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Cary

(11,746 posts)
35. They will always be marginal
Mon Jan 25, 2016, 11:49 AM
Jan 2016
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Emo%20Progressive

Emo Progressive (or "emoprog&quot is a self-described liberal or progressive, often with libertarian leanings, whose political orientation is to be angry, dissatisfied and unhappy with the state of the nation at any given time, because in their view, liberal policies are not being implemented quickly or forcefully enough. They have particular contempt for Democratic presidents.

Emoprogs are ideological purists who disdain compromise and incremental change, which they see as "selling out" liberal ideas like full employment, an end to all wars, state secrets, and liberal social policy.

Emoprogs dislike Republicans but reserve their greatest disdain for Democratic presidents, whom they relentlessly attack for not meeting a set of ideological goal posts that are constantly adjusted to ensure that the president will be deemed a disappointment, "not progressive enough" or "just like a Republican" no matter what policy achievements are made.

Emoprogs routinely dismiss or ignore congress' role in making or impeding policy, believing presidents can simply "use the bully pulpit" and "fight" in order to overcome constitutional or legislative obstacles.

Emoprogs have a strong affinity for 3rd party politics as a way to punish Democratic presidents. They are especially hostile to President Obama and deem anyone who expresses a lack of ill will toward him to be "Obamabots" and enemies of liberalism.

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Full trash of GD-Primaries! [View all] dlwickham Jan 2016 OP
Hey Aloha, dlwickham~ Cha Jan 2016 #1
I'm a masochist dlwickham Jan 2016 #7
Is it bad I had to google that Coolest Ranger Jan 2016 #26
They are purists. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #2
At this point, after their attacks on both President Obama and Hillary Clinton, their BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #32
For a Democratic site it looks just like a RWer's site Iliyah Jan 2016 #3
It's that Derangement Disorder, the RW talking points and actual synergie Jan 2016 #4
Thanks for posting that site dlwickham Jan 2016 #6
It was and is my go-to site when it got really bad around here BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #33
I wonder how much wailing and acting out will flood this site in the coming synergie Jan 2016 #36
They are not going to win. Really. Walk away Jan 2016 #43
I don't understand the whole attack on her wealth dlwickham Jan 2016 #5
Best of all, the CGI has been sharing with the less fortunate, they don't hate Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #8
Lol, or FDR kjones Jan 2016 #13
Wow! Good point. nt OhZone Jan 2016 #14
lol synergie Jan 2016 #42
I ditched that shithole ages ago sharp_stick Jan 2016 #9
Maybe they will go back to their original site at fox after primary! FloridaBlues Jan 2016 #10
Hope so shenmue Jan 2016 #17
Naw. They'll tone it down some, with subtle attacks, but once Hillary Clinton wins the G.E., BlueCaliDem Jan 2016 #34
They will always be marginal Cary Jan 2016 #35
And they BITE! Walk away Jan 2016 #44
If you think this is bad Tarc Jan 2016 #11
Seriously! OhZone Jan 2016 #15
Yeah shenmue Jan 2016 #18
Nothing but a snark-fest. Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #12
It is vile RW crap that is being passed off as the 'truth. Even snark is riversedge Jan 2016 #24
Bernie is kind of like Jesus Lil Missy Jan 2016 #16
You win the internets today dlwickham Jan 2016 #20
thank you thank you! Lil Missy Jan 2016 #21
and they both think they're god! Walk away Jan 2016 #46
Kick & highly recommended! William769 Jan 2016 #19
I trashed that (and the Bernie group) months ago. Easy peasy. n/t lamp_shade Jan 2016 #22
Lots of RW sourced talking points and threads out there that stink like dead fish wrapped in Murdock riversedge Jan 2016 #23
Most of which is innuendo and sourced from an anonymous synergie Jan 2016 #45
What took you so long? Coolest Ranger Jan 2016 #25
I still go there but BlueMTexpat Jan 2016 #27
I'm trashing individuals, not entire groups. BUT, I'll be un-trashing *everyone* as soon as ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #28
Someone mentioned yesterday... quickesst Jan 2016 #29
That's a pretty accurate depiction. synergie Jan 2016 #41
Yeah, I thought about... quickesst Jan 2016 #48
That derangment syndrome is no joke, it tells you how much of a synergie Jan 2016 #50
Most Excellent n/t fleabiscuit Jan 2016 #52
Heh... quickesst Jan 2016 #57
K&R Cary Jan 2016 #30
Or independants. It has been taken over by those who find right wing talking points synergie Jan 2016 #40
ALSO ... I've stopped using the "TRASH THREAD" button. Instead ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #31
That's brilliant! Treant Jan 2016 #37
I'm clearing my ignore list as soon as Bernie has NO mathematical pathway to be the nominee ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #38
OK, that's ALSO brilliant! Treant Jan 2016 #39
Me too. It's going to be so much fun. Like KKKarl Rove trying to convince... Walk away Jan 2016 #47
Good idea(s) n/t fleabiscuit Jan 2016 #53
I just followed your lead and did the same thing Politicub Jan 2016 #49
It's going to be a while before Democrats are welcome again at Democratic Underground. baldguy Jan 2016 #51
The 6:1 ratio within juries is likely to remain even after Hillary is nominated. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #55
I am happy to see Coolest Ranger Jan 2016 #54
For a brief time, I thought it was important to debunk the GDP lies, smears and attacks ... NurseJackie Jan 2016 #56
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