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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: Full trash of GD-Primaries! [View all]Cary
(11,746 posts)35. They will always be marginal
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Emo%20Progressive
Emo Progressive (or "emoprog"
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.
Emo Progressive (or "emoprog"
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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At this point, after their attacks on both President Obama and Hillary Clinton, their
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2016
#32
Best of all, the CGI has been sharing with the less fortunate, they don't hate
Thinkingabout
Jan 2016
#8
Naw. They'll tone it down some, with subtle attacks, but once Hillary Clinton wins the G.E.,
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2016
#34
Lots of RW sourced talking points and threads out there that stink like dead fish wrapped in Murdock
riversedge
Jan 2016
#23
I'm trashing individuals, not entire groups. BUT, I'll be un-trashing *everyone* as soon as ...
NurseJackie
Jan 2016
#28
Or independants. It has been taken over by those who find right wing talking points
synergie
Jan 2016
#40
I'm clearing my ignore list as soon as Bernie has NO mathematical pathway to be the nominee ...
NurseJackie
Jan 2016
#38
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
For a brief time, I thought it was important to debunk the GDP lies, smears and attacks ...
NurseJackie
Jan 2016
#56