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85. That link I shared barely scratches the surface...

Sat Sep 21, 2013, 02:18 PM

Sep 2013

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of the *phenomenon* known as Spandan.

There was Dean drama, then some sort of drama with one of his (I believe) fellow volunteers (Scott somebody-or-other), then the "good riddance Obama" drama. All coming from someone who loves to toss out "emoprog." LOL What's really funny is that Spandan, in all his Executive Assistant/Fundraiser/Kaplan University wisdom, thinks he knows better than Krugman, Baker, Stiglitz, Kuttner, Ellsberg, et al. I would have been willing to listen to his POV, but it was impossible to get past the name calling and truly shitty writing.

Liberals must be doing something right. Rightwing media has been attacking for decades, now it's coming from (supposedly) within the party. Guess they believe Gibbs and his "professional left" gave them carte blanche. Enjoy it Sensible Centrists: trade agreements, deregulation, boom/bust, prohibitively expensive college educations, stagnant wages, ever-widening gap between the have- and have-nots...

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Let's hear it for The People's View! [View all] michigandem58 Sep 2013 OP

what is your interest in that blog? cali Sep 2013 #1

That blog attacks Republicans on a regular basis, something we don't see on DU. Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #3

The stuff I just read about Boner, and home health care workers HappyMe Sep 2013 #6

The op posts from that blog frequently. cali Sep 2013 #8

Because he is a fucking patriot that care about the country and don't want republican bluestate10 Sep 2013 #44

The "People's View" attacks Democrats constantly Bjorn Against Sep 2013 #45

So endlessly lash out at Democrats? AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #75

it's awfully sweet of you to answer for the op, but I don't see how cali Sep 2013 #86

"Republicans and Reagan Democrats are a dire threat to the nations well being." WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #89

Maybe he likes it? treestar Sep 2013 #67

Republicans are not our biggest challenge. It's DEmocrats that want to sell us out rhett o rick Sep 2013 #64

Fuck Ron Paul. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #65

Here, here. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #81

Not so. treestar Sep 2013 #68

We know how bad the Republicans are. We need the Democratic Party to be united against them. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #71

We? Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #76

The enemy within PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #78

It attacks Democrats even more AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #74

You're confused Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #77

I think your right AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #79

Always happy to help my aging brethren. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #80

Why is that wrong? treestar Sep 2013 #66

Yea, one big thumbs down!!!! PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #2

did you really puke or just being snarky snooper2 Sep 2013 #20

"Fourth Amendment trolls" OnyxCollie Sep 2013 #4

Boo Bjorn Against Sep 2013 #5

"Serving up spin since 2011." Comrade Grumpy Sep 2013 #7

S/He gets paid advertising hits. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #40

Let's hear it for dog shit! whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #9

Hey. Even dog shit isnt homophobic. bunnies Sep 2013 #37

Let's hear it, indeed! Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2013 #10

best reply so far stupidicus Sep 2013 #26

DU rec for TPV... SidDithers Sep 2013 #11

Intentionally pissing people off could be called disruption. Is that your goal in DU? nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #16

I don't think the admins care if Paulites are pissed off. n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #33

So you justify your behavior because you label anyone that disagrees a "Paulite". How mature. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #46

To quote our very own EarlG, "Fuck Ron Paul!" n/t Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #47

Yeah, and I agree completely. What's your point? nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #49

By that standard, your posts could be called "disruption" too...nt SidDithers Sep 2013 #50

For someone who thinks the Democrats are a bigger problem than the Republicans treestar Sep 2013 #69

I am pro-Democrat too and dont like it when some here make it their duty rhett o rick Sep 2013 #70

Why can't he attack the Progressives? treestar Sep 2013 #87

He can do whatever the hell he wants. WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #90

I cant get an explanation of how "progressive-haters" can embrace Spandan a self rhett o rick Sep 2013 #100

I've noticed that, and admire your persistence in trying to get an answer. WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #101

If you arent a progressive then why do you support TPV? It claims to be progressive. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #93

Labels, labels treestar Sep 2013 #98

Labels, labels, labels. Looks to me like the centrists or whatever, are happy with the rhett o rick Sep 2013 #99

"all the right people". Exactly! Tarheel_Dem Sep 2013 #19

Ya, there is nothing like intentionally dividing Democrats AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #88

Damn you've really sharp_stick Sep 2013 #12

Stirring shit is disruption and I believe that is their goal. Spew anti-progressive hate and rhett o rick Sep 2013 #51

Can you hear this? Wilms Sep 2013 #13

He's an ex-DUer KamaAina Sep 2013 #31

He stopped by recently to remind DU that liberals are without consciences. WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #41

I see G_j Sep 2013 #83

That link I shared barely scratches the surface... WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #85

Good rant ! Sand Wind Sep 2013 #14

Rant? Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #54

Harangue ? Sand Wind Sep 2013 #55

Why would you call that post a rant? Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #56

Because it's a passionate attack against the media chatter about Boehner... Sand Wind Sep 2013 #57

3rd Way, Centrist, tripe. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2013 #15

It appears to me that your goal with this is to disrupt. How will that help Democrats in 2014? rhett o rick Sep 2013 #17

I love that blog! Great links to other great sites as well! Tarheel_Dem Sep 2013 #18

A resounding raspberry de la Bronx for TPV and all the crew at Bloggers Sans Spellcheck! Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #21

LOL "Lets HEAR IT for more 3rd Way Canned Spam"!!!! bvar22 Sep 2013 #22

Thanks Cryptoad Sep 2013 #23

3 Cheers for a fantastic grade school journalism project!! leftstreet Sep 2013 #24

screw Mr. Spandex stupidicus Sep 2013 #25

Third Way Spanny's shitty blog can bite me. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #27

Yeah, he's awesome. Knows what he's doin Cha Sep 2013 #28

"FISA Court Schools NSA Detractors on the Fourth Amendment " zeemike Sep 2013 #39

My impression of TPV is 3rd Way astroturf, like the Progressive Policy Instit. without the PhDs leveymg Sep 2013 #29

My impression as well... Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #30

Okay. KamaAina Sep 2013 #32

It's a hate site, spewing homophobia. woo me with science Sep 2013 #34

fuck "the people's view.." frylock Sep 2013 #35

Yay! Mindless liberal bashing by an ex DUer! Yay! bunnies Sep 2013 #36

The OP has a conflict of interest in making the Original Post. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #38

Meh. bunnies Sep 2013 #43

What's interesting is that they bash progressives but TPV claims to be progressive. Huh? nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #48

If by "interesting" you mean... bunnies Sep 2013 #58

Totally. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #63

No they don't that would require some amount of Rex Sep 2013 #104

Cute try, but not part of the definition. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #106

Whoever the writer is, aims his or her fire to the left, not the right. David__77 Sep 2013 #42

Well said. And this post is an excellent example of the intellect that has no basis for discussion rhett o rick Sep 2013 #102

No, actually... Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #108

KnR sheshe2 Sep 2013 #52

KNR JaneyVee Sep 2013 #53

A chance to watch the demise of the GOP? With pleasure! I'll check it out. LOL! freshwest Sep 2013 #59

Coming Up: John Boehner's Inevitable Surrender to Barack Obama freshwest Sep 2013 #61

Health Reform in Action: 6 in 10 Uninsured Eligible Obamacare Premiums Under $100 freshwest Sep 2013 #62

Abandoning more subtle forms, OP? nt Union Scribe Sep 2013 #60

You seem thoroughly obsessed with that propaganda website AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #72

... PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #73

It's cute that this OP is closing in on 24 hours... WorseBeforeBetter Sep 2013 #82

So I guess spam is OK on DU as long as it's for "centrist" propaganda. Maven Sep 2013 #84

Judging from the comments after the articles,it's sufrommich Sep 2013 #91

The rec list for this bullshit is "interesting". Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #92

I've never heard of half of 'em n/t leftstreet Sep 2013 #95

Ok MFrohike Sep 2013 #94

This is spam, the OP is a spammer tkmorris Sep 2013 #96

yes let's hear it for the fake website with the fascoid name BOG PERSON Sep 2013 #97

Shame the guy wouldn't vote for Obama. Rex Sep 2013 #103

This Spandan guy has no shame. Spams DUers begging for recs, and now Marr Sep 2013 #105

Let's Hear it for the People Mover !!! marmar Sep 2013 #107

Now that's an idea I can get onboard with! nt pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #109

K & R Scurrilous Sep 2013 #110