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In reply to the discussion: This centrist, non-party-member is a more reliable supporter of Dems than are some progressives. [View all]riqster
(13,986 posts)37. Me, too.
But 8 years of Repub rule taught me that the greater of two evils is truly evil.
Sucks, but it's the reality at present. I hope someday to vote for people I can enthusiastically support.
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riqster
Mar 2014
OP
oh that any of us had that much power. I am sickened that liberals get thrashed
roguevalley
Mar 2014
#48
I'd never heard of Parkinson's Law of Triviality. Just read a bit more about it. It does describe
KittyWampus
Mar 2014
#39
If you only vote for Democrats, your 'Independent' status is an affectation. You are a
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#9
I get to define myself, as do we all. I am not a party member. Thus the designation.
riqster
Mar 2014
#15
Hey, some folks claim they are Napolean, and they are free to make such claims.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#20
Yep. The biggest loud mouthed Obama supporter and "independent" voter I know IRL,
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 2014
#45
Maybe torture, war, profit-based health "care", TPP, "clean coal", chained CPI are more your
Doctor_J
Mar 2014
#10
Well, listening to your rant convinces me Belgium Waffles are a better bet.
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
#24
lol. Yea, let's go on a commie and socialist witch hunt at DU! They have infiltrated DU.
quinnox
Mar 2014
#32
Vote for Chained CPI, Drone murder, Free Trade, Domestic Spying, or the Repubs will win!!! nt
Demo_Chris
Mar 2014
#33
"I'm a ratfucking right-wing troll pretending to be a progressive. But, I'm really just here to
Cha
Mar 2014
#47
A lot of people like to talk about being progressive. But then don't walk the walk.
BenzoDia
Mar 2014
#57