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InAbLuEsTaTe

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32. You can't be serious... when those in power design the rules to extend their power and

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #24)

Sat Feb 25, 2017, 10:02 PM

Feb 2017

circumvent the will of the people, that is the antithesis of democracy.

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For those upset that Ellison didn't win, let me remind you... [View all] brooklynite Feb 2017 OP

It does however decide where money is being spent. PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #1

I'm one of those consultants crazycatlady Feb 2017 #29

That's true, but the energy of a DNC Chair can be contagious. MineralMan Feb 2017 #2

I wanted Kal Penn, but none of them are socialist enough for me. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2017 #15

That's total BS radical noodle Feb 2017 #28

My IWW state level rep had an interesting argument. politicat Feb 2017 #43

Why is the position put to a vote? leftstreet Feb 2017 #3

He was hired...by the DNC. nt DURHAM D Feb 2017 #5

Because everyone in a leadership position in the Democratic Party MineralMan Feb 2017 #6

How is selecting super delegates democratic? InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #17

Be ause the elected DNC poli is made the decision... brooklynite Feb 2017 #20

So, if the DNC decided give the super delegates even greater weight, that'd be cool? InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #21

In fact, it would... brooklynite Feb 2017 #24

You can't be serious... when those in power design the rules to extend their power and InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #32

As someone who's actually held a Party office (Ward Committee in Philadelphia)... brooklynite Feb 2017 #38

I certainly understand, given the party office you held... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #41

When have superdegates subverted the will of the people? BainsBane Feb 2017 #42

This is not a new rule. sarah FAILIN Feb 2017 #40

Funny how people do not understand how Wellstone ruled Feb 2017 #19

A CEO is hired by a vote. Igel Feb 2017 #9

True. Guess I don't think of them as CEOs leftstreet Feb 2017 #12

Cong. Ellison: "We don't have the luxury of walking out of this room divided!" DURHAM D Feb 2017 #4

He's right. bunnies Feb 2017 #7

Truth! n/t Beartracks Feb 2017 #10

True that, and I'm certainly willing to give Perez a chance... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #33

Ideologically Perez and Ellison are very, very similar. geek tragedy Feb 2017 #8

My sentiments exactly. white_wolf Feb 2017 #11

other than when he was a trashman paying his way through college dsc Feb 2017 #26

Unite! Cattledog Feb 2017 #13

I'm glad they are friends. That can only be helpful..n/t monmouth4 Feb 2017 #14

It would be great if some around here would take a fucking cue from them and get with the program. BannonsLiver Feb 2017 #39

Sets idealogical tone? Yeahh, just sets up the establishment candidate more like it... I get it. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #16

the whole progressive vs establishment argument is a false dichotomy .. JHan Feb 2017 #35

I'm not upset at all. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #18

You bring up a great point. Tatiana Feb 2017 #25

MN-5 wouldn't have gone GOP. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #27

Well stated! thank you! n/t VOX Feb 2017 #37

LOL azmom Feb 2017 #22

People have more impact getting candidates they want at Blue_true Feb 2017 #23

I'd rather have 10 strong candidates than just one bhikkhu Feb 2017 #30

I was happy either way Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #31

I liked ellison DonCoquixote Feb 2017 #34

The better candidate won. nt LexVegas Feb 2017 #36

I like both. I supported Perez, but would have been fine with Ellison. Starry Messenger Feb 2017 #44

In theory quaker bill Feb 2017 #45