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In reply to the discussion: How Did Obama Become Our Most Imperial President? [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)The other I rarely see posting about anything. Which is why one generates discussion while the other does not.
We are NOT Republicans who march in lockstep and followed their 'leader' no matter what, simply because it was their team. Democrats hold their Party accountable and will say when they think they are on the track. We slammed Republicans for refusing to do that, and look where their 'loyalty' got us? Had the Republican base refused to support every wrong policy of the Bush administration, our job right now would not be so difficult. We voted to reverse those disastrous policies and to remain silent if that is not happening, is to be like them. I never, ever want to be compared to Republicans who often knew their party was on the wrong track but remained silent rather than do their duty as citizens.
You seem to be objecting to what is a proud, Democratic tradition. I disagree with you.