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81. "a mindset that stated that the traditional championing of the labor/working class base was

Sun Mar 1, 2015, 10:11 PM

Mar 2015

no longer viable, from a financial standpoint"

is exactly who they are: it cuts into the profits of their sponsors in the financial industry, just as it cut into the profits of the republicans' sponsors in the resource extraction industries.

so now we have two parties devoted to taking bread out of the mouths of ordinary people in the interest of superprofits for elites.

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A thread in support of ousting Third Wayer Rahm Emanuel [View all] MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 OP

Rahm isn't a "third-wayer". He's a Republican in Democratic clothing. Period. eom BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #1

Aren't they all? leveymg Mar 2015 #2

No. Not really, as I understand the definition of "third-wayer". eom BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #5

Ok. What IS the difference between a 3rd-Wayer and a "moderate Republican"? leveymg Mar 2015 #16

The fact that someone claled "BlueCaliDem" votes for them, of course Scootaloo Mar 2015 #27

Do you know who BlueCaliDem votes for, or cheapdate Mar 2015 #101

The Turd Way crowd can basically be summed up as hifiguy Mar 2015 #38

That's a good practical "working" definition of them Populist_Prole Mar 2015 #46

"a mindset that stated that the traditional championing of the labor/working class base was ND-Dem Mar 2015 #81

Yep, and the ever-opportunistic Clintons, seeking to feather their own nest, hifiguy Mar 2015 #134

Ike was a business republican and he was better than third wayers. Didn't want to ship jobs ND-Dem Mar 2015 #80

Eisenhower and Nixon need to be viewed in the context of FDR's massive victories and merrily Mar 2015 #102

like i said; that may well be, but the republicans of the time had to talk democratic, and ND-Dem Mar 2015 #103

On the one hand, it's no surprise who feels most like voting does not matter. On the other hand, merrily Mar 2015 #104

i don't understand. is this a response to my post or just a general comment? ND-Dem Mar 2015 #109

Probably me, merrily Mar 2015 #110

Also, Eisenhower was not a dyed-in-the-wool Republican Art_from_Ark Mar 2015 #106

Ike was well to the left of the Turd Way, in terms of economic policy. hifiguy Mar 2015 #135

Knocked it out of the park and rang a church bell with it a 100 miles away! TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #84

That is a highly accurate description of the 3rd Wayers Joe Turner Mar 2015 #99

That is probably a good definition. In Arkansas we went from conservative Democrats to LiberalArkie Mar 2015 #118

A "moderate Republican" will do something for the People.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2015 #66

Totally n/t zentrum Mar 2015 #25

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #59

I thought that's what 3rd way meant, in reality-land. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #79

RAHM IS A NEOLIBERAL JUST LIKE the CLINTON'S Rockyj Mar 2015 #96

Sadly, there's a whole bunch of them in today's Democratic party. marmar Mar 2015 #119

Especially in California. Republicans run as Democrats but vote consistently Republican in the House BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #122

To think this weasel,.. Segami Mar 2015 #3

Obama nominated Rahm to have Obama's ear--and then some--as chief of staff merrily Mar 2015 #6

I wonder who is behind this Chicago Gang. I know Penny Pritzker is involved, but rhett o rick Mar 2015 #7

Dunno. Old School Daley machine meets Third Way elites? merrily Mar 2015 #12

Exelon - nuclear industry. leveymg Mar 2015 #18

Thanks. I have to look them up. nm rhett o rick Mar 2015 #31

A Chicago thing. +big donor Penny Pritzker of Hilton (& Superior Bank), Wall St., Rubin et al. appalachiablue Mar 2015 #51

Of course he knew. 840high Mar 2015 #93

more of a ferret than an ordinary weasel, note the dark mask around the eyes HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #14

ferrets don't brag about fucking over their own core voters after we elect them, so whereisjustice Mar 2015 #41

Tenacious and go for the throat... HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #42

One of our first clues.. sendero Mar 2015 #56

Senator Obama on Rahm Emanuel demwing Mar 2015 #4

Dark Comedy Rahm Roast RiverLover Mar 2015 #17

Do you live in Chicago? MineralMan Mar 2015 #8

WE don't have any elections right now zipplewrath Mar 2015 #35

Feigning ignorance about conservatives running for office, I suppose that's a Third Way to do it. whereisjustice Mar 2015 #97

Hey, if it's not in your backyard, leave it for the people who can buy it, no? AllyCat Mar 2015 #100

anyone who hates teachers this much is a roguevalley Mar 2015 #9

Your post was alerted on, and here are the results: CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #75

Thank you, California Peggy. I am shocked that roguevalley Mar 2015 #86

Ah, that alerter wasn't offended by the word, but by criticism of a 3rd wayer. Divernan Mar 2015 #114

Love the comment liberalhistorian Mar 2015 #95

OMG. That one belongs in the Pathetic DU Alerts Hall of Fame. marmar Mar 2015 #120

Heck yeah, I'm in! RiverLover Mar 2015 #10

Great post and link! ReRe Mar 2015 #40

Thanks for that link... KoKo Mar 2015 #43

grass-roots politics CAN beat big money. Agony Mar 2015 #55

Our greatest challenge dreamnightwind Mar 2015 #107

Excellent article MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #116

Reinforces the ASSessment Plucketeer Mar 2015 #124

This should have its own thread pscot Mar 2015 #133

I wouldn't vote for him if I live there but that is up to Chicago residents. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #11

This thread is more to support Chicago residents in kicking him out of office. RiverLover Mar 2015 #13

I understand that. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #22

I don't understand. obxhead Mar 2015 #19

How dare you! obxhead Mar 2015 #15

But..but..he's "Not as Bad" and we must support him. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #20

K&R! marym625 Mar 2015 #21

Anything we can do to help? MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #49

Just keep doing what you do best marym625 Mar 2015 #62

Well SusanCalvin Mar 2015 #64

You can check out Chuy's website and mucifer Mar 2015 #77

I donated at ActBlue MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #117

Hey marym. I donated to Chuey Autumn Mar 2015 #136

Good for you! Glad to hear that! marym625 Mar 2015 #137

I'm starting a Conga-Line libodem Mar 2015 #23

That guy had to go the day he Phlem Mar 2015 #24

What like a coup or assassination? MyNameGoesHere Mar 2015 #26

Rahm has been forced to a runoff Dem primary for Mayor against Jesus. stillwaiting Mar 2015 #29

Like a quarantine. grahamhgreen Mar 2015 #32

You're either for corporations... americannightmare Mar 2015 #28

NAILED IT! gregcrawford Mar 2015 #30

Well stated. Extremely well stated. Divernan Mar 2015 #113

Emanuel is a malicious, self-serving little... gregcrawford Mar 2015 #33

I'll support that every day of the week, all year long, every year, and twice on Sunday. LWolf Mar 2015 #34

I support Rahm's ouster. bigwillq Mar 2015 #36

here's what you can do now Ichingcarpenter Mar 2015 #37

Centrists claim it's simply pragmatic to call torture a noble expression of patriotism, after all whereisjustice Mar 2015 #39

K & R GoneFishin Mar 2015 #44

Let's let the people of Chicago go vote. Skidmore Mar 2015 #45

Yeah but feel free to send Chuy money if you want to remember mucifer Mar 2015 #78

K&R Tom Ripley Mar 2015 #47

This is the Democratic Underground , We support Dem's Here What do you want Ted Cruz for Mayor? bahrbearian Mar 2015 #48

Wait...Rahm Emanuel is...a Democrat?!? Well, I'll be darned. Zorra Mar 2015 #53

He's running against another Dem ybbor Mar 2015 #57

Rahm is a Democrat.. sendero Mar 2015 #58

Manny wants Sarah Palin!!! QC Mar 2015 #82

Took me a sec to realize you were being sarcastic. Divernan Mar 2015 #115

How about a thread supporting protection of the franchise. ...so the citizens of msanthrope Mar 2015 #50

How about a thread attacking elected Republicans for a change. Funny how the OP'er never does that. KittyWampus Mar 2015 #60

I don't recall one, that's for sure. ntn msanthrope Mar 2015 #76

Yes. blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #52

Well, since you put it that way Android3.14 Mar 2015 #54

Rob needs to be put out for good...nt Stuart G Mar 2015 #61

Rob? Rob who? MineralMan Mar 2015 #71

My mistake, Rahm, Not Rob...I was in a hurry, sorry....nt Stuart G Mar 2015 #73

Ah... the names are so similar, huh? MineralMan Mar 2015 #74

Ah, thanks for this opportunity, Manny Jack Rabbit Mar 2015 #63

Excellent post, Manny MissDeeds Mar 2015 #65

Two people that I absolutely hate in Chicago politics...Rahm Stellar Mar 2015 #67

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #68

Out with Rahm democrank Mar 2015 #69

DLC - Third Way - Rahm Emanuel - Hillary Rodham Clinton - A Pox On Their Houses cantbeserious Mar 2015 #70

Rock on, Manny. nt silvershadow Mar 2015 #72

You have nothing positive to say Cryptoad Mar 2015 #83

He's not Rahm? MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #87

sounds about right Cryptoad Mar 2015 #88

Statistics. MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #90

very slim Cryptoad Mar 2015 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #89

He is the reason president Obama was timid in his first two years kimbutgar Mar 2015 #85

Why do you hate Democrats? L0oniX Mar 2015 #91

RAHM -- an anagram for HARM Blue Owl Mar 2015 #94

I don't care what anyone says, this is the Rahm I'll always remember: cheapdate Mar 2015 #98

chuy is a real progressive opportunity. NuttyFluffers Mar 2015 #105

Rahm would make a great GOPer... nikto Mar 2015 #108

Currently the poll results are a dead heat, so naturally Rahm by a landslide. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #111

Kicked and recommended a massive amount! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #112

Yes!!! wolfie001 Mar 2015 #121

K&R Borchkins Mar 2015 #123

Amen. closeupready Mar 2015 #125

I'm not too "#%^*ing retarded" to K&R Jamastiene Mar 2015 #126

I sent a donation to Chuy fredamae Mar 2015 #127

So did I salib Mar 2015 #128

Stop the Rahmper Room corruption of Chicago's schools! cascadiance Mar 2015 #129

he's my alma mater's most famous graduate. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2015 #130

Kickaroo. nt cyberswede Mar 2015 #131

I don't believe Emanuel can be an effective mayor or other elected official........ RationalMan Mar 2015 #132