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RufusTFirefly

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56. If it weren't for your whopping 1,670 posts, I might be tempted to call "Bullshit."

Mon Mar 23, 2015, 01:47 AM

Mar 2015

Here's a partial list of people who were once registered as Democrats

* Lyndon LaRouche
* Strom Thurmond
* Henry Hyde
* David Duke
* George Wallace
* Zell Miller
* Joe Lieberman
* Ronald Reagan
* Jesse Helms
* Condi Rice
* Jeane Kirkpatrick
* Roy Moore
* Rick Perry

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If you are not committed to voting for the Democratic nominee [View all] redstateblues Mar 2015 OP

Well at least you are not trying to divide people up with your OP. Rex Mar 2015 #1

Well, let's just take that up when the general election comes along, shall we? NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #2

A Left Leaning Independent by chance? Autumn Mar 2015 #3

There is a Democratic nominee? Fumesucker Mar 2015 #4

I'm still waiting for someone to announce Aerows Mar 2015 #37

The old "You're with us, or you're against us!" ..hmmm... where have i heard that before? 99th_Monkey Mar 2015 #5

+1 BeanMusical Mar 2015 #66

Then DU should change its name to MannyGoldstein Mar 2015 #6

Hey Hey Manny LovingA2andMI Mar 2015 #27

nope! wildbilln864 Mar 2015 #98

Fixed! LovingA2andMI Mar 2015 #123

What utter nonsense is this?! sadoldgirl Mar 2015 #7

So sez you. I registered as a DEM, so that's what I am. I get to decide that. Smarmie Doofus Mar 2015 #8

Haha! Tht is not even a 'real' rule here on DU. See 2010 FL Senate race. Many here kelly1mm Mar 2015 #9

There IS NO Democratic Nominee. Or did I miss something?? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #10

Oh, poor Sabrina sadoldgirl Mar 2015 #12

There IS a nominee? When did this happen? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #15

It happened behind closed doors Art_from_Ark Mar 2015 #57

There are lots of Democrats who are not loyal Democrats. geek tragedy Mar 2015 #11

Please, explain to me sadoldgirl Mar 2015 #14

In terms of membership of a political party, it's an uncomplicated geek tragedy Mar 2015 #18

So, if the ticket were Miller/Lieberman rpannier Mar 2015 #28

A ticket of Mr. Ed and Caligula's horse would be more plausible. nt geek tragedy Mar 2015 #64

What is your line-in-the-sand rpannier Mar 2015 #65

I don't have theoretical lines in the sand, certainly not fantastical ones geek tragedy Mar 2015 #68

Nice dodge rpannier Mar 2015 #71

I would say presidential is a sine qua non geek tragedy Mar 2015 #90

Thus if the Party leaves the people sadoldgirl Mar 2015 #32

People who don't see significant differences between Romney and Obama were never Democrats geek tragedy Mar 2015 #63

By your definition those Democrats that supported the Bush lies that got us into rhett o rick Mar 2015 #33

Is there a nominee?? Who is it? Who are these 'disloyal' Democrats you speak of?? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #16

You talkin to me? Ron Green Mar 2015 #13

Sorry, but that is not one of the requirements of registering as a Democrat dissentient Mar 2015 #17

Well, previously Vanilla Rhapsody was in charge of deciding who is a Democrat Dragonfli Mar 2015 #29

I see, so this is the new sheriff in town. dissentient Mar 2015 #34

Oooh! Oooh! I saw those cute little charts that tell us that Hillary is just as liberal as Warren, djean111 Mar 2015 #88

Obviously, this person is our new Loyalty Officer. Power to the People! Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #104

OMG, say it isn't so! My universe will crumble if I'm not called a Democrat! winter is coming Mar 2015 #19

See what that got ya? And it gets worse... TreasonousBastard Mar 2015 #20

I'm a Democrat and committed to voting for my choice of candidates. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #21

I am committed to voting for the person who best represents the democratic principles and values on point Mar 2015 #22

Umm we haven't even started the primary Marrah_G Mar 2015 #23

Yawn. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2015 #24

++++ fadedrose Mar 2015 #38

Thought about this post.....In The Form of Meme's LovingA2andMI Mar 2015 #25

Just look at all the sarcastic responses in this thread... TerrapinFlyer Mar 2015 #26

"Hillary is going to be the candidate. There is no real other challenger." LovingA2andMI Mar 2015 #36

Like I said in my post rpannier Mar 2015 #43

Stop trying to shove Hillary down our throats ffs. cui bono Mar 2015 #44

They're drones LittleBlue Mar 2015 #58

The Evangelicals stayed home, refusing to vote for Romney Mnpaul Mar 2015 #80

Yeah, a lot of us actually realize that if you keep electing ever more rightward candidates Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #91

I. Will. Not. Vote. For. Hillary. Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #105

Let the hate fully envelope you! TerrapinFlyer Mar 2015 #107

Nope, I have no problems with her running. I simply won't vote for her. Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #109

Who. Cares. Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #113

It's not up to the party to unite. It's up to the candidate to unite the party. jeff47 Mar 2015 #111

Most people will come around by October of next year and it doesn't really matter until then. Unvanguard Mar 2015 #30

Come around to what? n/t cui bono Mar 2015 #41

Voting for the Democratic nominee. n/t Unvanguard Mar 2015 #42

Who is not necessarily going to be Hillary. n/t cui bono Mar 2015 #45

But that still holds whether it's Clinton or not. Unvanguard Mar 2015 #50

Okay. That's good. cui bono Mar 2015 #53

There's a Democratic nominee? fbc Mar 2015 #31

As Scott Pelley said on the CBS Evening News tonight Mnpaul Mar 2015 #122

And you're willing to see a 6-3 or 7-2 Scalia SCOTUS lobodons Mar 2015 #35

A 6-3 or a 7-2 is not actually any different than a 5-4. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #92

I'm committed to not voting for Hillary cui bono Mar 2015 #39

You mean, if I didn't vote for someone like Kesha Rogers, Democratic nominee for the House in TX-22 rpannier Mar 2015 #40

Well... True. Republicans voted for McCain/PALIN and MITT for God's sake... Beartracks Mar 2015 #46

Shouldn't we have a higher standard than "not republican"? Scootaloo Mar 2015 #51

Yes, we should. Most definitely. Beartracks Mar 2015 #72

I knew there was going to be a 'but' after the title Scootaloo Mar 2015 #74

And it will n/t Oilwellian Mar 2015 #116

To clarify: fight for progressive candidates, BUT... Beartracks Mar 2015 #125

when labels force me to do something, I drop that label. When my father told me liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #47

I will not vote for someone who is not a liberal Scootaloo Mar 2015 #48

I'm sorry you are getting crap for your post. KMOD Mar 2015 #49

The Democratic Party is our servant, not our master starroute Mar 2015 #52

I remember when serious candidates announced they were candidates... fadedrose Mar 2015 #54

This is actually early in the cycle timeline... Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #96

I remember the Iowa and NH caucuses fadedrose Mar 2015 #100

Repeat of Hillary vs Obama time marlakay Mar 2015 #55

If it weren't for your whopping 1,670 posts, I might be tempted to call "Bullshit." RufusTFirefly Mar 2015 #56

How many of them are currently registered as Democrats? riqster Mar 2015 #78

One or none. RufusTFirefly Mar 2015 #112

Proudly Socialist! [n/t] Maedhros Mar 2015 #59

whatever gets you through the night demwing Mar 2015 #60

According to party rules, all that is required to be a Democrat is to be registered as a Democrat. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2015 #61

Here come the purity tests. Do ya think we should force people to sign a pledge like whereisjustice Mar 2015 #62

Only if "Democrat" is defined as a party. To me, it is a range of ideological positions. Bonobo Mar 2015 #67

Also, and I quote this because I care, "there are a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market jtuck004 Mar 2015 #69

Val Kilmer's character in Real Genius. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #93

Your logical fallacy is: DRoseDARs Mar 2015 #70

I still stand behind the most rational of the declared candidates at this point: Buns_of_Fire Mar 2015 #73

I would actually get behind a candidate who promised to always take the polled position. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #94

You have a higher opinion of American intelligence than I do! Buns_of_Fire Mar 2015 #101

Well, certainly the polled position isn't ALWAYS right. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #108

Vermin Supreme spent years as a Republican, so vote for his rival, Beef Supreme. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #97

But Vermin Supreme has promised every American a pony! Buns_of_Fire Mar 2015 #103

OK if you say so; so what are the other requirements? anotojefiremnesuka Mar 2015 #75

I'm going to vote for the Democratic nominee, unless we nomiate a Republican. dolphinsandtuna Mar 2015 #76

Me too. I don't vote Republican or Republican(D). /nt RiverLover Mar 2015 #79

I am committed to vote thus. Every election, every race. riqster Mar 2015 #77

Did you vote for Ralph Nader? B Calm Mar 2015 #81

Because it's about browbeating, not policy Android3.14 Mar 2015 #82

It's also likely about anxiety management...they know shifting right pisses off the left HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #85

. corkhead Mar 2015 #83

This is just barely-veiled campaigning for Hillary Man from Pickens Mar 2015 #84

Mondale is more qualified Mnpaul Mar 2015 #121

I like bernie RedstDem Mar 2015 #86

If the Democratic nominee is not committed to the 99% Martin Eden Mar 2015 #87

Correct. I'm a Democratic Socialist. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #89

Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #95

I'm committed to once again most likely having to hold my nose and carry a barf bag while voting. hobbit709 Mar 2015 #99

I call myself a Democrat, LWolf Mar 2015 #102

It says right here on my registration card HappyMe Mar 2015 #106

Has the Passive-Aggressive Party nominated a candidate yet? n/t Orsino Mar 2015 #110

Well... Lizzie Poppet Mar 2015 #114

Okay. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2015 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Mar 2015 #117

I'm rubber, you're glue.. PowerToThePeople Mar 2015 #118

If you are committed to voting for a corporate owned, surveillance state loving, warmongering TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #119

Well, I've never been secretative about not being a registered Democrat. ladyVet Mar 2015 #120

I'd argue we need more of me and fewer Clintonites regardless what you want to call me. :) Chan790 Mar 2015 #124

So you want those of us who support Clinton to leave or post lrss? hrmjustin Mar 2015 #126

When we have a nominee DU will unite around that nominee. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #127

No membership card in my wallet. stone space Mar 2015 #128

This is true, and this will be put to an interesting test if HRC is nominated Algernon Moncrieff Mar 2015 #129