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B Calm

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102. My grandfather said the same thing about the mules.

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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

Because it would be a crime against nature to be a republican. Rex Nov 2014 #18

Because I'm a caring, kind person who has nice thoughts. BlueJazz Nov 2014 #19

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

Because it's as close to a socialist party as we have with... 99Forever Nov 2014 #41

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

Republicans wouldn't let me in Spirochete Nov 2014 #59

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

Because I'm liberal on social issues. Kath1 Nov 2014 #61

Because I work for a living, love my family and care about humanity ... Trajan Nov 2014 #63

Because I Believe in Equal Rights for Everybody AnnieBW Nov 2014 #66

Because I have a vagina. /nt Sweet Freedom Nov 2014 #68

Closed primaries. Fla_Democrat Nov 2014 #69

Because I care about other people and liberal ideals steve2470 Nov 2014 #70

Because countries with Liberal governments work better MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #76

I am a Democrat because there is no party further to the left that is viable. bowens43 Nov 2014 #77

Because RobinA Nov 2014 #79

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

We all perceive things differently....The Party Platform and rhetoric seldom match the actions Youdontwantthetruth Nov 2014 #91

A lot of reasons. Puglover Nov 2014 #81

Because I think people are basically good bhikkhu Nov 2014 #82

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

Don't cheat, don't steal, don't lie, and I work for a living. Yes that's why. lonestarnot Nov 2014 #86

I'm a liberal because I believe in community. CrispyQ Nov 2014 #87

Lesser of two evils. A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #88

I'm Anti-Republican ProfessorGAC Nov 2014 #90

Several Reasons Liberalynn Nov 2014 #93

The other sucky corrupt corprate party of buffoons is far more sucky, corrupt, and buffoonish Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #95

Because I don't see the point in having a government if you don't think it can be put to good use. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #98

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