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Warren DeMontague

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8. I think it costs us, nationally. That's my analysis, after watching politics for many decades.
Mon Aug 14, 2017, 02:55 AM
Aug 2017

Like I said, I think consistent pro-freedom messaging could go a long way towards winning over voters in places where we currently can't compete.

I know, the bargle about "they're coming to take mah guns" is ridiculous, I mean every time a Democrat gets in the WH it's great for gun manufactures and their business.

But I do think it's worth pointing out the hypocrisy of "freedom" right-wingers who are bent out of shape at nonexistent threats to their right to fill the basement with AR-15s, but think people should go to prison for smoking a joint and want to censor the naked nipples on Game of Thrones.

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The Answer is Yes Doug the Dem Aug 2017 #1
Which one, more left, more moderate, or third party? BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #2
i don't remember the party being more left . JI7 Aug 2017 #3
I think it was positioned well in 2016. Offering a public option is something most of the country pnwmom Aug 2017 #4
I think you need to define what counts as "left" and "moderate"... JHB Aug 2017 #5
Honestly? We need to recognize that Americans respect individual liberty and be consistent on it. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #6
democrats have won in Virginia being pro gun control . the gun control issue is important for JI7 Aug 2017 #7
I think it costs us, nationally. That's my analysis, after watching politics for many decades. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #8
I agree, overall it costs us, and in the places we can't afford to lose votes Amishman Aug 2017 #30
Very well said! A simple pro freedom and pro economic security would be a winner Amishman Aug 2017 #28
I agree with you - on both counts. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #9
Just elect Democrats get the red out Aug 2017 #10
If we can move way over leftwards... BamaRefugee Aug 2017 #11
When Reagan was elected? No. yardwork Aug 2017 #13
Reagan was FAR from being a moderate Republican BamaRefugee Aug 2017 #21
I'm well aware. The Republicans who voted him in weren't moderate either. yardwork Aug 2017 #22
Not sure if you lived through that era BamaRefugee Aug 2017 #25
More realistic. democratisphere Aug 2017 #12
left. Cobalt Violet Aug 2017 #14
Why troll the Democratic Party on a website for Democrats? Expecting Rain Aug 2017 #23
How so? moda253 Aug 2017 #35
single payer Cobalt Violet Aug 2017 #36
218....do whatever it takes to get us to 218 Funtatlaguy Aug 2017 #15
Some of the comments in this thread are ridiculous. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #16
"Has anyone been paying attention to what the fuck is going on?" Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #18
Depends on where Trumpocalypse Aug 2017 #17
I agree all states are different marlakay Aug 2017 #37
Depends on the state/district treestar Aug 2017 #19
compared to the GOP we are waaaaaay far left already samnsara Aug 2017 #20
When You Observe The Size Of The.... WiffenPoof Aug 2017 #24
Crowds don't always convert into votes. lapucelle Aug 2017 #26
I Agree... WiffenPoof Aug 2017 #27
That's true, but bearsfootball516 Aug 2017 #29
I don't think Dems have moved left or Republicans have HeartachesNhangovers Aug 2017 #31
Leftward is better. Orsino Aug 2017 #32
Move more to the left n/t honeylady Aug 2017 #33
we NEEd to go on the offense. fight fire w/ fire. stop being abused by the gnewz or the rite. pansypoo53219 Aug 2017 #34
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