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gulliver

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80. I think we actually want a Republican counter-wave.

Mon Jul 7, 2014, 06:11 PM

Jul 2014

Democrats and Democratic leaners outnumber Republicans dramatically. That's why Republicans try to suppress and discourage voting. They know the demographics, and they know they lose if a lot more people suddenly decide to vote. If Republicans created a counter-wave it might only help turn the idea of a voting wave into a thing. if there is a proportional surge of voters on both sides, we win. They lose.

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How can Democrats win this election? [View all] RobertEarl Jul 2014 OP

I think if we use "hope and change", youth will come out yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #1

I doubt the national debt is a primary concern for younger people. Their own personal debt is winter is coming Jul 2014 #2

Agreed - Prosperity For All is a better slogan than Hope And Change derby378 Jul 2014 #13

A chicken in every pot RobertEarl Jul 2014 #26

That there can indeed be a middle class once again derby378 Jul 2014 #30

The American Dream RobertEarl Jul 2014 #31

It has to be backed up with action. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #11

That one was already squandered Doctor_J Jul 2014 #77

In Arkansas it was Medical Marijuana, but now this should WhiteTara Jul 2014 #3

Young people feel The American Dream has died. tecelote Jul 2014 #4

quit acting like effing republicans? give people something wortg voting for? nt msongs Jul 2014 #5

+1000. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #9

How about START acting like Liberal Populist Democrats. Tax the rich, Force the Corporations Vincardog Jul 2014 #38

What a novel idea. (n/t) SMC22307 Jul 2014 #40

Spread the rumour that the Republicans intend to reinstate the draft if they win Spider Jerusalem Jul 2014 #6

That will do nicely Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2014 #70

There are not that many young people on DU. bravenak Jul 2014 #7

Nice rant RobertEarl Jul 2014 #14

You should read Bloodaxe's statement. bravenak Jul 2014 #15

Well... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #19

We treat people different. Even democrats do it. bravenak Jul 2014 #25

I disagree with your read of DU RobertEarl Jul 2014 #23

You want young people involved? bravenak Jul 2014 #27

I love it!! RobertEarl Jul 2014 #29

This is how i will be forever. bravenak Jul 2014 #32

Still do RobertEarl Jul 2014 #35

I believe we all agree on most issues. bravenak Jul 2014 #37

... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #39

Pretty much agree Rstrstx Jul 2014 #45

Thank you, i will clear up a couple of points. bravenak Jul 2014 #46

Interesting Rstrstx Jul 2014 #78

I have a few links on that. bravenak Jul 2014 #79

Well said. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2014 #73

You seem consumed with age and race. SMC22307 Jul 2014 #41

You seem very interested in me. bravenak Jul 2014 #43

Don't flatter yourself. SMC22307 Jul 2014 #47

Notice how i never notice you unless you are saying something nasty to me. bravenak Jul 2014 #48

Not by a longshot. SMC22307 Jul 2014 #52

You seem to be drawn to me.nt bravenak Jul 2014 #53

And you're basing that on... what exactly? SMC22307 Jul 2014 #55

Just can't quit me can you? bravenak Jul 2014 #57

Things didn't end well for Narcissus. SMC22307 Jul 2014 #58

I can totally tell you have. bravenak Jul 2014 #59

Lifting from Game of Thrones? SMC22307 Jul 2014 #61

Took you a bit to notice. bravenak Jul 2014 #62

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Thank you so much. bravenak Jul 2014 #66

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That's good, i like Khal Drogo. bravenak Jul 2014 #75

Consumed with age, race, and now time in between postings. SMC22307 Jul 2014 #65

Yes you are. bravenak Jul 2014 #67

Jobs, student loan debt, minimum wages, marijuana. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #8

+1 i agree with this post completely. bravenak Jul 2014 #10

Did you see what Florida did? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #18

The message should be simple, and MUST be backed up with action. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #22

Nice message RobertEarl Jul 2014 #24

Hmmm... Rod Beauvex Jul 2014 #28

very good post steve2470 Jul 2014 #51

By standing for democratic values and ideals instead of "not as bad as the other guys" hobbit709 Jul 2014 #12

+1000 awoke_in_2003 Jul 2014 #34

Campaign on having the jobs bills not even making it to debate because Republicans stopped them. Warpy Jul 2014 #16

+1 jaysunb Jul 2014 #42

+1. Campaign on all of those things, and tell voters in specific terms what you'd do if GOP winter is coming Jul 2014 #54

Just GOTV, damn it. Viva_Daddy Jul 2014 #17

That's what I asked about. RobertEarl Jul 2014 #20

Put advisory referenda or legislative propositions re: legalizing weed on as many ballots Jackpine Radical Jul 2014 #21

Everyone voting a straight D ticket gets a free pony!! flvegan Jul 2014 #33

An idea i had recently RobertEarl Jul 2014 #36

There needs to be wave, a "viral heave-ho call," a political hurricane. gulliver Jul 2014 #44

I like this post.nt bravenak Jul 2014 #49

That's an interesting idea. How could we set it up to avoid a GOP attempt at a counter-wave? n/t winter is coming Jul 2014 #60

I think we actually want a Republican counter-wave. gulliver Jul 2014 #80

Jobs. Public transportation. Living wage. Legalization. SMC22307 Jul 2014 #50

long-term endentured servitude lonestarnot Jul 2014 #56

turn hard left. change is what they wanted. obama needs help. pansypoo53219 Jul 2014 #64

Ever one of the millennials I know, plan on staying home if it's Hillary Katashi_itto Jul 2014 #68

Put OBama on the Ticket because that's what evidence shows in the recent elections JI7 Jul 2014 #69

show some political backbone. address working people's concerns in a cogent clear message. KG Jul 2014 #71

A better question: LWolf Jul 2014 #72

Legal Marijuana, Women's rights, possible impeachment of Obama Politicalboi Jul 2014 #76