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In reply to the discussion: Stop with the damn dirty politics against other Democrats [View all]jalan48
(13,906 posts)I do remember what it was like after Bush stole the election and then the Iraq War, Shock and Awe, Phil Donahue etc. It does seem that many of our elected Democrats had to go along with Bush because of the media pressure. I can see where mainstream Democrats felt they had no voice though I do believe those we had elected could have said more.
I remember our underground newspaper in Seattle in the 60's, "The Helix". It served as a voice for those who opposed the Vietnam War and supported other issues like the fledging environmental and women's rights movements. Those issues were either not supported by the mainstream media or not reported upon. So, when I hear the term underground it has a more radical, progressive tinge to it than others might impute to the word. Thanks again for the information though I get the feeling the term 'underground' has different meanings for different people on this site.