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Arcanetrance

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33. I get what your saying

Fri Oct 25, 2013, 04:25 PM

Oct 2013

But instead of saying sure it. Let's work on putting together a real voice so that the issues of the 99% truly become the mainstream. That way those that are corporatists as you say can't be elected because those issues are no longer the mainstream. If we work hard to change the narrative we can elect those that represent the people more than the corporations

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I know! Let's just keep voting for the most charismatic corporatist we can find... [View all] polichick Oct 2013 OP

And by 'establishment dem' you mean 'person who can get a lot of votes' nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #1

LOL - thanks for the example. polichick Oct 2013 #4

people who get a lot of votes and support become the establishment geek tragedy Oct 2013 #10

That must be why the New Deal is so forgotten. Octafish Oct 2013 #58

Hmmm....so should I NOT vote or throw away my vote? Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #14

I guess winning the moral vote is more important, eh? nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #9

So who do you suggest? Rex Oct 2013 #2

Thread should have ended right here, and waited for an answer to your quesiton. JoePhilly Oct 2013 #51

I figured we could have a good discussion. Rex Oct 2013 #63

I know! Let's just keep voting for the most left-wing liberal we can find... brooklynite Oct 2013 #3

we're just part of the "Surrender Caucus" nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #5

The fact the House is in play for 2014 is making some people shit purple. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #17

Good point Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #26

Ratfucking 101--drive down the vote with 'concerns' from the 'Left.' Not that I think the OP msanthrope Oct 2013 #31

We'll be seeing a lot of this between now and 14. We're so used to the raging okaawhatever Oct 2013 #60

HELL YEAH... let's have another George McGovern moment. BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #23

Thread Winner. Sorry it's such a crappy prize Number23 Oct 2013 #45

Well, since our elections are based on the popular vote, MineralMan Oct 2013 #6

Our elections are based on the Electoral College vote; Presidential elections are. Th1onein Oct 2013 #38

The Presidential Election MineralMan Oct 2013 #49

But we are talking about the presidential election when we talk about Hillary. Th1onein Oct 2013 #68

This might be the funniest thread on DU right now!! Wait. You meant that, right? nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #7

Hell yeah - charismatic, connected corporatists are the only way to go! polichick Oct 2013 #12

Well, are you going to name the Messiah who will save us? nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #15

The OP appears unable / unwilling to think that far ahead. JoePhilly Oct 2013 #53

Ahahaha! You seem especially wound up today Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #8

You Better Believe It!!! nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #11

Lol Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #16

I get it! Because pushing for more progressive candidates means not being a Democrat! NuclearDem Oct 2013 #18

A lot of Dems are such pawns of the current system they can't... polichick Oct 2013 #19

Russel, is that you? Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #21

At least he's not a loyal pawn. polichick Oct 2013 #24

But Russell Brand is a wanker. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #32

No. I understand Dems wanting more progressive candidates Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #20

Larry Summers, Tim Geithner, Arne Duncan, drone strikes NuclearDem Oct 2013 #34

For President? I think he is. You've got to win a lot Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #36

It is rather disconcerting. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #29

Pushing means what? treestar Oct 2013 #56

I didn't vote for a "charismatic corporatist" BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #13

I guess you haven't heard. Wilms Oct 2013 #22

They said liberal! Puzzledtraveller Oct 2013 #30

Well the Race to the Top and Common Core Curriculum pushing constitutional lawyer has liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #41

You need to work on your definitions. Just sayin'. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #55

I don't need to work on anything. BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #59

Enjoy your stay. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #62

"charismatic corporatist" in the op isn't just about this president... polichick Oct 2013 #65

well frankly: 1. Obviously you are right about the situation. 2. What is the viable alternative? Douglas Carpenter Oct 2013 #25

For now they have us by the balls. But I think that's where the "revolution" comes in... polichick Oct 2013 #54

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2013 #27

That your user name is quoting the originator of the Monroe Doctrine is an inside History msanthrope Oct 2013 #35

We'll do just that Puzzledtraveller Oct 2013 #28

Over and over and over... polichick Oct 2013 #37

I get what your saying Arcanetrance Oct 2013 #33

YES!!! Becuase we have "moved on" from educated positions on POLICY... bvar22 Oct 2013 #39

"to blindly following whoever the TV says is a Democrat!"... polichick Oct 2013 #43

I hope so. bvar22 Oct 2013 #47

Might have to do with a "joiner" mentality... polichick Oct 2013 #48

And let's check those birth certificates before we do, too! SamYeager Oct 2013 #40

Hmmm Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2013 #42

Clinton '16! obxhead Oct 2013 #44

I will vote for any Democrat that earns my vote. Maedhros Oct 2013 #46

I know! Let's douse ourselves in gasoline and set ourselves alight to stay warm ... struggle4progress Oct 2013 #50

Answer the question in post #2 ... you had to see it. JoePhilly Oct 2013 #52

Any charisma corporatists may ever have held for me ... Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #57

I'll vote for Hillary Clinton if she runs BKH70041 Oct 2013 #61

Well, you should be thrilled with the TPP! polichick Oct 2013 #64

Well we know Al Gore can win, should we ask him to go for it again? Rex Oct 2013 #66

Doubt he's interested. But I'd like to think we could choose... polichick Oct 2013 #67