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F4lconF16

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86. Argument to moderation

Thu May 14, 2015, 03:26 PM

May 2015

http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Appeal_to_moderation

My post yesterday, which you never responded to:

That "far left" you're so critical of includes people like MLK, Eugene Debs, Jane Addams, W.E.B. Du Bois, Ella Baker, Rachel Carson, Pete Seeger, Cesar Chavez, and so many more.

The far left has done more good for the working class than any other part of the spectrum. They're the ones that push for constant change. They're the ones that don't shut up about injustice. They're the ones who won't sit back down when they're told. The far left and its radicalism has driven more change than any of the Democratic politicians who talk about their bullshit "Hope and Change".

I'm proud to call myself part of the true "far left" in this country.

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Yesterday was a deal breaker for me. [View all] 99Forever May 2015 OP

I will throw in with the most progressively populist candidates pipoman May 2015 #1

There are some good Dems and Independents n2doc May 2015 #2

It's more than 10-20 corporatists within the Democratic caucus though. stillwaiting May 2015 #4

'the whole rotating villains theory' a perfect way to describe what we have been watching sabrina 1 May 2015 #42

Oh you don't have to attribute it to me!! stillwaiting May 2015 #43

I agree with the MASSIVE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN grasswire May 2015 #56

+1 Marr May 2015 #58

You can't look at votes and read a lot into it for many of them. Like the way they get their brewens May 2015 #77

From the many years I was glued to C-Span watching the vote tallies.... KoKo May 2015 #96

I have all the respect in the world for you Doc. 99Forever May 2015 #8

Believe me, I'm with ya n2doc May 2015 #10

We need to identify people to run against them. JDPriestly May 2015 #26

I know what you mean- i was ready to compromise at May 13, but May 14? Just too high. el_bryanto May 2015 #3

what the hell did I miss now? rurallib May 2015 #5

^what rural said WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2015 #7

Ignore this. Ed Suspicious May 2015 #9

The redstate poster you linked to was complementing Democrats for rejecting fast track on Tuesday, pampango May 2015 #22

Sorry. Just saw the date and went for it. It's hard to find stories on yesterday's reversal. Ed Suspicious May 2015 #32

Here's One: WillyT May 2015 #53

Dems Cave On TPP Ed Suspicious May 2015 #11

from that link grasswire May 2015 #60

Unfortuly Robbins May 2015 #87

What Labor Wants from TPP. Ed Suspicious May 2015 #12

Thank you for the links (nt) bigwillq May 2015 #14

A song released by The Beatles in the mid 60s? muriel_volestrangler May 2015 #64

Are you that upset the Rangers won? Hoppy May 2015 #6

Has anyone checked their balls? N/t Whiskeytide May 2015 #13

Since hockey uses a puck rather than a ball, I can only assume you're referring to the team doctors alcibiades_mystery May 2015 #79

That works ... I just felt that "checked their pucks" ... Whiskeytide May 2015 #82

a deal breaker? what deal, there are so many. Sunlei May 2015 #15

If I have to tell you... 99Forever May 2015 #17

Thanks, it is a good day. A break from rain is always good, its fun to walk in wet grass! Sunlei May 2015 #24

Jesus, some of us don't live on here, DON'T POST VAGUE SHIT. themaguffin May 2015 #88

And most people don't live under rock either. 99Forever May 2015 #89

Correct. Now use logic. Vague comments could be about a LOT of things. themaguffin May 2015 #90

You have me confused with someone... 99Forever May 2015 #92

So, now you use straw men. themaguffin May 2015 #93

Straw men? 99Forever May 2015 #94

I know. Wednesdays are like that for me too. Javaman May 2015 #16

Bless your heart. 99Forever May 2015 #18

aw you got the sad. Javaman May 2015 #19

I didn't get my... 99Forever May 2015 #21

ahhh I see, now speaking in tongues... Javaman May 2015 #25

After failure to secure 60 votes to stop debate on fast track authority on TPP.... ieoeja May 2015 #38

or maybe because if someone doesn't know why a Democrat Jamastiene May 2015 #66

He apparently can't do that. themaguffin May 2015 #95

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I registered independent too, this is Texas its not safe! Sunlei May 2015 #28

Can you vote in the Democratic primary if registered Independant in your state? ieoeja May 2015 #39

Same here. 840high May 2015 #84

Your not alone newfie11 May 2015 #23

So our wonderful Dem senators Thespian2 May 2015 #27

How would the "Silk Suited Lords in DC" fredamae May 2015 #29

Tale of two parties... raindaddy May 2015 #30

Your post is fine ... I immediately understood what you were referring to ... Trajan May 2015 #31

Because the only thing in the world that matters is making sure there is no TPP!!! MohRokTah May 2015 #33

Happy to hear you like backstabbing betrayal. 99Forever May 2015 #34

Here is a list of the backstabbing betrayers, IMO MohRokTah May 2015 #36

The TPP is MUCH more than a trade issue. It's a whole BUNCH of issues. stillwaiting May 2015 #44

And we will be better off in the long term with it than without it. eom MohRokTah May 2015 #45

Why? We already have free trade agreements with most of the countries in the TPP. jeff47 May 2015 #47

Ending currency manipulation is one plus. MohRokTah May 2015 #49

Ah yes, that bullshit. It's not in the TPP. jeff47 May 2015 #59

How do you know? MohRokTah May 2015 #67

Because I wasn't unconscious yesterday. jeff47 May 2015 #69

The TPP is just the tip of the iceberg raindaddy May 2015 #40

I disagree completely with your take on it. eom MohRokTah May 2015 #41

well, considering how often you are on the wrong side of the issues... grasswire May 2015 #62

I am rarely on the wrong side of issues. MohRokTah May 2015 #68

Argument to moderation F4lconF16 May 2015 #86

Irrelevent in political debates. eom MohRokTah May 2015 #91

Why? nt F4lconF16 May 2015 #97

+10000000 woo me with science May 2015 #98

I will vote for the Democratic nominee for President stonecutter357 May 2015 #35

The corruption of our national government is metastasizing, IMO. closeupready May 2015 #37

+1 /nt RiverLover May 2015 #51

Yeah, sure it was... SidDithers May 2015 #46

Sid. 99Forever May 2015 #48

Your posting history indicates that if you ever had a "deal" at all... SidDithers May 2015 #50

yesterday was a really really really 'he means it this time' deal breaker. wyldwolf May 2015 #54

It's the final line in the sand... SidDithers May 2015 #57

Bless your heart even more Sid. 99Forever May 2015 #74

Bless you, too...nt SidDithers May 2015 #80

Yep treestar May 2015 #65

What deal?? DCBob May 2015 #52

you don't have a senator, do you? nt grasswire May 2015 #63

I live in Maryland. DCBob May 2015 #72

No Bob... 99Forever May 2015 #73

Im sorry you feel that way. DCBob May 2015 #75

Apparently Bob... 99Forever May 2015 #78

I think we do.. Im just more flexible on how to get there. DCBob May 2015 #81

No bob... 99Forever May 2015 #83

My deal... sendero May 2015 #55

... NuclearDem May 2015 #61

Isn't that special? 99Forever May 2015 #71

It's truly tragic to lose such a loyal supporter. NuclearDem May 2015 #76

Actually it is. There are many of us. 840high May 2015 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author MohRokTah May 2015 #70