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Scuba

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8. I find myself far, far left, supporting the most radical of ideas ...

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 04:47 PM

Aug 2013

... Strengthening Social Security

... Medicare for All

... Livable wage

... Legalizing weed

... Progressive taxation

... Reduced defense spending

... Not spying on our citizens

No real Democrats support such extreme positions, of course, just us "firebaggers".

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The "professional left": a bunch of "firebaggers" [View all] cali Aug 2013 OP

One more time: "Professional = PAID" CakeGrrl Aug 2013 #1

that's irrelevant to the points in the op though cali Aug 2013 #2

I disagree. "PL" is a much smaller, specific demo CakeGrrl Aug 2013 #21

really? you can't figure that out on your own? that's sad. cali Aug 2013 #48

The usual attempts to turn the Democratic party into the Neoliberal party. backscatter712 Aug 2013 #3

Yeah but the teabaggers are beloved and respected in the Republican Party. MrSlayer Aug 2013 #4

Oh, lordy. Skidmore Aug 2013 #5

"we are despised by the corporate leadership"...and we are called "haters" or "bashers" for posting antigop Aug 2013 #53

Anytime someone attacks a critic w / ad hominems u know the criticism is valid! on point Aug 2013 #6

I always understood "firebaggers" to refer Skidmore Aug 2013 #7

Firebagger was tossed those of us who were pushing for a public option Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #14

Nope! Wrong. It happened when Jane Hamsher jazzimov Aug 2013 #68

was that about the time she allied herself with whats-his-face? arely staircase Aug 2013 #74

Yup. There's an alliance between the hard right teabaggers and the denizens of Firedoglake... Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #18

Nope, Firebagger was self referential, the term was coined by an FDLer Fumesucker Aug 2013 #56

Wrong! The term was common here on DU long before that jazzimov Aug 2013 #69

At least I provided a link Fumesucker Aug 2013 #70

that's paranoid idiocy noiretextatique Aug 2013 #85

Have you noticed LWolf Aug 2013 #19

Yep... It would have been like saying that only "firebaggers" objected to Bill Clinton's cheating.. cascadiance Aug 2013 #27

Agreed. LWolf Aug 2013 #33

mostly agree, but DonCoquixote Aug 2013 #34

That's the whole point. LWolf Aug 2013 #42

Let's define libertarian DonCoquixote Aug 2013 #73

It's that proud "uniquely American" thing we're always hearing about. LWolf Aug 2013 #80

On Point! It's the "unholy alliance" between Grover Norquist & Jane Hamsher. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #51

Of course you also said 'Latin America is but a cyst on the anus of the world' so Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #63

And I stand by it. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #82

I find myself far, far left, supporting the most radical of ideas ... Scuba Aug 2013 #8

but wait, there's more......... msongs Aug 2013 #12

And I call that..... daleanime Aug 2013 #15

Stop the privatazation of our schools. wilsonbooks Aug 2013 #17

Hammer and Sickle Hugger !! leftstreet Aug 2013 #16

Bottom line, it's just like last time around ... Scuba Aug 2013 #20

The dirty fucking hippies were right, LWolf Aug 2013 #39

He has love for everyone. Starry Messenger Aug 2013 #35

You can be a Marxist and a Paulite simultaneously Doctor_J Aug 2013 #40

I am right there with you. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #26

I would add "support labor" to that list. nt antigop Aug 2013 #55

Good call, thanks. Scuba Aug 2013 #59

You're welcome. nt antigop Aug 2013 #61

+100000000 forestpath Aug 2013 #66

vomit slurpers is my favorite Enrique Aug 2013 #9

And rat fuckers Doctor_J Aug 2013 #30

I don't know, "ratfucker" is a good epithet to use on those dragging us rightward. n/t backscatter712 Aug 2013 #50

As Slurs Go This Is Mild colsohlibgal Aug 2013 #10

People like simplistic labels. JaneyVee Aug 2013 #11

Hey, it's DU, and that's what it's here for. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #13

I'm sure you've noticed that... TreasonousBastard Aug 2013 #24

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #49

Several are, or have been, running for office... TreasonousBastard Aug 2013 #75

Ah ha, got you. You're definitely right about that, it's really a waste of time trying Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #79

agree creon Aug 2013 #32

it's just a silly term that sycophants/apologists and those who hate liberals/progressives use quinnox Aug 2013 #22

I always thought this sort of insult is... TreasonousBastard Aug 2013 #23

Good way to put it. We're all pretty ineffectual, sadly, in the end. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #31

Pretty close Doctor_J Aug 2013 #37

Don't faint, but I agree with you. kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #25

Buzzwords with little to no practical meaning. They can mean whatever you want them to mean, apply nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #28

Or Democrats use "Far Left" [n/t] Maedhros Aug 2013 #45

Exactly. I don't consider myself "far left" - more of a Social Democrat type - but by American nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #46

far left in America = center-right in the civilized world Doctor_J Aug 2013 #71

We may have made progress on some social issues - LGBT rights being a big one - in recent nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #72

a mere political insult creon Aug 2013 #29

It's basically red-baiting. Starry Messenger Aug 2013 #36

lol, yea, I think you described it well quinnox Aug 2013 #41

As with so many things, the purpose is to silence us. last1standing Aug 2013 #38

are you listening to the swooners again? Skittles Aug 2013 #43

Smear tactic, nothing more nothing less YoungDemCA Aug 2013 #44

More division, just like the PTB want. JNelson6563 Aug 2013 #47

Damn... You Can Get PAID To Be A Leftist ??? - Who Knew ??? WillyT Aug 2013 #52

Being called Third Way Democrats, Republican Lite, Blue Dogs isn't insulting? bluestate10 Aug 2013 #54

I assume not, LWolf Aug 2013 #58

Third Wayers seem proud of the distinction n/t leftstreet Aug 2013 #60

Corporatist and authoritarian right-wingers do not deserve respect here. backscatter712 Aug 2013 #65

Funny you should ask. I guess the same purpose as "Turd Way Corporatists", or "Authoritarian" or... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #57

Oh you "fucking nut bar", you! emulatorloo Aug 2013 #62

With that many hidden posts, I think someone else should've broached the topic in the o.p. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #83

Says a master labeler and name caller Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #64

Yeah, but I didn't start on o.p. about it. See the difference? Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #84

Actually, Firebagger = anyone who posts from jazzimov Aug 2013 #67

OBEY! AppleBottom Aug 2013 #76

It's a lame attempt at being dismissive. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #77

and I might add condescending. adirondacker Aug 2013 #78

Same as when they called us "Reds", "Commies", "Pinkos", and "Peaceniks". Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #81