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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:08 PM Original message |
Why are YOU a Democrat? |
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Sapere aude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
1. The Democrats are the political party that most closely reflects the political beliefs I have. |
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patricia92243 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
2. Because I am not a Republican, and that is the only viable choice. n/t |
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LSparkle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
3. Because I think we're all in this together and government has a role |
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some guy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
4. so I could vote for DK in 2004 primary. n/t |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'm not sure today. |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
6. Because I'm a liberal |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
7. I'm not and I don't. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:58 PM Response to Reply #7 |
27. I know what you mean. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
8. Nixon |
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El Supremo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
9. The Democratic Party has historically tried to represent the middle and lower class. |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
10. Because I may be a lot of things, but I'm not an asshole, at least. |
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panader0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
11. For me it's mainly social issues. The Dems stick up for the poor, |
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The Inquisitive (480 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
12. because it is currently the only viable political party |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
13. Because I have... |
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More Than A Feeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
14. Because I believe in strong corporate regulation, honest and efficient government, |
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muntrv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
15. Because I side with the little guy. |
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El Supremo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
16. It certainly is not because they keep us out of unjust wars. |
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A HERETIC I AM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. I actually just registered to vote again and for the first time in my life i put "Democratic" as |
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maveric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
18. From my Granpa: "Dems stand up for the working class and repubs only... |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
19. Today? I honestly have no fucking clue. |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
20. My Dad |
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franmarz (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:12 PM Response to Reply #20 |
33. self delete |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
21. Robert Francis Kennedy |
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focusfan (884 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
22. Because I believe everyone is equal,also |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
23. George W. Bush nt |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
24. I believe the principles of the Democratic Party are closest to the Sermon on the Mount. |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
25. Today? I have no fucking idea. nt |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
26. I came back to the Democratic Party |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
28. several reasons |
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mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
29. Because I have a heart. |
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Clovis Sangrail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
30. I won't be as soon as I can reregister |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:04 PM Original message |
and you were going where exactly??? |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
37. That's it, we are stuck in a quagmire of a party. |
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Clovis Sangrail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
44. I can no longer compromise my values |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #30 |
40. ...and where will you go? |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
31. GWB |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
32. ## PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND! ## |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
34. Because |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
35. Because |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
36. cause we care about peoples' well being, and we are for the |
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pinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
38. Dems represent the broadest interests of the country. Our party's |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
39. I'm not sure that it is right for me. |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:23 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Fair Weather |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:47 PM Response to Reply #41 |
49. I want representatives who |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:25 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. Huh? |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 09:53 PM Response to Reply #54 |
59. I'm familiar with the metaphor. |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Ahh |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
42. I'm not registered member. They are better than the alternative. |
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AnOhioan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
43. Bad time to ask this particular question |
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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:23 PM Response to Reply #43 |
51. Far from it |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
45. I'm not -- I'm a member of the DSA |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
46. In my state, we don't register by party, I've never been a "registered" Democrat. |
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Seen the light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:24 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. Sorry, I couldn't think of a better way to ask my question |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:28 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. No need to apologize! There is absolutely nothing wrong with your question. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
47. I've been a "lesser of two evils" registered Democrat since 1965. |
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DemGa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
48. 'Cause I hate Republicans |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
50. It all started with Hurricane Andrew and Bush Sr.'s complete neglect |
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Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
53. It's the lesser of three EVILS! |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
56. I'm Just Me. Just So Happens That When It Comes To Issues That Matter, Dems Are Far More In Line |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
57. I was a Democrat because we were the party that stood for |
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BuyingThyme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
58. Because Republicans suck. |
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Oldenuff (442 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
60. I'm not so sure it's right anymore |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-24-07 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
62. I'm not a Democrat |
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