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73. OK... Here is the direct request for proof and a few past links...

Thu Jan 10, 2019, 01:24 PM

Jan 2019

melmen wrote -

71. Okay

Here is a direct request.

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Here are some links proving the OP. This is just a sampling.

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/10024828373

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10027660608

https://www.democraticunderground.com/12512158693

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1280105753

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/12774446

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1280104415

Attention jury... This is posted by direct request by DUer melmen is not a TOS violation but links proving the validity of the OP.

Take a look at the REC lists... Very eye opening!

ONLY! 2019 and beyond.

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The term CORPORATE DEMOCRATS is used by the KGB and GOP on FB [View all] Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 OP

it is widely used here nt msongs Jan 2019 #1

Not nearly as much as two years ago. GulfCoast66 Jan 2019 #18

Back then, a lot of 3rd-Wayers, which started as a RW ploy to swing some Dems to the Right. TheBlackAdder Jan 2019 #56

It's a smear that no one who uses it seems to be able to define. ehrnst Jan 2019 #2

The term LEFTWING DEMOCRATS is used by Voltaire2 Jan 2019 #3

It is? Do you have any examples? Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #4

Try google. Voltaire2 Jan 2019 #35

Just tried Google. Of 52 million results, couldn't find a single one where a Democrat beastie boy Jan 2019 #47

Thanks, NO you will not see that but what does happen is ONE person says this on FB Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #62

Ah yes, the "Go google it yourself!" response of last resort ehrnst Jan 2019 #79

Site:democraticunderground.com left leftwing left-wing Voltaire2 Jan 2019 #96

Really? I've never seen that. yardwork Jan 2019 #5

Haven't seen that one here on DU. I've never seen it used as a perjorative anywhere. ehrnst Jan 2019 #7

I have often said that many who claim to be LEFT are NOT AT ALL Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #8

the ones who most claimed to be the left and attacked Democrats for not being left enough JI7 Jan 2019 #10

Some did, and some voted for the democrat but WHINED to holy hell while doing it. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #11

I believe their favorite phrase was "hold my nose and vote" /nt LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #34

If I had a dollar...I know people who STILL say this Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #63

Or they voted 3Rd party mcar Jan 2019 #45

Someone this week posted a link on Mussolini to buttress a claim that Trump was more like him than Blue_true Jan 2019 #16

Rump even does poses like Mussolini, and 45 million of your neighbors love it. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #61

The scary thing is 45 million of our neighbors. Blue_true Jan 2019 #69

You're not the only one. This has been around for decades: George II Jan 2019 #24

Links? mcar Jan 2019 #43

You have "have to see" anything here. It's your choice to look. nt PETRUS Jan 2019 #6

You haven't seen that on DU? ehrnst Jan 2019 #9

Or its apparent synonym "corporatist Democrats" - whatever that is ... EffieBlack Jan 2019 #12

Maybe the poster is saying if I dont want to see that I dont necessarily Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #14

What? I see it all the damn time. Cha Jan 2019 #19

It has shown up numerous times here, at an increasing rate recently. nt Blue_true Jan 2019 #13

I have well meaning close friends who I love dearly, progressives, who Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #15

+1 Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #32

Yes, it's back, and used regularly. JPR must be slow. R B Garr Jan 2019 #22

I hear they just switched software recently, it's cludgier than the previous version. George II Jan 2019 #26

K&R Progressive dog Jan 2019 #17

Too late. I've already seen it today. Thread got locked. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jan 2019 #20

*****THIS SHOULD BE CONFIRMED AND BE PART OF A STICKY 2020 !!! ****** uponit7771 Jan 2019 #21

Exactly, it is a slur and meant to signal an inane purity R B Garr Jan 2019 #23

That and "DINO," "Third Way," "establishment" & "neoliberals" - all meant to depress the D vote. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #25

I use DINO w Joe manchin...pretty sure it fits more times than not. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #30

Manchin is not a Democrat in name only. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #48

Imho...it is...he just says hes Dem. If its a good democrat area, Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #50

But it's not a "good Democrat area." It's RED. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #51

What about this quote: RandiFan1290 Jan 2019 #94

Yup. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #97

Sure wasn't me but, if the shoe fits, wear it. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #102

You have proof of that? (NT) fascisthunter Jan 2019 #27

Of course not melman Jan 2019 #52

Fascisthunter... revmclaren Jan 2019 #58

Thank you, whoever you are Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #64

Okay melman Jan 2019 #71

OK... Here is the direct request for proof and a few past links... revmclaren Jan 2019 #73

OUTSTANDING RESEARCH! Yes, it is done all the time and for some reason will continue Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #78

And before you say This does not prove the point... revmclaren Jan 2019 #74

Sorry melman Jan 2019 #81

Of course it doesn't.... For you... revmclaren Jan 2019 #86

No melman Jan 2019 #87

You're probably referring to people like the ones revmclaren Jan 2019 #90

I have no idea what that means melman Jan 2019 #91

Well, others will disagree... Bye melmen (NT) revmclaren Jan 2019 #93

Sorry, but if the shoe fits.... johnnyplankton Jan 2019 #28

The shoe doesn't fit. That's the whole point of the OP. beastie boy Jan 2019 #46

Joe Lieberman was an independent when he blocked the public option. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #49

Not only was he an Independent, but if your link is to the vote mentioned, he voted Yea. George II Jan 2019 #70

Right, his yes vote on the ACA was conditioned on removal of the public option. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #83

The logic seems to be... Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #29

Wait, you'll see it here too during primaries. Hoyt Jan 2019 #31

Is there a link to support your argument? Caliman73 Jan 2019 #33

I recall "Third Way Democrats" and "Neoliberal Democrats" being widely used on DU beastie boy Jan 2019 #36

+1 betsuni Jan 2019 #59

I treat the term"corporatist" like I do dog shit on the sidewalk DFW Jan 2019 #37

So what? ZX86 Jan 2019 #38

Your comment flies in the face of what every study shows about how people were influenced to the Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #65

So you are saying Democrats are stupid enough to fall for KGB propaganda? ZX86 Jan 2019 #77

A very simple question melman Jan 2019 #88

Democrats are not stupid... revmclaren Jan 2019 #89

I dont answer certain people on this board, never have, never will. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #101

Yup... revmclaren Jan 2019 #110

Okay melman Jan 2019 #111

Hmmm, that's a term that predates Facebook by over a decade. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2019 #39

Sounds like a Russian influence label to me. kyburbonkid Jan 2019 #40

Newsflash JackInGreen Jan 2019 #41

Go ahead, use the term, convince people who are on the fence NOT to vote for a Democrat. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #66

We will be seeing it more here as the primaries commence mcar Jan 2019 #42

People get to think what they want to thinkThere is an awfully large amount of of money in politics CentralMass Jan 2019 #44

Important information klook Jan 2019 #53

+1 CentralMass Jan 2019 #54

Right on. JudyM Jan 2019 #92

When I saw the term "corporatist" I knew it apcalc Jan 2019 #55

Of the many times I've asked for examples of the elusive "corporate Democrat" betsuni Jan 2019 #57

Dont ask for WHY people dont like them, for the most part they CANT tell you. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #67

So are the terms "establishment Democrats" and "elite Democrats." nt allgood33 Jan 2019 #60

Yes, those are also MEANT TO DISRESPECT and cause division of the party. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #68

Neoliberal, Third Way, DLC, Clintonista,etc. TomCADem Jan 2019 #72

I posted past links in post #73 revmclaren Jan 2019 #75

They largely took existing divisions and amplified then aikoaiko Jan 2019 #76

Exactly. Russians use what works. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #82

It is my understanding that the KGB and the GOP have merged as one. democratisphere Jan 2019 #80

No sale. ZX86 Jan 2019 #84

Uh huh...sure.. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #100

Whenever I see that term, or "Establishment Democrats" Adrahil Jan 2019 #85

Just passed 1000 posts... woot woot... revmclaren Jan 2019 #95

LOL SunSeeker Jan 2019 #98

You funny Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #99

Holy crap....... Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #103

Are you saying as long as you term them "strong feelings" it is OK to use these KGB Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #104

No sir. Im with you elliot. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #106

The word "vote" is used by the KGB and GOP too jberryhill Jan 2019 #105

The GRU acronmyn and name was created SOLELY to pretend they are different than the KGB Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #107

Wound a little tight today? jberryhill Jan 2019 #108

WRONG! You went after me on the other thread about the SC and the bank thing and Mueller Eliot Rosewater Jan 2019 #109