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KittyWampus

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34. I am not disparaging anyone. Except maybe ideolougues. I feel sad for anyone

Reply to Exilednight (Reply #24)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 11:02 PM

Mar 2017

who needs to post a meta-thread to whine about something you didn't like ON ANOTHER OP.

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I was just called "radical left" [View all] Exilednight Mar 2017 OP

AMEN! chillfactor Mar 2017 #1

Dang! Almost sounds like the 1956 Eisenhower Republican Party Platform! TheBlackAdder Mar 2017 #46

Good question. elleng Mar 2017 #2

Well then, that makes me part of the "radical left" also... Raster Mar 2017 #3

Not a clue Phoenix61 Mar 2017 #4

It means you voted for Trump. milestogo Mar 2017 #5

No. It means they wish I voted for Trump so they could have someone to blame. Exilednight Mar 2017 #9

Who are "they?" Cary Mar 2017 #61

Why so defensive? Exilednight Mar 2017 #62

I confess Cary Mar 2017 #63

You seriously believe e there's a radical left in this country that Exilednight Mar 2017 #66

Laugh and the whole world laughs with you Cary Mar 2017 #69

+1 nt brer cat Mar 2017 #85

Great post Gothmog Mar 2017 #89

Exactly. A perfect reply to babble without truth. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #92

"There is a radical left sowing discord and discontent" LiberalLovinLug Mar 2017 #113

"There is a radical left sowing discord and discontent. Hortensis Mar 2017 #118

There is a line between constructive criticism and sowing discord and discontent Cary Mar 2017 #119

And/or an expression of angry frustration. :) Hortensis Mar 2017 #123

Our system was built around compromise Cary Mar 2017 #130

Simple and actually wonderful truth. We have a great system Hortensis Mar 2017 #140

Trust me, I'm laughing, but not with you. Exilednight Mar 2017 #134

If I had a nickel for every time a "conservative" said that to me... Cary Mar 2017 #141

Well with the epic failures of the Centrists, of course they need to blame someone! Rex Mar 2017 #129

In my observation, it certainly works both ways. nt Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #170

Thank you Cary Mar 2017 #172

Huh? Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #173

I'd allege the same pretense lacking evidence as well if the OPs premise supported my biases LanternWaste Mar 2017 #97

They want to create more republicans and brainwash people into believing their way. They caroldansen Mar 2017 #6

If God didn't want us to have freedom of choice He would have made us robots. caroldansen Mar 2017 #8

In 'another thread' here at DU? leftstreet Mar 2017 #7

Yes. Exilednight Mar 2017 #10

Left bashing has become a favorite topic of a few posters Warpy Mar 2017 #19

There is very little of what you are claiming KittyWampus Mar 2017 #39

You don't. I do. Warpy Mar 2017 #58

Interesting, We hate their policies, but they hate us. Alice11111 Mar 2017 #44

The difference between liberal Democrats and Hortensis Mar 2017 #132

+1 betsuni Mar 2017 #135

Must be nice to be omniscient Warpy Mar 2017 #142

If only the people I'm talking about had been. Hortensis Mar 2017 #147

The primary ended many months ago sammythecat Mar 2017 #165

Here is the thread. Fla Dem Mar 2017 #182

Why? Excellent question. Warren DeMontague Mar 2017 #11

Nothing radical... Snackshack Mar 2017 #12

I was told I'm part of what's wrong with America. 58Sunliner Mar 2017 #13

Stupid meta-thread. It may be that someone thinks you might be an ideolouge. Or a "purist". KittyWampus Mar 2017 #14

Agreed. We have bigger fish to fry. bravenak Mar 2017 #18

I feel sad for you. I would never disparage anyone who says they Exilednight Mar 2017 #24

I am not disparaging anyone. Except maybe ideolougues. I feel sad for anyone KittyWampus Mar 2017 #34

Here, maybe this will help you feel better. Exilednight Mar 2017 #43

Radical Left I Really A Myth. Your OP Shows You Are Really The Center. TheMastersNemesis Mar 2017 #15

The Communist Party USA has supported every Democratic candidate...... socialist_n_TN Mar 2017 #98

Anyone here spread the primary lies about Hillary's Hortensis Mar 2017 #146

You sound centrist to me. roamer65 Mar 2017 #16

!!! Alice11111 Mar 2017 #45

That is the problem. Blue_true Mar 2017 #17

I see no evidence from his post that he believes any of those things Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #33

there is no link to the original post the OP'er is even complaining about... KittyWampus Mar 2017 #41

I know which thread he's referring to Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #153

Center left here. GWC58 Mar 2017 #20

BADGE OF HONOR. slumcamper Mar 2017 #21

Yup that seems to be choie Mar 2017 #22

They've been brainwashed for decades Kimchijeon Mar 2017 #23

yes AllaN01Bear Mar 2017 #25

Congratulations! My father has called me a Communist for similar stances. no_hypocrisy Mar 2017 #26

Ever been called a social justice warrior? IronLionZion Mar 2017 #27

I was once called a pinko when I was in the Army. Exilednight Mar 2017 #28

LOL- My wife calls me that all the time. I try to tell her I'm very centrist redstateblues Mar 2017 #29

Me, too! BadgerMom Mar 2017 #30

WORD! HAB911 Mar 2017 #65

All of us damn left radicals are just a thorn in societies Doreen Mar 2017 #31

Radical left??? bdamomma Mar 2017 #32

It's a term I would expect to hear on FOX News. jalan48 Mar 2017 #35

Welcome to what the rest of the world calls being called a Social Democrat or Liberal. mwooldri Mar 2017 #36

We are to the right of the rest of the western world. Alice11111 Mar 2017 #47

I Would Like to Join You Leith Mar 2017 #37

the problem is that what you described is not radical, or the "radical left.' tomp Mar 2017 #38

None of us even know what post the OP is even referring to. KittyWampus Mar 2017 #40

I'm pretty sure I know which thread he's referring to. n/t Crunchy Frog Mar 2017 #59

I don't think that is radical, or very left...just humane, Alice11111 Mar 2017 #42

I was likened to a Nazi by a fellow Dem today in my town wordpix Mar 2017 #48

Oh yeah HAB911 Mar 2017 #67

This must be about comments in the "How the extreme left gave us Nixon, Bush and Trump" betsuni Mar 2017 #49

There are some who haven't a clue what "left" is truebluegreen Mar 2017 #50

Pardon the French but I sure as fuck am NOT scared of it ... mr_lebowski Mar 2017 #51

Embrace it Lotusflower70 Mar 2017 #52

It's all about people that have it made that want us to be just democrat enough to make brewens Mar 2017 #53

These are my exact same views aswell RoadhogRidesAgain Mar 2017 #54

Were you called "radical left" for holding the above positions? BzaDem Mar 2017 #55

I have held these positions for oooh 25 years at least... uriel1972 Mar 2017 #56

Sign me up too. brush Mar 2017 #57

The horror. The horror. Cary Mar 2017 #60

Then I am too. alarimer Mar 2017 #64

It doesn't take much to be considered radical left on DU these days. nt m-lekktor Mar 2017 #68

People aren't JUST giving you shit for your political beliefs. liquid diamond Mar 2017 #70

Yes. Perfect. Nailed it! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #71

+1 nt Fresh_Start Mar 2017 #75

+1 nt brer cat Mar 2017 #87

You have the OP's number. +1 Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #93

Perfect Cary Mar 2017 #107

Well put. In this case our "radicals" are very mainstream, Hortensis Mar 2017 #152

They are acting stupid liquid diamond Mar 2017 #154

Me: love the radical left. ananda Mar 2017 #72

JFK's thoughts on being a liberal Mrs. Ted Nancy Mar 2017 #73

That Overton Window MyshkinCommaPrince Mar 2017 #74

The window only moves rightwards.. Kentonio Mar 2017 #81

because they haven't figured out how to privatize & profit from some of those things? yurbud Mar 2017 #76

I've been called a oligarch-supporting Republican lover NastyRiffraff Mar 2017 #77

It's not always easy to live in the REAL WORLD when surrounded by naive and delusional extremists... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #82

Nevertheless, she persisted. brer cat Mar 2017 #88

I have whined about that, but I don't care what they call me Cary Mar 2017 #108

I have found that it is typically very intolerant people that worry about what Blue_true Mar 2017 #122

Those aren't radical ideas... Orsino Mar 2017 #78

Well, I know I didn't see the other thread.... Hortensis Mar 2017 #91

There is more to it than the ideas stated. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #94

There are some who still think the Dems can only win through moderation. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #79

Moderation BainsBane Mar 2017 #106

I was called a crazy liberal on Facebook katmondoo Mar 2017 #80

All sounds good to me! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2017 #83

In practice, the distinction is less ideological BainsBane Mar 2017 #84

"If you don't drink the Boone's Farm I brought to your wine tasting brer cat Mar 2017 #95

K&R.. a badge of honor. spanone Mar 2017 #86

Radical left is defined by behavior, not beliefs. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #90

I understand your point. But I would argue that no one Exilednight Mar 2017 #99

You can't be serious? BainsBane Mar 2017 #105

Yes, that was a truly amazing comment from a "liberal" Cary Mar 2017 #110

You might want to look again. Exilednight Mar 2017 #115

Most of those EOs BainsBane Mar 2017 #136

two quick questions for you. Exilednight Mar 2017 #149

What is your point? BainsBane Mar 2017 #159

Answer the question and you will see my point. Exilednight Mar 2017 #160

Your point is illogical BainsBane Mar 2017 #161

IF Obama had even issued this order 60 days earlier Exilednight Mar 2017 #166

Justice Souter's comments on democracy apply here BainsBane Mar 2017 #162

You admire the swiftness of which Trump has enacted his policies? Cary Mar 2017 #109

Are you eight? Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #124

You make a lot of assumptions that aren't bases in reality. Exilednight Mar 2017 #133

Then why even post this? BainsBane Mar 2017 #139

... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #144

I notice your omission of sowing discord and discontent Cary Mar 2017 #167

Everyone makes assumptions. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #174

That crowd doesn't deserve the designation of radical leftist BainsBane Mar 2017 #138

They are too self-absorbed Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #176

And self BainsBane Mar 2017 #177

there is NOTHING to admire about what Trump has done. fuck that, and i don't consider you far left JI7 Mar 2017 #163

That's it exactly Cary Mar 2017 #111

Isn't "Radical Left" is a RW dog whistle? G_j Mar 2017 #96

Can I be too? yuiyoshida Mar 2017 #100

Radical left. Turbineguy Mar 2017 #101

I'm not scared vlyons Mar 2017 #102

+1 LOL Lib Mar 2017 #103

The centrists are scared. Rex Mar 2017 #104

Move on, please Cary Mar 2017 #112

No thanks, deal with it? Rex Mar 2017 #126

I am dealing with it. Cary Mar 2017 #169

Keep on working for a 9 Scalia SC. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #125

Like I said to the last guy, deal with it or not. Rex Mar 2017 #127

You aren't even in shouting distance of reality. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #131

Wow you sound so self-righous with all that. Rex Mar 2017 #156

Stung a little. Didn't it? Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #175

Oh, Hell BillyBobBrilliant Mar 2017 #114

Radical lefty here, as well. warmfeet Mar 2017 #116

Did you stay home on election day? Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #128

I voted for Hillary. warmfeet Mar 2017 #178

Then I would't call you Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #179

Agreed. warmfeet Mar 2017 #180

Yep. Jakes Progress Mar 2017 #181

All those things would apply to almost everyone here. So what would make someone pnwmom Mar 2017 #117

Me too but I consider myself centrist! TNLib Mar 2017 #120

She always votes for communists... oldcynic Mar 2017 #121

Your positions are just common sense mvd Mar 2017 #137

I'd say, THANKS for noticing! Marthe48 Mar 2017 #143

Me too! BlueJac Mar 2017 #145

There's a three pronged debate going on TSIAS Mar 2017 #148

I agree with every one of those positions, and I support the right to keep and N77VG Mar 2017 #150

Bear Arms. warmfeet Mar 2017 #151

ROFL!!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2017 #155

LOL n/t oldcynic Mar 2017 #158

Guilty colsohlibgal Mar 2017 #157

no, you are not, but those self-identified progressives who refused to vote for Hillary still_one Mar 2017 #164

Hey, I've been permanently branded as a neocon Pentagon shill Blue_Tires Mar 2017 #168

EVERYONE at DU supports those positions. I doubt anyone attacked you emulatorloo Mar 2017 #171