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In reply to the discussion: It amuses me to no end that some folks want [View all]Last edited Sat Mar 29, 2014, 01:58 PM - Edit history (1)
I have taken a few peeks over there. Nothing horrible, nothing great. Just sort of nothing.
Whatever. I was moderating the day that "Maverick" was shown the door so he could find greener pastures. It was a good day for me I must admit. I guess I simply don't understand why, if for some, DU is filled with such egregious posters that it doesn't have more traffic. It is after all tailor made for people that want to see and hear nothing but positive things about our party.
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I think we will see more calls for purity and purges as we approach the mid term elections
quinnox
Mar 2014
#3
Another duer made the observation that often, ironically, it is the ones calling for purges who end
quinnox
Mar 2014
#7
I asked for a link that would back up your claim. You couldn't / didn't provide one.
Scuba
Mar 2014
#104
We have a secret ballot in this country so that people can democrtically vote for
1monster
Mar 2014
#152
DU is also billed as first and foremost a site for liberals, please see the mission statement.
A Simple Game
Mar 2014
#157
Yes, it is a private website, and the founders, Skinner, Earl G. and Elad make the rules.
1monster
Mar 2014
#158
If they're banned they're not here. And what do you think of the latest trend of defending Right
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#52
You're not down with the TOS? I think they are very good, very fair, and realistic. Good for
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#55
"I long ago gave up the idea that politicians could reflect my political views."
Maedhros
Mar 2014
#133
Of course. I think the 'Democrats Always And Forever' meme is a construct of your imagination.
randome
Mar 2014
#117
No, not 'Anti-MannyGoldstein'. Mirror-Manny is born! Has a better cadence to it.
randome
Mar 2014
#145
But it's you that isnt looking at the bigger picture. If you keep electing republicans
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#168
Do you have a list of people here who are not Dems? Or maybe a list of people claiming to be Dems
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#51
Don't suggest folks vote for every Democrat they can ... you'll be called a sycophant.
JoePhilly
Mar 2014
#86
Did you tell that to the person who posted the thread demanding the banning of dozens of DUers
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#53
'Pet issue'?? Where have I heard that before? I remember, it was several years ago
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#56
It's one issue among many. The question is: *Who* are you willing to sacrifice to preserve it?
baldguy
Mar 2014
#100
One issue? Who said anything about 'one issue'?? The Democratic Party platform is not about ONE
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#109
Who said anything about "one issue"? You did. You put forward SS as a possible "pet issue".
baldguy
Mar 2014
#114
My post applies to anyone who would seek to destroy the Democratic coalitition over "one issue"
baldguy
Mar 2014
#151
The people MUST speak! But criticizing the Party and its leader is NEVER acceptable!!
Douglas Carpenter
Mar 2014
#50
Yep, I was just given a demand yesterday for a purity test on DU because I dared speak my opinion...
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
#76
When a DUer acquires a cult following on Conservative Cave, it's a good sign to dial it back.
randome
Mar 2014
#83
He's not the only one who has a following on CC. I did learn of two high profile
Autumn
Mar 2014
#88