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43. If the Wall Street Democrats have to resort to that lame excuse after every election, then . . .

Sun Aug 30, 2015, 06:41 PM

Aug 2015

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. . . it must be the fault of the Wall Street Democrats. What an inspiring message they have: mosre catfood for everyone. Or vote for us and we'll put Larry Summers in charge of the economy. Or: What was wrong with the way Eric Holder didn't prosecute Legs Dimon and Pretty Boy Lloyd?

In 2006, the country was so sick of the Frat Boy and the Big Dick that there was no way the Wall Street Democrats could fuck it up, but just to be safe, Howard Dean chaired the DNC. In 2008 and 2012, we had Obama successfully masquerading as a progressive. In 2010 and 2014, there was no excuse.

The reason Hillary had been so dominant until recently is that most Democrats didn't realize that there is an alternative to Republican Lite. Now that they do, Hillary is slipping.

The 2016 election is too important to let the Wall Street Democrats blow it again.

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Time To REMOVE Debbie Wasserman Schultz As DNC Chair? WAY PAST TIME! [View all] Segami Aug 2015 OP

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Not at all; I just hate slacktivism... brooklynite Aug 2015 #77

She should have been removed last November Jack Rabbit Aug 2015 #9

they really, sincerely think the campaign was perfect--it's not the creators' fault voters didn't MisterP Aug 2015 #11

If the Wall Street Democrats have to resort to that lame excuse after every election, then . . . Jack Rabbit Aug 2015 #43

it works out GREAT--for them: their delaying tactics have worked so far MisterP Aug 2015 #45

+ 1kW Marty McGraw Aug 2015 #134

Welcome to DU, Mr. McGraw Jack Rabbit Aug 2015 #136

Thank you Marty McGraw Aug 2015 #137

Not the fault of the voters, but the fault of liberals who failed to vote. merrily Aug 2015 #101

She should have been kicked to the curb in 2008: bvar22 Aug 2015 #65

That's nothing. Democrats began 2010 with massive control of both houses. Kaine got a Senate seat. merrily Aug 2015 #99

Done. Phlem Aug 2015 #10

DWS is more of a Republican than she is a Democrat. bvar22 Aug 2015 #19

Nice. Phlem Aug 2015 #25

This encapusalates exactly what is wrong with today's Democratic Party. bvar22 Aug 2015 #28

This I'm not surprised by. Phlem Aug 2015 #34

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With the lucre Baucus is pulling in today, bvar22 Aug 2015 #66

Max Baucus won't be mixing with the crowd that has to breathe that air. delrem Aug 2015 #89

If ambassadorships are not intended as rewards, why do so many go to big donors? merrily Aug 2015 #100

Ambassadorships are NOT rewards.<wink, wink> They ALWAYS go to the most qualified citizens.<wink> Raster Aug 2015 #112

Just think: the face of the USA in any given country may be that of the richest donor. merrily Aug 2015 #113

And "treated like royalty" is not far from the mark. Many exclusive perks and incentives go... Raster Aug 2015 #115

Two of my cousins married ambassadors (not from America). merrily Aug 2015 #117

A "Democratic Socialist movement"? former9thward Aug 2015 #42

Thanks for your concern. Phlem Aug 2015 #44

Thanks for yours.... former9thward Aug 2015 #48

Democratic socialists operate in a capitalistic system--and within the Democratic Party. merrily Aug 2015 #102

Both FDR and LBJ would laugh at being described as socialists. former9thward Aug 2015 #147

Exactly my point. Democratic Socialist is not the same as socialist. merrily Sep 2015 #150

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Who said they were? former9thward Sep 2015 #154

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They were liberal capitalist. former9thward Sep 2015 #156

Sanders has always been a liberal capitalist. That is exactly what Democratic Socialists are. merrily Sep 2015 #157

I understand your definitions. former9thward Sep 2015 #158

They are not my definitions. merrily Sep 2015 #159

What makes anyone think that she is a real democrat? A virus in sheep's clothing, perhaps? erronis Aug 2015 #13

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K&R DocMac Aug 2015 #18

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The clown make-up proves that she belongs in the clown car. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2015 #22

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You can give feedback regarding her, and the debate schedule, at the DNC contact page Babel_17 Aug 2015 #61

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The very wealthy Cuban exile community in South Florida, bvar22 Aug 2015 #143

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The head of the DNC endorses REPUBLICANS? Why CharlotteVale Aug 2015 #41

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To be fair, she told the originator of that bill, John Morgan, that she would back djean111 Aug 2015 #52

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. merrily Aug 2015 #105

It is called "failing upwards", bvar22 Aug 2015 #148

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K and R bigwillq Aug 2015 #106

Before removing DWS (and I don't say she should stay), who would you put in her place? Sancho Aug 2015 #107

Is there a worse person? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #109

Reince Prebus. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #123

They let him into the party now? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #130

Well...not much difference between him and DWS.... (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #131

WTH? 4 Debates???? 4?? Wasn't it 6 before? As if 6 weren't already too few, now Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #108

4 before Iowa. jeff47 Aug 2015 #125

She needs to go, SmittynMo Aug 2015 #110

Does DWS really work for the republicans? Botany Aug 2015 #111

And not just African-Americans. Raster Aug 2015 #114

But what about Hillary's emails? Botany Aug 2015 #118

Why, don't you know a good fixer is hard to find? Raster Aug 2015 #120

We have more Ds then Rs in this country and the future demographics for the Rs is just ..... Botany Aug 2015 #121

OKAY: rm -fR DNC/Debbie* Helen Borg Aug 2015 #116

Her conservative stance AGAINST marijuana legalization should disqualify her from B Calm Aug 2015 #119

She needs to be primaried pronto! d_legendary1 Aug 2015 #122

You'll get right on that? brooklynite Aug 2015 #124

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I'm afraid of clowns. I'm afraid of Debbie. Blue_Adept Aug 2015 #126

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Jury voted 0-7 to LEAVE IT Jokerman Aug 2015 #128

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And she joined Pelosi in refusing to impeach Bush or Cheney too! cascadiance Aug 2015 #133

R'd with enthusiasm fadedrose Aug 2015 #139

She was elected to a 4 year term by DNC members and you want to impeach BlueStateLib Sep 2015 #151