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33. Don't know if its original with him but Paul W. Hodes used it in October 2014

Thu Dec 25, 2014, 09:53 AM

Dec 2014

The choices are clear. If you favor more economic opportunity, a safer, healthier environment, greater inclusion and a stronger nation, vote Democratic. If you believe in the policies of the past, state and federal, that brought our state and the nation to the brink of bankruptcy, plunged us into endless war and ignored the challenges we must face together, then by all means vote for the Republicans.

But be forewarned. The Republicans run for office saying government doesn’t work and when they get elected, they prove it.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/14094074-95/my-turn-republicans-will-take-a-right-turn-to-the-past

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Outgoing Republican WI State Senator Rips GOP: ‘How Much Pain Do We Have to Dish Out?’ [View all] Triana Dec 2014 OP

It's like I heard so long ago I can't remember where I heard it: Mr.Bill Dec 2014 #1

Don't know if its original with him but Paul W. Hodes used it in October 2014 TexasProgresive Dec 2014 #33

Al Franken? Mnpaul Dec 2014 #54

Nothing wrong with govt that getting Republicans out of it can't fix! Beartracks Dec 2014 #57

While it was not his place ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #2

That is complete bullshit. delrem Dec 2014 #3

Really? Are you saying that there are people who claim to be progressives and aren't SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #6

If you put it *that* way, then yes, there's a lot of blame to spread around. delrem Dec 2014 #9

"Progressives" was in quotes and written by an apologist so yes, it was a stab at people cui bono Dec 2014 #26

"Since Obama is a self-described moderate Republican"? brush Dec 2014 #39

I heard it here... Ino Dec 2014 #46

But it's not 1980 brush Dec 2014 #52

In the 70s and 80s, bvar22 Dec 2014 #55

I'm with you 100%. nt brush Dec 2014 #58

So we agree. cui bono Jan 2015 #65

No exaggeration at all... cui bono Dec 2014 #59

+1, I think your interpretation was correct /nt Marr Dec 2014 #45

Looking at the 'nays' of IRW duhneece Dec 2014 #36

Oh, come now. I dont see a Democrat equal to Ted Cruz!! nt 7962 Dec 2014 #4

I didn't say there was ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #20

I guess that is a good point; 7962 Dec 2014 #21

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #22

No. Not the left that belongs to the Dem Party. cui bono Dec 2014 #27

+100 NewDeal_Dem Dec 2014 #29

This: CrispyQ Dec 2014 #43

I think the left that's anti-government... freebrew Dec 2014 #53

Agreed... MrScorpio Dec 2014 #11

and here comes azureblue Dec 2014 #17

Who me? .. 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #19

Who is the libertarian left? I'm not sure there are any of those. cui bono Dec 2014 #28

Here BumRushDaShow Dec 2014 #48

That post isn't talking about Libertarians. They define them incorrectly. cui bono Dec 2014 #60

The dKos OP asked the question BumRushDaShow Dec 2014 #63

LOL cui bono Jan 2015 #64

Can you expound on what a libertarian left is? - n/t mazzarro Dec 2014 #49

Those standing with rand. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #50

That you put the word progressives in quotation marks, Volaris Dec 2014 #32

You just had to find a reson to shit on Progressives. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #35

Just keep on stating the truth. stillwaiting Dec 2014 #38

Was about to comment how R's are in love w/ The Police State cprise Dec 2014 #44

The key word is "compromise" Andy823 Dec 2014 #5

Hey Senator Schultz! Brigid Dec 2014 #7

"Big tent." Too bad it's not big enough for liberals/progressives. blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #13

He sounds like he has more in common with us . . . Brigid Dec 2014 #15

Doesn't Matter How Much Pain The GOP Inflicts. It's A Winning Strategy. Look At 2014 TheMastersNemesis Dec 2014 #8

A few things I blame for that... Triana Dec 2014 #23

I knew it was Dale from the headline. Last sane Republican in Wisconsin, perhaps anywhere. Scuba Dec 2014 #10

Authoritarians feast on misery they cause. It empowers them to keep dishing it out. blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #14

Clearly true here in Wisconsin. Wanker's disciples love it when he punishes state workers, teachers. Scuba Dec 2014 #18

It's about "punishing" those they consider "leeches" and "parasites". Odin2005 Dec 2014 #37

"Red meat for their base" brush Dec 2014 #40

Wow.. a dying breed.. we are experiencing it. Here's to its resurgence some fine day. Cha Dec 2014 #12

what Repubs mean by "Government" azureblue Dec 2014 #16

Also, small enough to get the bedroom while allowing them to rob unchecked. Crooks love tiny govt. freshwest Dec 2014 #25

Thanks, Triana, excellent to hear someone say what we all know. freshwest Dec 2014 #24

Wow, finally came back and looked at the embedded link. Ronnie is almost off my RIH list. freshwest Dec 2014 #30

The GOP is voting itself into irrelevance. CJCRANE Dec 2014 #31

But still will be laughing all the way to the bank riversedge Dec 2014 #34

This is EXACTLY what reagan DID do. pangaia Dec 2014 #41

Oh my, does this hurt: CrispyQ Dec 2014 #42

''These GOP politicians run on the premise that the government is corrupt and inefficient.'' DeSwiss Dec 2014 #47

If Reagan is closer to Jamaal510 Dec 2014 #51

Republican tactics are most visible at the DMV.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #56

KICK Cha Dec 2014 #61

Is not this what the people of WI want? They had now 2 chances to get rid of Walker ChosenUnWisely Dec 2014 #62