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94. Our party needs moderates and small-c conservatives...

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Sat Jul 20, 2019, 11:18 PM

Jul 2019

...really, anyone who believes in expertise, science, reason, and the principles of liberal democracy. It doesn't bother me if Dems in reddish areas are to my right; it's the only way they can win there. I'm an eclectic--a moderate, "conservative" on some issues, "liberal" on others...but radical when it comes to the threat to democracy the GOP poses. For instance--I'm open to the idea occasionally put forth that Trump's "judges" need to be removed, because his whole supposed presidency is a conspiracy of treason. Sooner or later we'll have to do something about the far-right, Federalist Society fascist judiciary. On the other hand, the people I'd like to see on the bench would be moderates--a court of David Souters would suit me just fine. I doubt that "a certain person" will win the nomination. But I'll vote, with enthusiasm or without, for whomever we nominate...

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I am beginning to think I am a too moderate for this place. [View all] redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 OP

just start using Ignore, redstatebluegirl Skittles Jul 2019 #1

I have tried, but I got a post hidden the other day and I knew it would be. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #2

Don't worry he won't win. marylandblue Jul 2019 #4

+1000 aeromanKC Jul 2019 #100

You won't have to. MontanaFarmer Jul 2019 #6

That person has no chance of becoming the nominee.nt. drray23 Jul 2019 #7

The loudest voices don't necessarily represent the majority. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #10

They're not taking over the party. They're just pushing the envelope. Gidney N Cloyd Jul 2019 #15

They are also the loudest voices. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #17

I know who you are talking about, and I absolutely DESPISE him Skittles Jul 2019 #34

Yep the only hides I have had are from them. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #36

I am glad someone else knows about the alert stalkers, wasupaloopa Jul 2019 #55

I really think the trolls want that candidate because they know they can beat him. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #65

they're very obvious Skittles Jul 2019 #71

Yes. cwydro Jul 2019 #84

It's a bunch of divisive bs if you ask me ProudLib72 Jul 2019 #86

+1. It is BS dalton99a Jul 2019 #106

Hang In There Me. Jul 2019 #77

Same thing happened here before. Codeine Jul 2019 #81

yes Skittles Jul 2019 #89

+1000! arthritisR_US Jul 2019 #115

If sanders is the nominee, trump will win 45+ states Gothmog Jul 2019 #110

You are not alone radical noodle Jul 2019 #112

Lots of us have a strong preference, either negative or positive. Don't worry -- that doesn't mean pnwmom Jul 2019 #120

It's a big tent still. There's room for everyone. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #3

I do my best. I loved Hillary, and they were horrible. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #9

They were mcar Jul 2019 #78

In order for a party to be a "big tent" misanthrope Jul 2019 #16

I do but being told I am a DINO is really hard after all these years. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #18

You seem to be solidly Democratic. delisen Jul 2019 #28

What scares me is they sound a lot like the tea party and look what that did to the Repugs. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #31

True the tea party was tremendously destructive delisen Jul 2019 #73

You're not alone here. Dont go! nt VarryOn Jul 2019 #5

Agreed. Lots of cool heads here. Maybe we are too quiet. California_Republic Jul 2019 #14

It sure seems like the radicals are taking over right now. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #33

There are liberals, which you seem to be. There are progressive liberals, then hardcore progressives ancianita Jul 2019 #105

Stay off the primaries board Dirty Socialist Jul 2019 #8

Agreed, it is a mess. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #12

No kidding it is. trev Jul 2019 #13

True that. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #72

Who is your mystery hated candidate? lame54 Jul 2019 #11

Let's see. The only one running from the 2016 she mentioned in the OP is Sanders. Autumn Jul 2019 #30

On re-read I still don't see that - but ok lame54 Jul 2019 #113

It's not as dramatic as it seems, if that helps DFW Jul 2019 #19

Thanks. I am feeling like an outsider right now. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #22

I have the same problem on FB Lefta Dissenter Jul 2019 #20

It has helped me to block certain members. I figure some of them have blocked me. Tech Jul 2019 #21

I am going to take a breather, I need to get away from here for a while. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #23

Think of it as a vacation. We all need them. Tech Jul 2019 #25

it maybe good for you todo that, but please.... VarryOn Jul 2019 #27

Please remember that there are many many more of us than there are of them. betsuni Jul 2019 #29

Probably the best thing to do right now. DinahMoeHum Jul 2019 #37

Breaks are good. TwilightZone Jul 2019 #69

I did that in 2016. Six months DFW Jul 2019 #108

I'm wondering who the ''civil rights icon'' you're referring to is. YOHABLO Jul 2019 #24

I was there John Lewis. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #26

I'm a far left environmentalist radical extremist. hunter Jul 2019 #32

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #35

I'm not just strong. hunter Jul 2019 #41

Yep redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #42

Practical solutions to political problems are always messy. hunter Jul 2019 #49

You are a liberal who falls somewhere in the middle of the liberal side Hortensis Jul 2019 #38

After 6400 posts? JoeOtterbein Jul 2019 #39

I live and work in Oklahoma. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #40

Stay. JoeOtterbein Jul 2019 #43

I will at least take a break, this place is nuts right now. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #44

Thanks. JoeOtterbein Jul 2019 #58

Its always nuts during election time marlakay Jul 2019 #117

i'm a next door neighbor in VarryOn Jul 2019 #57

I have siblings and other people close to me living in toxic Republican strongholds. hunter Jul 2019 #63

Yes, it scares me. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #64

As a teen and young adult most of my gay friends died of AIDS or suicide. hunter Jul 2019 #74

Maybe. Blue_true Jul 2019 #87

yes Skittles Jul 2019 #119

Please take a break if you need one, but don't leave. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #45

I feel like I am a little nuts but thanks! redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #48

redstatebluegirl.. this is for you Peacetrain Jul 2019 #46

Thanks one of my favorites! redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #47

Thanks everyone, off to work on a grant for a STEM program. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #50

You've got to be kidding melman Jul 2019 #51

Take a deep breath. Maybe take a break. But please don't give up. Raven123 Jul 2019 #52

ive taken DU breaks from time to time..it helps me regain my perspective samnsara Jul 2019 #53

Reading through all the respnses in the thread you started... VarryOn Jul 2019 #54

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #59

DU isn't representative of the real world. TwilightZone Jul 2019 #56

It was so hard to sit there at a Democratic Convention and hear that. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #61

Some members of the CA delegation were particularly obnoxious, which was personally painful to me deurbano Jul 2019 #101

This. nt Hortensis Jul 2019 #66

That person will not get the nomination. There are manly actual Dems we have to choose from. brush Jul 2019 #60

There are so many great Democrats to choose from he will be toast I hope. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #62

I'm with you. I feel the same way. redstateblues Jul 2019 #67

Yes, we can't win if we go far left. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #68

Sorry to hear that, but it does happen a lot around here... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #70

I am rather far to the left, guillaumeb Jul 2019 #75

I'm right here with you mcar Jul 2019 #76

NO matter where you lie on the "scale", primary season is tough... hlthe2b Jul 2019 #79

Dear redstatebluegirl, madaboutharry Jul 2019 #80

I'm not a moderate at all Codeine Jul 2019 #82

I feel like there is too little tolerance TheFarseer Jul 2019 #83

I am likely to the left of you, but I get criticism. Blue_true Jul 2019 #85

Thank you, Redstatebluegirl Niagara Jul 2019 #88

The Difference? colsohlibgal Jul 2019 #90

Don't worry m'dear, he's not a Democrat, and he's not getting our nom Maru Kitteh Jul 2019 #91

don't worry about that candidate, a certain person, its a whole new ballgame this time around yaesu Jul 2019 #92

None of us have anywhere to go. No one Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2019 #93

Our party needs moderates and small-c conservatives... First Speaker Jul 2019 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Jul 2019 #95

Ask yourself what goals you share with the most progressive/left Dems on here Blaukraut Jul 2019 #96

Stop letting others define you! You are welcome here. GulfCoast66 Jul 2019 #97

I Too Will Vote For Our Party Nominee But Bernie Isn't The Only One I'd Be Sad To See Win. Indykatie Jul 2019 #98

Keep Your Ground Horizens Jul 2019 #99

I know the feeling Raine Jul 2019 #102

Take a break if you need to, murielm99 Jul 2019 #103

For a long time now I've felt the opposite. Doremus Jul 2019 #104

In progressive oriented politics, moderate is a scary word. It suggests willingness to compromise... TryLogic Jul 2019 #107

I am also a moderate Gothmog Jul 2019 #109

DU is not representative of the Democratic Party Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #111

You're not alone ChaoticSilly Jul 2019 #114

I have been here since 2003 and felt very comfortable here. demosincebirth Jul 2019 #116

I'm where you're at--moderate, always voted for the Democratic candidates. elocs Jul 2019 #118

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Jul 2019 #121