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In reply to the discussion: Obama: Dems don't get enough credit for willingness to cut Social Security and Medicare [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)And this is my opinion, those advocating that we remain silent during election season are working for Corporate America. They are trying to silence the American People so their Lobbyists have the full attention of our Representatives.
Like the TOS says, this is a Democratic Forum. I take that to mean we stand up for Democratic Principles.
We can all play the 'you're a troll' game. But I'm a Democrat. Not just in name only. I am a Democrat because I believe in the principles espoused by my party. I am certain that my Party wants me to back them up when they stand up for Democratic Principles because they need our support, otherwise Republicans will run all over them.
Democratic Ideas are the most popular with the American People. Standing up for them is a winning strategy. But Politicians are being pressured by Corporate America and by Republicans. They NEED the people to give them the courage to fight.
And one Democrat who made that clear was NY State Attorney, Schneiderman who was pressured from all sides to let the Banks off the hook. He credited his resistance to the pressure to the People, represented by OWS with whom he met and who, he said, gave him the backing he needed.
And that is what Manny is trying to do. Let them know the people will have their back if they stand up for Democratic Principles.