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riqster

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62. It isn't hogwash if the finger is pointing at the correct target.

Reply to 99Forever (Reply #59)

Sat Mar 29, 2014, 11:05 AM

Mar 2014

And I provided examples of the problem I pointed at. So I'd say that finger is doing a pretty fair job.

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This centrist, non-party-member is a more reliable supporter of Dems than are some progressives. [View all] riqster Mar 2014 OP

Blowing off steam at a forum doesn't mean they aren't also working to GOTV el_bryanto Mar 2014 #1

Agreed. If they act on such destructive impulses, though... riqster Mar 2014 #2

Anything we say here can be picked up by RW propogandists. el_bryanto Mar 2014 #3

A fair point. riqster Mar 2014 #4

I think Discouraging Democrats is part of the intent for some. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #13

+1 n/t FSogol Mar 2014 #19

Interesting analysis. Food for thought. riqster Mar 2014 #21

Waffle food for thought Katashi_itto Mar 2014 #26

The first time I noticed it was in 2009, on MSNBC. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #36

oh that any of us had that much power. I am sickened that liberals get thrashed roguevalley Mar 2014 #48

I am only bashing the Dems who don't vote or actively trash our peeps. riqster Mar 2014 #52

Not really response to Joe's post treestar Mar 2014 #55

I'm sure the current party leadership is much more in tune with your views n2doc Mar 2014 #5

Exactly.. sendero Mar 2014 #6

Not really. I'm a Truman Democrat, pretty much. riqster Mar 2014 #7

Just as insane as these outbursts are... TreasonousBastard Mar 2014 #8

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

+1000 Katashi_itto Mar 2014 #12

Says a poster who knows their decision to not vote helps Repubs. riqster Mar 2014 #18

Well, listening to your rant convinces me Belgium Waffles are a better bet. Katashi_itto Mar 2014 #24

You were saying the same thing before said rant. riqster Mar 2014 #29

Lol! Your rant is still a rant Katashi_itto Mar 2014 #41

Is it hard to come down off that cross? TransitJohn Mar 2014 #11

Not feeling crucified, so no. riqster Mar 2014 #16

sorry, chum, not where I live. cali Mar 2014 #14

K & R. GOTV in 2014 or get out of the way. n/t FSogol Mar 2014 #17

Some straight Dem ticket votes Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #22

Mathematics says otherwise. riqster Mar 2014 #27

Being scolded by a Centrist for not falling in line Marrah_G Mar 2014 #23

Bashing progressives and a holier than thou attitude isn't very convincing quinnox Mar 2014 #25

I am not bashing anyone who is helping us win elections. riqster Mar 2014 #28

maybe some folks aren't aware there are other political parties out there? snooper2 Mar 2014 #30

The modern Whig party? Holy snap. riqster Mar 2014 #31

lol. Yea, let's go on a commie and socialist witch hunt at DU! They have infiltrated DU. quinnox Mar 2014 #32

Who wants to wear the mask first? snooper2 Mar 2014 #35

Totally off topic, but that reminds me of this old chestnut: riqster Mar 2014 #46

Obama's FBI did go after the socialists Mnpaul Mar 2014 #49

joining those parties and commenting on their boards treestar Mar 2014 #53

Vote for Chained CPI, Drone murder, Free Trade, Domestic Spying, or the Repubs will win!!! nt Demo_Chris Mar 2014 #33

Just because I vote D doesn't mean I have to enthusiastically like it. hobbit709 Mar 2014 #34

Me, too. riqster Mar 2014 #37

The 'Centrists' can blow it out their collective arses ... Trajan Mar 2014 #38

If you are voting, you aren't the object of the post. riqster Mar 2014 #40

Congratulations! whatchamacallit Mar 2014 #42

I suggest working to fix the problem, rather than blaming the victims. Zorra Mar 2014 #43

I am not addressing reasonable people such as you describe. riqster Mar 2014 #44

"I'm a ratfucking right-wing troll pretending to be a progressive. But, I'm really just here to Cha Mar 2014 #47

Were you really such a one, you'd be a different problem. riqster Mar 2014 #50

How exactly are those people 'in your way'? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2014 #51

Ignorance is not bliss. riqster Mar 2014 #54

You'll need a lot more straw ... Laelth Mar 2014 #56

I said "some", and provided examples. riqster Mar 2014 #60

A lot of people like to talk about being progressive. But then don't walk the walk. BenzoDia Mar 2014 #57

We have to get past this "Democrats are monolithic" mind set by too many around here. RC Mar 2014 #58

Agreed. riqster Mar 2014 #61

Fingerpointing hogwash. 99Forever Mar 2014 #59

It isn't hogwash if the finger is pointing at the correct target. riqster Mar 2014 #62

You have your opinion. 99Forever Mar 2014 #65

If you want change, you can't just work to elect Democrats. dawg Mar 2014 #63

I agree completely. riqster Mar 2014 #64