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Tarheel_Dem

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81. I have the same loathing for her that I have for Romney. She's running against the (D)emocratic...

Wed Jul 18, 2012, 11:30 AM

Jul 2012

incumbent, and I'm posting my objections to that run, by posting on (D)emocratic Underground, because I am a (D)emocrat. See how that works?

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Well, it's official, the Green Party has just nominated another egomaniac/loser/idiot. Jill Stein? [View all] Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 OP

yeah, I watched some of the Green Party thingie on C-SPAN over the weekend cali Jul 2012 #1

I think it's the smug self righteous "we know it all" attitude, and it comes off as elitist. nt Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #3

Our local GP tried to hi-jack a social/economic-justice coalition building effort patrice Jul 2012 #2

"and they tried to hitch a free ride on those actual working" Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #4

This was pretty frustrating & depressing to watch. patrice Jul 2012 #5

And that's a real problem. These folks are seen as elitist by Dems and Pukes alike. The "new agey" Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #9

Oh, hell! yeah. I knew we were in trouble when the facilitator selection committee picked the guy patrice Jul 2012 #13

"wanted us to throw a little blue ball to one another"? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #21

It felt silly. I've done that sort of thing back-when, in my seeker phase A LONG TIME AGO. It also patrice Jul 2012 #29

Let me know when the U.S. switches to proportional representation w/ a multi-party system. backscatter712 Jul 2012 #6

I wouldn't say Greens are "assholes" Taverner Jul 2012 #7

All of the ones I know are NICE people, but they seem to have this idea that the whole patrice Jul 2012 #8

Someday, all of the minor parties on the left will need to form a coalition Taverner Jul 2012 #10

Hoping here. patrice Jul 2012 #16

Maybe not assholes, but they're certainly a distraction. This is all the M$M and it's corporate.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #11

Stupid OP WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #12

I agree rox63 Jul 2012 #15

Me, too WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #33

Fail, indeed. woo me with science Jul 2012 #17

We should never under-estimate the value of getting the issue education clearly before the people. patrice Jul 2012 #19

You're absolutely right. Excuse me while I take a timeout! I'll be over here ------->>>>>>> Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #24

:) WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #28

This. Demit Jul 2012 #31

Yeah, totally. nt Zorra Jul 2012 #34

Thank you, WilliamPitt Panasonic Jul 2012 #45

Yup. Hissyspit Jul 2012 #57

Yup I saw her on the Thom Hartman show. Ganja Ninja Jul 2012 #87

There's nothing wrong with Jill Stein obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #14

I like Roseanne Barr. She makes me a little nervous, but I don't mind that too much unless necessary patrice Jul 2012 #20

That's a good way to put it: making you nervous obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #50

you just pissed off West! dionysus Jul 2012 #18

And all the Jill Stein enthusiasts it appears. All 2 of 'em! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #23

So, what's wrong with having choices in an (alleged) democracy? Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2012 #22

Choose Away! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #27

Nothing is wrong with it persay... Chan790 Jul 2012 #62

Damn, I wish I could rec your post! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #64

Maybe they can team up with OWS zappaman Jul 2012 #25

Zappa facepalms at you. WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #32

Honestly, I think many are the same people. Same nonsense. Same Impact. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #39

As long as they take centrist Dems with them... nt Comrade_McKenzie Jul 2012 #68

+1 leftstreet Jul 2012 #80

Unrec...you didn't include any actual quotes... joeybee12 Jul 2012 #26

It's an NPR show. You could probably find the transcript. WARNING: It's the same b.s. you heard... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #37

You say: "Honestly, she's Roseanne Barr, with a medical degree." AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #30

OP is a über alles Party Dem - Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #36

It's BOTH class-based and gender-based abuse. Very economical. nt Romulox Jul 2012 #46

You are aware that many longtime DUers - Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #35

Jill Stein/Hell Hath No Fury 2012! I have no proof of anything you just said, and I seriously..... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #38

Uh, yeah, actually I do. Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #60

Bravo! We just disagree about your tactics. I have no doubt that there are serious people who... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #63

I'm so glad y'all have someone new to hate. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #40

Ah, but Orly Taitz has a medical degree as well. Just sayin'....... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #41

I'm glad you know the names of two women who have medical degrees. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #44

Why, Thank You! I like you too! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #48

She has a dental degree. Luminous Animal Jul 2012 #55

What are you an anti dentite? Son of Gob Jul 2012 #72

Okay... I admit it! I'm an anti-dentite! Luminous Animal Jul 2012 #77

Lack of accuracy never stopped him before. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #73

Two Minutes Hate! Romulox Jul 2012 #42

Nicely summarized. woo me with science Jul 2012 #52

No kidding! whatchamacallit Jul 2012 #65

sounds like you really dislike progressives quinnox Jul 2012 #43

The phoneys sure do. Attacking Democrats, while claiming moral superiority. You betcha! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #47

Jill Stein isn't a phoney nor an asshole obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #49

Jill Stein/Obamanaut2012? I like the sound of it. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #53

Except I'm not advocating voting Green obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #58

Third Way corporate types always attack *actual* progressives. woo me with science Jul 2012 #51

You run with that theory, woo me.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #54

+1 (nt) whatchamacallit Jul 2012 #66

And Republican "types" sometimes turn out to be progressive posers. You better believe it! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #71

Very well stated. sabrina 1 Jul 2012 #94

I was hoping they would nominate Roseanne! bigwillq Jul 2012 #56

I'll have to learn more about her. girl gone mad Jul 2012 #59

+1 Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #61

Indeed. nt woo me with science Jul 2012 #74

I have the same loathing for her that I have for Romney. She's running against the (D)emocratic... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #81

It's extremely odd for a democrat to have to keep telling people they ARE a democrat! sabrina 1 Jul 2012 #93

LOL Oilwellian Jul 2012 #82

Are the Republicans paying these people to run, to split the anti-GOP vote? Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #67

It is interesting isn't it? She was asked about that. Weak ass answer. The transcript may be up.. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #70

They paid Al Sharpton to run in 2004.....All documented by the FEC........ msanthrope Jul 2012 #92

They don't like the way we run our party either. undeterred Jul 2012 #69

" Uh, excuse me, but hasn't that strategy already bottomed out?" Hotler Jul 2012 #75

I agree about OWS, but I disagree about the lack of "spine" in Dems. I guess I'm confused as to.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #76

gotta link? Sea-Dog Jul 2012 #78

As stated in the o.p., it was an NPR show. There may be a transcript at the site. I caught.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #79

Most third party problems... GreenMask Jul 2012 #83

Most operate on pure piss & vinegar, and you're right, they're blinded by ideology. They don't.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #84

Tea-folks GreenMask Jul 2012 #85

The Tea-folks were successful because they were backed by K-Street, and very well funded. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #86

The Tea Partiers learned a magic word that still eludes Stein, Nader, and their ilk: "PRIMARIES". Jim Lane Jul 2012 #88

Great observations. If Dr. Stein is a serious person, as some have suggested, why not a primary? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #89

I agree with you except for your suggesting the possibility that they intend to help the right wing. Jim Lane Jul 2012 #90

"......Democrats, having lost, will cast about for a better strategy...." Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #91