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In reply to the discussion: At what point is a self-proclaimed "Democrat" not a Democrat? [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)20. Supreme Court would look different. Nt
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with the way that the parties are shifting right-ward, I call myself more a "liberal" than "Democrat
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2014
#2
Right. So what makes a democrat? Is the only requirement "not republican?'
Ed Suspicious
Jun 2014
#26
Right. I think the point of the OP might be that the tent is too big. Does the third way represent
Ed Suspicious
Jun 2014
#31
I guess some are comfortable with the changing beliefs of the party. I certainly am not. I voted
liberal_at_heart
Jun 2014
#12
i think so. i do not know what will happen in iraq, but i think obama's history with these
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#29
i am sure those that have pre existing are not gonna really agree with you, you think? nt
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#43
When they never actually vote for Democrats and encourage other people not to do so.
pnwmom
Jun 2014
#27
A fair point, but Miller crossed the line. And not endorsing a candidate is beside the point.
Liberal Veteran
Jun 2014
#34
All I know is anyone who says "you must do this to be a Democrat" is full of crap
quinnox
Jun 2014
#36
Giving or not giving speeches to Goldmann-Sachs does or does not make one a Democrat.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2014
#101
Abortion prevents us from being competitive in a lot of western states we used to compete in
Hippo_Tron
Jun 2014
#113
A long history of being a Republican and supporting some of the most deadly ignorant policies
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#79
Your disregard for history and your snarky replies to extremely serious questions define you.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#88
If you voted for John Kerry, then you favor the Iraq and Afghanistan war, no?
MannyGoldstein
Jun 2014
#89
When did your question to me transition to an attack on me? I'm not standing for office.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#90
When I see a person promote the idea that an anti choice, anti gay activist should be the pattern
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2014
#97