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MineralMan

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161. You don't need anyone's permission to do nothing.

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 01:06 PM

Apr 2013

You posted. I responded.

I don't need your vote. I'm not running for anything. Check your candidate list for 2014 after the primaries.

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Pissed at President Obama? Feel Like Skipping 2014? [View all] MineralMan Apr 2013 OP

Skipping 2014??? I'm more motivated for 2014 than ever! arcane1 Apr 2013 #1

Outstanding! nt MineralMan Apr 2013 #2

Same here, we really need to turn out a neuter these repukes! ISW Apr 2013 #82

IS OBAMA AN UNDERCOVER REPUBLICAN HowHasItComeToThis Apr 2013 #101

I used to think so FiveGoodMen Apr 2013 #106

My conclusion: Yes. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author mother earth Apr 2013 #173

No he's a Wall Street Democrat Warpy Apr 2013 #176

I still think the President controls the ball. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #189

+1, MineralMan. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #3

You may be right. I don't know. MineralMan Apr 2013 #8

You're the man. The MineralMan. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #12

Ain't that always the case? MineralMan Apr 2013 #19

Excuse me, but I've never seen anyone disagree with you too much. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #64

I can see being upset and concerned. HappyMe Apr 2013 #41

Social Security is more than 90% of our income, and improvement JDPriestly Apr 2013 #74

+1,000 Buzz Clik and Min Man both Hekate Apr 2013 #73

once again we will be voting against something Skittles Apr 2013 #4

And the Republican turnout will be driven nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #15

I'm so tired of voting that way. 840high Apr 2013 #87

it occurred to me today Skittles Apr 2013 #142

I would say that the *one percent corporatists* always get what they want. woo me with science Apr 2013 #175

worthy of its own thread Skittles Apr 2013 #185

+1000 blackspade Apr 2013 #199

Back atcha nt broadcaster75201 Apr 2013 #148

Ayuh. Isn't it always the way? GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #177

No and no. Rex Apr 2013 #5

Some folks are openly saying that they plan to do just that, MineralMan Apr 2013 #10

For some reason I don't believe they represent the other 1000s Rex Apr 2013 #16

I don't think they do, either. MineralMan Apr 2013 #21

It is and was easy to get recs/unrecs on DU2. Rex Apr 2013 #31

And they'll look at what Repubs are doing caseymoz Apr 2013 #166

I hope very sincerely that you are correct. MineralMan Apr 2013 #167

Seeing the "Im mad at O" & not voting 2014 posts on the increase on Twitter 5catjenny May 2013 #211

There was a lot of "teach them a lesson, don't vote" crap in 2012 too. arcane1 Apr 2013 #17

I question someone like thats true intentions. Rex Apr 2013 #22

Just because you.. sendero Apr 2013 #162

Votes must matter, 5catjenny May 2013 #212

why anyone would think Dems would NOT vote in the next elections Flashmann Apr 2013 #45

Yeah...this is NOT one of those instances Rex Apr 2013 #54

You mentioned what happened in 2010. Some people are afraid that 2010 totodeinhere Apr 2013 #169

Some people are afraid that 2010 could happen again Flashmann Apr 2013 #179

Well, it happened in 2010 jeff47 Apr 2013 #86

And this I never understood. It's stupid. Don't people realize that Obama is not on the ballot? Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #172

Mid-term elections almost always favor the party that's not in the White House Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #191

Of course I know this. Midterm elections always favor the party not represented in the White House. Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #192

Once again, Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #193

And once again, enough so-called progressives stayed home that liberal stalwarts like Russ Feingold Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #210

But that's what they did in 2010, upset with Obama because he didn't magically clean up the economy Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #171

ya, now we need new dems to counter the repubs and the president. let's go get em! nt msongs Apr 2013 #6

However you want to look at it. MineralMan Apr 2013 #37

I know a lot of true believer Democrats who have already given up. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #7

So, just throw in the towel. HappyMe Apr 2013 #11

I have made the prescribed calls and emails. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #29

So you will be voting Green or repuke in 2014 then? HappyMe Apr 2013 #47

As angry as I am I don't think I could ever vote Repuke. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #58

I looked into the Greens. HappyMe Apr 2013 #66

Meh, what? avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #78

This administration is not running in 2014. MineralMan Apr 2013 #49

Understood. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #61

I see. Well, I guess I'll have to work even harder, then. MineralMan Apr 2013 #13

You're downer attitude has made me give up. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #18

You have given me a good laugh. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #44

Agree. No my focus is getting my masters and getting out of the country. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #27

A few years ago that idea seemed extreme to me, avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #39

Rather than causing me to give up it motivates me all the more to work for and totodeinhere Apr 2013 #170

It's never a good time HappyMe Apr 2013 #9

We do, indeed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #14

Then we don't need our base demoralized and kicked under the bus... tokenlib Apr 2013 #20

I'm voting FOR a Democratic majority in Congress. MineralMan Apr 2013 #26

The party has our votes..they need our hearts...that is my point. N/T tokenlib Apr 2013 #42

You have one heart. MineralMan Apr 2013 #46

You vote to protect your interests...if that's not enough motivation, then by all means,.... OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #38

I'm simply saying there are ways to bring people together..and ways to push people away.. tokenlib Apr 2013 #67

Agreed! GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #178

Problem is, there are so many more like him. progressoid Apr 2013 #23

So many like who? MineralMan Apr 2013 #28

I'll be voting and volunteering on the national and state level. octoberlib Apr 2013 #24

I'm very dissappointed with much of Obama's policies. But, I'm sure as hell going to vote ladjf Apr 2013 #25

Thank you! MineralMan Apr 2013 #30

Obama was in the position to have become one of the greatest Presidents. But, for ladjf Apr 2013 #34

Then let's get a Democratic Congress to send him some MineralMan Apr 2013 #51

That's a good goal. nt ladjf Apr 2013 #84

Sadly (for us) you are correct. Boomerproud Apr 2013 #158

I agree with a single caveat Vinnie From Indy Apr 2013 #32

That ain't happening before 2014. MineralMan Apr 2013 #40

Shooting oneself in the foot comes to mind treestar Apr 2013 #33

Well, that's a trend we need to counter. MineralMan Apr 2013 #43

You nailed it. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2013 #138

why would anyone skip voting in 2014 because Obama betrayed us? bowens43 Apr 2013 #35

Yes I'm ROYALLY pissed at his lying ass. And NO. I'm NOT SKIPPING 2014! ProfessionalLeftist Apr 2013 #36

I expect to be very active in 2014. hay rick Apr 2013 #48

Thank you very much! MineralMan Apr 2013 #50

A) YES. B) NO. bullwinkle428 Apr 2013 #52

I WILL NOT skip the opportunity to exercise my vote--it's the only way to keep it healthy! lastlib Apr 2013 #53

makes me more determined to elect progressives! ebbie15644 Apr 2013 #55

We gave them a majority in the senate daa Apr 2013 #56

I'm ALL fired Up. bvar22 Apr 2013 #57

And how did that primary affect the general? tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #114

I'm glad you brought that up. bvar22 Apr 2013 #141

A similar thing happened here in VA in the last election. The odious Eric Cantor, who has Nay Apr 2013 #186

Brilliantly well criticized and documented LooseWilly Apr 2013 #201

I wouldn't skip 2014 if you paid me. WAY too much is at stake. Hekate Apr 2013 #59

Excellent! MineralMan Apr 2013 #122

And let a Tea Partier win? LeftInTX Apr 2013 #60

A voice of reason in a sea of hopelessness. Thanks, M.M. n/t AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #62

So THIS time it's going to be different? MindPilot Apr 2013 #63

It is up to you, really. MineralMan Apr 2013 #123

I will vote in 2014, and I hope to vote for all Democrats. dawg Apr 2013 #65

not necessary Enrique Apr 2013 #68

K&R Scuba Apr 2013 #69

In Case You Need Motivation allinthegame Apr 2013 #70

Absolutely right. MineralMan Apr 2013 #125

If Democrats in Congress refuse to vote for chained CPI, we will be JDPriestly Apr 2013 #71

Only genuine liberals, and not centrist turd-wayers, will ever get my vote again whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #72

K&R SunSeeker Apr 2013 #75

If we don't turn out in 2014, more states will end up the way NC did in 2010. Not pretty. mnhtnbb Apr 2013 #76

Our Democratic president damnedifIknow Apr 2013 #77

Skipping 2014 would be one of the stupidest moves we voters could make. liberal N proud Apr 2013 #79

+100 MineralMan Apr 2013 #126

I wish we would all take our voting rights more seriously. Phlem Apr 2013 #80

The motivation to me will always be MzNov Apr 2013 #81

Exactly! Pissed at PO? Go over his head by... ReRe Apr 2013 #83

Yes, by all means, vote for the party that screwed you over MadHound Apr 2013 #85

Good way to keep 840high Apr 2013 #90

Actually, if the Democratic party goes away due to lack of votes, MadHound Apr 2013 #91

You're right. We'll be much better off with a Republican majority in the Senate. name not needed Apr 2013 #108

I stopped listening to you long ago. MineralMan Apr 2013 #127

When and how can we get rid of Baa-ach-mann? Harriety Apr 2013 #88

2014, if we are determined. MineralMan Apr 2013 #128

This message was self-deleted by its author Marr Apr 2013 #89

Left leaning Independents may stay home, just like they did in 2010. Zorra Apr 2013 #92

The more fools they, then. MineralMan Apr 2013 #130

51,000,000 million Americans voted (supposedly) for Bush. Obviously, we are not Zorra Apr 2013 #139

K&R BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #93

So you say don't waste your vote by not voting then you say. aandegoons Apr 2013 #94

I'm motivated to get rid of DLC pukes like we have now. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #95

I'm completely pissed, but there will NEVER be a midterm election that I skip DearHeart Apr 2013 #96

2014 is pretty fucked as thing sit. It isn't up to a handful of DUers HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #97

Not thinking of skipping, haven't missed an election yet. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #98

Only a moron would skip 2014, this is why Obama is in this position. If people had voted in 2010 we Pisces Apr 2013 #99

I respectfully disagree. Moostache Apr 2013 #124

I am looking forward to voting in 2014. lucca18 Apr 2013 #100

2014 starts today. Every single politician who supports these cuts has to be brutally primaried Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #102

+1 Marr Apr 2013 #105

But, as happened in VA this last election, the Dem machine doesn't seem to "brutally Nay Apr 2013 #187

Oh but don't you understand..... Rosco T. Apr 2013 #103

It's funny, in my State we set record turnout for a midterm in 2010...what did you do wrong? Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #111

Because I'm pissed at him I'm more inclined to vote. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #104

Thank You unapatriciated Apr 2013 #131

Fuck that. Marr Apr 2013 #107

Yes indeed! nt flamingdem Apr 2013 #109

Focus now should be on the PRIMARY campaigns. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #110

This OP is so insincere it's ridiculous. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #112

I remember the 2010 election when people Stellar Apr 2013 #113

+1,000,000! calimary Apr 2013 #116

I assume that what he'd like us to do. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #117

You are correct. redqueen Apr 2013 #118

Thank you! MineralMan Apr 2013 #132

They're the same people coming here bitching and moaning...about voting.. Historic NY Apr 2013 #119

It's hard to get pumped upped about 2014 when unapatriciated Apr 2013 #120

Lots of things are hard. MineralMan Apr 2013 #133

re-read my post unapatriciated Apr 2013 #135

You will do what pleases you, MineralMan Apr 2013 #136

just as you did. unapatriciated Apr 2013 #137

I will be blunt: if the DLC doesn't curb Obama on this then the hell with them. Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #121

The thing that burns my ass. bluestate10 Apr 2013 #129

An excellent question, indeed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #134

We've done our part, we elected a man who pretended to be on our team Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #140

The real question is when will the pols listen and learn? on point Apr 2013 #150

Voting against your own best interests zeeland Apr 2013 #143

Pissed off? LWolf Apr 2013 #144

I refer you to 2010 Arkana Apr 2013 #145

I haven't missed a single election in my life. This time? GO THIRD PARTY! on point Apr 2013 #146

Yes. No. broadcaster75201 Apr 2013 #147

When our party's leader has set an anti-SS agenda... Orsino Apr 2013 #149

...becasue the last time they had a majority they really did a lot. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #151

Are you working on getting an FDR Democrat up for President?. Needed more than ever now. kickysnana Apr 2013 #152

Re: Jackal87 Apr 2013 #153

I'm working on the 2014 elections. MineralMan Apr 2013 #154

All Of Us In Ohio Would Like To Thank 2010's "Foot-Stompers" For John K-Suck ChoppinBroccoli Apr 2013 #155

Mid-term elections are about legislators, MineralMan Apr 2013 #157

You play, you pay. It's simple. 99Forever Apr 2013 #156

Do as you please. MineralMan Apr 2013 #159

Thanks for your permission. 99Forever Apr 2013 #160

You don't need anyone's permission to do nothing. MineralMan Apr 2013 #161

oh bullshit...... BrainDrain Apr 2013 #163

Welcome to DU! Fumesucker Apr 2013 #164

Any chance to vote against Vicky Hartzler xmas74 Apr 2013 #165

Not mad enough to not vote Lifelong Protester Apr 2013 #168

Not skipping 2014 because of men like Grayson, AND because of Obama for opposite & mother earth Apr 2013 #174

The Immigration Reform bill will help us go over the top BanTheGOP Apr 2013 #180

Actually, that would take a long time. MineralMan Apr 2013 #181

Actually, it will, and the POINT if fasttracking the bill is to ensure enough voters 2014 BanTheGOP Apr 2013 #182

Michelle Bachman boomerbust Apr 2013 #183

We can't sit out! Indyfan53 Apr 2013 #184

Unfortunately Yukari Yakumo Apr 2013 #188

Right...because "Hold your nose and vote... nonoxy9 Apr 2013 #190

I will be voting and doing my part to encourage others to vote davidpdx Apr 2013 #194

2014, local, state, and federal!! 2014! mountain grammy Apr 2013 #195

This whole uproar is part of the right-wing tactics melody Apr 2013 #196

The first Dem in my district announced this week... bobclark86 Apr 2013 #197

I plan on voting regardless, but blackspade Apr 2013 #198

Anybody reading this post (or any other on DU) is likely voting in 2014 SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2013 #200

Skip 2014? But... my rep is one of the ones working to stop Obama's stupid ideas... LooseWilly Apr 2013 #202

Thanks for making it that much harder for the REAL DEMOCRATS in 2014/2016, BHO. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #203

We'll still end up with corporate sponsored candidates... Mr.Pain Apr 2013 #204

I'll never skip out on voting Skittles Apr 2013 #205

I have no problem voting Dem in 2014. My rep promised not to support the cuts. merrily Apr 2013 #206

All republicans are bad. Diremoon Apr 2013 #207

Politicians who side with RepUGLYcans do not deserve our votes. Conium Apr 2013 #208

Hear, hear!! LaPera Apr 2013 #209