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Doctor_J

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37. Pretty close

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #23)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 06:07 PM

Aug 2013

Despite DU's notoriety as "the largest Dem discussion site", our influence compared to PHARMA or Big Oil is

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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