Democratic Primaries

lapucelle

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37. Indeed.

Fri Feb 22, 2019, 06:45 PM

Feb 2019

Have you ever read the 1932 Democratic Platform? I have.

While it is full of many groundbreaking economic policies, it is totally silent on civil rights and social justice...save for an endorsement of repealing Prohibition.

The modern Democratic Party couples Democrat FDR's economic policies with the civil rights and social justice policies that were absent from his platform.

Democrat FDR would be proud of the progress that Democrats have made in understanding that without social justice there can never be economic justice.

I also imagine that he would see the necessity of and wholeheartedly support strong sanctions against Russia.

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/1932-democratic-party-platform

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Why Bernie Sanders Matters More Than People Think by Benjamin Studebaker [View all] Beringia Feb 2019 OP

Thanks elleng Feb 2019 #1

You're welcome, I look forward to finding out about all the candidates Beringia Feb 2019 #6

Ditto, but Biden no dinosaur. elleng Feb 2019 #7

LOL! Just a quick scan and all the silly buzzwords- R B Garr Feb 2019 #2

Silly buzzwords, elleng Feb 2019 #3

This is such recycled, self-serving, ineffectual spin. R B Garr Feb 2019 #4

FDR had actual accomplishments after all. comradebillyboy Feb 2019 #15

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #22

They're running on the Democratic Platform. lapucelle Feb 2019 #35

Keep telling yourself that, chief Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #40

I wish people would research this what you just said, like no tax returns as well. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #47

This is not FDR's Democratic party. CentralMass Feb 2019 #30

Indeed. lapucelle Feb 2019 #37

Tired, stale, insulting Buzzwords that have Cha Feb 2019 #51

Now if he could only snowybirdie Feb 2019 #5

Exactly. Everybody has a high horse. Most have R B Garr Feb 2019 #8

I believe that anyone who wants to represent the Democratic party should avoid saying things like... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #10

You're right, Nurse Jackie LowcountryMichael Feb 2019 #19

I agree Gothmog Feb 2019 #25

Exactly, NJ! The false statements and misrepresentations R B Garr Feb 2019 #28

Out of more than 907 bills Sanders introduced, only three have become law Politicub Feb 2019 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2019 #21

After 28 years in Congress, all he got was 3? namahage Feb 2019 #26

Three of the bills Harris introduced became laws since 2017. betsuni Feb 2019 #48

After ONE year in office! sheshe2 Feb 2019 #78

Impressive! I like progressives who get things done. betsuni Feb 2019 #82

Some do. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #83

Hillary Clinton was very effective. Here are her passed laws. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #23

Hillary never claimed to be a savior. R B Garr Feb 2019 #29

It's always WhataboutHillary...nt SidDithers Feb 2019 #31

Yes, it sure does look like it. R B Garr Feb 2019 #34

I don't know why people are still running around in circles about these things. It's 2019. lapucelle Feb 2019 #58

Undecided???? Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #39

;) sheshe2 Feb 2019 #49

What about Hillary! sheshe2 Feb 2019 #79

Thank you for those facts. These things are important to know and help... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #32

This demonstrates either intellectual dishonesty or misunderstanding of how modern legislating works DSV Feb 2019 #41

Look it up for yourself Politicub Feb 2019 #42

Most legislating is done by amendment of existing bills, not introduction of one's own bills, DSV Feb 2019 #45

I imagine that someone who puts the final frosting flowers on a wedding cake ehrnst Feb 2019 #60

.... George II Feb 2019 #62

Satirist Matt Taibbi's old Amendment King talking point. lapucelle Feb 2019 #66

Here you go. Slides from the classes of my former Political Science professor, DSV Feb 2019 #68

Not seeing support for the statement ""Most legislating is done by amendment of existing bills." ehrnst Feb 2019 #84

I concede I may be incorrect in that statement depending on the interpetation. My apologies. DSV Feb 2019 #87

What other things would you include as metrics of a legislator's success at the job? (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #96

Sorry, not true. Most legislating is done by writing and introducing legislation. George II Feb 2019 #65

The most solid number I can find is 90 DSV Feb 2019 #69

90? He's been in the House/Senate since 1990. George II Feb 2019 #71

Yes and? DSV Feb 2019 #75

Look at how many years the repigs controlled .... Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2019 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author George II Feb 2019 #92

If that's the case (republicans in charge) why is it that Booker, Warren, Harris.... George II Feb 2019 #93

Satirist* Matt Taibbi gave BS the Amendment King title in a 2005 Rolling Stone story. lapucelle Feb 2019 #70

Can you specify what Politicub got wrong? (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #44

He's underwhelmed by satirist Matt Taibbi's old Amendment King talking point. lapucelle Feb 2019 #61

Wecome to DU. lapucelle Feb 2019 #53

I love donuts! DSV Feb 2019 #54

NO.. you don't try to accuse Cha Feb 2019 #59

You're saying the poster is being intellectually dishonest? George II Feb 2019 #63

OMG.. thats it?!? honest.abe Feb 2019 #73

I would counter that much of what congress has passed in the last 20 + years has been detrimental to CentralMass Feb 2019 #33

Are you talking about legislation introduced by Democrats? (nt) ehrnst Feb 2019 #56

This is built on a false premise that says the Democratic Party is static. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #9

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"Mainstream Democrats?" ehrnst Feb 2019 #43

NO.. BS is Not "the only real Cha Feb 2019 #50

Binary, dualistic thinking doesn't work when choosing a candidate. ehrnst Feb 2019 #97

Who in fuck's name is "Benjamin Studebaker" and why should I Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #12

If I found this article by you Beringia Feb 2019 #13

Nothing against you personally Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #16

Ya, you could be right Beringia Feb 2019 #17

Please expand on "all this unsavory $hit in Bernies background" CentralMass Feb 2019 #36

1. Trust me, you don't want that... Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #38

Studebaker has another article called "The Decline and Fall of Elizabeth Warren". lapucelle Feb 2019 #72

Did she wear a tan pants suit? George II Feb 2019 #74

She endorsed a Democrat! lapucelle Feb 2019 #90

Bazinga! George II Feb 2019 #76

Boom. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #80

I don't care that the author isn't famous, but... Garrett78 Feb 2019 #52

I was wondering the same thing Gothmog Feb 2019 #24

+1000. ehrnst Feb 2019 #46

What'd you think of his other work, namahage Feb 2019 #91

He's the new HA Goodman BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #99

Why the Studebaker and the Edsel Still Matter emulatorloo Feb 2019 #18

Benjamin Studebaker has lots to say about Elizabeth Warren. lapucelle Feb 2019 #64

No surprising considering the source. emulatorloo Feb 2019 #94

"I hate you, Mom and Dad!" Benjamin yelled as he strode toward the front door. betsuni Feb 2019 #20

...... ehrnst Feb 2019 #57

Bwahahaha sheshe2 Feb 2019 #81

.... lapucelle Feb 2019 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #27

LOL Horizens Feb 2019 #55

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2019 #67

Now, THAT OP is a steaming pile of BULLSHIT. stopbush Feb 2019 #77

So I went to this guy's blog JustAnotherGen Feb 2019 #86

Thanks workinclasszero Feb 2019 #88

I am a big Studebaker fan.... quickesst Feb 2019 #89

Good to see HA Goodman is back with a new pen name. BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #98