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In reply to the discussion: What the fuck is going on with this anti-choice shit? What bizarro world have I stepped in to? [View all]smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)113. What we haven't learned yet is that we don't win because we keep trying to be
republican-lite. We don't stand up for our principles ENOUGH! This is not the time to back down, but become more firmly entrenched in the core values of our party and that includes the right to choose.
Who the hell are all these people on this board lately anyway? I can't believe what I am hearing!
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What the fuck is going on with this anti-choice shit? What bizarro world have I stepped in to? [View all]
LexVegas
Aug 2017
OP
Barack Obama got the votes of plenty of racists, and more than a few sexists voted for Hillary
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#7
so in districts where a pro-choice candidate who supports tax funds paying for abortion can't win,
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#12
A party that doesn't win any elections is absolutely worthless and should disband itself nt
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#26
A party without principles they're willing to stand up for should disband as well
flibbitygiblets
Aug 2017
#27
Such a disappointment. I really thought you were one of feminists best allies here. Sorry to say I
boston bean
Aug 2017
#32
if Democrats as a national party can't win the White House & can't win the House of Representatives
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#117
What ever votes we would gain from an anti-choice candidate, we would lose
smirkymonkey
Aug 2017
#109
Again, running competitive candidates in conservative districts is not the same
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#70
no, if they want to run and they're told they're not welcome as a Democrat, they'll
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#71
people are up in arms because the head of the DCCC said they won't condition
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#76
There will be plenty of pro-choice candidates in districts we can win we should support.
Fla Dem
Aug 2017
#161
What we haven't learned yet is that we don't win because we keep trying to be
smirkymonkey
Aug 2017
#113
Democrats often succumb to the prevailing winds without the guts and cleverness to stand up to
RKP5637
Aug 2017
#155
what's the purpose of the party if it's not going to be competitive in elections? nt
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#108
There hasn't been a single successful discharge petition since 2002 (McCain-Feingold)
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#121
Rand Paul is a member of the majority party which favors banning abortion
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#123
I don't think that what you posit as statement B accurately reflects what the poster said.
lapucelle
Aug 2017
#152
your comments are so disappointing to everybody who fights for the right thing, even when it's not
Corvo Bianco
Aug 2017
#63
just because someone thinks there's a more effective way to fight does not mean
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#101
When it comes to something like this, something as fundamental to my humanity as rights to
Corvo Bianco
Aug 2017
#105
We are not a minority party. A construct put in the constitution by slave holders to protect...
NNadir
Aug 2017
#141
Assumption that enough anti-choice votes might tip swing states exactly as needed?
lindysalsagal
Aug 2017
#15
Courting the idiotic prolife voters is one thing. Running anti-choice candidates?
LexVegas
Aug 2017
#18
Obama explicitly stated he was for SSM and gay rights long before running for President
LostOne4Ever
Aug 2017
#36
Don't you know instead of rejoicing in that fact, it should be used as a bludgeon to keep others
boston bean
Aug 2017
#45
I tend to think his views prior to running for national office were more likely to be honest
LostOne4Ever
Aug 2017
#95
Most of the candidates we are talking about are on board with other women's rights.
Ms. Toad
Aug 2017
#87
Amazingly, there were Democrats who stayed home in November because they honestly believed
StevieM
Aug 2017
#39
If a person is not opened minded enough to understand that women have the right
Mountain Mule
Aug 2017
#41
Apparently Hillary could have picked up those Rust Belt states by being more pro whatever
Not Ruth
Aug 2017
#59
You've highlighted what this issue is really about, control of Congress. n/t
PoliticAverse
Aug 2017
#128
Eh after reading some posts this week on this issue I'm quite sure that's NOT the case.
BannonsLiver
Aug 2017
#91
So are we better off with the Republicans dominating every level of government?
Willie Pep
Aug 2017
#96
Why is it OK for cops to murder our living, breathing, family members & friends?
Dark n Stormy Knight
Aug 2017
#98
Party conservatives think the most basic human right of half the population is dispensable
Warpy
Aug 2017
#106
Personally, Any democrat worth there salt would not even consider anything but pro-choice....
Old Vet
Aug 2017
#143
I'm with you there, but also apply your attitude to the all out looting and greed by the 1%.
brewens
Aug 2017
#146
It's a deliberate, calculated distraction, meant to split and weaken Democrats.
Paladin
Aug 2017
#162