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Rex

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98. Getting unfocused on the main cause of a party or losing to apathy can be stopped.
Sat Dec 6, 2014, 12:13 AM
Dec 2014

I do believe in leaders. Heroes...not so much. Growing up there were many Reagan Democrats that were single issue. I think we might of run into some of them in Missouri. However by the time the GOP rolls around their latest con man the majority will get behind Hillary Clinton. IMNSHO.

We need to focus on parts of the party that should have left a long time ago. If Dixiecrats are still lingering, I would guess they would also be libertarian. I'm old enough to remember dealing with liberal republicans growing up. Those are your Paul supporters imo. Nobody should want that loon in office. It is back to writing in rusty can if I had no choice. We got 3 choices imo.

I get yelled at for saying who I think is going to win around here but I don't fucking care someone will either tsk me or guess who is going to win too. Good conversations.

I was wrong about the midterms. I was right about Obama both times although I said Hillary would beat him the first run term. I thought she had more national recognition.

We got this, they need to fix gerrymandering and election laws. Little fiefdoms are stupid, I grew up in Houston which was conservative bullshit central in the 1980s. Watched republicans saying one thing in the day time and another at night. Going to church on Sunday. Worshiping Reagan...and trashing Jimmy Carter. Not bashing, TRASHING.

My yellodog grandmother would come visit and she would curse at (ABC) Reagan and Kissinger on TV. Great education from a smart lady. She knew her history on the GOP which is why I use the term the most.

LOL look at me rambling, have a good night.

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And a good .02 at that Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #1
DU can also be a very funny place Fumesucker Dec 2014 #2
I agree completely, my dear Scuba. Quality, not quantity, is what matters. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2014 #3
Perfect, Peggy! Thank you for boiling it down for me! Scuba Dec 2014 #4
Recommended. H2O Man Dec 2014 #5
H2O man is one reason I hang around here. Rex Dec 2014 #11
What Rex said. FailureToCommunicate Dec 2014 #16
H2O Man is one of my reasons for being here also. And a few others. sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #50
You are one of the best sabrina1. Rex Dec 2014 #52
The hate and the snark will drive this site out of business before the election if CK_John Dec 2014 #6
Interesting comment. I see very little hate here, but I do see lots of accusations of hate. Scuba Dec 2014 #7
Agree totally, the word 'hate' is thrown around here with wild abandon. Rex Dec 2014 #13
Google (this site) for the word hate deaniac21 Dec 2014 #14
"We will serve no snark before it's time. Thank you for your support." Major Hogwash Dec 2014 #58
Scuba is one reason I hang around here. Rex Dec 2014 #8
Thanks, Rex, back atcha. Scuba Dec 2014 #9
"at least to this DU user there's still a wealth of excellent DU-original writings" BlueJazz Dec 2014 #10
And humor! Scuba Dec 2014 #12
What is the time frame. Cause all the political websites lost numbers as the election approached. applegrove Dec 2014 #15
DU's numbers have been in decline ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #29
Yep... I've Said That This Site Is The Best "Clearing House" On The Web... WillyT Dec 2014 #17
^^ This^^ Marie Marie Dec 2014 #25
:hug: WillyT Dec 2014 #26
Right back at ya WillyT... Marie Marie Dec 2014 #32
k&r. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2014 #18
YA Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #19
You are a great poster and make the site a better place. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #20
I'll add a hearty second to that! n/t markpkessinger Dec 2014 #21
The name of this site explains what it is: "Democratic Underground." JDPriestly Dec 2014 #22
Word, still good stuff here but not like 10 years or so ago. nt ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2014 #23
You, Scuba, are very much part of what makes DU worthwhile. scarletwoman Dec 2014 #24
You have something against cat pictures? TexasTowelie Dec 2014 #27
Don't post much but.... marked50 Dec 2014 #28
Like Spinal Tap ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #30
I'm not sure people are being "driven off" DU. There are a few who have left loudly .... Scuba Dec 2014 #31
The Alexa stats ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #33
That's an awful lot of analysis for something you claim is "not my concern." WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #36
Funny how Alexa was once touted here ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #41
+++++++++ fadedrose Dec 2014 #47
Constantly, regularly, and loudly. Major Hogwash Dec 2014 #56
Do whatever the hell you want Nance. WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #59
Thank you for so amply demonstrating ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #72
Again, for someone who claims not to care about DU... WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #75
This message was self-deleted by its author 840high Dec 2014 #78
Indeed. rug Dec 2014 #77
Did you have a point? n/t NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #80
The Alexa stats ... rug Dec 2014 #81
Yes, they do. NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #82
You should spend more time worrying about DFP stats instead of DU's. rug Dec 2014 #83
Why should I worry ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #85
Why should you worry ... rug Dec 2014 #86
OMG ... and LOL! NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #87
DFP's stats are as irrelevant as the website. rug Dec 2014 #92
I would think that all the reasons ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #93
That's never stopped you before. rug Dec 2014 #94
Ever play peek-a-boo with a child ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #95
I feel that way about whack-a-mole. rug Dec 2014 #96
To your point Scuba, I think the use of "ignore" and "trash thread" might impact "participation" ? 2banon Dec 2014 #62
Ya Know... It's Funny... Although You And I Disagree On Many Things, I've Always Valued Your Posts WillyT Dec 2014 #34
And I would argue ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #37
First Of All... DU Was Created After Al Gore Lost, And GW Was Crowned.. WillyT Dec 2014 #40
Again we agree ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #42
Al Gore didn't lose. joshcryer Dec 2014 #55
He sure didn't. I wish people would stop saying that. Rex Dec 2014 #88
Who are you calling "Whiners and Complainers" ? 2banon Dec 2014 #65
+1000 nt Mojorabbit Dec 2014 #68
Wow... druidity33 Dec 2014 #66
Whether you picture me ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #71
DU's "whiners/complainers" vote. WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #79
Loved her posts during "dumbya's" reign of tyranny. 2banon Dec 2014 #63
"I no longer care what happens here" Union Scribe Dec 2014 #35
I've never seen so much not caring. WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #38
I don't see an attempt to solve the apparent issue. joshcryer Dec 2014 #39
I clearly stated ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #44
I'm gonna step probably way out of bounds here, KMOD Dec 2014 #45
She is meloncholy fadedrose Dec 2014 #48
I was defending you. joshcryer Dec 2014 #54
Yes, it is evident from my posts. NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #43
My ugh. Look Nance, you are a very creative KMOD Dec 2014 #46
Nance's writing is still good fadedrose Dec 2014 #49
If you are not familiar with my viewpoints, how do you know they are different? KMOD Dec 2014 #51
I don't know your viewpoints fadedrose Dec 2014 #53
Hey, that's fair enough KMOD Dec 2014 #57
I am incapable of giving DU ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #73
Classic, indeed. KMOD Dec 2014 #74
As a yellowdog, I approve of this reply. Rex Dec 2014 #89
And I can think of at least a few dozen Republians ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #90
A few dozen? Nance you are being very, very generous. Rex Dec 2014 #91
Yes, I was being overly generous ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #97
Getting unfocused on the main cause of a party or losing to apathy can be stopped. Rex Dec 2014 #98
I don't understand Mojorabbit Dec 2014 #67
I replied to someone else's OP ... NanceGreggs Dec 2014 #70
Me neither. Iggo Dec 2014 #60
Your 2 Cents is spot on point and matters to me Scuba! 2banon Dec 2014 #61
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Recommended , your two cent OP tops all the other Autumn Dec 2014 #69
your two cents is worth alot more than two cents olddots Dec 2014 #76
A lot of sites have reduced traffic Tsiyu Dec 2014 #84
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