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In reply to the discussion: Progressivism is NOT just about economic rights. [View all]MineralMan
(146,333 posts)4. While you are correct, some are using the term "progressive" to
drive that wedge. When it comes to binary politics and elections, I encourage people to vote for Democrats instead of Republicans, on general principles. However, my active endorsement of a particular candidate is harder to come by. If the Democrat on the ballot is not fully in favor of progressive values, I may vote for that candidate and encourage others to vote for the Democrat. However, I will not endorse that candidate specifically. I endorse beating Republicans in elections.
There is a difference, albeit a difficult one to explain.
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If you add women and people of color -it's MORE people than the remainder...
bettyellen
Apr 2017
#65
Oh fuck that, people responsible for trump have no quality or integrity
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#70
I'm not really aware of pro choice people even really saying what needs to be said. I agree with my
brewens
Apr 2017
#24
Trickle down civil rights isn't going to work any more than trickle down economics
ehrnst
Apr 2017
#26
But we need to improve the two party system or we will end up with oligarchs and fascists...
HopeAgain
Apr 2017
#50
Of course, lets improve eerything we can, cancer research, cocoa puffs, how fast a toaster works.
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2017
#53
I can support a terrible "Democrat" as long as they toss us a bone occasionally.
yallerdawg
Apr 2017
#37