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In reply to the discussion: 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]
mopinko
(73,830 posts)13. nope. our message, our platform, our accomplishment, all good. we just let them define us.
the ppl who voted against us were the most ill informed in my lifetime.
it’s not us. they were fed nothing but bullshit. and partly it’s the voters who swallow whatever they’re fed. but boodles of money is being spent pumping out this poison.
citizens united doomed us to this.
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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, their investment in talk radio, and later social media, has paid rich dividends for them and impoverished us. /nt
artemisia1
Nov 2024
#3
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
I thonk we could mix the longer form nuanced discussionns, with some, oh, qukcker, pithy material.
electric_blue68
Nov 2024
#68
Isn't it an axiom that if voters have a choice between a Republican and a Democrat...
Beartracks
Nov 2024
#18
The Democratic Party initially supported expansive presidential power and the interests of slave states.
Towlie
Nov 2024
#7
They like to skip the part where those Southern Democrats switched to being Southern Republicans
In It to Win It
Nov 2024
#107
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
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
I need a specific answer here too. Biden/Harris very active with unions, Democratic policies always
betsuni
Nov 2024
#30
When they spent time telling people that the economy was great because the stock market was up
EdmondDantes_
Nov 2024
#108
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
It's code for hate-driven micromanagement of public bathrooms and womens' health
John Shaft
Nov 2024
#85
They have already been doing that. Biden is the most pro labor in terms of what he has accomplished
JI7
Nov 2024
#20
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
We had the most labor friendly president and candidate for president and VP in history.
doc03
Nov 2024
#35
the american people have made it pretty clear they would prefer a fascist dictator in office if they think
Takket
Nov 2024
#40
The day the term 'those people', in reference to anyone in our own party, becomes acceptable discourse...
OldBaldy1701E
Nov 2024
#97
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
Yes. Many Dems already understand that: Frontline Democrats Won With Progressive Populist Messages
Passages
Nov 2024
#89
people can't be bothered to promote the 'championing' that we do everyday as a party
bigtree
Nov 2024
#95