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1StrongBlackMan

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75. 80% is a great start ...

Wed Nov 5, 2014, 04:46 PM

Nov 2014

and we can get much more accomplished with the cooperation of those that support Democrats.

I don't have a problem with criticisms of policy or Democratic players ... that is how we communicate our desires to our legislators. However, if we seek to win elections, I think it's imprudent to continue that criticism after Democrats have selected their nominees for the general election ... the Party's decision has been made.

At that point, ALL criticisms should be directed at the gop and their candidates.

The day after the general election, we can go back to doing what we do.

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This will be my only comment on the bloodbath, that was the 2014 General Election ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 OP

K & R. Love these points: FSogol Nov 2014 #1

Wow, what a concept ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #4

I agree with your OP, 1SBM brer cat Nov 2014 #8

exactly, good post. n/t. okieinpain Nov 2014 #2

The message is 365 days a year. It sets the mood and discourages people. freshwest Nov 2014 #3

Hear, hear!!! Beacool Nov 2014 #5

This Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2014 #46

How was the single malt? dumbcat Nov 2014 #6

The one pour I had was very satisfying ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #7

Funny how we get protected from ourselves, innit? riqster Nov 2014 #28

That's awesome! JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #51

You are so correct it hurts. And we will never learn judging from the posts here. It's even more kelliekat44 Nov 2014 #9

Soul searching is unnecessary when you are convinced you are right! eom. 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #10

Or maybe stop doing the same thing that was a losing strategy this time around BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #11

Or, maybe ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #13

Exactly BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #18

The halfpublican 'Centrist' experiment has failed AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #15

What 40 years was that? eom 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #21

1952 - 1994 AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #29

More romanticism of the past ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #48

lol AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #66

You are right, but almost everyone who made that shift SheilaT Nov 2014 #80

that is exactly the messaging that harmed to turnout...thanks Sheepshank Nov 2014 #24

Halfpublicanism has ruined the Democratic party AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #30

I think you are wrong to imagine that the far left is Sheepshank Nov 2014 #34

Nobody said 'far left' AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #35

you continue to demoralize...is that your job? Sheepshank Nov 2014 #36

When the truth is demoralizing AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #39

Segments of the "Democratic Party" ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #55

As I read the hippie punching threads this morning BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #25

The halfpublican centrists believe AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #32

Agree, let's hope people wake up flamingdem Nov 2014 #12

Sadly ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #16

Constructive criticism flamingdem Nov 2014 #20

You are right 1SBM treestar Nov 2014 #14

"Democrats, and the Left" LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #17

Clearly ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #23

KnR Hekate Nov 2014 #19

One other thing the Dem leadership must learn to do better Sheepshank Nov 2014 #22

I disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #27

perhaps and in part only.... Sheepshank Nov 2014 #33

You are 100% correct... Moostache Nov 2014 #49

Conversely, it is good for the BBQ Joint and Korean Restaurant not to drive away loyal customers villager Nov 2014 #26

So, are you saying that liberals/progressives ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #31

I'll fix that analogy for him. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #45

But if they're wondering why the "brand" of the restaurants isn't more steadily popular... villager Nov 2014 #47

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #57

So isn't the real problem the fact that Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #81

Only if the ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #83

I can't imagine ordering the deaniac21 Nov 2014 #43

I agree somebody-else Nov 2014 #37

Well said. I would say that involvement in the primaries is crucial. riqster Nov 2014 #38

Fundraising E-mails and online peitions don't DO anything. The majority of people don't have any $$$ Erose999 Nov 2014 #40

When someone does something bad... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #41

When someone runs into a burning building .. 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #62

Right On Point. MADem Nov 2014 #42

Pot, meet kettle Colorado Liberal Nov 2014 #59

All of the negativity I saw on this website didn't come from the MADem Nov 2014 #61

If you didn't see negativity coming from the centrists Colorado Liberal Nov 2014 #67

Well, you assume wrong. MADem Nov 2014 #68

For someone who takes issues with name calling (of their candidates) Colorado Liberal Nov 2014 #71

Hey, I'd love it if "liberal MA" would pass a rocky mountain high law. MADem Nov 2014 #72

"aggrieved liberal living amongst the conservative evildoers"? Colorado Liberal Nov 2014 #76

WE agree completely on your two take-aways. MADem Nov 2014 #77

In terms of winning elections ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #69

"Liberal/Progressives =/= Democrats ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #65

And guess what Colorado Liberal Nov 2014 #70

Agreed ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #73

Or in other words ... Rilgin Nov 2014 #78

Yes, exactly that ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #79

Somewhat consistent Rilgin Nov 2014 #82

Excellent points gordianot Nov 2014 #44

The message about ACA was particularly important--it's the one piece of legislation Wella Nov 2014 #50

"I am the captain of my ship. I am the master of my soul." adirondacker Nov 2014 #52

Actually, Liberals need to stop acting like every election is about America loving them. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #53

I am done gotv for republicans with a d on their name tag. Ed Suspicious Nov 2014 #54

Face Facts People Ccarmona Nov 2014 #56

I agree with you about 80% beerandjesus Nov 2014 #58

80% is a great start ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #75

I don't even know where to go after this mess... SoapBox Nov 2014 #60

So get out there and elect more dems whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #63

Think about the criticism and the criticism of the criticism JonLP24 Nov 2014 #64

Outstanding post, my friend. Nicely put! K&R 11 Bravo Nov 2014 #74