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In reply to the discussion: It amuses me to no end that some folks want [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)131. And I'll second that non-intention to call out anyone.
In case anyone wants to alert, I'll lend my considerable (snicker) opinion in your defense.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]A ton of bricks, a ton of feathers, it's still gonna hurt.[/center][/font][hr]
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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