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lumpy

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13. I have been registered an Independent voter for many years now.

Reply to whatchamacallit (Original post)

Sat Jul 6, 2013, 05:14 PM

Jul 2013

I will always vote for political progression as well as vote my conscience. The thing is I have usually voted for the Democratic Party candidate, perhaps with only 1or2 exceptions. Until a worthier candidate comes along, thats the way it will be.
The Democratics soul will never be lost as long as there are people like me.
Nothing wrong with being an Independent thinker. Go for it.

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The Party's Over... [View all] whatchamacallit Jul 2013 OP

No snark. I'm thinking the same. Sure I will always vote for the most progressive Cleita Jul 2013 #1

:) whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #3

Word to the wise nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #5

I feel the same and besides I never was that much of a "joiner". n/t leeroysphitz Jul 2013 #6

The only reason I did was so I could vote in the primaries, but now Cleita Jul 2013 #7

You know what really blows? whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #8

All I know is if people are telling you that you are throwing your vote away... leeroysphitz Jul 2013 #10

The DLC. I think when the Republicans started going to wacky ideological nonsense starting with Cleita Jul 2013 #11

I'm with you whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #12

Yup. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #17

We got hung out to dry. We have been told we are looney, leftist extremists. Cleita Jul 2013 #19

Agree. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #21

Most of the people I know that I would classify as old school liberals just went back to Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #22

Yes, I can imagine that fatigue has a lot to do with it. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #23

You are not alone.......... dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #50

No need for any apologies, we're all in the same leaky boat. headed for the big iceberg. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #70

The big iceberg is exactly right. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #75

We're still in the decision process. So we take the foreign lifeboat, or build our own? Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #79

Good times and hard time will always be around. Our world will never be ideal. lumpy Jul 2013 #16

Keep voting for the progressive candidate and everything will get better. lumpy Jul 2013 #14

I do too, even though I may like the ideals of the Green Party candidate, Cleita Jul 2013 #15

That is a problem, which party has the best chance of winning. lumpy Jul 2013 #18

i will vote for the Independent if they lean left, but otherwise for Democrats. Th1onein Jul 2013 #2

Yep. whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #4

I think I'll always be a small "d" democrat. winter is coming Jul 2013 #9

I have been registered an Independent voter for many years now. lumpy Jul 2013 #13

No! Really? You? ucrdem Jul 2013 #20

Funny how you chose a representation of a Vichy French official to present your response. MNBrewer Jul 2013 #65

I didn't realize you were ever a Democrat. Based on your comments here, it seems okaawhatever Jul 2013 #24

Or encourage other people to follow suit. Blanks Jul 2013 #25

He's aleady had many posts hidden by jury decision and is blocked by many members. Alot okaawhatever Jul 2013 #46

I'm encouraged by your post giftedgirl77 Jul 2013 #54

Please refrain from claiming or insinuating I support Ron/Rand Paul whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #62

I saw that. This kind of attitude seems pretty widespread lately. eom Blanks Jul 2013 #66

Enjoy your charade. whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #35

Hey it's your vote and if you want to throw it away go ahead. southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #26

Every time someone could vote for a Democrat, but doesn't... sadbear Jul 2013 #29

I know you are exactly right. You know that you are right. I was hoping the poster southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #31

"I was hoping the poster comes to their sense" zappaman Jul 2013 #32

We can hope southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #38

Some people will accept things getting worse if they think things will get better after that. sadbear Jul 2013 #34

Not a bad idea. Your right. southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #43

Perhaps "the poster"... 99Forever Jul 2013 #39

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #41

Completely screwed? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #45

Yep. It gets old having to vote for the less evil mediocre candidate. n/t leeroysphitz Jul 2013 #56

You could try changing it... sibelian Jul 2013 #52

Maybe both parties need to lose. If people stop voting for the lesser of two evils, ... nessa Jul 2013 #74

Republicans don't think that way. sadbear Jul 2013 #84

I think the Republicans are easily as divided as the Democrats.. nessa Jul 2013 #85

Good bye! I'll cover your share for you. BenzoDia Jul 2013 #27

Ok treestar Jul 2013 #28

Why don't you hip me to the part of TOS to which you're referring. whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #33

for a start treestar Jul 2013 #58

Politics has no soul get the red out Jul 2013 #30

"When the music is over, turn out the lights" hobbit709 Jul 2013 #36

I understand your sentiments, but I'll still vote for a Democrat for President cali Jul 2013 #37

So you come to a site named "DEMOCRATICUNDERGROUND" ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #40

lol Bobbie Jo Jul 2013 #63

It is So Over for Me! School Teacher Jul 2013 #42

Like 2010, ProSense Jul 2013 #44

Yep... sadbear Jul 2013 #47

What happened? whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #49

Your mama got elected. sadbear Jul 2013 #51

Haha nice shoveling, Pro whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #48

Said the guy/girl ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #64

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #67

I don't know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2013 #68

Worry not, he'll be back in `14, and `16 with the same post. tridim Jul 2013 #76

Willie sang it best - Turn out the lights. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2013 #53

I cannot vote any way but Dem. Rex Jul 2013 #55

I hope it does turn blue! zappaman Jul 2013 #57

Yes that is a wasted vote. Rex Jul 2013 #59

I feel the same way here in Tennessee. SQUEE Jul 2013 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author arely staircase Jul 2013 #60

I urge you to rethink this. Democrats are at least always much better than republicans on social Zorra Jul 2013 #69

What do you mean by "social policy"? duffyduff Jul 2013 #73

You must be straight and male if you think that Just Saying Jul 2013 #78

A game of chicken? NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #81

No snark here. But consider this. Autumn Jul 2013 #71

The party isn't over davidpdx Jul 2013 #72

It's a matter of conscience. Eddie Haskell Jul 2013 #77

Even though I've been a registered dem since I was 18... NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #80

Thabk you... brooklynite Jul 2013 #82

door, ass, etc.... Bobbie Jo Jul 2013 #83