2016 Postmortem

WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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18. You got it right. No one likes change. An alcoholic has to replace his lifestyle. The white-make GOP

Fri Apr 15, 2016, 11:45 AM

Apr 2016

is having 'murcia taken from them. The Democratic Party didn't see this coming. True, the largest caucus in within the Party is the Progressive Party, but they don't have the infrastructure of the DLC, so they're clinging tight to the establishment.

What will happen in 4 years is anyone's guess. Democrats are terrified of labels, and the new label to keep everyone in line is "sexist." And that's friendly fire. Can you imagine a "coup" occurring during the administration of the first female president. The Progressives will be kept in line for fear of being labeled sexist.

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Why is fighting back for principles and values and goals always portrayed as bad? [View all] Armstead Apr 2016 OP

It sounds like the GOP because the message makers are the same people. dogman Apr 2016 #1

Do you even read the stuff that gets posted on this site? JoePhilly Apr 2016 #2

Nay never.... Armstead Apr 2016 #3

All you had to do was watch your own bro-Bernie OP sink like a stone. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #6

I think that has more to do with the nature of discussion boards Armstead Apr 2016 #9

Because corrupt craven opportunists ibegurpard Apr 2016 #4

A little political analysis nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #5

I actually don;t have a problem with business friendly.... Armstead Apr 2016 #7

They abandoning labor. Did I have to spell it that clearly? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #8

yes....I just mean that there should be overall balance that is lacking Armstead Apr 2016 #14

This is a party realignment nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #16

I believe you are correct that this is a party realignment, as will come to no surprise to you due Dragonfli Apr 2016 #31

We are both cassandras. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #33

Time will tell -- I think we need a four party system Armstead Apr 2016 #37

no surprise reddread Apr 2016 #11

I know nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #13

thank you for being there reddread Apr 2016 #15

I just cover this shit nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #17

Great OP! Punkingal Apr 2016 #10

The lack of principles and the pursuit of profit above all else is what's ruining this country AZ Progressive Apr 2016 #12

Especially for the party that claims to be the counterweight to that Armstead Apr 2016 #19

You got it right. No one likes change. An alcoholic has to replace his lifestyle. The white-make GOP WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2016 #18

Her slogan is 'no we can't' and she'll only nibble around the edges, of the edges. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #20

K&R The attempts to shame and blame felix_numinous Apr 2016 #21

Short and sweet: Those things get in the way of bidness Fumesucker Apr 2016 #22

But why do so many rank and files buy into it? Armstead Apr 2016 #23

Vast amounts of propaganda, it's everywhere once you start noticing it Fumesucker Apr 2016 #24

I know....I wonder why some have woken up from the illusion and other still buy into the propaganda Armstead Apr 2016 #25

Becausew they have to do that KPN Apr 2016 #26

I'm talking about the minions buying it Armstead Apr 2016 #28

Understand. Just resp-onded to your header. KPN Apr 2016 #30

That is a very good question, but with a very complex answer I suspect. Generally speaking it is Dragonfli Apr 2016 #27

Thanks...I'll have to ponder that one Armstead Apr 2016 #29

funny thing they all started out as Obama Boys in 08, screaming about Clinton the exact MisterP Apr 2016 #32

Kick in response to this shit..... Armstead Apr 2016 #34

"New and stirring things are belittled because...." pat_k Apr 2016 #35

Much truth in that Armstead Apr 2016 #36

I'm gonna kick this because it seems relevant today Armstead Apr 2016 #38