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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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33. Nope.

Mon Nov 3, 2014, 07:59 PM

Nov 2014

I get to select from every candidate offered in the general, of any party. And vote in the primaries on candidates my party decides to run. And I'm not an 'Independent'. Independent is either the correct term for someone who doesn't belong to a political party, or a slur on those who belong to parties other than the Democratic or Republican. Greens are not 'independents', they're 'Greens', Democratic Socialists are Democratic Socialists, not 'independents'. Independents are people who don't belong to a party. Calling people who belong to other parties 'independents' is simply a way to insult them or show ignorance, although most of the time it's not worth it to take offense, which is why Bernie doesn't constantly point out his actual affiliation.

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Why are you a democrat? [View all] B Calm Nov 2014 OP

Not rich, not powerful, not very religious, not a hateful ignorant dumbass. TwilightGardener Nov 2014 #1

Republicans are mean Kalidurga Nov 2014 #2

Because I was born into the working class and am Cleita Nov 2014 #3

I care about people who work for a living and I hate fascists. - nt KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #4

Because I give a crap KamaAina Nov 2014 #5

because the alternatives are unthinkable n/t Motown_Johnny Nov 2014 #6

Because I am for the interests of the people over businesses and corporations... kentuck Nov 2014 #7

Great reason! +1 B Calm Nov 2014 #15

Good answer nt Depaysement Nov 2014 #105

I'd rather be in the powerless wing of a party that shares power. HereSince1628 Nov 2014 #8

I'm Democratic because I have a moral compass. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #9

This... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #22

Morality for them is mere pretext - mere tool of convenience. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #27

Inspired by the Kennedys. AtomicKitten Nov 2014 #10

Same here. I have been a Democrat since I voted for JFK a long time ago. n/t RebelOne Nov 2014 #26

George McGovern was my first vote. B Calm Nov 2014 #72

Inspired by not only the Kennedys (especially RFK), Art_from_Ark Nov 2014 #65

because I care about more than just myself Skittles Nov 2014 #11

Because there is no viable socialist option. hobbit709 Nov 2014 #12

No viable socialist party BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #13

then make one... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #24

Lol good joke BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #62

why? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #73

Lol BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #96

do I need to complete a Captcha VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #97

Welcome to the US, where only two parties matter. ncjustice80 Nov 2014 #67

nobody is stopping the making of another party VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #74

Not true. The winner takes all approach to elections prevents minority parties fromgetting any seats ncjustice80 Nov 2014 #75

bullshit and you know it. VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #78

Oh, right, thats why European countries only have a two part... ncjustice80 Nov 2014 #92

the reality on the ground is this is not Europe VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #94

Ahhh, so its the old "love it or leave it" schtick? ncjustice80 Nov 2014 #100

were you awake :tonite? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #101

Because the Democrats have historically been the party of labor derby378 Nov 2014 #14

I am Democrat because the DNC platform is closest to my beliefs. Thinkingabout Nov 2014 #16

Because I care about others than myself. 11 Bravo Nov 2014 #17

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the only viable alternative party that can stop the Republicans - a party now dominated by crazies Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #20

Because I believe America has some rectifying to do. mstinamotorcity2 Nov 2014 #21

I'm not any more. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #23

Thanks for the heads up.....at least you are brave enough to admit it... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #25

I'm openly a Dem Socialist. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #28

You just said you are NOT a Dem....is this a backpedal? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #29

Not in the least. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #30

Okay....so your an Independent...Right VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #31

Nope. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #33

Yeah....but WE decide who WE run.....not Independents... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #34

I criticize the party based upon its own beliefs, not my own. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #36

Whatevs.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #38

I know, I know. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #40

I vote WITH my fellow Democrats...that is WHY we have a Primary election WE decide!!!! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #42

Given the choices I've seen come down the pike Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #43

see that is the point... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #48

And I'm done with your nonsense. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #52

Its not nonsense...it makes perfect sense... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #56

Well, I know at least of one case where your statement was or is wrong sadoldgirl Nov 2014 #44

heck yeah we had a choice...I didn't get mine.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #49

My state didn't even get a gubernatorial primary this year Art_from_Ark Nov 2014 #71

...actual "ratfucking" in action. Union Scribe Nov 2014 #64

lol deutsey Nov 2014 #89

Because Democrats take care of their own tabbycat31 Nov 2014 #32

Mark Warner put it quite nicely wyldwolf Nov 2014 #35

Thanks for posting. I'll be pulling the lever for Mark Warner when the polls open tomorrow. n/t FSogol Nov 2014 #50

Because I hate Rethuglicans...with a driving passion. roamer65 Nov 2014 #37

I don't really know anymore. PeteSelman Nov 2014 #39

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Umm, because I have a heart? Blue_In_AK Nov 2014 #45

Because I'm not an idiot Aerows Nov 2014 #46

Why am I a democrat? AC_Mem Nov 2014 #47

Love it! +1 B Calm Nov 2014 #51

Because my parents raised me right. scarletwoman Nov 2014 #53

Because with only 2 viable candidates ... Martin Eden Nov 2014 #54

I honestly don't know any more vi5 Nov 2014 #55

Because I am socially liberal... 3catwoman3 Nov 2014 #57

Because the Rapeuglicans Want to Turn the US into a Theocracy AndyTiedye Nov 2014 #58

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I choose to vote for candidates who have do not have to be blatant hypocrits Thor_MN Nov 2014 #60

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Closed primaries. Fla_Democrat Nov 2014 #69

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Today becasue in reality it is the lessor of 2 evils with the current incarnation of the Democratic Youdontwantthetruth Nov 2014 #80

Details. bhikkhu Nov 2014 #83

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The number one reason is that I believe in a woman's right to choose. hamsterjill Nov 2014 #84

Civil Rights. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #85

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Basically, the same reason as you! lobointexas Nov 2014 #99

My grandfather said the same thing about the mules. B Calm Nov 2014 #102

beats me. Puzzledtraveller Nov 2014 #103

Fairness Depaysement Nov 2014 #104