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In reply to the discussion: Noam Chomsky: The Democratic Party is now in the hands of Moderate Republicans. [View all]L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)154. Good thing we have Noam to decide which party we belong to. Otherwise, how would we know?
What can I say Noam, "I'm proud to be a moderate Republican in that case."
The Epic Inanity of Both Parties are the Same
The Epic Inanity of Both Parties are the Same
Even as someone who has spent most of his life voting third party, the claim that theres no difference between the Republican and Democratic parties is simply one of the most ridiculous and reality-defying statements of epic bullshit I have ever heard in my life and I cannot take seriously anyone who makes that claim....
Even as someone who has spent most of his life voting third party, the claim that theres no difference between the Republican and Democratic parties is simply one of the most ridiculous and reality-defying statements of epic bullshit I have ever heard in my life and I cannot take seriously anyone who makes that claim....
I really admire the amount of restraint in that statement. I'm thinking "You gotta be fucking nuts and moronic too" to believe such crapola."
Ed Brayton goes on:
Only one party has passed more than 100 anti-choice bills after taking control of state legislatures in 2010. Only one party has passed bills to defund Planned Parenthood, putting the healthcare of millions of women in jeopardy. Only one party is furiously opposed to paid parental leave.
Only one party passes bills to prevent trans people from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Only one party supports discrimination against LGBT people in every possible way. Only one party supports giving Christians a get out of discrimination laws free card. Only one party rails against marriage equality. Only one party includes organizations that demonize LGBT people as demon-possessed child molesters. Only one party supports gay reversion therapy.
Only one party tries constantly, in every possible way, to cut or eliminate food stamps, Medicaid, housing subsidies and every other imaginable means of support for the poor.
Only one party puts justices like Scalia, Alito and Thomas on the Supreme Court.
I could go on, ......
Only one party passes bills to prevent trans people from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Only one party supports discrimination against LGBT people in every possible way. Only one party supports giving Christians a get out of discrimination laws free card. Only one party rails against marriage equality. Only one party includes organizations that demonize LGBT people as demon-possessed child molesters. Only one party supports gay reversion therapy.
Only one party tries constantly, in every possible way, to cut or eliminate food stamps, Medicaid, housing subsidies and every other imaginable means of support for the poor.
Only one party puts justices like Scalia, Alito and Thomas on the Supreme Court.
I could go on, ......
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Noam Chomsky: The Democratic Party is now in the hands of Moderate Republicans. [View all]
RoccoR5955
Jun 2016
OP
No it's not the proof is inequality gap. It's widening not shrinking under democratic control.
JRLeft
Jun 2016
#50
To be fair, I do. Ever since he became an apologist for the Khmer Rouge.
ConservativeDemocrat
Jun 2016
#237
He is as accomplished as Hillary, but without all the flip flopping and secrets.
earthshine
Jun 2016
#212
I think they mean anything that could be construed as or actually is critical of Clinton.
That Guy 888
Jun 2016
#157
Princeton did a study a couple of years back, they found we're living in an Oligarchy...
raindaddy
Jun 2016
#176
It's ridiculous for him to claim that the Dems and the other party are the same
pnwmom
Jun 2016
#315
We all know what you posted. As far as "anger," "spittle" and "butthurt," that's all been from you.
merrily
Jun 2016
#346
And he has supported a Holocaust denier, claimed Pol Pot didnt commit genocide, etc
7962
Jun 2016
#310
He identified with McCarthyism. Not going to be so easy to walk that back.
newthinking
Jun 2016
#199
I'll grant you that the plantation owners' republic (pre-1860) was to the right of Chomsky.
Betty Karlson
Jun 2016
#33
I agree with you that Chomsky's political analysis cred is equal to his linguistic cred. Not sure
ancianita
Jun 2016
#297
His political conviction may be anachronistic. (And to be fair: so is Third Way conviction.)
Betty Karlson
Jun 2016
#89
flesh that chippy little intellectually vapid comment out. And no, putting up a US flag smiley
AntiBank
Jun 2016
#184
I will ask you if he's wrong, and will get crickets in response. This is my prediction.
Gene Debs
Jun 2016
#5
Chomsky is no Commie. And there was a time in the 30's and 40's when Democrats embraced Socialism.
Zen Democrat
Jun 2016
#39
That statement is so absurd that it makes it impossible to take anything else
Gene Debs
Jun 2016
#75
Either you have a poor grasp of history, a poor grasp of the party, or a poor grasp of the word.
Scootaloo
Jun 2016
#150
A bubble has two sides, it seems some don't realize which side of the bubble they are on. n/t
A Simple Game
Jun 2016
#172
I seriously don't think you understand any of the words you're trying to use
Scootaloo
Jun 2016
#217
Chomsky must not understand our form of government. In order to swing this country progressively
Trust Buster
Jun 2016
#17
I'm just stating the facts. In 2020, this country is going to perform a Census. Shortly thereafter,
Trust Buster
Jun 2016
#90
Well, how many former Democratic Presidential Candidates gave secret speeches to Wall Street?
jalan48
Jun 2016
#19
You guys all really bought into this left swing of Hillary's didn't you?
passiveporcupine
Jun 2016
#331
Right, all the Democrats who voted for Hillary are really republicans. What bullshit
still_one
Jun 2016
#45
I think this proves that Chomsky et al are not interested in countering the fascism of the GOP.
baldguy
Jun 2016
#99
ellennelle's right, not only do you not get it, you're determined not to get it. You're
Gene Debs
Jun 2016
#242
What the hell does that have to do with anything!? How does that have any bearing whatsoever on
Gene Debs
Jun 2016
#260
All I want to say is fuck you to the Chomsky critics on this DU thread.........
Stainless
Jun 2016
#100
It's true, but her supporters aren't willing to admit it openly. They are apparently
NorthCarolina
Jun 2016
#117
He's correct. Compared to FDR, LBJ, and President Carter we're closer to moderate repubs in
craigmatic
Jun 2016
#122
Good thing we have Noam to decide which party we belong to. Otherwise, how would we know?
L. Coyote
Jun 2016
#154
Party labels have become meaningless and should be treated with skepticism.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2016
#168
So can anyone suggest any genuine progressive sites that are structured like DU but truly
Gene Debs
Jun 2016
#245
no, it took a dirty bunch of centrists to perfect the political discussion forum
wyldwolf
Jun 2016
#248
Chomsky the libertarian trots out this same simplistic slogan and gets the same genius treatment
ucrdem
Jun 2016
#287
He's right of course. Let the revolution begin folks. Thank you Bernie for the wake up call.
YOHABLO
Jun 2016
#291
yep, they are right up in our face and 99% of the time rabid Clinton partisans
AntiBank
Jun 2016
#334
Chomsky must have read the call for uniting lockstep behind the chosen New Democrat Dear Leader.
Ikonoklast
Jun 2016
#351