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In reply to the discussion: Stop with the damn dirty politics against other Democrats [View all]jalan48
(13,863 posts)I do think the name is misleading, especially for us folks who were active in the 60's. I find it difficult to comprehend that Democrats would need to be "underground" when they had elected officials in office. When I asked the meaning of the name Skinner's answer to me was,
"We were the "Underground" fighting against the Republicans, who were in power at the time.
Ironically, it seems that many people took the name to mean "Underground fighting against Democrats." I was so naive. Back when I started this site I had no clue so many Democrats hated Democrats."
My next question was, "Why would we have to be 'underground? Couldn't the Democrats in office fight the Republicans?"
I never received an answer so I was still a bit confused by the name. Does that mean that the elected Democratic officials were really acting more like Republicans and therefore there was a need to go outside official channels? In that case it would make sense to me, though that is not the impression I am getting. Anyway, being an activist from the 60's I assumed the site was not part of the "mainstream" Democratic Party. It sounds like it is, though to what degree I am still uncertain. I think a discussion about the philosophy of the site would be a good thing, thanks for your response.
Also, I would like to thank Skinner and all those responsible for creating this site. Though we may disagree on some things I appreciate a place where I can get information and voice my opinion. Thanks again.