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In reply to the discussion: The words "Democrat" and "Republican" are pretty much meaningless [View all]Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)21. Which is kind of my point
When I talk about a "liberal" candidate, being from the Left and being rather strident about the dictionary definition of the word, I am talking about a candidate who is:
Pro-women (and all related women's issues from pay to birth control)
Pro-gun control
Pro-infrastructure investment
Pro-progressive taxation
Pro-Environment
Pro-Green Energy
Pro-marriage equality
Pro-civil rights
etc.
However, there are a number of "Democrats" that are opposed to many of those views (and they lost badly in the last election). So as a "liberal", the term "Democrat" is meaningless to me, as is supporting the party who insists on supporting and RUNNING such people.
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The words "Democrat" and "Republican" are pretty much meaningless [View all]
Kelvin Mace
Nov 2014
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And there are Democrats I am not fond, using your criteria there would be several Democats I will
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#15
its not that they are the same, but there is no serious political left
La Lioness Priyanka
Nov 2014
#4
then start one.....nobody is stopping you...IF your policies are SOOO exceptional....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#5
I RESPECT Democrats on Democratic Underground...Not Left Leaning Independents....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#59
Says the Left Leaning Independent....you don't get to define my "Democratness"
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#71
Looks like someone has earned themselves a several week timeout. Whats interesting is...
stevenleser
Nov 2014
#77
but see if you are a Left Leaning Independent that won't vote for whomever wins the Primary
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#78
and that is because elections have consequences....and SOME stay home intentionally....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#93
what with the random aggression? i am articulating a point of view many democrats feel
La Lioness Priyanka
Nov 2014
#91
Do you think a candidate which pleases the far left is going to please other
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#19
But you have described yourself as very left, not every Democrat is far left, I dont consider myself
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#35
It may not surprise you but I see poison in different directions, when ut gets down
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#53
Joe Lieberman is an excellent point, against you. He had to go independent at the end.
stevenleser
Nov 2014
#82