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BainsBane

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126. Since when?

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 02:39 AM

Jun 2015

When was it left? You're in Texas? Was it better when yours was a single party state and Mexican-Americans weren't allowed to vote?

You see, I know a bit about US history and even Texas history, and there was no "left" Democratic party ever in this country. Never. There was a segregationist party, however. There was a period when the party ensured that the white middle class prospered at the expense of the majority. There was never anything left about that. It may have benefited you, but it wasn't left. It fought the left through the Cold War. It imprisoned and deported leftist activists. There has NEVER been a major party on the left in this country. There were once two parties that elevated the few above the many because of skin color, gender, and sexuality.

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I'm now officially an Independent voter! [View all] 1000words Jun 2015 OP

Have you read the TOS lately...? nt MADem Jun 2015 #1

As long as he does not advocate for anybody outside the Democratic party nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #6

You might try re-reading the OP. MADem Jun 2015 #19

Yeah, he said he is an indepedent voter nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #20

OK, now go read the TOS. nt MADem Jun 2015 #21

I have, and I will repeat myself nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #24

Now go read the OP again. nt MADem Jun 2015 #29

He is NOT advocating for a third party candidate nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #34

He's not advocating for Democrats, either. Go read that post one more time. MADem Jun 2015 #39

I gave you my opinion with links nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #46

Enough with the GBCW. MADem Jun 2015 #103

And I am just telling you what it is. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #184

he is not advocating for the current version of the Democratic Party Mnpaul Jun 2015 #56

We're trying to elect a Democratic President with the DNC we've got. Not some fantasy team. nt MADem Jun 2015 #108

He is one of the 90% of DUers who are also advocating for a Democratic President sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #142

Bernie Sanders hopped into bed with the DNC--he's, in essence, a brand new member of the Democratic MADem Jun 2015 #145

Oh for Christs sake! G_j Jun 2015 #163

Christ has nothing to do with it. MADem Jun 2015 #164

Good grief, you really are a bully. Your posts are Exilednight Jun 2015 #166

Just got the memo, did you? Jump right in, now! MADem Jun 2015 #168

I don't put people on ignore. I like seeing foolish comments. It's cheap entertainment. Exilednight Jun 2015 #170

I don't like foolish comments either, and bashing, trashing and undermining seems to me to be a MADem Jun 2015 #181

Says the man who wants to cleanse the party to only DNC purists. Exilednight Jun 2015 #189

Says the poster who made that up out of whole cloth. MADem Jun 2015 #193

Actually, you do make me laugh. The fact that you're blunded Exilednight Jun 2015 #195

If you say it often enough you might actually believe it. MADem Jun 2015 #197

Now you're quoting the book of Matthew. This just keeps getting better. How many more right wing Exilednight Jun 2015 #198

Oh boy, the "Now you're using right wing tactics" diversion! MADem Jun 2015 #244

When the shoe fits, and this one fits you perfectly. Exilednight Jun 2015 #248

That's your OWN foot you're looking at, there, pal. MADem Jun 2015 #249

Yup, she is one of the people who do a lot of damage to nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #183

There you go again! Just can't help yourself, can you? MADem Jun 2015 #190

From where I stand you are nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #192

From where I stand you are doing the same thing that you ALWAYS do. MADem Jun 2015 #194

You are correct. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #199

You're just angry at yourself, not me. MADem Jun 2015 #245

If you want to pretend I am angry nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #246

I'm not pretending, you're very transparent. Guess you changed your mind, eh? MADem Jun 2015 #250

So you are telling me that I am angry nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #251

You keep seeking me out--not the other way around, mind you--and yelling at me. MADem Jun 2015 #252

You are not going on ignore so you know this nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #253

There you go again! Did I ask you for anything? No, I did not. Yet here you are, MADem Jun 2015 #254

Nope, I am not doing a thing nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #255

You sought me out, and you repeatedly tell me how much you dislike me. MADem Jun 2015 #256

Here we go back to my imaginary misery nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #257

More snark. I'm not reading your mind. You are communicating to everyone where your head is at! nt MADem Jun 2015 #258

Cute nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #259

You have the power, now. It's all up to you! nt MADem Jun 2015 #260

Now we are to cute talking points nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #261

There are no talking points in that post. MADem Jun 2015 #262

That is the irony of it. I don't agree with a lot of people on here, but I don't try and chase them Exilednight Jun 2015 #191

harassment? G_j Jun 2015 #175

But you and your tag team pal sure would! MADem Jun 2015 #177

that's funny G_j Jun 2015 #178

Of course not--you're just accidental Bobsey twins! MADem Jun 2015 #179

You jumped onto this thread G_j Jun 2015 #185

No, I didn't. You should check YOURSELF, since you're so concerned. nt MADem Jun 2015 #187

Whatever, G_j Jun 2015 #174

When you make it clear you're permanently ditching the party NuclearDem Jun 2015 #42

You do know that the RULZ you are in love with nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #43

Gotta fight for your right to post on DU! NuclearDem Jun 2015 #45

I gotta fight for nothing nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #48

"I do believe that the vote is sacred under United Staes law and tradition." NuclearDem Jun 2015 #49

Actually on a private website you cannot force me to tell you q nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #51

Yeah, and I didn't try to force you to tell me who you voted for. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #66

predictable nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #67

You being absolutely wrong and getting called on it? NuclearDem Jun 2015 #69

irony meter is breaking nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #71

Still haven't forced you or anyone else to reveal who you voted for. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #72

correction, broken beyond repair nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #73

Don't worry, I'm certain you know how to fix it. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #74

no need nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #76

nice try G_j Jun 2015 #165

Shit, we have people who can't even vote in America posting here. Guess we should purge 'em too? villager Jun 2015 #90

Why should we expect non-Americans to vote Democrat? NuclearDem Jun 2015 #141

So, to be clear, the opinion of a non-American non-voter means more to you than someone trying villager Jun 2015 #216

I'm not going to ask you to read the TOS... brooklynite Jun 2015 #78

Well, my friend nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #84

i have never been a registered dem, but i have ALWAYS voted dem fizzgig Jun 2015 #91

I believe you to be far from stupid ... 1000words Jun 2015 #98

We have always had users who were not registered Democrats. Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2015 #30

There are still at least several Republicans here. PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #35

i know, why this bringing up the RULZ is kind of hysterical nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #37

And once primary season begins in earnest, those anti-Dems need to be silent. MADem Jun 2015 #41

No, it is the general election. TM99 Jun 2015 #65

So am I. 840high Jun 2015 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Jun 2015 #89

Yes, you're right--but no one should be advocating for Republicans, here, ever. MADem Jun 2015 #99

I have never seen anyone TM99 Jun 2015 #100

It's often not "full frontal." It's usually done by spreading FUD. MADem Jun 2015 #104

FUD is in the eye of the beholder TM99 Jun 2015 #106

No, really, it isn't. MADem Jun 2015 #107

I briefly had an account on DU TM99 Jun 2015 #112

I think we will. nt MADem Jun 2015 #119

There is a huge number of DUers who are not registered Democrats... demmiblue Jun 2015 #173

You are correct. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #25

They are so predictable it is not even funny nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #28

Authoritarian partisans LWolf Jun 2015 #231

At this point it is quite the joke nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #235

Yes. LWolf Jun 2015 #238

So alert on the OP. n/t Orsino Jun 2015 #161

Bye then! NuclearDem Jun 2015 #2

See ya! ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #3

okay.. Peacetrain Jun 2015 #4

In terms of elected officials, the "Democrats" we now have are mostly "Republicans," villager Jun 2015 #5

Its not up to you to decide it, the party as a whole will... Historic NY Jun 2015 #70

actually, based on the large numbers of people not inspired to vote, I'm scarcely a "minority" villager Jun 2015 #88

The platform is pretty good. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #156

Welcome to the "party" nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #7

You're obviously not long for DU, per the TOS. Whither then? Hekate Jun 2015 #8

I like red licorice. Bobbie Jo Jun 2015 #9

I am now officially a Red Vines voter! betsuni Jun 2015 #97

Good riddance. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #10

Classy as always, I see. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #13

+1...nt SidDithers Jun 2015 #32

Jury results.. Cha Jun 2015 #38

... William769 Jun 2015 #95

. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #102

KnR! sheshe2 Jun 2015 #265

My position hasn't changed, the Democratic Party has moved well to the right from me. hobbit709 Jun 2015 #11

Exactly! haikugal Jun 2015 #53

Since when? BainsBane Jun 2015 #126

I said MY position hasn't changed. hobbit709 Jun 2015 #139

I have to laugh at all the people who hold up FDR as a flawless paragon, and fail to credit a MADem Jun 2015 #149

Yep. That's how I feel, too. nt City Lights Jun 2015 #162

So now you're free to vote Republican. JaneyVee Jun 2015 #12

Always was. Your post comes off as asinine. Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #68

Asinine is perhaps a softer version of what I would call it davidpdx Jun 2015 #105

lalala-lala 840high Jun 2015 #79

Tacos rule. nt Codeine Jun 2015 #14

IMO, it just an excuse for the inability to make a decision. CK_John Jun 2015 #15

Me too, 1000! RiverLover Jun 2015 #16

Smegma we can do it Jun 2015 #17

I am a registered Independant as well GusBob Jun 2015 #18

That it does nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #22

In my state, independents can't vote in any primaries. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #23

In Arkansas, there are open primaries Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #33

It's funny you aren't getting all the crap that others are davidpdx Jun 2015 #116

Maybe because he didn't post an OP? BainsBane Jun 2015 #122

Other people who stated the same thing in the thread got crap as well davidpdx Jun 2015 #125

Yes, the terrible indignity BainsBane Jun 2015 #128

10% my ass davidpdx Jun 2015 #130

Many Clinton supporters have left DU. The admins here built them a new site. Autumn Jun 2015 #196

The new hillarymojo.com site is very well done and good for supporters. appalachiablue Jun 2015 #207

I haven't seen it or been there, for obvious reasons. Autumn Jun 2015 #208

Same here, I don't visit but have to say it looks like a quality production that's appalachiablue Jun 2015 #210

Yes there are many ways and we and Autumn Jun 2015 #211

Is this what you mean? appalachiablue Jun 2015 #213

The original claim is they have been driven from the site which I think is bullshit davidpdx Jun 2015 #219

Yes that is special Autumn Jun 2015 #222

Finally someone who can see the truth davidpdx Jun 2015 #225

It's all nonsense, no one should ever be hurt by words on a screen Autumn Jun 2015 #226

So then why do you ban people from the Bernie group Sheepshank Jun 2015 #239

Ouch. sheshe2 Jun 2015 #266

Something like sheepshanks remark to me may obviously leave a mark on you, like Will's Autumn Jun 2015 #269

You did use words, and no-one claimed to be hurt by them... Violet_Crumble Jun 2015 #267

All I did was Repost jury results...where the alert failed against one of your own Sheepshank Jun 2015 #270

Is this your way of petitioning to have your block lifted? Autumn Jun 2015 #268

I already sent you an email at the time, you chose to ignore Sheepshank Jun 2015 #271

I explained to you about the e mail,have a nice day, I'm done with this issue. Autumn Jun 2015 #272

Ok then, let's hope you don't make future statements... Sheepshank Jun 2015 #273

I'm sorry you were hurt by my words that you read and by being blocked from a group. Autumn Jun 2015 #274

I was humbled and appreciative...right up until the smilie Sheepshank Jun 2015 #275

I'm sorry that poster was so over the top rude to you, BB. It's pathetic how mean spirited some Cha Jun 2015 #132

I'm sorry too -- somebody is awfully cranky tonight! betsuni Jun 2015 #133

Such "bias"! "..reeks like a dead corpse"! My my my that's some bias Cha Jun 2015 #134

It's kind of incredible to me. All over politicians. BainsBane Jun 2015 #135

Oh god, I hurt someone's feelings davidpdx Jun 2015 #217

this website and forum was created with a bias for the democratic party JI7 Jun 2015 #138

I'm talking about the person's bias davidpdx Jun 2015 #220

the persons bias fits the bias the website JI7 Jun 2015 #236

No, you aren't following the conversation davidpdx Jun 2015 #240

I stated why I registered that way GusBob Jun 2015 #147

To be clear I wasn't claiming you did otherwise davidpdx Jun 2015 #224

It has everything to do with starting a thread, proudly telling Democrats at Democratic Underground MADem Jun 2015 #150

Yes and as I pointed out a Hillary Clinton supporter said the same thing davidpdx Jun 2015 #223

Your argument, then, is "Two wrongs make a right?" nt MADem Jun 2015 #230

It certainly seems to be the attitude you have on DU davidpdx Jun 2015 #241

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Love how all the authoritarians had to come out and BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #26

They are NOT interested nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #31

Because it's just a fan club for some BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #52

Correct nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #55

You are spot on. 840high Jun 2015 #81

it's pretty easy to tell that Obama is the only one that some have voted for Doctor_J Jun 2015 #215

Guess I missed the OP's in-depth analysis of policy and the party's future... Blue_Tires Jun 2015 #263

Oh. demmiblue Jun 2015 #27

Your right to do so but I think you are wrong. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #36

I'll take that as "Good riddance." 1000words Jun 2015 #109

You can take it how you like. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #111

But to be fair being an independent is not against the rules. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #113

So you live in a state where you can vote in the primary? HERVEPA Jun 2015 #40

Pay no attention to the naysayers. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #44

Which is why the site's called AnyPartyYouFeelLikeUnderground. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #47

Feel free to post a link to the section in the rules Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #57

Please post the link LTH asked for. Thanks. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2015 #167

Yeah, never said anything about it being in the rules. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #169

So, you're saying that anyone can post here Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #171

The way I see it, nothing has changed. 1000words Jun 2015 #50

LMAO nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #54

Actually, something did likely change ... 1000words Jun 2015 #60

Welcome to the club nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #62

Don't let them get you down Mnpaul Jun 2015 #63

Get me down? ... never. 1000words Jun 2015 #64

I don't get this entire thread. PatrickforO Jun 2015 #58

The DLC-style strategy relies on "who else you gonna vote for?" jeff47 Jun 2015 #204

Independent? LOL. hay rick Jun 2015 #59

And in california that is decline to state nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #61

just FYI, third parties didn't take the vote in FL 2000 MisterP Jun 2015 #77

Psst... I Tried To Do That... And My 86 Year Old Mom Gave Me The Major Stink-Eye... WillyT Jun 2015 #75

Party membership is just another loyalty pledge. I self identify as a democrat. I am definitely to Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #110

Woo hoo! GaYellowDawg Jun 2015 #80

Fine. Please stay out of the Democratic primary. Thank you. n/t pnwmom Jun 2015 #82

If he lives in California nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #86

Hell no. TM99 Jun 2015 #87

No . . . Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #152

i have been a registered unaffiliated my whole adult life fizzgig Jun 2015 #83

I know a lot of liberals who feel the Dems need to earn their vote. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #92

Which is the way it should be davidpdx Jun 2015 #115

Most Liberals today haven't even HEARD of the PFP.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #118

You can count me as one of those as well davidpdx Jun 2015 #120

They ran Roseanne Barr for President in 2012.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #136

Oh ok, I DO remember seeing that in the voter's guide davidpdx Jun 2015 #218

15 recs for this? rep the dems Jun 2015 #93

Good decision. 840high Jun 2015 #94

I've said it every season - Mother Of Four Jun 2015 #96

Did you change your party registration? BainsBane Jun 2015 #101

Congratulations and welcome to the club! Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #114

Mmmmmmm .... cheese sandwich 1000words Jun 2015 #117

It means only a couple of things BainsBane Jun 2015 #121

You are wrong :) Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #123

Evidently you don't live in a caucus state BainsBane Jun 2015 #129

I honestly don't have any clue what you're talking about. Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #131

A platform is made up of planks.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #137

Hmmm this is kind of funny on multiple levels nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #214

You join 10% of former registered Dems since 2008. But if you want to vote for Bernie and your sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #124

List of States with Open and Closed Primaries RiverLover Jun 2015 #140

You do, but you can change 'on the day'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #158

Thanks Erich! nt RiverLover Jun 2015 #172

To all those who say it is against the rules, I have never been a registered Democrat CBGLuthier Jun 2015 #127

Absolutely correct, thanks for posting the facts. N/T emulatorloo Jun 2015 #202

You could have stayed - LiberalElite Jun 2015 #143

Indeed, It was seem the Republicans that make believe they are Democrats LondonReign2 Jun 2015 #188

EXCELLENT! MohRokTah Jun 2015 #144

No, once again, that is not true. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #153

Of course he never studies up on the things he argues about. jeff47 Jun 2015 #205

If you want to support liberals like Bernie, you need to be registered as a Dem tblue37 Jun 2015 #146

List of States with Open and Closed Primaries RiverLover Jun 2015 #148

The problem currently is the addiction to money. mmonk Jun 2015 #151

Good, now you can vote for the other side. leftofcool Jun 2015 #154

Bad timing. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #155

Depends on the state. jeff47 Jun 2015 #206

In CA all primaries are open nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #212

Meaningless vanity post or Nader 2000 inspired disruption? onehandle Jun 2015 #157

Been there, Done that, for 30 years HockeyMom Jun 2015 #159

Good for you. bigwillq Jun 2015 #160

Thank you 1000words Jun 2015 #200

Wow you sure did ruffle the feathers of Big Brother Bird! Rex Jun 2015 #176

I am currently an Independent also. Xyzse Jun 2015 #180

I switched from democrat to Unaffiliated after the omnibus bill Autumn Jun 2015 #182

The Democrats here should be HAPPY that Bernie is running... cascadiance Aug 2015 #281

So go post at Independent Underground. nt sufrommich Jun 2015 #186

I was Independent for awhile... DCBob Jun 2015 #201

Yeah, Reagan kinda killed my "Dems and Republicans are the SAME" phase. emulatorloo Jun 2015 #203

Sure they are all welcome if we want to defeat the Republicans we need to join forces. DCBob Jun 2015 #221

There is a difference between democrat and Democrat. Fearless Jun 2015 #209

Are you going to join independents underground? Frances Jun 2015 #227

Congratulations on becoming frazzled Jun 2015 #228

Those who are part of the problem LWolf Jun 2015 #232

No, those who are part of the problem frazzled Jun 2015 #233

Holding Democrats accountable LWolf Jun 2015 #237

So just because a person is a declared decline to state voter nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #242

Not me HassleCat Jun 2015 #229

Can't take the success, eh? frazzled Jun 2015 #234

Who Wee... People Be MAD !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #247

Congrats on getting this many fish to bite... Blue_Tires Jun 2015 #264

What is the current version of the democratic Party? Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2015 #276

It's a version where ... 1000words Jun 2015 #279

Ok, your call. HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #277

I will be always a Democrat sjk.fly4ever Jun 2015 #278

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2015 #280