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In reply to the discussion: Here's what the Angry Elizabeth Warren Left can't understand [View all]annabanana
(52,791 posts)3. heee! . .. ... . .n/t
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A Democrat is anyone registered as a Democrat. A democrat can be anyone.
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2015
#2
No, they left the party because democratic ideals changed (See the small "d")
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2015
#88
Thurmond was a racist who stormed out of the Party over D support of Civil Rights.
kevin.xiii
Mar 2015
#112
OK. How about Condi Rice, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Paul Wolfowitz, Rick Perry, or this guy?
RufusTFirefly
Mar 2015
#120
So you agree with the OP, all Ted Cruz or even Cheney for that matter, needs to be welcome to
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#68
I think we basically agree then. However to some people just the letter after a name is enough to
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#108
At least we know for sure where Cruz' hair is actually connected to his head. n/t.
Ken Burch
Mar 2015
#19
Zell Miller joined the party. Lieberman too. But then he ditched the party but was welcomed back
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#69
I think you get the point. Of course Ted Cruz is an extreme example used to make
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#87
Gee Manny - care to tell us who ISN'T a Democrat? I'm sure you're thinking of someone...
brooklynite
Mar 2015
#9
Yep, if you consider yourself a Democrat, support Democrats then you can be a Democrat.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#12
If Cruz ran as a republican and you chose to stay home and not vote or vote third
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#116
It is precisely that black and white view that makes American politics one big game for the rich.
EEO
Mar 2015
#128
after the 14th year solid of frothing political Moonies screaming that they don't care what
MisterP
Mar 2015
#98
This Democrat hopes every candidate who has something to say runs in the primary.
Old and In the Way
Mar 2015
#30
But, but.... Manny! Ted Cruz is a clown and you know the only thing clowns are good for......
DeSwiss
Mar 2015
#35
An elected Democrat is anyone who can convince Democratic primary voters to support them. (nt)
w4rma
Mar 2015
#42
And to think, we used to have standards for this Party. Now it's anything goes, just slap a 'D'
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#71
Wow, you have completely missed what he is saying. Completely. Totally.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#63
If you are being sarcastic, you need to use the sarcasm emoji, at least until
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#49
I'm a Warren supporter who actually prefers Sanders--better on a broad range of issues
eridani
Mar 2015
#73
Manny, I think that perhaps there has been a directive issued that liberal/Progressive talk
djean111
Mar 2015
#79
Good it looks like I may not be the only one that remembers the 2008 primaries
A Simple Game
Mar 2015
#102
And what could be simpler than blindly worshiping one's authoritarian leader.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#84
If Ted Cruz or Cheney put a 'D' after their names, you bet they would be welcome to the big tent
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#65
Strawman argument. However, if your point is that certain people are NOT democrats and should not be called that....
Moonwalk
Mar 2015
#91
Dems aren't "organized". Have you seen the room where they're computer is at?
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2015
#96
Like you say, Manny, we need to get our ducks in a row. Goose stepping our way into sunset.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#109