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Javaman

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41. I have long considered myself an FDR Democrat

Mon Jun 23, 2014, 09:06 AM

Jun 2014

Which to me, is as close as we have come to a mild form of socialism in this country.

I will always believe that the people of this nation always come first and that moneyed interests come second.

If you support the first part the second part will do just fine.

Although I still vote for the Democratic party today, I do so while holding my nose.

The very last President in this Nation to show even a somewhat truer form of what a Democratic president actually is, was Jimmy Carter. And Frankly, in my 1980 mock High School Election, I voted for Anderson, because he represented more of what I stand for.

Today, I fully support Bernie Saunders and Elizabeth Warren as the two people whom I believe closely represent what a true Democrat stands for.

So who will I vote fore this time around? I will answer that after the primaries.

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Why are you a Democrat? [View all] MaggieD Jun 2014 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Jun 2014 #1

because I care about stuff besides ME AND MINE Skittles Jun 2014 #2

Anti-war and basic economic equality.... Bonobo Jun 2014 #3

because of the two parties it aligns better with what I believe cali Jun 2014 #4

Because I'm a people person, not just a corporate stooge. nt JeffHead Jun 2014 #5

Because the Democratic Party at its core believes government can or should do good. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #6

I am betting *you have voted for a republican* nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #7

If I don't recognize any of the names for one of those positions, ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #13

While a good tactic in principle nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #16

How do I know which one is crazy if I hadn't heard of any of them? nt ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #18

That is why we cover them nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #19

The newspaper is a good idea. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #21

I understand the last one, trust me nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #22

Nope - I haven't MaggieD Jun 2014 #24

The assumptions I made are based on working in the field nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #46

I said I don't vote in races where people run unopposed MaggieD Jun 2014 #47

Good, then you are the exception nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #48

Good VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #55

Not sure I am an "exception" MaggieD Jun 2014 #92

"An Independent first....." VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #54

I've never lived in a place where that was necessary Hippo_Tron Jun 2014 #114

Because it's the closest thing America has to a real leftist party that can still win elections. craigmatic Jun 2014 #8

Because I'm female Freddie Jun 2014 #9

I registered as an independent when Bill Clinton signed the welfare deform act and NAFTA. OffWithTheirHeads Jun 2014 #10

To tell the truth I'm not sure I'm a Democrat anymore. Ron Green Jun 2014 #11

and if we don't vote and repubs get in it will get even worse... CTyankee Jun 2014 #43

I don't consider the Democrats to be a "lesser evil" Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2014 #75

I don't either, but I'm really talking about the purists who won't vote for Dems CTyankee Jun 2014 #80

Social Security, Medicare, Voting Rights Act, Civil Rights Act, 8 hour work day, Unions, McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #12

Man, you guys need a pep talk. I remember segregation. I lived in segregation. McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #14

I only vote Dem because they have the best chance to beat the Republicans. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #15

Because I care about people. oldandhappy Jun 2014 #17

For my answer, watch any episode of the first four seasons of "The West Wing". Aristus Jun 2014 #20

I stopped claiming an official party affiliation when I realized woo me with science Jun 2014 #23

That's a key element of Corporatism: deutsey Jun 2014 #38

+10000 What's most amazing about it to me woo me with science Jun 2014 #90

It's about policy, not party. Thanks woo. Scuba Jun 2014 #40

We need a renewal of basic civics education woo me with science Jun 2014 #86

This is not Policy Underground is it??? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #87

So if Rick Santorum declares himself a Democrat you'll accept his policies? Scuba Jun 2014 #97

This is also not Idealist Underground either....I am a realist.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #99

Then you're OK with neo-cons taking over the Democratic Party. Not me. Scuba Jun 2014 #100

Who? Pray tell do you mean? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #101

So you've never heard of the Third Way? The DLC? Scuba Jun 2014 #104

only on DU.....do you hear the term Third Way.. VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #105

When the Koch brothers are the funders of "Democratic" Party leadership organizations .... Scuba Jun 2014 #106

and you know this how? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #108

I know this because I bother to read ... Scuba Jun 2014 #109

WTF do you think "tenuous connections" means? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #110

When you stop talking about Party and start talking about policy I'll give you some props. Scuba Jun 2014 #112

Yep I knew that too... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #56

Exhibit A woo me with science Jun 2014 #83

Yes indeed you ARE exhibit A.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #85

You make being a "reliable Democrat" pscot Jun 2014 #94

only to those not so Party loyal! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #95

Lesser of two evils. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #25

The Democratic party is the most progressive party that has a real chance of winning, IMHO. pnwmom Jun 2014 #26

I used to be a Democrat ... NanceGreggs Jun 2014 #27

Prosperity JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #28

I am not. SamKnause Jun 2014 #29

Thanks for making that clear... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #58

What sheep's clothing? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #65

oh for instance one saying "I am an Independent first" VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #67

Again, unless they go around proclaiming themselves Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #68

They have been here forever admonishing Democrats for voting FOR and SUPPORTING Democrats VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #69

They are like the Ideologues on the right.....the Teabaggers....how is that working out for the VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #70

Pretty damn well for the teabaggers, actually. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #71

Oh really? What policies that the Teabaggers support have gotten passed? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #72

Their core one. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #73

How did that "stop Obamacares at all cost" campaign work out for them? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #74

Not so well, because it got through back when they Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #76

and stopping Obamacares and making this President a failure is REALLY their core goal... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #77

If that's what you think their 'real core goal', I suppose. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #88

You give the teabaggers credit for what? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #89

Yes, I am a democrat. bobGandolf Jun 2014 #30

I'm not Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #31

When the only alternative is Republican, people are forced into being Democrats. Kablooie Jun 2014 #32

I'm a Democrat because I believe the markets need a modicum of regulation. GreenEyedLefty Jun 2014 #33

I am not old, white, male or rich Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #34

Endless war, secret trade deals, insurance mandates, the NSA, these days I wonder. nt Demo_Chris Jun 2014 #35

Google, What Has the GOP Ever Done For Workers by Clint C. Gold. B Calm Jun 2014 #36

I am a Democrat by default. There is no viable Socialist option in this country hobbit709 Jun 2014 #37

At first, only because my Irish Catholic parents were JFK Democrats pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #39

I have long considered myself an FDR Democrat Javaman Jun 2014 #41

We don't have a socialist party so I look at whomever TBF Jun 2014 #42

That's exactly how I feel too TBF lovemydog Jun 2014 #45

I believe hard work should be rewarded lovemydog Jun 2014 #44

Used to be the party of the "little guy". Now, as the party of banks and "free trade"? I don't know. Romulox Jun 2014 #49

That's the point many are missing in this thread MaggieD Jun 2014 #50

Thank you. You 840high Jun 2014 #63

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2014 #51

That is an excellent explanation MaggieD Jun 2014 #60

Because I am not rich and I will never be rich - even if I bacame rich, still Dem. liberal N proud Jun 2014 #52

Agreed MaggieD Jun 2014 #62

Because the alternative is too frightening to contemplate. KamaAina Jun 2014 #53

I hear that! MaggieD Jun 2014 #57

I voted straight Dem ticket for 840high Jun 2014 #59

Pay no attention to the Third Way trolls, their agenda is to protect Wall St., Zorra Jun 2014 #61

I'm not. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #64

Because I believe that more than money should talk. n/t Orsino Jun 2014 #66

Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown, Sheldon Whitehouse, Bernie Sanders Doctor_J Jun 2014 #78

Because Nixon, and every other elected GOPer prez after him were all crooks nt MrScorpio Jun 2014 #79

because i'm not a greedy, bigoted, religiously insane, imbecilic, authoritarian asshole. unblock Jun 2014 #81

I am member of the Democratic Party because it is the party that wants to improve people's lives. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #82

Because I'm a liberal and liberals rock damnedifIknow Jun 2014 #84

As long as republicans continue to deny women's rights... abakan Jun 2014 #91

Because I was born to a union household and spent the second half of my childhood in poverty. Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #93

Because the Big Guys can take care of themselves. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #96

No other choice, sadly. AAO Jun 2014 #98

Because... AntiSleep Jun 2014 #102

Because... Jamaal510 Jun 2014 #103

Haven't been a Democrat for 5+ years. Dawgs Jun 2014 #107

Ever since I voted for JFK when I was 21, RebelOne Jun 2014 #111

I am a liberal, thankfully the Democratic Party is full of liberals. Rex Jun 2014 #113