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Turin_C3PO

(13,649 posts)
21. It's a centrist country.
Fri Nov 13, 2020, 11:15 AM
Nov 2020

Nonetheless, right wing wackos manage to win. If they can win moderates over to their side then we can too. Actually, Joe Biden did win most many moderates and he's definitely a liberal despite some in our party trying to paint him otherwise.

Oh, brother! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #1
Only 99.44% pure? Laelth Nov 2020 #4
Sorry to be the one to point this out... but 2020 is much different than 1952. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #14
You don't give yourself enough credit. Laelth Nov 2020 #38
Well... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #42
What you say matters to me, Jackie. Laelth Nov 2020 #46
Thanks. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #49
... mcar Nov 2020 #2
Only on DU can a quote from Harry S. Truman get a facepalm. Laelth Nov 2020 #23
Remember! Control of the committees and even the Squinch Nov 2020 #3
I am not calling for Manchin's resignation ... yet. Laelth Nov 2020 #7
If you DO call for Manchin's resignation, it will be moot as well... brooklynite Nov 2020 #47
Obviously. Laelth Nov 2020 #55
Good. Because we do not lose because of what is wrongly Hortensis Nov 2020 #48
I guess Truman was an idiot then, huh? Laelth Nov 2020 #58
Except you didn't just post his words. MrsCoffee Nov 2020 #71
In the OP, yes. It's 95% Truman's words. Laelth Nov 2020 #76
Indeed. MrsCoffee Nov 2020 #83
:) I bet I have more Truman biographies than you. Hortensis Nov 2020 #74
I admit that I have not read a lot about Truman. Laelth Nov 2020 #79
Agree. :) He's almost too nice for me, actually, but Hortensis Nov 2020 #86
LBJ? Laelth Nov 2020 #94
Are you kidding...we will have a 5050 seat if we win the Georgia seats... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #77
Many of us will suffer GREATLY for the next two years under a divided government. Laelth Nov 2020 #85
You'd suffer less without Manchin? (Hint: No. You wouldn't.) Squinch Nov 2020 #99
Who do you see as phony Dems? n/t Spazito Nov 2020 #5
How about Joe Manchin? dware Nov 2020 #6
How about, I don't like him at all. But if he did not have a "D" after his name, these Georgia Squinch Nov 2020 #11
Really? Spazito Nov 2020 #12
His comments the other day, dware Nov 2020 #15
I love Joe Manchin! He's great! So glad to have him there! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #17
I guess I should clarify myself, dware Nov 2020 #19
So, you are upset with him but don't see him as a "phony Democrat".... Spazito Nov 2020 #25
Correct. dware Nov 2020 #28
I don't think you are alone in that at all... Spazito Nov 2020 #32
Other than the numerical need for his presence, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #27
He may not vote with the Democrats as often as we'd like, but he does so... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #36
I am glad he's there, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #56
Me too Jackie...some here need to read about who was reelected in California on our side and Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #82
Today, I am still grinding my teeth over Joe Manchin's recent remarks. Laelth Nov 2020 #9
So, if I read this correctly, your OP, it is a reminder for the.... Spazito Nov 2020 #20
Only on DU can a quote from Harry S. Truman generate such scrutiny. Laelth Nov 2020 #26
Isn't it great! Spazito Nov 2020 #29
I don't know if I would consider attempting to FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #37
It's Truman's phrase, not mine. Laelth Nov 2020 #41
+10000 Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #80
We used to have a phony dem called Joe Lieberman...and he ran as VP to Al Gore. BComplex Nov 2020 #30
Actually Joe was a Democrat, a conservative Democrat to be sure... Spazito Nov 2020 #35
Seeing as how he spoke at the republican convention for bush the next time around, I'd say BComplex Nov 2020 #39
Well, he was listed as an "Independent Democrat", I believe... Spazito Nov 2020 #45
He changed that FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #65
Ex Democrat is definitely the title he deserves now... Spazito Nov 2020 #69
Lieberman ignored the results of the CT primary and ran AGAINST its candidate. Laelth Nov 2020 #52
and that's why the Democratic Party distanced themselves from him at that time... Spazito Nov 2020 #57
He did caucus with us, yes, but I would have preferred Lamont. n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #61
Oh, me too, no argument again from me on that... Spazito Nov 2020 #64
Those things may be true, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #68
Manchin has often made public pronouncement like this... Spazito Nov 2020 #73
Joe Lieberman was primaried and ran as an independent...it is my opinion had we not Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #84
Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #51
That definitely seems like a Dixiecrat Dem, the epitome of "phony Dem"... Spazito Nov 2020 #54
He is not a Democrat and has resigned his seat. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #87
We agree on WAY more than we disagree on. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #8
That's quite true. Laelth Nov 2020 #13
I'm totally with you, Laelth! BComplex Nov 2020 #31
Cheers! n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #62
Besides Manchin Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #10
I agree, and I am thrilled to see it. Laelth Nov 2020 #16
Yes, I agree with that post! Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #24
Hate to tell you but America is not a liberal country beachbumbob Nov 2020 #18
It's a centrist country. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #21
Actually, it is. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #33
+1 Laelth Nov 2020 #44
Liberal policies are great and we need to do a better job selling the policies...but the reality is Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #88
America still absolutely loves some liberal policies, even if many don't want bullwinkle428 Nov 2020 #40
And that is how we win...popular policies without labels...we push them hard. The ACA Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #89
The United States is a BASTION of liberalism. Laelth Nov 2020 #43
It really is not. Look at the Senate and the house races. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #90
on this one i'm right there w ya. mopinko Nov 2020 #22
AMEN! FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #34
Yes! Being in charge is overrated! brooklynite Nov 2020 #50
LOL. Such a realist. So sane. So pragmatic. Laelth Nov 2020 #72
So you're upset because Manchin's opinion is the same as Biden's? brooklynite Nov 2020 #78
My hope is that Biden is flexible. Laelth Nov 2020 #81
Exactly right. If we follow this purity crap, we will lose forever. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #92
Thank you. n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #70
"The record the Democratic Party has made in the last 20 years is the greatest political asset" Klaralven Nov 2020 #53
Republicons would like for everyone to forget FoxNewsSucks Nov 2020 #59
That is on paper...what have we accomplished in the last 20 years ...I would say healthcare Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #93
Healthcare has gotten more expensive and I'm not sure it is more equitable either Klaralven Nov 2020 #95
The fact that we have the ACA is a miracle and if some had President's back, we would Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #98
Partial agreement Silent3 Nov 2020 #60
Yes. Laelth Nov 2020 #63
It pisses me off too, but we'd get even less done... Silent3 Nov 2020 #66
True. As I said above, I don't want Manchin gone. Laelth Nov 2020 #67
Lots of Democrats also opposed FDR's court packing plan -- Nothing new about that Klaralven Nov 2020 #75
Let's start an inquisition!!! NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #91
No one would expect an inquisition! Klaralven Nov 2020 #96
I, personally, am terrified of the comfy chair!!!!NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #97
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