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49. "party oligarchs" -- you're calling Democrats oligarchs?

Reply to Jim Lane (Reply #45)

Fri Apr 6, 2018, 06:56 AM

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No, the Democratic Party isnt divided or in disarray [View all] comradebillyboy Apr 2018 OP

I have never seen Democrats so united 4now Apr 2018 #1

Simple truth. Especially in goals. Some pols Hortensis Apr 2018 #30

The 'kerfuffle' could be a good thing, media wise leftstreet Apr 2018 #2

I cannot say what I really think of him Skittles Apr 2018 #3

I Say Independants Should Go THeir Own Way Me. Apr 2018 #6

+1000. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2018 #28

But then they couldn't sow discord and discontent Cary Apr 2018 #29

Will you still say that if Dems have a net gain of two Senate seats this fall? Jim Lane Apr 2018 #32

If Your Scenario Should PLay Out Me. Apr 2018 #36

The Bernie bashing is getting to be a parody of itself. Jim Lane Apr 2018 #39

Now, Now, Don't Put Words In My Mouth Me. Apr 2018 #40

Your exact word was "loyalty", tested in part by "agreeing with Comrade Trump" Jim Lane Apr 2018 #41

BS/Loyalty To Dems Me. Apr 2018 #65

Gorsuch would not be there if Trump wasn't there Skittles Apr 2018 #70

What I find constantly hysterical.... vi5 Apr 2018 #56

You're more charitable than I am. Jim Lane Apr 2018 #67

Oh believe me.... vi5 Apr 2018 #68

THIS! democratisphere Apr 2018 #51

SAME HERE! samnsara Apr 2018 #11

Of course we're not divided radical noodle Apr 2018 #4

Operative word "Democrats"! democratisphere Apr 2018 #52

I vote only for Democrats and radical noodle Apr 2018 #71

Bernie: "the Democratic Party for the last 15 years or so has been a failure." JaneQPublic Apr 2018 #5

I Can't Imagine He Would Be Allowed Back Me. Apr 2018 #7

I agree! But I'm not familiar with DNC rules for such things. However, JaneQPublic Apr 2018 #9

cringe-worthy Skittles Apr 2018 #25

The DNC doesn't -- and can't -- make the rules. Jim Lane Apr 2018 #34

I have never read anywhere on DU where anyone thought the DNC had that vote Skittles Apr 2018 #35

Then I'm confused by your own #23 in this thread Jim Lane Apr 2018 #43

saying it should not have been allowed Skittles Apr 2018 #44

Sorry, but if you keep using the passive voice I won't fully understand you Jim Lane Apr 2018 #45

um Skittles Apr 2018 #46

Did you read your link all the way to the end? Jim Lane Apr 2018 #59

yes I read it all Skittles Apr 2018 #69

"party oligarchs" -- you're calling Democrats oligarchs? betsuni Apr 2018 #49

Please note the context. Jim Lane Apr 2018 #60

Oligarchs. betsuni Apr 2018 #64

it should never have been allowed Skittles Apr 2018 #23

Totally Agree Me. Apr 2018 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Initech Apr 2018 #8

This discussion is not about HRC/BS 2016. It's about BS in 2020. (NT) JaneQPublic Apr 2018 #10

copy that statement; you'll need to keep pasting Skittles Apr 2018 #26

It is not about HRC. Nt NCTraveler Apr 2018 #14

This is NOT about Hillary.. These are BS' words in Jackson Cha Apr 2018 #16

Yes that was total bullshit, I agree. Initech Apr 2018 #20

.. Cha Apr 2018 #22

Why don't you really wish Bernie would stop disparaging Barack Obama, pnwmom Apr 2018 #18

I wish everyone would. Initech Apr 2018 #21

Disparage him how? DLevine Apr 2018 #47

By saying he was an extraordinary "candidate" while linking him to 15 years of Democratic failure. pnwmom Apr 2018 #50

I disagree with your characterization that Bernie said he saw Obama as DLevine Apr 2018 #58

He said he was an extraordinary candidate but didn't give him credit for being a great or even good pnwmom Apr 2018 #61

Understand the Bot network is Wellstone ruled Apr 2018 #12

oddly enuff repubs control ALL the federal government and a majority of states nt msongs Apr 2018 #13

Bingo! vi5 Apr 2018 #55

I dont think we are in disarray. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #15

Bernie encouraged people to vote for Democrats TCJ70 Apr 2018 #17

The media will try to push their favorite meme mcar Apr 2018 #19

So he attacks the party instead of Trumpocalypse Apr 2018 #24

THANK YOU! Blue_Tires Apr 2018 #27

Actually, the Dem Party is doing pretty damn good right now! 🙂 herding cats Apr 2018 #33

I agree peggysue2 Apr 2018 #38

Thats right!! If we were so divided would we be winning so many special elections? Thekaspervote Apr 2018 #37

K&R betsuni Apr 2018 #42

There are definitely divisions with the Democratic party oberliner Apr 2018 #48

absoluletly Locrian Apr 2018 #53

I don't agree with him completely.... vi5 Apr 2018 #54

I am Fired Up! Ready to go! For 2018. bronxiteforever Apr 2018 #57

Sanders has the support of many Democrats including myself. I understand that he maintains his CentralMass Apr 2018 #62

We just aren't in lockstep like GOP voters are. Orsino Apr 2018 #63

Agreed! I don't support the fetishization of unity. Jim Lane Apr 2018 #66