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In reply to the discussion: WAKE THE FUCK UP [View all]mick063
(2,424 posts)And so a term is needed to identify this political brand.
Is it Occupy? Is it liberal? Is it Progressive?
As opposed to saying "I'm a Democrat", how can I define myself further, as a subset of Democrat, so I may distance myself from the cancer that is killing the party? Or is the disease terminal?
Is it time to join the Greens? What about the Progressive Party?
Is the Democratic Party so far gone, that it isn't worth the effort anymore?
Where do I go from here? Give me some direction.
Anyone.
But before you respond, consider the following:
From this day forward, voting, as well as diligently persuading others to vote similarly, will be based upon traditional liberal values. I will not accept being lectured that my vote is "wasted". Ever. My peace of mind is worth more than that. I am a "conscientious objector" to facilitating further plutocracy. I will vote Green, or Socialist, or Progressive, if the ideology is a better fit.
My fear of Republicans is gone, vanished, because powerful elements within the Democratic Party are worse. Worse because unlike Republicans that make it clear where they stand, Democrats have deceived me during elections and surprised me when in power. I am absolutely done with accepting it.
So now that you know where I stand, clue me in. Anyone. Where do I go from here and does that include vacating DU?
I promise to follow the most well reasoned advice.