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122. I wonder: WHICH of the political issues reportedly supported by the "far left"

Fri Dec 13, 2019, 05:22 PM

Dec 2019

do NOT have the support of the majority of US voters. I wonder because, at last count, ALL of the political policies promoted by candidates like Sanders and Warren are policies with which the majority of voters agree.

But we are subjected to the FRAMING of the issues most popular with the general population that somehow morph into "far-left" affairs. The framing of the issues emanate from two sources: the GOP/RW media and some "moderate" Democrats. Those moderate Democrats only want votes for themselves, so they long to create rhetorical distinctions within the Democratic Party that favor their own sect.

Health care premiums are still going up; medical debt bankruptcies are still going up. GOPers and Dem moderates have an answer: more of the same.

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Experts stunned as Mitch McConnell brags he's handing control of impeachment trial to Trump [View all] RKP5637 Dec 2019 OP

Why can't The Democrats ScratchCat Dec 2019 #1

I've always thought the democrats are sometimes very weak on messaging to the populace. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #12

reason why DonCoquixote Dec 2019 #28

The hatred of the left Bettie Dec 2019 #30

McConnell's conservative but doesn't bother with hate himself. Hortensis Dec 2019 #105

You may be right at140 Dec 2019 #32

I hear Jeremy Corbyn is looking for work lapfog_1 Dec 2019 #34

Just in case anyone was in doubt of Bettie Dec 2019 #58

I do not hate the left lapfog_1 Dec 2019 #70

"Jeremy Corbin...candidate for the far left" Bettie Dec 2019 #80

Before this election... Jeremy was closely associated with Bernie lapfog_1 Dec 2019 #89

So, move rightward in order to Bettie Dec 2019 #101

Left of center is still... LEFT ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #162

I wonder: WHICH of the political issues reportedly supported by the "far left" Eyeball_Kid Dec 2019 #122

trying to pick a centrist DonCoquixote Dec 2019 #131

Some truth here about keeping the centrists (actually conservatives/right not too long ago -- though KPN Dec 2019 #35

Very well put! LiberalLovinLug Dec 2019 #52

This "Democratic leadership needs to step out of the fog. They need to embrace the new young RKP5637 Dec 2019 #61

Exactly!!! "The Democrats need to act like an opposition party that feeds it's base." n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #53

Exactly. It's that we can work with the rethugs epiphany thingy. n/t MarcA Dec 2019 #59

The base is the people who vote treestar Dec 2019 #74

oh the way the centrists often say they wont vote DonCoquixote Dec 2019 #132

what centrists? treestar Dec 2019 #133

That is actually false. Paka Dec 2019 #146

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #164

Bernie did 39 rallies in support of Hillary. Paka Dec 2019 #166

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #167

I thought my statement was clear. Paka Dec 2019 #168

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #171

I give up. Paka Dec 2019 #173

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #177

Well I'm glad I had a positive influence. Paka Dec 2019 #178

This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Dec 2019 #181

You took it the wrong way. Paka Dec 2019 #182

This should not be allowed. Why do we let this happen? Joe941 Dec 2019 #106

If they're going to "revive" any ghosts, whathehell Dec 2019 #155

agreed Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #43

Yep, it's generally a republican tactic and it works well. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #56

"I've always thought the democrats are sometimes very weak on messaging to the populace." LenaBaby61 Dec 2019 #84

I feel the same..We're not nearly aggressive enough.. whathehell Dec 2019 #154

Every Democrat I've seen on tv this morning this morning is saying just that DesertRat Dec 2019 #33

since when DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #54

The GOP will take the country down if they figure they can maintain some power and $$$$$$'s. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #63

"....going for broke..." sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #67

there is no way DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #88

I know how you mean, but this is a fight of survival. sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #91

I'm sorry, but DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #92

No need to say sorry. You hold to your positional stance/thoughts sprinkleeninow Dec 2019 #93

Always have to blame the Democrats treestar Dec 2019 #72

Psychiatrists and the mental health community DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #94

How about NOT sending it to the Senate? Leave it hanging. 42bambi Dec 2019 #81

Trump DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #149

Democrats are not to blame for Russiapublicans' anti-Constitutional actions Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author C Moon Dec 2019 #137

Jury tampering writ large, I guess. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #2

It's all getting rather frightening. I see them tearing at the fabric of this country, treating RKP5637 Dec 2019 #6

and this DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #95

The triumvirate of evil: Trump, McConnell, Barr dalton99a Dec 2019 #3

Exactly!!! I seriously think they are directly linked in with Putin and associates. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #11

they have established DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #97

All roads bdamomma Dec 2019 #129

Bingo! You nailed it. TryLogic Dec 2019 #73

This is what people refer to as a "Managed Democracy." It's what they have in Russia. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #4

I am reading, Nothing is True and Everything is Possible:the dewsgirl Dec 2019 #8

I haven't heard of that book before. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #13

I believe it explains the thinking of today's GOP, essentially dewsgirl Dec 2019 #17

Yep, exactly where they seem to be trying to take this. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #9

Isn't the term they use is "Sovereign Democracy" olegramps Dec 2019 #62

Yeah that's a term I've also heard. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2019 #64

Why wouldn't he shout it out? bluestarone Dec 2019 #5

As long as fools continue to vote people like this into office, we are headed for even more horrific RKP5637 Dec 2019 #7

Amen to that RK DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #98

You think Putin will allow that? triron Dec 2019 #20

++++++++++++++++++++! 2naSalit Dec 2019 #23

we can't risk waiting until election Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #45

Now tell me again that no one is above the law Wawannabe Dec 2019 #10

Yeah, it's getting to look like everyone does as they damn well please, and F the law. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #14

NO S*** Wawannabe DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #99

Exactly what I thought would happen. Hong Kong Cavalier Dec 2019 #15

Couldn't agree more! FiveGoodMen Dec 2019 #37

yes. Everything they have told us is a lie. Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #46

Yep, their entire purpose is money and power for them and F the Country, Citizens and other RKP5637 Dec 2019 #65

+1, uponit7771 Dec 2019 #180

And so ends a Republic and begins a Dictatorship packman Dec 2019 #16

😔 dewsgirl Dec 2019 #18

It seems that way. We were just discussing that last night here at home, of "the beginning of RKP5637 Dec 2019 #19

The 'civil unrest' will be given a tranquilizer and extinguished one way or another. triron Dec 2019 #21

Yep, throw out a few crumbs, or violently suppress them. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #22

I guarantee you RK DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #100

Exactly shanti Dec 2019 #86

General 2naSalit Dec 2019 #24

I can't believe the majority of the country will take this lightly. Many are fed up with RKP5637 Dec 2019 #26

I'm expecting the unexpected for the rest of the year. 2naSalit Dec 2019 #29

K&R!!! RKP5637 Dec 2019 #55

yes, the tool of the people is still unused here. Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #48

Corrupt, and corrupted. Down to the very core of his being. calimary Dec 2019 #25

It's incredible. Sleazy tricksters, so damn corrupt. I can't believe this is the type of RKP5637 Dec 2019 #27

If the Fifth Estate doesn't take this to the masses how can elected Democrats be expected to? NoMoreRepugs Dec 2019 #31

THIS! happy feet Dec 2019 #42

Hey DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #102

"appearance of being unbiased, even in the face of Fascism?" ArcticFox Dec 2019 #120

Nancy Pelosi shouldn't send it to skydive forever Dec 2019 #36

agree she should not take it to the Senate any time soon. nt Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #49

Interesting idea. TryLogic Dec 2019 #76

Totally agree. She should call a press conference wnylib Dec 2019 #77

She doesn't need toc call a press conference. GoCubsGo Dec 2019 #157

You're right. I didn't think about that. wnylib Dec 2019 #159

"Co-equal branch of government? We don't need no stinkin' co-equal branch of government." Hekate Dec 2019 #38

Not even PRETENDING... TommyCelt Dec 2019 #39

they all know DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #103

What is CJ John Roberts then? Chopped liver? no_hypocrisy Dec 2019 #40

Under the rules, the CJ pretty much is chopped liver. onenote Dec 2019 #85

"Jury foreman working closely with defense attorneys in RICO trial of Florida Man" struggle4progress Dec 2019 #41

... Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2019 #148

Use his own words to explain why it is not being sent to the Senate. world wide wally Dec 2019 #44

After he's acquitted... N_E_1 for Tennis Dec 2019 #47

a purge, yes nt Grasswire2 Dec 2019 #50

I truly hope all of his health issues really catch up with him!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #57

Moscow Mitch's quote: turbinetree Dec 2019 #51

I truly fear DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #104

I plan on doing something this Tuesday...................... turbinetree Dec 2019 #142

Couldn't Mitch's statement be considered sedition????? DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #150

Well when the cabal has been doing it since Nixon's jaunt over to South Vietnam turbinetree Dec 2019 #169

Cabal, perfect word TT n/t DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #170

Moscow Mitch wants Crazy Town RainCaster Dec 2019 #60

McConnell is a brazen power freak. He is so corrupt I can smell him from 1000 miles away. TryLogic Dec 2019 #66

If the KY voting machines weren't comprised before shanti Dec 2019 #87

Putin DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #151

Roberts could have some power I would hope treestar Dec 2019 #68

Mitch, do you ask "how high" when Spanky tells you to jump? greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #69

Use it against Moscow Mitch and Trump. LiberalFighter Dec 2019 #71

I am SURE that's the way Madison and Jefferson Thunderbeast Dec 2019 #75

Stay classy Moscow Sludge Puppy Baked Potato Dec 2019 #78

Ever since they've had to resort to election fraud and crimes to win duforsure Dec 2019 #79

Putin, is so much brighter than tRump and uses tRump as a stooge/tool, as with the GOP! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #82

My Russian Friend DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #107

tRump, is just so absolutely horrible and such an embarrassment to the US. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #111

He is an embarrassment to the Human Race DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #152

This is how the Roman Republic ended, with wnylib Dec 2019 #83

Who was the DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #108

Scary as hell that so many in the US are ignorant enough to support him. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #112

Interesting comment. Several years ago... VOX Dec 2019 #113

I admit that I am frightened for the future. wnylib Dec 2019 #126

Every word you wrote is true. VOX Dec 2019 #141

Yes, it's been developing for a few decades. wnylib Dec 2019 #145

And Republicans have capitalized on the damnable Electoral College to their advantage twice now. VOX Dec 2019 #163

I agree with your expectations about 2020. wnylib Dec 2019 #165

It feels like we are going down the same path. It's incredible, especially those so insanely ignorant RKP5637 Dec 2019 #116

It does look like the same path. Please note, too, wnylib Dec 2019 #127

IMO there are a lot of Americans that totally do not understand our form of government. I doubt most RKP5637 Dec 2019 #128

Agree. And I blame our educational system for it wnylib Dec 2019 #130

After three years....experts or non-experts should not be surprised by anything spanone Dec 2019 #96

Three years?????????? DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #109

Yep!!! At this stage, literally anything is possible. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #115

Why should the "experts" be stunned? MissMillie Dec 2019 #110

No, it is really not a surprise. I even expect worse into the future. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #114

Mitch McConnell is just about done being a Senator. MineralMan Dec 2019 #117

Yep, it seems most in Kentucky really hate him. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #118

It wouldn't surprise me at all if he doesn't run in 2020. MineralMan Dec 2019 #119

Ditto!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #125

And essentially saying Roberts is in his pocket. OnDoutside Dec 2019 #121

If Trump runs the Senate trial like he ran his companies, LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2019 #123

DON'T SEND IT TO THEM! cureautismnow Dec 2019 #124

Not sure that's ethical. But the House taking him to court to force his recusal is. ancianita Dec 2019 #140

A Rigged, Crooked Trial bucolic_frolic Dec 2019 #134

To Have a Functioning Democracy, You Need the Willing Cooperation of at Least Two Political Parties panfluteman Dec 2019 #135

Moscow Mitch is a Monarchist... JAD Dec 2019 #136

If this doesn't show the world that McConnell is owned by Russia, nothing will. C Moon Dec 2019 #138

Moscow Mitch is a most appropriate handle. Kid Berwyn Dec 2019 #143

Yes. I was going to mention that we need to keep that handle going. C Moon Dec 2019 #144

The repigs warmfeet Dec 2019 #139

Who can possibly be stunned by this? Have these "experts" been living in a cave? Garrett78 Dec 2019 #147

Yup.....for the last forty years....N/C DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #153

Evidently. Next, they'll say they're stunned by GOP corruption, lying and bigotry. Garrett78 Dec 2019 #160

Pelosi should reuse to send it over since the head of the jury just stated partiality. lark Dec 2019 #156

Let's all take a deep breath and not let our imaginations run wild. YOHABLO Dec 2019 #158

K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2019 #161

It may not matter one way or the other DFW Dec 2019 #172

Also, McTurle is in the 30's in the polls in his re-election bid in KY... kentuck Dec 2019 #174

Hardly a departure from his usual behavior. n/t DFW Dec 2019 #176

K&R ck4829 Dec 2019 #175

Moscow Mitch has never gave a damn uponit7771 Dec 2019 #179