I notice a curios division here

[rhett o rick]

55. The labels left and right are fairly well agree upon. Why are those that are neither

so afraid to stand up for themselves. Labels are not necessarily bad. Democrat is a label. Democrats in DU are happy to claim the label as do most on the left happily claim that label. It's the other group (heaven forbid I call them something) that continually bad-mouths the left, that wont admit to their beliefs. Wont tell what their principles are. Dont you understand why one might find that curious? Anyone can call themselves a Democrat. That's just a label. But a Democrat should be proud of their principles.

You change the discussion to labeling when that's not the issue. The issue is why wont you discuss how you differ from the left on issues or principles? Pick one. I believe in Medicare for All. What about you? Or you pick an issue.

You accuse me of demanding a purity test. No, I just simply want to know why you are so determined against OWS. These courageous citizens, that dare challenge the oligarchs are getting brutalized and some that call themselves Democrats, not only dont sympathize with the people, but actually support the police that are clearly using more brutality than necessary. I simply ask why. That's not a request for "lock-step" or "purity".