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In reply to the discussion: Two Different Mindsets at DU [View all]Rex
(65,616 posts)150. I was thinking the same thing after reading it!
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And those same people especially Lieberman who sandbagged any progressive legislation
Jesus Malverde
Apr 2014
#350
I disagree. The "team" group is against criticism of policies they themselves criticized Bush for. n
cui bono
Apr 2014
#168
I disagree. One side never enters policy discussions if they even remotely
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#226
The "Team Obama" side never, ever, discuss issues unless it's to say that they agree with
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#237
Oh gawd...really the unknown, idealistic, made up, non existant candidate team?
Sheepshank
Apr 2014
#250
Damn girl, we've needed a master plan here at DU for a while and you just now got around to
okaawhatever
Apr 2014
#182
How do you feel about the NSA spying? Drones? Escalated whistle blower prosecutions?
cui bono
Apr 2014
#184
Glad you asked. Clearly you're unaware of my positions on these issues...
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2014
#198
I don't understand why you ridicule Snowden then? Without his action no one was talking
cui bono
Apr 2014
#218
I'm actually quite flattered that you're so interested in my opinions on various issues.
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2014
#230
Absolutely. That's why The Team wants to purge the extremist liberals. They think they are better.
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#315
Want some fun with the word 'pragmatist'? Search DU of the past for posts on
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2014
#27
Pragmatism is often misused to justify the status-quo. I believe it's a symptom of
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#316
I'm fighting for the team that is best situated to advance the policies that benefit all Americans.
MADem
Apr 2014
#13
The OP is merely a different version of the Obamabots vs the deep thinkers divisive garbage...
Spazito
Apr 2014
#26
Actually, it's not, it is deliberate fomentation of division already present on DU...
Spazito
Apr 2014
#34
If you are recognizing there are shades of grey and there is not an 'either/or' as premised ...
Spazito
Apr 2014
#62
Your post helps further my contention the OP was posted to foment further dissention...
Spazito
Apr 2014
#45
No, I argued for equality for years (Gay family members and respected friends).
Half-Century Man
Apr 2014
#77
In the immortal words of all those who have been responding to my posts lately
frazzled
Apr 2014
#223
You read my post and all you saw was the word "bullshit"? You need glasses then.
cui bono
Apr 2014
#227
Yeah, some of us are in support of things like ending DADT, extending health coverage,
DanTex
Apr 2014
#35
Who says, and based on how many votes, exactly? I believe you may be trying to mislead me
Zorra
Apr 2014
#214
It appears there is a lack of trust and a level of fear, which is understandable..all considered.
Jefferson23
Apr 2014
#61
I don't have a solution and what I meant by, I am not convinced there needs to be one,
Jefferson23
Apr 2014
#130
"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection that
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2014
#66
I wear no colors, but I can't and won't forget the Nader disaster which brought us 8 years of Bush
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#82
Oh you don't have to feel for me. I'm the one that believes in strategy rather than whining and
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#323
Unless you are his personal guardian, I think he should respond for himself nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#157
Excellent point. I'd forgotten that very important event. Not Told by the Media.
2banon
Apr 2014
#275
Trying to conceal the damage done by the Naderites by pointing out what Republicans
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#244
Are you implying the Republicans do not conspire against the majority of America?
Fumesucker
Apr 2014
#191
I'm for initiatives that appear to be trying to improve the quality of life on Earth. nt
ladjf
Apr 2014
#92
"More liberal than thou pissing match..." I totally agree with you on that.
countryjake
Apr 2014
#216
I think the best way to promote progressive policies is to support Democratic candidates.
Fozzledick
Apr 2014
#126
It's useless, polichick. It's becoming increasingly clear that we are mostly dealing with people,
Zorra
Apr 2014
#128
There are sides, and when yours starts to lose momentum we see self-justifying threads like these
BeyondGeography
Apr 2014
#158
Thread Winner. Obamacare is doing well and I hope that we see an increase in his poll numbers soon
Number23
Apr 2014
#164
I quite agree. One can either be a liberal Democrat or a Democrat liberal.
raouldukelives
Apr 2014
#167
It's interesting that the people who think this is a divisive OP are the ones who do the "team"
cui bono
Apr 2014
#194
This OP is just a false analysis. DU contains many different mindsets depending on the viewpoint ...
kwassa
Apr 2014
#203
I have to admit - it's a lot easier to stay positive with the TEAM approach rather than the POLICY
Douglas Carpenter
Apr 2014
#217
Then you shall continue to drink of the Republican cup. In times of crisis like this
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#256
Suit yourself. You're happy with a because-I-damned-well-feel-like-it view.
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#322
When you folks get over that "hero" dream you're in, then we might be able to talk sensibly nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#274
What situation are you referring to? (Since obviously it isn't Dems vs. Repukes) nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#353
Well you're asking us to forgo our principles in order to get behind any Dem who's running.
cui bono
Apr 2014
#363
Your "principles" already got us 8 years of Bush, and a very right wing Supreme Court. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#364
No need to pretend. I've read your comments in the past. Move along. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#370
Ah... I see. So you just throw out an accusation with nothing at all to back it up.
cui bono
Apr 2014
#372
one "team" is showing it's aptitude for willful ignorance right in this thread
bobduca
Apr 2014
#253
This is true. I think they have a "I'm SUCH a hero!!!!" mentality. They've done that before and
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#324
Just so they all vote for the dem, I don't care what the two groups fight about. The options are
lonestarnot
Apr 2014
#273
There's the anti-intellectualism we need here at DU! What do poli-sci professors know anyway?
bobduca
Apr 2014
#306
Yes. People must generalize and categorize, which is why I described it as "necessary".
cheapdate
Apr 2014
#326
Yes, better awareness and understanding the different ways people approach politics
cheapdate
Apr 2014
#362
It seems you'd rather continue to pretend as though I dispute the existence of categories
cheapdate
Apr 2014
#336
Shorter thread: "Two teams: my smart one, and your stupid one." "No, you're wrong, the two
Chathamization
Apr 2014
#300
policies.Because once a policy, law or rule is implemented,good or bad- we may never get rid of it.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#321
I'm less kind in my appraisal. Some folks hide behind "team" because their actual positions
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#371