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radical noodle

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99. Blue Dog Democrats have a place

Fri Apr 14, 2017, 02:55 PM

Apr 2017

I come from Indiana, which is a pretty red state going way back to Lincoln. They voted for LBJ against Goldwater and for Obama against McCain. Both of those elections had other elements that caused them to go that way. As the GOP changed, so did the voters who listen faithfully to Rush Limbaugh and watch Fox. To have a Democratic Senator from Indiana these days is nothing short of a miracle. Senators are elected to represent their constituents. Blue dog Democrats are one step closer to having a majority and that is THE important thing. Most blue dog Democrats vote with the party most of the time. The party manages to protect them by giving them a few conservative votes to cast to make their constituents happy and those are the ones you hear about. Nonetheless, the Dems know how important it is to have them. Donnelly won because his opponent was an idiot. We have to take our victories however we can.

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Please Stop the divisive posts. [View all] Demsrule86 Apr 2017 OP

HUH? jodymarie aimee Apr 2017 #1

You seem to misunderstand radical noodle Apr 2017 #3

That is what I meant...and sometimes I have to have it off the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #28

I will trash posts that divide us...I won't respond...and I like Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #4

I have not trashed anyone. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #56

Vote Democratic! Cary Apr 2017 #70

Agreed. Kind of zentrum Apr 2017 #90

Trash has a specific meaning on DU EvolveOrConvolve Apr 2017 #170

It's tough, but this is so true radical noodle Apr 2017 #2

It is hard not to respond too. And I do believe Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #6

I think you're a step ahead of me radical noodle Apr 2017 #11

I have a new zero tolerance policy Cary Apr 2017 #71

I agree with you...this is too important. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #122

I mostly agree Progressive dog Apr 2017 #163

You can trash third parties here ...I have seen in the Admins Forum...tongue in cheek Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #164

Those sowing dissent might want a divided party. Easier to beat us. Don't let them divide us. MaeScott Apr 2017 #168

Kermit 2020!! radical noodle Apr 2017 #171

Your post is divisive Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #5

My post is a cry for unity...it says let's stop fighting among ourselves. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #8

You said you'll hide Sanders' threads in the name of tolerance? Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #32

You said you'll hide Sanders' threads in the name of tolerance? The Polack MSgt Apr 2017 #37

Changed it...because that is not what I meant ...please see below. nt Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #39

Thanks! for making it clear to some who saw the original misguided wording. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #41

That's nonsense, too... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #42

What's nonsense? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #57

I amended my post in order to convey my true meaning Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #38

So if someone chooses to not argue, or not respond, or not "take-the-bait" ... that's bad? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #40

Many here have differing opinions on how to change the kacekwl Apr 2017 #53

We should be voting Democratic en masse and once we get back in power Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #58

There is an old saying among trial lawyers Cary Apr 2017 #73

Right ...vote Democratic! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #105

No, your post is divisive. BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #131

...and what are you? Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #137

Ohhh is this like a junior high thingy? BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #138

Hee! You really ARE new here! Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #139

Thanks, friend (used as an antonym) BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #140

That's all you got Sparky? Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #141

Yeah, that's all I got BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #142

I thought so... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #143

Maybe someday I can be a cool internet billy bad ass, too BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #144

Maybe! It takes more than a few posts to be credible here... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #145

Thanks for the advice. Truly. BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #153

Pumpkin? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #147

you tell me... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #158

I think it's ridiculous to ban all mention of Bernie Sanders, even... LAS14 Apr 2017 #7

I didn't mean it that way. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #10

Changed the post; hope it conveys my true meaning now. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #16

Much better. Thanks. LAS14 Apr 2017 #20

Thank you for pointing it out. I certainly don't want a unity post to create Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #30

+1 annabanana Apr 2017 #29

It's time to give up the primary fights CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #116

That is my feeling too. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #148

Until the primary was over, and even after, safeinOhio Apr 2017 #9

They had a lot of help radical noodle Apr 2017 #12

That is a good point we are assuming we really lost. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #18

Back in 1972 Michigan was a blue state safeinOhio Apr 2017 #43

That is a good point. We can not forget that racism and hatred played a part Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #59

Interesting point -- and maybe that explains Reagan Democrats and Democrats who voted for Trump karynnj Apr 2017 #120

This is because despite the infighting...they have Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #14

I go online and and still read safeinOhio Apr 2017 #22

I live in an area of Ohio that went for Hillary so I can't speak to that. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #33

One of my best friends was from Sharon, PA -- which she left after college karynnj Apr 2017 #125

I am sure there was Trump support but the numbers are too big...I think Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #127

Hate stampedes people to the polls karynnj Apr 2017 #132

I hear you but I still think some of these numbers were bullshit...and it wasn't just PA either. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #133

They knew how important the Supreme Court was too n/t radical noodle Apr 2017 #94

Yes, watching that smug faced Gorsuch sworn in... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #110

It's amazing how many DU'ers are really good at continuing the primary without getting hidden... KittyWampus Apr 2017 #13

This is very true...I don't know if they have an agenda or if they are Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #15

And when we disagree on party direction? zipplewrath Apr 2017 #17

I think the best way to handle Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #23

Oh, boy zipplewrath Apr 2017 #26

I don't oppose discussion. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #34

That conflict actually predates 2016 zipplewrath Apr 2017 #129

It can't be resolved apparently so we might as well just vote Democratic! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #134

That schtick got old a long time ago Cary Apr 2017 #95

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #19

It was not HRC's turn or anyone's turn. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #25

How does this "turn" thing work? zipplewrath Apr 2017 #27

There is no such thing as a 'turn'. We have primaries and that is Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #35

It seems to be the right wingers, and it's how they put down qualified women they're synergie Apr 2017 #159

I've discovered a wonderful feature on this site. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #21

Good to know. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #24

Good for you! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #31

Thanks Jackie... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #36

It's a little bit like watching a married couple bicker. Nevernose Apr 2017 #44

I love your post...you said it much better than I did...but it is exactly what I mean. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #60

What you call divisive, I call constructive criticism. alarimer Apr 2017 #45

Oh, brother. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #48

jeez how I despise post autopsies Skittles Apr 2017 #54

Oh well... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #63

Great points. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #62

Thank you...I really do want us to move forward and destroy the Republicans...I Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #106

Calling for Obama to be primaried or saying that Hillary wasn't qualified is NOT constructrive JTFrog Apr 2017 #52

I recognize and understand the pain...(as a Deniac) Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #64

It's time to give up the primary fights CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #117

I believe if we don't have party loyalty, the Republicans will win. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #130

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #46

Then how come almost half of Catholics voted for Hillary? Are none of them Christians? pnwmom Apr 2017 #65

I am a Democrat and a Christian. I play bells in my church choir. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #66

I think a lot of people have become vicious guard dogs askyagerz Apr 2017 #47

I don't know ....I think trashing Trump and the Republicans should still be an Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #67

HUGE K&R secondwind Apr 2017 #49

Thanks so much...I am really trying. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #68

Thanks so much. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #126

A kum-bye-ah moment Plucketeer Apr 2017 #50

I don't want to make nice with Repubicans Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #72

No worries retrowire Apr 2017 #51

That is my feeling...we have to push hard Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #55

Hey, Russia pays good money for those posts. byronius Apr 2017 #61

Haha... a girl or guy's got to earn a living...I heard there was good money in Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #74

Ya think? Cary Apr 2017 #69

YES and yes...we will defeat these truly evil people... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #76

I posted something similar Cary Apr 2017 #78

Thanks for the link. I K&R your OP. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #79

Not easy to say what needs be said in a couple NoMoreRepugs Apr 2017 #75

That is my point...no doubt there are things we could do better. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #77

Even though you "like" the poster? SMC22307 Apr 2017 #80

I enjoy reading a certain person's post and think he/she is good people. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #81

Participate? You're leading the charge with your OP... SMC22307 Apr 2017 #88

Whatever...sorry you feel that way. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #109

I'm with you, 1000%. Paladin Apr 2017 #82

I don't get how anyone can be focused internally with all the BS going on with Trump... Chakaconcarne Apr 2017 #84

I am confident that a good portion of them are exactly that: trolls. Paladin Apr 2017 #87

Yes...we must move on an save our ammunition for Trump or Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #124

Whatever it takes, to save what's left of our country. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #128

Agreed...the GOP are the enemy ...not any Democrat. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #149

My two cents Mr. Evil Apr 2017 #83

Blue Dog Democrats have a place radical noodle Apr 2017 #99

I was a Sanders guy. But, the OP is correct. SpankMe Apr 2017 #85

This is a great post and says everything I believe Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #113

Did Democratic US Senator Joe Manchin . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #86

Awww, now FairWinds..... Glitterati Apr 2017 #92

LOL +1 (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #93

If you favor a 50 state strategy GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #97

That is indeed the truth...and less painful I believe than in being Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #102

Right GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #112

I wish everyone was more liberal. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #121

Dems in red states have to vote in a way that Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #104

The Blue Dogs bragged openly about . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #111

And he is out of the House ...they need to vote for us when it matters. I can't think of any of the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #119

Object and do so loudly GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #135

I see your point. I support a public option...and lowering of Medicare age . Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #150

We are in total agreement GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #155

And on a related note about divisiveness, folks, elderly people are not "geezers" progree Apr 2017 #89

Someone called people that...horrible!!! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #101

And a jury thought it was OK. In fairness, it was referring to elderly people wearing Trump red hats progree Apr 2017 #107

I think the jury was wrong...name calling should not be allowed. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #115

Ok. We are a family here.... N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2017 #91

Works for me ...we are a big tent but right now it is all hands on the deck to fight Trump... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #100

Your post is well taken EXCEPT it reminds me of why I had problems in the 1960s with WE CAN WORK IT karynnj Apr 2017 #96

I have not seen posts recently that are the opposite...perhaps they exist and I missed Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #98

I think we should reach a compromise. kentuck Apr 2017 #103

Unenforceable Cary Apr 2017 #108

We should do exactly that. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #114

KnR Hekate Apr 2017 #118

Thanks! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #123

Kick! Squinch Apr 2017 #136

you make the mistake of seeing divisive posts coming from one side. You say you will be steadfast JCanete Apr 2017 #146

That is not true...I trashed one that Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #152

that's good. I didn't get that from your op, but I'll take it, and appreciate your goals. nt JCanete Apr 2017 #154

I should probably of mentioned this includes both sides of the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #157

Vote Democratic Cary Apr 2017 #161

Long past the time. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #151

It is...we are already having elections. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #156

I mostly agree. Else You Are Mad Apr 2017 #160

We have system. We have primaries and all... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #162

Your post about divisive posts is . . . quite divisive. - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #165

How so? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #166

To quote your OP: "Thus, I will trash any OP that asks why are we not being KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #167

That is a personal decision to trash OP's that cause division even if it does not Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #172

I'll try harder. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #169

Your posts are always great! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #173