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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"It's time for Democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe"
Jonathan Capehart thinks there's a national mood of "meh" when it comes to politics and the midterm elections. For all I know, he may be right.But I also know something else. Leaders don't simply sit back and comment on "meh." They challenge us to get up off our asses and do something. That's exactly what Gov. Deval Patrick did at the 2012 Democratic Convention. His words are as relevant today as they were back them (maybe even more so). Take a listen - especially from minute 3:00 to 8:00.
If we want to earn the privilege to lead, its time for Democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe. Quit waiting for pundits, or polls or superpacs to tell us who the next president or senator or congressman is going to be. We're Americans. We shape our own future. And lets all start by standing up for President Barack Obama...The list of accomplishments is long, impressive, and barely told...With a record like that and a vision that hopeful and powerful, I, for one, will not stand by and let him be bullied out of office. And neither should you.
That's a leader my friends. I don't know about you, but I'm going to listen.
I'm sick and tired of all the nonsense. Its clear that President Obama and the Democrats are prepared to lead and Republicans simply want to divide us with their political games. If we can grow a backbone and get into the long game of change, we can do this! Barack Obama isn't on the ballot this time...we are!
http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-time-for-democrats-to-grow-backbone.html
Grow a backbone, and he not just talking about politicians. He is talking to everyone of us. Get off your ass and vote!
If you expected your pony delivered immediately, without any work, without setbacks then yes I guess you are disillusioned. Did you really think change was going to happen in a heartbeat? Seriously, a wand would be waved and we would have all we wish and strive for. Please, you all have far more intelligence than that.
This is the long game. I am in it for that haul and will continue for my nieces and nephews for their children and for their future. I am not a quitter and have no intention of going down without a fight.
Will you vote for your future and the future of your children in the midterms? Or will you stay at home despondent that the change that you believed in will never, can never happen overnight. Are you going to toss your future away or grab onto it with both hands and do your best to run with it?
The last quote in the article...
We Are!
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)I look forward to Elizabeth, Bernie, and a few others getting some company.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)I look forward to Elizabeth, Bernie, and a few others getting some company.
Please explain Manny~
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)Run through my secret encoder ring.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)But apparently not very well.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Deep thoughts Manny. I sure hope you are not trying to bait me for a hide, Manny. You love to have your fun here~
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)From the looks of it you are the one spoiling for a fight, nothing Manny said was particularly obtuse.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Manny responded to my OP
1st here
I look forward to Elizabeth, Bernie, and a few others getting some company.
I asked him to clarify.
Long past time.
I look forward to Elizabeth, Bernie, and a few others getting some company.
and a few others getting some company.
Please explain Manny~
His response
Run through my secret encoder ring.
You can have this si
Mine here
Manny
But apparently not very well.
Me again
Deep thoughts Manny. I sure hope you are not trying to bait me for a hide, Manny. You love to have your fun here~
K...
Got it I am spoiling for a fight when a poster makes totally nonsensical posts that has nothing to do with the OP. He speaks of decoder rings and recipes for duck l'orange. WTF!
and you say
From the looks of it you are the one spoiling for a fight, nothing Manny said was particularly obtuse.
I am spoiling for a fight? So according to you his response to my OP was spot unfrickibly believing spot on, and not particularly obtuse. Decoder rings and recipes. K.
Got it
Are you FRICKING SERIOUS?
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)His first reply was perfectly intelligible. Get over it.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)I look forward to Elizabeth, Bernie, and a few others getting some company.
'Cause for some reason Manny went for snark and no answer, why was that? You seem to know the answer, so fill me in. And you do not need to get nasty to me and tell me to get over it. A simple answer to a question would be the polite way to go, or is polite no longer needed on a Democratic board. There is no need for you to be rude to me. I asked some simple questions and have gotten no answers. Again all I got was snark.
ConservativeDemocrat
(2,720 posts)I totally orange the time lord.
- C.D. Proud Member of the Reality Based Community
Marr
(20,317 posts)...it makes it seem like you aren't even interested in dialogue.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Are you serious? This is posting combatively to a post like that...
3. Is this code for something?
Long past time.
I look forward to Elizabeth, Bernie, and a few others getting some company.
and a few others getting some company.
Please explain Manny~
That is combative? Have you been here long and read combative posts. I asked a very simple question. I asked a poster to explain what they said. I did that because it made no sense to me. Is that no longer allowed on DU, we can't ask questions?
Marr
(20,317 posts)I didn't say it was against the rules.
Cha
(295,912 posts)washy voting to condemn the President for bringing home Sgt Bergdalh among other shite..
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Yup, grow up and get a spine, this President has one. Hopefully the voters will to! I am going to miss our Governor Patrick!
Cha
(295,912 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)Quit waiting for some Messiah.
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)Ok? Not much of substance here but a good pep talk to yourself.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Bet again that you know nothing about Boston, or our history or our politicians. Ya, good response. I am talking to myself.
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)So you may want to revise that bet.
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)sheshe2
(83,341 posts)He/She is only here to defend you. Never remarked on the OP and the Gov's speech. Nor did you Manny, never a word. You? You just spouted silliness!
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)I said this was a silly fluff thread before I pointed out you were just spoiling for a fight regarding manny's initial statements.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Silly fluff, really? Our Governor is just silly fluff to you!? The President that he was talking about is also silly fluff?
So go for it!
Tell me what you really think about out Gov Patrick. You are a Massite, so you say. Tell us how you feel about our Democratic Governor! Hey did you just vote in the primaries? Who did you back for our next Governor? Hmmm?
You said my OP was fluff, please explain why.
I am NOT THE ONE SPOILING FOR A FIGHT! You are. Just stop it!
You have tag teamed me and you are trying to get me a hide here.
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)Do I stop it or do I reply regarding how much substance I think is in two year old+ speeches?
fwiw I voted for Governor Patrick but it is an old speech and doesn't have a great deal of content regarding current democratic leadership regardless of how good it makes you feel. Sorry, but it is a speech to rally the troops, not a substantive commentary on anything.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)You listened to the video, were you inspired? Guess not. It was an amazing speech, yet you think I am only talking to myself in my OP. That is sad coming from someone from this state.
How about this, I would love to hear your comments on what Patrick said. It was amazing, as is our state. You never commented on that,why?
If we want to earn the privilege to lead, its time for Democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe. Quit waiting for pundits, or polls or superpacs to tell us who the next president or senator or congressman is going to be. We're Americans. We shape our own future. And lets all start by standing up for President Barack Obama...The list of accomplishments is long, impressive, and barely told...With a record like that and a vision that hopeful and powerful, I, for one, will not stand by and let him be bullied out of office. And neither should you.
All you did here was attack me and defend Manny. Why was that?
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)have you considered that he might be my sock puppet?
BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)I laughed so hard... Well, I'm happy to report that both my capacity for anaerobic metabolism and my sphincter integrity are well beyond what I'd have guessed.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Nope. Not considering that cause I think you are trying to provoke me for a hide.
You are both amazing! Funny that you never reply on your own threads Manny!
I mean You have more vested interest in what I say than what you post?!
Holy~
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)I wish they would.
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)Kath1
(4,309 posts)Yes! That is an excellent starting point. He has done more, in the face of more hate and opposition, than I could have imagined.
Yeah, we need to get off our asses and vote. And get 2 or 3 other people to vote with us!
We do indeed, thank you
As a side note, you are going to be in Washington tomorrow, yes? Please raise a cheer for me.
hugs Kath!
Kath1
(4,309 posts)And we will ALL raise a cheer for you, sister!
PEACE!
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)I will be there with you.
Sisters!
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)Darn it, I'm in Los Angeles. . .
Kath1
(4,309 posts)I'm going.
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)And I damn well am not going to get baited on my own thread. Some here think they can push women around. Not Happening!
Did you read above Kath?
Love you and stand for me tomorrow. We are strong!
Kath1
(4,309 posts)Yes, read the above. WTF?! Really?
No, we are sick and tired of getting pushed around. It is going to end and going to end soon.
Love you too and will stand proudly for you tomorrow.
BTW, my friend has two daughters, 19 and 16, coming to the rally. She told me today they can't wait! A new generation of activists/feminists. A beautiful thing!
sheshe2
(83,341 posts)Blessings to our young activists that will stand up and be heard!
Seabeyond gave me this~
I love her and am giving it to all the women that will stand together tomorrow and beyond!
Kath1
(4,309 posts)Love you too, sister!
She's excellent!
SISTERHOOD IS BEAUTIFUL!
I so wanted to be there...Iliyah!
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Kath1
(4,309 posts)And we will remember this time.
Really, if you can't make person decisions YOURSELF over YOUR OWN BODY, how free are you?
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Then kiss the rights of gays, minorities, women and the poor goodbye. Those are just so boring to some! But not to me and you, Sheshe.