This centrist, non-party-member is a more reliable supporter of Dems than are some progressives. [View all]

[riqster]

Dafuq? I mean, really, Dafuq?????

Here at DU we have people who announce their intention to not support Democrats on Election Day, even admitting that they know it will help Republicans take even more control of the country. Some posters on this thread did just that: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4739751

And we have alleged progressives spewing venomous hatred towards our President. Some of them posted on, or were the subject of, this thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024738811

I have to ask myself what parallel universe we are living in. I am not as liberal as some DUers, but I vote straight Dem in every fucking election, and have for decades. And even though I am not a fan of Obama, I do respect the office and support him.

Which means that I am enabling progressive change to a greater extent than a fair few progressives here and elsewhere. And that is totally fucked up.

Yes, the party is too far to the right for my tastes. And the Prexy is a flawed and imperfect man. As are many other elected Dems. But people, please, do some soul-searching and ask yourself if intentionally damaging the people and party that come closest to representing your views is a good idea?

No, it isn't a good idea. It is stupid Fuckery of the highest order. You wouldn't scream abuse at a child and sabotage his efforts to succeed and call that "support". Hell, you wouldn't do it to a dog. So what makes people think it a good practice in politics?

Come on, everybody. Divided we fall. The Democratic Party is all that stands between ourselves and a Libertarian Utopia. It needs our support, and we need it to be strong.

I am not very far out to the Left. I am not a Democratic Party member. But I am busting ass on GOTV and election integrity, and it is 100% focused on Dem victories in elections at all levels. I am here to beat down Repubs at every opportunity.

And you'd think that Progressives and Party members would be doing the same, or even more, to advance the cause. And lots are, of course. But entirely too many among us are actively working against us.

Small wonder, then, that I give short shrift to the centrist-bashers hereabouts. Because at sevens and last, I am a staunch and constant supporter of what this site stands for. And my actions match my words.

Either Get Out The Fucking Vote, or at least have the integrity to get out of the way.

(Donning my Nomex Underoos.)