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36. No. It's not "Debbie Downerism".

Reply to RBInMaine (Reply #6)

Mon Dec 30, 2013, 02:45 PM

Dec 2013

It's a reasonable critique. You want "old"? Try DLC, Third Way, DINO, "I feel your pain" Clintonism. THAT'S old.

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I agree. Laelth Dec 2013 #31

About time FreakinDJ Dec 2013 #2

a belated response prompted by popular demand and a looming election. KG Dec 2013 #3

Must you piss on this? Please, take a happy pill. This Debbie Downerism really gets old. RBInMaine Dec 2013 #6

No. It's not "Debbie Downerism". Wilms Dec 2013 #36

Debbie Downer LOL n/t KG Dec 2013 #44

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When all else fails... Demeter Dec 2013 #4

All else hasn't failed.The campaign is just getting started. Must the ultra left crap on everything? RBInMaine Dec 2013 #7

We are just re-gifting what we have already been given. n/t jtuck004 Dec 2013 #22

LOL..... sendero Dec 2013 #48

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Also include IMMIGRATION REFORM and STUDENT LOAN reform. Go on OFFENSE on these, and you CRUSH the RBInMaine Dec 2013 #9

I think this has been the plan ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #15

It's a start. It needs to be more encompassing and focused ... Auggie Dec 2013 #8

How about: "Renewing The American Dream" or "Rebuilding The Middle Class", or something like that? RBInMaine Dec 2013 #11

Yes, something like that. n/t Auggie Dec 2013 #28

That's fine.. sendero Dec 2013 #49

Here is the ENTIRE agenda the Dems should pursue which would CRUSH the GOP: RBInMaine Dec 2013 #10

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No, it wouldn't ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #24

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BINGO ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #18

This should be the beginning swilton Dec 2013 #42

Also, ATTACK the GOP for the SHUTDOWN and as the "MOST DO-NOTHING HOUSE OF REPS EVER!" RBInMaine Dec 2013 #12

We need long term solutions...... Cryptoad Dec 2013 #13

Yes, in the longer term. But in the short term, PUSH LIKE HELL for the higher minimum wage. RBInMaine Dec 2013 #17

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Sounds like a winning strategy. Ash_F Dec 2013 #43

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But MOST minimum wage earners ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #47

Thanks, 1Strong! Pterodactyl Jan 2014 #50

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