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merrily

(45,251 posts)
287. I get it now. You are actually trying to make me laugh with these responses.
Thu Nov 6, 2014, 07:38 AM
Nov 2014

Dem turnout went down in 2012, not because Dem voters were disappointed, but because their crystal ball showed them Republican turnout was going to low, too. Good one!

Was a war. maced666 Nov 2014 #1
No. Starts today. nt stillwaiting Nov 2014 #8
Hell yes..... daleanime Nov 2014 #51
No war but class war. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #244
Precisely. nt Codeine Nov 2014 #303
Ridding ourselves of Debbie will be a good start..n/t monmouth4 Nov 2014 #2
Post removed Post removed Nov 2014 #60
Purge the DLC/Turd Way crowd immediately. hifiguy Nov 2014 #136
High Five hifi! n/t zentrum Nov 2014 #189
Growth by shrinkage? FrodosPet Nov 2014 #204
Being a Democrat means not being a right wing Corporate Tool. Is that so hard to understand? sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #222
no, but DonCoquixote Nov 2014 #229
It's about providing contrast BarackTheVote Nov 2014 #231
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Nov 2014 #233
No, corporate shills are welcome to vote Democratic, too. Marr Nov 2014 #261
Lol, no, all those disaffected potential voters would be way more Jamastiene Nov 2014 #312
That "small number of true progressives" number more than 70 million in 2008 Doctor_J Nov 2014 #327
And got elected. merrily Nov 2014 #205
+1,000,000 n/t LiberalElite Nov 2014 #210
Amen, Comrade! Odin2005 Nov 2014 #245
Oh yeah? And what do we do with the lazy, whiny Democratic voters? Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2014 #256
Right AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #263
Blaming the voters is asinine. Marr Nov 2014 #264
You're absolutely right!!! And when the Koch brothers dropped $50 million dollars in Kentucky . . . Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #273
Hogan accepted the limits of public financing and still won in Maryland, a very blue state. Pholus Nov 2014 #276
Enough excuses. Marr Nov 2014 #317
Working for them after we're in office would be a great start Doctor_J Nov 2014 #329
Maybe the ones you don't like, who were already in Congress. But, what about the ones who ran for . Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #259
The problem was that the Third Way candidates could not bring the Democratic base -- JDPriestly Nov 2014 #270
The Democrat who ran for the Senate out here was for all of those things!!! Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #272
Some maybe good news. Cleita Nov 2014 #326
i have heard nothing but good things about Kamala Harris. hifiguy Nov 2014 #331
Not a subject I'm personally familiar with, but this guide was posted on DU recently. proverbialwisdom Nov 2014 #338
totally agree rtracey Nov 2014 #79
Incorrect. It's the voters that are the non-thinking, whiny, lazy ones. nt Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2014 #255
Sarah, it's the NON-voters who are the non-thinking, whining lazy among us Demeter Nov 2014 #283
You manage to get it fixed, and those of us who were left behind as the party Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #3
Wisconsin has had open primaries for generations. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #95
Preach! merrily Nov 2014 #206
Really we just need to toss TBF Nov 2014 #4
^This. Right. Here^ Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #106
BINGO n/t moonbeam23 Nov 2014 #182
Big Finance (Democrats) vs. Big Oil (Republicans). [n/t] Maedhros Nov 2014 #129
That pretty much sums it up. nt TBF Nov 2014 #140
That implies that there is a contest quakerboy Nov 2014 #198
You're right it is a contest, more a race, and both parties are headed for the same finish line. n/t A Simple Game Nov 2014 #209
100% collusion, disguised as phony "bi-partisanship." And here we think we can't be fooled anymore.. blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #234
Yeah, they stage a fight now and then. Maedhros Nov 2014 #260
"Stage" being the key word. TBF Nov 2014 #296
The more I think about it, the more I reach this conclusion: Maedhros Nov 2014 #324
Obama has been an administrator TBF Nov 2014 #325
Of all things, political courage is in the shortest supply in the Democratic Party. [n/t] Maedhros Nov 2014 #332
Add the High-Tech sector on the Dem side. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #246
There is no "Dem side", the Democrats are purchased to be on their side. TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #285
Show up at the meetings. nt msanthrope Nov 2014 #184
I worked on the Obama TBF Nov 2014 #298
So, we have to figure out a new way to campaign. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #271
You are a very kind person TBF Nov 2014 #299
Out here in Los Angeles, two Democratic City Council members (Tom LeBonge and KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #339
It is typical shaming TBF Nov 2014 #340
That or we just need more parties. morningfog Nov 2014 #5
I agree with this but the structures of power are not set up to accommodate it. el_bryanto Nov 2014 #11
We Canadians know all about third parties Bragi Nov 2014 #72
Yes, apparently no one has ever heard the old saying "Divide and Conquer." While we sat around jwirr Nov 2014 #87
Exactly! We need to rid ourselves of these corporate Dems. DocMac Nov 2014 #183
Look at Maine leftieNanner Nov 2014 #194
That third candidate was another Regressive. Bohunk68 Nov 2014 #203
I can't believe we're fighting this crap again leftieNanner Nov 2014 #223
The 60% would rather be ruled by the right than compromise with each other and unify to crush the merrily Nov 2014 #239
We need a parliamentary system with Proportional Representation, first. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #247
Hey, at least Cuomo and Booker won! vi5 Nov 2014 #6
I take some comfort in knowing everyone I voted for won. Vinca Nov 2014 #7
Unfortunately me to. vi5 Nov 2014 #9
Cuomo is no Liberal RoccoR5955 Nov 2014 #13
I was being sarcastic. vi5 Nov 2014 #16
Debbie, OUT. Howard, IN. derby378 Nov 2014 #10
Agreed MissDeeds Nov 2014 #94
Only folks the Party "leaders" have the juice to fight is... Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #150
This! ^^ n/t BuelahWitch Nov 2014 #169
I think the Occupy movement proved that. nt DocMac Nov 2014 #188
+1 Crushing Occupy was sending a message to everyone. Joe Shlabotnik Nov 2014 #217
Occupy threatened the Capitalist cultural hegemony. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #251
Antonio Gramsci rules! YAY! vlakitti Nov 2014 #262
You're welcome! Odin2005 Nov 2014 #265
re shaayecanaan Nov 2014 #269
The next time we try something like Occupy we need to come armed. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #250
Yes bring Dean back Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2014 #191
The top is the head of the Party, the President. If Debbie is to go, he would be the merrily Nov 2014 #207
GIVE US HOWIE BACK!!! Odin2005 Nov 2014 #249
The problem is the rank and file skips 50% of the battles geek tragedy Nov 2014 #12
So maybe if we had some of those, you know, policy things to motivate them to vote???? Scuba Nov 2014 #15
turnout affects policy a lot more than policy affects turnout geek tragedy Nov 2014 #23
That was true yesterday, but it didn't have to be that way. Scuba Nov 2014 #27
it takes more than policy to get people to vote, it's more of a cultural geek tragedy Nov 2014 #29
I'm confused. Are you arguing that the Democratic Party should NOT have strong policy positions? Scuba Nov 2014 #31
i'm more interested in the policies they get a chance to implement. geek tragedy Nov 2014 #35
So you don't think strong policy positions would help turnout? Scuba Nov 2014 #46
"they turn out to vote no matter what, and that affects policy" bam nailed it steve2470 Nov 2014 #179
chicken egg merrily Nov 2014 #235
I'd rather vote and change the party between elections steve2470 Nov 2014 #237
Hello? I voted yesterday. Always do. Did more than just vote. Usually do. merrily Nov 2014 #240
They plan for it by flip flopping? Not by getting important initiatives on the ballot or merrily Nov 2014 #214
"Because our voters are almost always less motivated than theirs are. " Jamastiene Nov 2014 #316
+1 progressoid Nov 2014 #44
When the leadership at the top focused more on GOTV vi5 Nov 2014 #21
what do you think those emails are raising money for? geek tragedy Nov 2014 #24
I didn't see anyone out canvassing this year. vi5 Nov 2014 #25
There's better GOTV in presidential years because there's more money and geek tragedy Nov 2014 #30
What district do you live in - in NJ? JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #69
There was canvassing in my Minnesota precinct. MineralMan Nov 2014 #104
Yes, but if it is the be all and end all, you don't merrily Nov 2014 #219
Ads. Private planes. Whatever. Not vans to drive people to the polls. merrily Nov 2014 #218
Turnout in Colorado was historic. joshcryer Nov 2014 #47
So, why not party level? Why leave it to state parties? merrily Nov 2014 #220
Because voter registration is a civic issue, not a party issue. joshcryer Nov 2014 #277
Oh, come on. That's tautological. merrily Nov 2014 #284
Oh, don't you worry. joshcryer Nov 2014 #286
Another hilarious response! You're knocking them right out of the park, Josh. merrily Nov 2014 #288
Aww, you love insulting people. joshcryer Nov 2014 #300
Did all of Colorado find out that some people here on DU think that we need a new party??? Autumn Nov 2014 #226
It certainly explains why most voters were over 50. joshcryer Nov 2014 #279
The amount of money that was spent here in Colorado against Udall was obscene, Autumn Nov 2014 #304
We don't disagree. joshcryer Nov 2014 #305
People will vote if you give them something to vote for. Autumn Nov 2014 #306
And if you bash Dems for years? joshcryer Nov 2014 #308
It's not bashing josh, it's discussing things about our party that Autumn Nov 2014 #309
Then why aren't the youth voting? joshcryer Nov 2014 #310
Face it. Democrats have a bad name because they break promises, they give young Autumn Nov 2014 #311
Wait two years. joshcryer Nov 2014 #313
josh you are the one who posted Democrats have a bad name Autumn Nov 2014 #315
Because of Dem bashing, not because of their politics. joshcryer Nov 2014 #319
Well we just disagree. No reason to take "Dem bashing" personal, unless you are a Dem leader. Autumn Nov 2014 #321
So, tell me josh, what's it like to vote by mail and not be questioned at the polling station? Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #275
Me either. joshcryer Nov 2014 #278
emails cost next to nothing to send. the emails raise money for GOTV, they don't geek tragedy Nov 2014 #57
Where is it? ReRe Nov 2014 #54
Maybe if the rank and file had an actual democrat to vote for workinclasszero Nov 2014 #65
no, that's not it. they somehow manage to show up during presidential years nt geek tragedy Nov 2014 #66
Fine maybe they need yet again to let the bagger/isis party workinclasszero Nov 2014 #76
^^^^That onecaliberal Nov 2014 #97
Yes, it is Turnout in 2008 was much better than turnout in 2012 and Obama was blessed with that merrily Nov 2014 #221
Turnout was down on both sides in 2012. geek tragedy Nov 2014 #252
I think the mainstream media had a big part in that. Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #258
I get it now. You are actually trying to make me laugh with these responses. merrily Nov 2014 #287
The problems are that people who complained the Legalequilibrium78 Nov 2014 #197
Sure they do AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #267
Chicken egg merrily Nov 2014 #208
It is an apathy issue AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #266
and gets left out of 95% of the "change" Doctor_J Nov 2014 #330
No, that's not really clear to me Recursion Nov 2014 #14
The Democratic Party does not represent the left in the US ... Scuba Nov 2014 #17
Yeah, Conservative activists have similar polls they can cite Recursion Nov 2014 #18
yes, which means OrwellwasRight Nov 2014 #75
80% of Americans are against fracking but the Admin ignores what the people want. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #139
No, that's not really clear to me. People from both parties merrily Nov 2014 #227
+1 How many times do we have to call bs on the same claim? merrily Nov 2014 #211
This message was self-deleted by its author blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #236
No, Manny. We just need to move a bit further right to pick off those mythical moderate Republicans. Scuba Nov 2014 #19
Yep. We tried going into the weeds, when that failed we turned right again, off the nc4bo Nov 2014 #38
Yes!!!! Which means Hillary is the perfect candidate!! OrwellwasRight Nov 2014 #77
Can't lose! She'll wipe the floor with the Republicans!111!!! merrily Nov 2014 #228
I'm already feeling my 2016 vote has been repressed. OrwellwasRight Nov 2014 #333
Clearly, DUers control all elections--but only liberal DUers and only their unhappy posts. merrily Nov 2014 #342
Hillary/Cuomo 2016 blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #238
The Dream Ticket! OrwellwasRight Nov 2014 #334
Manny, you never fail to put a smile on my face. Hugin Nov 2014 #20
Democracy for America has been working on the 50-state strategy as well as getting more progressive Chathamization Nov 2014 #22
Clean sweep for PDA Endorsed Candidates... KoKo Nov 2014 #93
The Working Families Party seems to do good stuff as well Chathamization Nov 2014 #125
While I applaud the DFA movement Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #109
Yeah, the local chapters can vary in terms of quality (and existence). We've been fortunate enough Chathamization Nov 2014 #124
I completely agree. Support progressive Democrats but not thru the DNC or DCCC, etc. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #180
Well, as in 2010 this 'ass flambee' was not exactly national. Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #26
And if Oregon were typical Dukakis would have served two terms as President. geek tragedy Nov 2014 #32
That rather obvious. However the OP says 'we' all over the place. It does not say 'different Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #37
that's pretty much the reality--only way we win elections is by winning the cultural fights geek tragedy Nov 2014 #55
Pennsylvania voted out Repuke Governor Corbett, voted in a Democrat. n/t whathehell Nov 2014 #48
And the PA House and Senate both became more Republican. malthaussen Nov 2014 #88
I'm sure it doesn't if you say so... whathehell Nov 2014 #134
It is Blue in Oregon! And I'm proud to be an Oregonian, but ... KPN Nov 2014 #100
Why the Green Party is not the answer Jim Lane Nov 2014 #225
We need a party that is proactive rather than reactive. nt ladjf Nov 2014 #28
We need to get rid of all the faux Democrats who have taken over the party. Watch them sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #33
This can't be repeated often enough. nt MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #40
+1 zeemike Nov 2014 #53
+me n/t Euphoria Nov 2014 #224
We should spend the next 2 years complaining about the bad Dems ... JoePhilly Nov 2014 #61
Not complaining about them brentspeak Nov 2014 #103
How ya gonna do that exactly? JoePhilly Nov 2014 #146
Oh no, not 'complaining' about them, getting RID of them out of our party and send them sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #126
Interesting as to who is here today to gloat over the big Conservative win yesterday. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #138
The GOP win is a disaster for the country. JoePhilly Nov 2014 #163
Those among us that are supportive or ambivalent about Free Trade Agreements, rhett o rick Nov 2014 #176
You've done a great job getting rid if "them" JoePhilly Nov 2014 #144
Are you going to join the effort to remove these infiltrators that are losing elections sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #147
I'm happy to tell you how I feel ... JoePhilly Nov 2014 #159
I don't plan to leave either, but I'm done taking the garbage Liberals have been taking sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #173
It's like the story of the frog in the pot of water. The Right-Wing nuts want to turn the temp rhett o rick Nov 2014 #178
Are you here to defend the "bad Dems"?? rhett o rick Nov 2014 #137
Not in the least. JoePhilly Nov 2014 #143
One either has principles or not. And some here are willing to sell their soul for a victory. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #153
A high priest of liberalism has spoken!! JoePhilly Nov 2014 #162
"you seem to be one who hoped for a dem defeat" MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #168
Then hit the alert button. JoePhilly Nov 2014 #170
Why would Manny need to "hit the alert button", Joe? MrMickeysMom Nov 2014 #212
Who decides who the "posers" are ... you? JoePhilly Nov 2014 #295
it's all they have, Manny Skittles Nov 2014 #175
CHILL! I GOT THIS!!! Skittles Nov 2014 #174
I feel the same. Ineeda Nov 2014 #80
'I mean ferociously standing by our principles'! Exactly! sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #127
Obama articulated the Democratic principles in 2008 LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #157
The Third Way types are already out in force blaming the Left...as usual. Rex Nov 2014 #111
They are the biggest problem for Democrats. That has become more and more apparent sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #148
I liked this post: woo me with science Nov 2014 #323
I love that OP woo. That's just what needs to be done. Even with the 3rd wayers that post here. Autumn Nov 2014 #341
But.. but... 99Forever Nov 2014 #34
first thing blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #36
+1 n/t area51 Nov 2014 #132
We need to move to the right! Then Republicans will vote for us and we can win. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #39
*snort* Zorra Nov 2014 #135
Illinois just elected a Republican governor. I'm still trying to digest that. Tatiana Nov 2014 #41
That was a shock to me. 840high Nov 2014 #187
Gaod start; TRoN33 Nov 2014 #42
Enough of this pointy-headed analysis! Go out and fetch me some scapegoats. Fuddnik Nov 2014 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #92
Here is where the problem starts. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #45
The rogues have co-opted the idiots and lunatics MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #58
I'd like to think there are enough to do it... freebrew Nov 2014 #49
A new Democratic Party swilton Nov 2014 #50
War's over man, Debbie dropped the big one... Moostache Nov 2014 #52
At least half of the voters in this country are batshit insane workinclasszero Nov 2014 #84
Worried about that veto pen. KPN Nov 2014 #114
Obama will veto NOTHING. And I mean NOTHING. blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #241
It is time to clean house. liberal_at_heart Nov 2014 #56
The Republicans did that for us. ProSense Nov 2014 #62
Oh - you are back! JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #70
Any day now. ProSense Nov 2014 #59
Voters will kick themselves for voting Republican in these elections Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2014 #192
Agreed, but we've no leadership and apprently Dems are on the same side as Republicans phaedrus351 Nov 2014 #63
Wow, you nailed it RiverLover Nov 2014 #195
Not supporting the accomplishments of Obama was a huge mistake. sammy750 Nov 2014 #64
LMFAO L0oniX Nov 2014 #68
Can't we just keep fighting amongst ourselves? JoePhilly Nov 2014 #67
I know, right? MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #98
We need to follow the path of Maduro! He can show us the way! The 6th way! snooper2 Nov 2014 #71
Amen randr Nov 2014 #73
I've been saying it for years. ReRe Nov 2014 #74
When? rtracey Nov 2014 #78
Who then do you suggest? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2014 #85
A need rtracey Nov 2014 #102
So if Debbie Waserman-Schultz is booted, who will replace her? beerandjesus Nov 2014 #81
Kay Hagan's available. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #190
Isn't right wing media what brings out the hateful idiot vote? JohnnyRingo Nov 2014 #82
"steadfast liberal values are seen by the middle as more repulsive" -- FALSE LondonReign2 Nov 2014 #160
I'm well aware of the polls... JohnnyRingo Nov 2014 #196
Remember W? Scarsdale Nov 2014 #83
Thanks for stating that. We do. Cleita Nov 2014 #86
If anything the party should be more progressive. Thenewire Nov 2014 #89
I hereby nominate, with absolutely no power to influence my preference: DFW Nov 2014 #90
^^^^^ freshwest Nov 2014 #156
We need a progressive party INdemo Nov 2014 #91
It is working for the Republicans to get more conservative randr Nov 2014 #99
+1 Common Sense! Republicans have been good teachers, B Calm Nov 2014 #101
We have to nominate liberals candidtes first INdemo Nov 2014 #121
Liberal candidates will only show up if they randr Nov 2014 #122
Thats my point IF INdemo Nov 2014 #128
That was Harry Truman: bvar22 Nov 2014 #145
Ok ..well it is True today INdemo Nov 2014 #161
"New Deal and the Fair Deal" < If we had similar they would have something worth standing for. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2014 #201
It didn't happen for Donald Berwick in the Massachusetts gubernatorial primary, no Rush Holt in the Chathamization Nov 2014 #171
We need something, that's for sure. What we have isn't working. Autumn Nov 2014 #96
And the unbelievable thing is? Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #105
YEP. Just read an OP in which the thread starter says we need to move Rex Nov 2014 #112
I think you and I saw the same thread. Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #115
Right on, right on! KPN Nov 2014 #119
It's extremely hard to believe that any sincere, genuine Democrat is really that stupid. Zorra Nov 2014 #123
Candidates backed by the clintons took a major dump in Tuesday's election tularetom Nov 2014 #328
the move to the right can't be undone Puzzledtraveller Nov 2014 #107
we need more people telling us how Democrats suck. LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #108
We don't need a new party, we need to get rid of our version of the Tea Party Rex Nov 2014 #110
We need to quit punching each other out and work together. Skidmore Nov 2014 #113
1,000 Recs swilton Nov 2014 #116
A new democratic party, yes. But not a "New Democrat" party. Erose999 Nov 2014 #117
We have the facts on our side but ignore them Loge23 Nov 2014 #118
As long as only 60%, or so, or the population vote randr Nov 2014 #120
Actually we need the old Democratic party AgingAmerican Nov 2014 #130
That's it, exactly. nt MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #131
Wake me up when the saber-rattling stops... brooklynite Nov 2014 #133
Uh-oh. You looked behind the curtain. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #151
The many people who tried to bring us that new Party truedelphi Nov 2014 #141
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2014 #142
First of all, repukes aren't lunatics, they're criminals and the easily duped Corruption Inc Nov 2014 #149
old party with new ideas charlespercydemocrat Nov 2014 #152
That may be true long-term. Short-term, we better get behind Obama and support him. Hoyt Nov 2014 #154
How will "getting behind him" help? MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #164
Just because he didn't do exactly as you ordered, doesn't mean he didn't do what he could under the Hoyt Nov 2014 #165
''Politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed.'' ~Mao Zedong DeSwiss Nov 2014 #155
We hear this shit after every election cycle Repubs win Thrill Nov 2014 #158
No. We need to re-vamp the present Democratic Party. kentuck Nov 2014 #166
War? Yesterday was the day the Civil War ended and the South won. Bonhomme Richard Nov 2014 #167
So you are saying this primary voting stuff Progressive dog Nov 2014 #172
"So you are saying " usually leads to a crazy statement that they really aren't saying. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #181
The OP was pretty clear, Progressive dog Nov 2014 #318
The OP was clear, but you try to change it with the "so you are saying," trick. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #335
I'm glad you agree that it was clear. Progressive dog Nov 2014 #336
This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick Nov 2014 #337
It is funny in an election where Democrats played the middle all over the place JonLP24 Nov 2014 #177
Shucks - just keeping voting 840high Nov 2014 #185
Please let it be wealthy enough to own the papers and cable TV! peace13 Nov 2014 #186
and "defending our accomplishments" has to mean more than 1. taking credit for the Heritage MisterP Nov 2014 #193
yep stupidicus Nov 2014 #199
We want to make your tax dollars work for you, obxhead Nov 2014 #200
Don't you know Hillary will solve everything? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #202
Goldwater is laughing in his grave. adirondacker Nov 2014 #215
So what are you personally planning on doing differently? True Blue Door Nov 2014 #213
That's a really good question. MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #216
The DEM Party is unquestionably compromised beyond belief. They keep trying to sell their betrayals blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #230
We also need a new media eom drmeow Nov 2014 #232
...which you'll be organizing? brooklynite Nov 2014 #242
Yeah, right drmeow Nov 2014 #257
The centrists need to be completely purged. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #243
What is bitterly humorous BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #248
One thing is for certain ... DrBulldog Nov 2014 #253
We need new Democratic voters. The ones around today are the laziest asses on the planet nt Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2014 #254
Party conforms to the people BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #268
Not according to the purists at DU. Major Hogwash Nov 2014 #274
I think President Obama should call the resignation of every leadership position in the party davidpdx Nov 2014 #280
We need viable third party. Helen Borg Nov 2014 #281
The Need Has Been Clear Since Reagan Rolled Over the Country Demeter Nov 2014 #282
Funny, thats what Papa Paul says too,,,,,, nt Cryptoad Nov 2014 #289
This was a failure of leadership at the Oval Office Android3.14 Nov 2014 #290
We need to nominate Elizabeth Warren INdemo Nov 2014 #291
Bingo! RiverLover Nov 2014 #292
Im ready to give $$ and time and energy whenever she declares INdemo Nov 2014 #293
Yes. One that supports its leader. DCBob Nov 2014 #294
We should be better followers MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #297
Bashing the party and its leader.. DCBob Nov 2014 #302
The Democratic Party has to be unapologetically populist is you ask me meow2u3 Nov 2014 #301
This message was self-deleted by its author Renew Deal Nov 2014 #307
You want a new Democratic Party? MineralMan Nov 2014 #314
Amen. woo me with science Nov 2014 #320
Yes. woo me with science Nov 2014 #322
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