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96. And explain why if that were the case, why Congress has so many Republicans

Mon Jun 2, 2014, 05:02 PM

Jun 2014

The posters you and I argue with dodge one simple reality - the voters choose. They want some other way around that. They don't want to have to convince the voters, they want the leaders to force the voters (or have some magic power over them). That is the bottom line.

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Here is the REAL enemies list - and it doesn't included anyone at DU [View all] OKNancy Jun 2014 OP

My heroes do not seek to divide Democrats FSogol Jun 2014 #1

Neither do mine, nor do they abandon the left for the middle-right. Scuba Jun 2014 #22

The most dangerous enemy is the enemy within zeemike Jun 2014 #28

Yep, every time they use the "purist" smear. Scuba Jun 2014 #29

Pot meet Kettle Andy823 Jun 2014 #34

So you admit we're not all on the same side. Well, that's a start. Scuba Jun 2014 #36

shouldn't we all be on the same side? Andy823 Jun 2014 #54

I want to see progressive Democrats elected, not just conservatives posing as Democrats. Scuba Jun 2014 #75

So do I Andy823 Jun 2014 #76

I agree with the 'finding progressive candidates' part, but we also need to .... Scuba Jun 2014 #82

OK Andy823 Jun 2014 #87

Well, here's one .... Scuba Jun 2014 #98

No, you need to change the voters treestar Jun 2014 #94

Yeah, "Party Loyalty" is a major factor in creating the mess of corruption we see today. drynberg Jun 2014 #141

Nobody here is on the middle right, not as defined by 2014 politics, pnwmom Jun 2014 #67

You're thinking of elected officials. I'm thinking of "we the People". Scuba Jun 2014 #74

"We the people" as shown in polls, thinks Obama is liberal. pnwmom Jun 2014 #89

"We the People" may poll that Obama is a liberal .... Scuba Jun 2014 #92

Do you have a link for the polls that show the general population pnwmom Jun 2014 #95

And explain why if that were the case, why Congress has so many Republicans treestar Jun 2014 #96

Because 'We the People' don't vote. rickyhall Jun 2014 #113

And Gerrymandering, and money, and the fact that the Democratic Party does not clearly declare newthinking Jun 2014 #133

Check any poll on Social Security. Any cuts poll very poorly among both Democrats and Republicans. Scuba Jun 2014 #99

On a state level Liberalynn Jun 2014 #138

Agreed. "Not the Republican" is a very weak campaign slogan. Scuba Jun 2014 #140

"Other authors make a distinction between the centre-right and the far right. Zorra Jun 2014 #112

That description seems to apply to Europe and other parts of the world, not the US. pnwmom Jun 2014 #115

K & R Iliyah Jun 2014 #61

"My heroes do not seek to divide Democrats" My favorite bit too! Number23 Jun 2014 #108

You know what that attitude led to in WA State? eridani Jun 2014 #119

OKNancy has a great recipe for victory in 2014. longship Jun 2014 #2

Thanks. That is why I'm here OKNancy Jun 2014 #3

Exactly my mission. blm Jun 2014 #4

I'm with you! greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #32

I am with you too! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #55

You forgot Ann Coulter. dballance Jun 2014 #5

Ann Coulter-Super Hater DhhD Jun 2014 #7

She's The Worst billhicks76 Jun 2014 #124

What About Sell Out Dems? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #125

I'll add her... OKNancy Jun 2014 #8

Thanks. You are, of course, correct. dballance Jun 2014 #20

I believe it is the same for all hate speakers. abakan Jun 2014 #37

Yes. Nobody could be that full of hate and treestar Jun 2014 #97

Laugh all she wants .. but she's still saying it .. therefore responsible .. I hope someday she's > YOHABLO Jun 2014 #118

Shep Smith is almost tolerable Gothmog Jun 2014 #6

I actually met Shep Smith when I lived in Miami. dballance Jun 2014 #15

You lost me in the end....Why insult peope to supposedly build "unity"? Armstead Jun 2014 #9

I stand by my post... all of it OKNancy Jun 2014 #12

Fine, you obviously have the same rights as everyone else here, but I'm just sayin'... Armstead Jun 2014 #16

We are on the same side Armstead OKNancy Jun 2014 #18

As i said...I totally agreed with the first part of the OP Armstead Jun 2014 #24

Maybe I am confused Andy823 Jun 2014 #38

+1 SunSeeker Jun 2014 #44

Well said Andy823. sheshe2 Jun 2014 #57

My hero is Paul Wellstone Armstead Jun 2014 #62

I agree and I disagree Andy823 Jun 2014 #69

+++ BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #91

+1 greatlaurel Jun 2014 #68

It's not difficult to figure out which DUers have not a speck of Whisp Jun 2014 #10

Proud "Swampy BOGger" here! Cha Jun 2014 #109

Cha, you are the cutest little bogger.... Whisp Jun 2014 #110

"Bogs, marshes, and swamps are all vibrant ecosystems Cha Jun 2014 #116

The wetlands, the bogs... sheshe2 Jun 2014 #117

Ah yes, the Cranberry BOGS! wonderful pic of the girl in that BOG.. Cha Jun 2014 #121

You just made my mouth water with that amazing pic! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #122

Ah yes where would we be without Cranberries from the BOG Cha Jun 2014 #123

So nice to answer a response with a friend at the end of it. sheshe2 Jun 2014 #126

I hear Cha Jun 2014 #127

Sigh~ sheshe2 Jun 2014 #128

President Obama is with you two, she.. or three or more.. Cha Jun 2014 #129

Snagging some cranberries in Washington: freshwest Jun 2014 #134

They make such an awesome carpet of red, don't they?! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #145

yes bigtree Jun 2014 #11

I wish there was a way to rec individual posts!! Peacetrain Jun 2014 #13

the OP and your reply as case in point /nt Armstead Jun 2014 #17

I'd add the rightwing professional charlatans peddling superstition and hate: Arugula Latte Jun 2014 #14

what balderdash stupidicus Jun 2014 #19

your noble and gracious attempt at promoting unity is duly appreciated nt geek tragedy Jun 2014 #31

Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #45

I cannot imagine why people would ever accuse you of promoting geek tragedy Jun 2014 #48

lol Estevan Jun 2014 #50

I actually snorted when I read that! Squinch Jun 2014 #84

+1 Oilwellian Jun 2014 #56

K&R Skidmore Jun 2014 #21

k&r one_voice Jun 2014 #23

Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio lpbk2713 Jun 2014 #25

Another.. butterfly77 Jun 2014 #26

K&R stonecutter357 Jun 2014 #27

K&R LadyHawkAZ Jun 2014 #30

Spot on! libodem Jun 2014 #33

It is the act of creating an enemy list that is wrong and divisive zeemike Jun 2014 #35

Translation: FSogol Jun 2014 #47

That's not Translation: zeemike Jun 2014 #80

Correct Fairgo Jun 2014 #105

K & R SunSeeker Jun 2014 #39

Where is Pizzaface Cruz? question everything Jun 2014 #40

OMG!!! I added him. I thought he was there. OKNancy Jun 2014 #42

K&R Bobbie Jo Jun 2014 #41

Excellent post. Andy823 Jun 2014 #43

Well said. riqster Jun 2014 #46

Well stated Nancy. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #49

Well, I see the Nixonian virus is expanding nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #51

Unity is key to Democratic victory Ash_F Jun 2014 #52

Kick and Rec! n/t zappaman Jun 2014 #53

There's also several companies I would add to the list: Initech Jun 2014 #58

Add Jim DeMint. Heritage propaganda spewer. kairos12 Jun 2014 #59

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2014 #60

Very good Jack Rabbit Jun 2014 #63

Thanks Nancy, agreed~ sheshe2 Jun 2014 #64

You missed some really big ones....Justices Scalia, Thomas, Alito, and Roberts yourout Jun 2014 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author mylye2222 Jun 2014 #66

Maybe start a separate post for Europe War Horse Jun 2014 #71

Ok Im editing right now! mylye2222 Jun 2014 #72

Why be creating ANY enemies list? eShirl Jun 2014 #70

Great post OKNancy. greatlaurel Jun 2014 #73

VOTE, REGISTER, ID, VOTE, REGISTER, ID...VOTE REGISTER...VOTE randys1 Jun 2014 #77

How about Walter Williams, Ben Carson, Herman Cain and Allen West? TexasTowelie Jun 2014 #78

Don't forget Clarence Thomas ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2014 #85

Demolition governors, like Scott Walker cp Jun 2014 #79

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #81

"There are some nice tea party folks" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2014 #86

Interesting Andy823 Jun 2014 #88

Kick maddezmom Jun 2014 #83

I see the lovely Masha is among the first-ten named, a well-earned spot indepat Jun 2014 #90

+1 treestar Jun 2014 #93

Are we talking about enemies of Democrats or enemies of traditional liberal/progressive values? Pale Blue Dot Jun 2014 #100

I have no enemies on DU, my "enemies" are real OKNancy Jun 2014 #101

By saying these are the "REAL" enemies, Pale Blue Dot Jun 2014 #102

I took it that way also..."OK Nancy" is often very reasonable...hopefully we will Get a Reply... KoKo Jun 2014 #106

You are reading something into the post that is not there OKNancy Jun 2014 #136

K & R Scurrilous Jun 2014 #103

The Democratic Party is the last, best & only hope to bring about change for a more liberal society. baldguy Jun 2014 #104

Could also be called smallcat88 Jun 2014 #107

Thank you, OKNancy! struggleforprogress and the peeps like him.. my heroes Cha Jun 2014 #111

What about Boener, Cantor, et al rickyhall Jun 2014 #114

Kickity... Kick Kick Kick! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #120

How's the weather there in BinaryLand? :-/ n/t DeSwiss Jun 2014 #130

Please add RAHM EMANUEL to that list nikto Jun 2014 #131

, blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #132

Kick for OKNancy! Cha Jun 2014 #135

Kick! Cha Jun 2014 #137

I find it funny that SmittynMo Jun 2014 #139

Good points! greatlaurel Jun 2014 #142

K&R The biggest enemy of all, of course, being corporate money. raouldukelives Jun 2014 #143

Election Day K'n'R ucrdem Jun 2014 #144