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In reply to the discussion: I'm disgusted by Democratic disloyalty doing the Koch Brother's job for them [View all]RiverLover
(7,830 posts)63. Thank you.^
They don't get we want to bring Democrats back to being Democrats.
We need t0 get away from Koch-style Government for Business & Profits over People.
And its not just at DU.
Tell Democrats: Stop Running Away From Democratic Values & Achievements
SIGN PETITION
One of the more frustrating parts of this past election was watching the trouncing of the large numbers of Democratic candidates who tried to pretend they were not Democrats, but rather, "Republican Lite."
Frustrating, because we've seen this strategy fail again and again. Voters who want Republicans vote Republican.
Frustrating, because we've got real achievements to run on. Democrats created Social Security and Medicare, and are now the ones protecting them. Democrats fought for decades for health care reform, and are now the ones protecting it. Democrats are for raising the minimum wage. Democratic presidents have consistently reduced the deficit, while Republican presidents in spite of their bluster have increased it. Democrats are better for America, across the board.
And frustrating, because candidates whove proudly and loudly embraced these values and achievements have done better, even in red states.
We understand that every race is different, and that what plays in Berkeley might not be exactly what plays in Peoria. But even if the exact words used differ, Democratic values are American values, and they can and should be defended as such across the nation.
Send a message to Democratic officials and Democratic candidates: Stop running away from Democratic values and achievements embrace and defend them....
http://leftaction.com/action/tell-democrats
SIGN PETITION
One of the more frustrating parts of this past election was watching the trouncing of the large numbers of Democratic candidates who tried to pretend they were not Democrats, but rather, "Republican Lite."
Frustrating, because we've seen this strategy fail again and again. Voters who want Republicans vote Republican.
Frustrating, because we've got real achievements to run on. Democrats created Social Security and Medicare, and are now the ones protecting them. Democrats fought for decades for health care reform, and are now the ones protecting it. Democrats are for raising the minimum wage. Democratic presidents have consistently reduced the deficit, while Republican presidents in spite of their bluster have increased it. Democrats are better for America, across the board.
And frustrating, because candidates whove proudly and loudly embraced these values and achievements have done better, even in red states.
We understand that every race is different, and that what plays in Berkeley might not be exactly what plays in Peoria. But even if the exact words used differ, Democratic values are American values, and they can and should be defended as such across the nation.
Send a message to Democratic officials and Democratic candidates: Stop running away from Democratic values and achievements embrace and defend them....
http://leftaction.com/action/tell-democrats
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I'm disgusted by Democratic disloyalty doing the Koch Brother's job for them [View all]
maxrandb
Feb 2015
OP
I have no idea why that above post was hidden. Who considered that over the top? nt
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#81
I was wondering the same thing, Steven. There was nothing wrong with that post.
greatlaurel
Mar 2015
#90
I was just thinking the same thing! Nowhere near a personal attack and a very honest
Number23
Mar 2015
#138
bernie sanders isn't even a democrat, for god's sake, and patrick leahy isn't a 3rd way
ND-Dem
Feb 2015
#30
I'm disgusted by people who think criticism of the Dem RIght is disloyal to the entire party
HereSince1628
Feb 2015
#8
It's also a non-sequitur. My comment was about generalizing authentic criticism
HereSince1628
Feb 2015
#23
Yep. A lot of good it did to elect them "for the sake of the big picture". nt
GoneFishin
Mar 2015
#113
Yes and we all see how unsuccessful Teabaggers have been with no compromise. They don't control
Katashi_itto
Mar 2015
#71
And THAT is the Bigger Picture of why this 2016 election is at the critical tipping point.
misterhighwasted
Feb 2015
#38
This group of voters is so small and irrelevant that they really aren't even worth your rant.
tritsofme
Feb 2015
#14
It is continuous and purposeful process. In a few years they will be selling a multicultural,
TheKentuckian
Feb 2015
#34
Because Democrats didn't vote in 2010, Republicans were able to gerrymander states
Agnosticsherbet
Mar 2015
#103
Wouldn't exposing fractures in the Democratic Party be doing the job of the Koch Brothers?
daredtowork
Feb 2015
#25
While everyone bashes today's Greeks for being lazy profligates, the entire Western
KingCharlemagne
Mar 2015
#140
Loyalty is earned by those who seek it, not something that people they "have" to have...
cascadiance
Feb 2015
#40
Everyone is making up shit about DU these days. This OP is doing the Koch's work for them.
arcane1
Feb 2015
#46
Those who say, “both parties are the same” do not belong to the Democratic party.
TexasProgresive
Feb 2015
#49
I've spoken with plenty of RWNJs and have never heard any of them say that.
truebluegreen
Mar 2015
#64
amazing isn't it, for a "Democratic site, Democratic Underground". This is the same garbage that
still_one
Feb 2015
#52
And I'm disgusted by the Koch and Wall Street-backed "Democrats" in our party ...
Scuba
Mar 2015
#66
Just amazing to see fascism at work in both parties. I no longer doubt the country will be
Katashi_itto
Mar 2015
#70
As a Loyalty Officer for the Glorious Peoples Democratic Party, you must strive harder
Katashi_itto
Mar 2015
#69
The Koch brothers donated to the DLC and served on the DLC's Executive Council.
merrily
Mar 2015
#77
I think people are just plain giving up on the divided political system. While I too identify with
mother earth
Mar 2015
#78
Some are giving up because of gridlock (which doesn't bother conservatives very much) due to an
merrily
Mar 2015
#89
I understand what you mean about imcumbency, but let's face facts. We are all waking up to the
mother earth
Mar 2015
#106
The people who support what you describe. The people who fund it & labor for it.
raouldukelives
Mar 2015
#79
Everyone vote D. End of discussion ...no point in having a website other than to agree to vote D.
L0oniX
Mar 2015
#83
Ohio is rapidly being turned into a third world state. The amount of corruption from Kasich is huge
greatlaurel
Mar 2015
#100
Why didn't Strickland do anything to help stop Big Ag runoff and bad sewage pipes when he was Gov?
RiverLover
Mar 2015
#117
Thanks for the GOP talking points, they sound like something from Rob Portman's campaign
greatlaurel
Mar 2015
#139
Wow, I voted for Fitzgerald, straight Dem, made sure I had the right judges.
RiverLover
Mar 2015
#142
It is folks like you that insist on making that be the choice and it will require folks like you to
TheKentuckian
Mar 2015
#118
Not all Clinton supporters demand loaylty, but all loyalty-demanders seem to pull for Clinton
Scootaloo
Mar 2015
#124
I will support our nominee. I detest puma people who say they won't support our nominee.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#97
Still that provides cover for those opposed to another Clinton administration
AtomicKitten
Mar 2015
#136
People can do what they please but I despised puma in 2008 and despise it now.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#137
You're surviving in slow motion. What about the survival of your kids and grandkids?
Bonobo
Mar 2015
#130