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In reply to the discussion: At what point is a self-proclaimed "Democrat" not a Democrat? [View all]leftstreet
(36,106 posts)37. The GOP was hated in 2008
The Bush Wars, the bank bailouts, the bullshit. Their party was totally kicked to the curb by voters
They couldn't have passed mandated insurance on a national scale. No way
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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