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artemisia1

(1,102 posts) Sat Nov 23, 2024, 04:31 PM Nov 2024

I believe it is time for a strong return to the Democratic Party's roots as a party that champions labor and the common [View all]

person. Not faulting the recent campaign or any of our candidates, but I think we need to reprioritize. Thoughts?

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I believe it is time for a strong return to the Democratic Party's roots as a party that champions labor and the common [View all] artemisia1 Nov 2024 OP

Yes, I believe that would help some. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #1

Good idea. Initech Nov 2024 #2

Yes, their investment in talk radio, and later social media, has paid rich dividends for them and impoverished us. /nt artemisia1 Nov 2024 #3

Yeah that's where democrats need to start. Initech Nov 2024 #6

Yes, more truth needs to be infused into political narratives on a daily basis, everywhere. Beartracks Nov 2024 #17

The Soros Foundation has made a good start by purchasing 200 over radio stations, in 40 different markets across the US, dlk Nov 2024 #34

Would be great to bring back Air America, La Coliniere Nov 2024 #59

I don't care what some people said I Loved Air America! electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #66

Oh, I forgot about this reccent good news. electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #67

This is very accurate, but Cosmocat Nov 2024 #21

I hope we don't follow suit with the anger and outrage - not what I want. walkingman Nov 2024 #53

I thonk we could mix the longer form nuanced discussionns, with some, oh, qukcker, pithy material. electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #68

I think Dems should make it a goal Farmer-Rick Nov 2024 #4

Our next candidates need to say this. /nt artemisia1 Nov 2024 #8

Republican voters love deregulation. yardwork Nov 2024 #92

I'm pretty sick of...... BBbats Nov 2024 #5

Isn't it an axiom that if voters have a choice between a Republican and a Democrat... Beartracks Nov 2024 #18

Where was Bernie when W was stealing the 2000 election? GoreWon2000 Nov 2024 #49

The Democratic Party initially supported expansive presidential power and the interests of slave states. Towlie Nov 2024 #7

Hmm, reich wingers love to throw out this little gem from the past. Lunabell Nov 2024 #12

They like to skip the part where those Southern Democrats switched to being Southern Republicans In It to Win It Nov 2024 #107

No. Our post-Bellum roots. New Deal and all that... /nt artemisia1 Nov 2024 #48

It depends on how deep you dig Farmer-Rick Nov 2024 #57

And they'd have gotten more ballustic if FDR's Second Economic Bill of Rights had managed to be passed. electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #69

Southern Dems vs. northern Dems at that time, I think. wnylib Nov 2024 #82

What I don't get is how we always get beaten when EllieBC Nov 2024 #9

Because They edhopper Nov 2024 #10

The media is pro repug GoreWon2000 Nov 2024 #45

Republicans think otherwise Ndp5 Nov 2024 #61

There's no better example of the pro repug media than campaign 2000 GoreWon2000 Nov 2024 #73

Perhaps we should try to get the unaffiliated (Independent) voters into our fold? kentuck Nov 2024 #11

nope. our message, our platform, our accomplishment, all good. we just let them define us. mopinko Nov 2024 #13

How did the Biden administration SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #14

The answer lies ReRe Nov 2024 #22

I need a specific answer here too. Biden/Harris very active with unions, Democratic policies always betsuni Nov 2024 #30

Yes, I don't get it... Dem4life1970 Nov 2024 #44

It's a RW corporate media talking point SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #51

Well, some of us are sycophants who embrace our cult leader Bill Maher. Abolishinist Nov 2024 #77

Glad you're admitting the truth! SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #80

When they spent time telling people that the economy was great because the stock market was up EdmondDantes_ Nov 2024 #108

I asked for specifics SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #112

I've been arguing the same. I can lay out all policies and how they prioritize labor In It to Win It Nov 2024 #109

People don't want to hear the truth SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #113

Is this some sort of code? Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #15

It is... Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #19

Mexico has a woman president delisen Nov 2024 #43

I didn't know we were talking about Mexico Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #71

I'm having the same thoughts. onecaliberal Nov 2024 #76

Oh please. Abolishinist Nov 2024 #81

How do you explain the lower turnout for Harris then? Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #111

The notion that the Democratic Party doesn't B.See Nov 2024 #84

I beg your pardon Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #96

If you read my post B.See Nov 2024 #99

Sorry some things get lost in translation and posts Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #100

There is a thinly hidden agenda Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #101

It's code for hate-driven micromanagement of public bathrooms and womens' health John Shaft Nov 2024 #85

For the last time, we just ran that campaign Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #16

They have already been doing that. Biden is the most pro labor in terms of what he has accomplished JI7 Nov 2024 #20

I feel a war against the 1% might be very effective. KS Toronado Nov 2024 #23

They don't care Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #25

Well we have never approached it as a poor vs ultra rich platform KS Toronado Nov 2024 #31

They don't see themselves as poor. Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #55

That's what we need to point out KS Toronado Nov 2024 #63

You can expend your energy trying to convince them Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #64

I believe it's time for voters to get their news in places other than social media. Vinca Nov 2024 #24

I believe it is time you pay attention to what democrats are doing now to champion labor and the common emulatorloo Nov 2024 #26

Care to elaborate? I think all the rules needed are in place now. Stop making more random rules ecstatic Nov 2024 #27

FDR 2nd Bill of Rights. U S Grant had some great ideas also. Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #28

Joe on the picket line wasn't standing with labor WhiteTara Nov 2024 #29

How do you think we aren't that now? Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #32

Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #38

Perhaps you should talk to the republicans because Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #41

Wow. Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #56

We never stopped. mzmolly Nov 2024 #33

We had the most labor friendly president and candidate for president and VP in history. doc03 Nov 2024 #35

Please show me where and when Pres Biden and VP Harris mcar Nov 2024 #36

100%. They should nominate the most pro-union administration ever. Self Esteem Nov 2024 #37

I think that's what many tmp voters sought. elleng Nov 2024 #39

They sought their hate and ignorance Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #42

the american people have made it pretty clear they would prefer a fascist dictator in office if they think Takket Nov 2024 #40

Its always been that JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #46

2024 was about GoreWon2000 Nov 2024 #47

I believe my state democratic party stillcool Nov 2024 #50

Joe did that. He stood proudly with unions. Joinfortmill Nov 2024 #52

Absolutely n/t Cirsium Nov 2024 #54

I am so sick of these excuses for grown ass people who should know better Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #58

Fix two things Ndp5 Nov 2024 #60

We already prioritize them. W_HAMILTON Nov 2024 #62

I think we know the answer Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #65

I don't.Know what more ,Harris and could have done..I believe the media Tribetime Nov 2024 #70

It's mostly a matter of emphasis and repetition--- Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #72

Never happen as long as people closer to 75 than 50 are in charge Rob H. Nov 2024 #74

It would ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #75

What fringe issues ? Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #78

I agree larwdem Nov 2024 #79

Again, what fringe issues? Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #83

Didn't you see the post? OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #86

You've made ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #90

The day the term 'those people', in reference to anyone in our own party, becomes acceptable discourse... OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #97

Where did ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #98

I stand corrected. You did not say 'those people'. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #104

No, I won't ForgedCrank Nov 2024 #106

As you wish. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #114

Oh others. Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #91

What fringe culture? What abrasive ideals? What contentious ideals? What divisive subjects? Solly Mack Nov 2024 #88

Expanding Medicare for all and increasing the minimum wage to $20/hr is a good start NNguyenMD Nov 2024 #87

+1 leftstreet Nov 2024 #94

Yes. Many Dems already understand that: Frontline Democrats Won With Progressive Populist Messages Passages Nov 2024 #89

When have we not championed what the OP said? Jit423 Nov 2024 #93

people can't be bothered to promote the 'championing' that we do everyday as a party bigtree Nov 2024 #95

Agreed.............. Lovie777 Nov 2024 #103

Agreed and while I writing oldmanlynn Nov 2024 #102

Harris didn't talk about queer people at all hardly. white_wolf Nov 2024 #105

It looks to me that Hate, Lies, and stupidity are what the electorate want. Fish700 Nov 2024 #110