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #43

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I was not all that progressive in 1984 hfojvt Aug 2013 #39

But Jakes Progress Aug 2013 #44

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come election time liberals will be censored on this website. But that's okay. Those who would liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #16

That is why the "real left" is growing PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #23

That thread on Philadelphia schools has me in tears. I am more resolved than ever. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #24

Nobody gets censored...if they remember that the first word in DU is DEMOCRATIC... brooklynite Aug 2013 #26

after reading the thread on Philadelphia schools having to borrow money to open their liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #27

I'm not insulting you. brooklynite Aug 2013 #28

thanks for the warning. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #30

And I would point out that DU is intended for the "politically liberal". IMO authoritarians do not rhett o rick Aug 2013 #35

Mission Statement: kentuck Aug 2013 #36

Load of crap. Jakes Progress Aug 2013 #46

And NOT voting ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #47

Kentuck, I liked your thread. I've only been here a couple of years and don't Squinch Aug 2013 #20

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I guess I am too slow witted. JNelson6563 Aug 2013 #50

I feel the same thing! B Calm Aug 2013 #51

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That is what the Ignore button is for. Motown_Johnny Aug 2013 #56

yep - "freedom of speech" and "freedom to not listen" go hand-in-hand DrDan Aug 2013 #58

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I agree with what you are saying davidpdx Aug 2013 #59