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Unfortunately..... daleanime Jan 2016 #1
The question remains.... NYtoBush-Drop Dead Jan 2016 #118
Bernie. nt ablamj Jan 2016 #119
I love how Hillary supporters insist on framing the issue.... daleanime Jan 2016 #121
100% agreed!! nt hifiguy Jan 2016 #133
fivethirtyeight.com NYtoBush-Drop Dead Feb 2016 #166
All you need to know kcjohn1 Jan 2016 #2
Agreed WestSeattle2 Jan 2016 #23
In terms of quality, America doesn't have a two political party system, ladjf Jan 2016 #55
Well said! mother earth Jan 2016 #112
+1 kristopher Feb 2016 #158
Thank you - those of us with perspective through the years see this laziness of intellect masking whereisjustice Jan 2016 #3
"An epic betrayal of its constituency" Exactly Armstead Jan 2016 #4
I often feel like a consumer and labor unit rather than a citizen- Bernie is the cure... Snarkoleptic Jan 2016 #20
we are commodity units, like corn and pork belly. And by the way, with "big data computing"... whereisjustice Jan 2016 #68
This is one kick ass statement ... Trajan Jan 2016 #51
With roots in Oregon, I understand your frustration. Who is willing to stand up for working people whereisjustice Jan 2016 #62
Bonamici's my rep, too. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #65
Oregonian here. The only one who hasn't disappointed me is Merkley. Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #87
Thank you. Best case that I've read about what's behind my dread. ancianita Jan 2016 #100
Don't worry, they'll just blame the kids for not voting. Again. jeff47 Jan 2016 #5
Those pesky kids....yep it's all their fault. Gotta blame someone Armstead Jan 2016 #8
Well, they drove my generation into apathy. Time to start on the Millennials. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2016 #9
Heck the kids in their cradles will never even hear the word liberal if ConservaDems have their way Armstead Jan 2016 #10
Oh sure they will. Notice how many of our ConservaDems like to claim they are liberals? LondonReign2 Jan 2016 #150
Yep, but the truth is it's the people who for some reason I can't figure out, are hoodwinked into trillion Jan 2016 #25
I'm sure they will give the liberals their share of blame too. n/t A Simple Game Jan 2016 #113
lol - exactly. Nothing gets out the vote by stamping out the idea of a better America. whereisjustice Feb 2016 #154
That's why I I haven't donatedto the Dem Party org. in YEARS! napi21 Jan 2016 #6
If you have billions of $ to spend on lobbyists, why buy only one party when you can buy both? GoneFishin Jan 2016 #7
Country Govt for sale: 2 parties for the price of 1! RiverLover Jan 2016 #71
Agreed, my opinion of the Democratic party has never been lower jfern Jan 2016 #11
We don't have the infrastructure that cares about the progressive ideas. Gregorian Jan 2016 #12
I hope that happens Armstead Jan 2016 #13
+trillions dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #74
Democratic Party has been investing in Wall Street messaging at neglect of working Americans whereisjustice Feb 2016 #155
Well said malokvale77 Jan 2016 #14
I sported this cartoon as my sig for years Oilwellian Jan 2016 #15
It's gotten worse. At least they pretended to care before. Armstead Jan 2016 #17
Well summed up Populist_Prole Jan 2016 #67
IMO it's worse than the cartoon portrays. The Party Leadership works for the Oligarchy rhett o rick Jan 2016 #101
Perfectly illustrates the point of the thread. Duppers Jan 2016 #123
The party is dead on its feet. No soul left whatsoever. willing to turn away millions of young Doctor_J Jan 2016 #16
Ridiculous Tea-Left HYPERBOLE. RBInMaine Jan 2016 #36
ridiculous corporate stooge response. hobbit709 Jan 2016 #48
I'll agree it is hyperbole, but there is a large kernel of truth in it. BillZBubb Jan 2016 #89
It is hyperbolie -- I'll admit it Armstead Jan 2016 #98
hyperbole? paleotn Jan 2016 #138
This post deserves 300 recs. eom jonestonesusa Jan 2016 #18
k and r nt Dems to Win Jan 2016 #19
Best OP in quite a while, bar none. n/t bvf Jan 2016 #21
Best OP I've yet to read here. RiverLover Jan 2016 #32
And yet, sadly, the message that is most likely to be ignored by the very people we need to truedelphi Jan 2016 #124
Cut it out! passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #22
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #24
K&R for this excellent post!! nt haikugal Jan 2016 #26
Great post, nt. Broward Jan 2016 #27
K & R! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #28
The "THIRD WAY" is simply a formula for turning John Poet Jan 2016 #29
Oh hey that third graphic navarth Jan 2016 #136
It's sick. It's nothing but an exclusive country club that we ain't in. nt mhatrw Jan 2016 #30
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #31
The party is riddled with corruption cali Jan 2016 #33
We, the people democrank Jan 2016 #34
You assertions are wild-eyed hyperbole. Here is why: RBInMaine Jan 2016 #35
This is where HRC stands during election season as if these were seasonal allergies. sorechasm Jan 2016 #38
Really? angrychair Jan 2016 #99
Keep this checklist handy. Remind us each time these get 'done and done.' ancianita Jan 2016 #107
Why, simply because based on the record of Corporate-Controlled Politicians, we have truedelphi Jan 2016 #125
Only because.... paleotn Jan 2016 #139
This is the party that brought us ACA, toughest financial regulations since WW2, saved the economy DanTex Jan 2016 #37
You are echoing exsctly whst I am referring to Armstead Jan 2016 #39
Who says nothing needs to change? A lot needs to change. DanTex Jan 2016 #40
Not true. These things started long before Bernie campaign Armstead Jan 2016 #44
Wow, epic fail in that post dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #77
This isn't about President Obama. He was the right President for the last 7.5 yrs. Now it's time to jillan Jan 2016 #131
Oh, calm down you guys. Bernie may well win Iowa. Hortensis Jan 2016 #41
Win or lose, it's the nature of the reaction that is so distressing Armstead Jan 2016 #43
Nonsense. EVERY time I come back to find new long angry threads Hortensis Jan 2016 #57
You and I have both seen variations of this played out over and over again through the years Armstead Jan 2016 #59
Contempt for the opinions of others Hortensis Jan 2016 #60
Partisans on all sides get passionate and worked up..That's human nature and social dynamics Armstead Jan 2016 #81
No, all "partisans" do not get worked up. Hortensis Jan 2016 #91
2 brief responses Armstead Jan 2016 #94
Brief? US? :) That blue thing's cool. Hortensis Jan 2016 #105
I will halfway agree with you Armstead Jan 2016 #108
I love the idea of decentralization as Hortensis Jan 2016 #120
I think you are seeing a growing unrest from years, decades of the corrupt DC government rhett o rick Jan 2016 #127
Of course. Please. I'm part of the "unrest." Hortensis Jan 2016 #132
so fix it already. Blue_Adept Jan 2016 #42
You make a good point -- However, the elites put up so many roadblocks to that too Armstead Jan 2016 #50
I don't think the biggest problem comes from elite roadblocks. Everytime progressive candidates lose Chathamization Jan 2016 #54
And how. Hillary wants automatic voter registration Hortensis Jan 2016 #63
Yes there is a very big reason dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #80
I remember that, donated to Solomon's campaign. ancianita Jan 2016 #110
as did i. thanks for doing so! are you in this district? dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #111
No, I split life between Illinois and Florida. I send $ to progressives in runs outside my states. ancianita Jan 2016 #114
even better, thanks again, we need all the help we can get. dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #115
Happy to help. Also sent $100 to some gal in San Diego who won against an incumbent neocon! ancianita Jan 2016 #116
Good points, and I've seen something similar play out a lot. I do think we can overcome the money Chathamization Jan 2016 #142
I've been posting threads asking for support for a Norm Solomon approved candidate. No replies. Gregorian Feb 2016 #159
That's awesome, thanks for supporting him dreamnightwind Feb 2016 #160
It's not the party of FDR anymore, that's a fact. Vinca Jan 2016 #45
Outstanding OP! Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #46
It's amusing that people believe this mythology Jan 2016 #47
The GOP rank and file are uprising for the right-wing version of the same thing Armstead Jan 2016 #49
We don't want our country back. We want our party back from the carpetbaggers Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2016 #52
The Democratic Party has always included Hortensis Jan 2016 #69
Little things. Smarmie Doofus Jan 2016 #53
Having lived in DC for a while, there is an element of careerism at play Armstead Jan 2016 #56
But it's true in local politics as well. Smarmie Doofus Jan 2016 #137
not only are you a great writer olddots Jan 2016 #58
More bashing of the Democratic Party on a forum meant to support the Democratic Party oberliner Jan 2016 #61
This is in response to the bashing of one segment of the Democratic Party by another Armstead Jan 2016 #72
The party has become "Democratic" in name only. Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #86
We do have two parties. The Corporatists vs. the Awakening Revolutionaries libdem4life Jan 2016 #64
K&R for change! whereisjustice Jan 2016 #66
K&R. Well said! liberal_at_heart Jan 2016 #70
K&R CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #73
We don't need another "I Got Mine To Hell With You" Party... KansDem Jan 2016 #75
+100000000 whereisjustice Jan 2016 #78
This realization came to me during President O's first term... wtawilltaw Jan 2016 #76
They revealed themselves when they had majorities in both the Senate and the House Matariki Jan 2016 #79
Exactly wtawilltaw Jan 2016 #84
Yep. I'm still furious. Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #85
We need to study the tactics of the far right and the tea party. Matariki Jan 2016 #82
But in terms of getting their candidates elected, they got swindled. truedelphi Jan 2016 #126
The problem is money Deny and Shred Jan 2016 #129
Trickle-Down is WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #83
mass imprisonment, too--sure it surged under Ronnie, sure he replaced asylums with prisons MisterP Jan 2016 #109
Of course Hillary is discouraging our dreams of a better America Jack Rabbit Jan 2016 #88
I feel beyond sad. avaistheone1 Jan 2016 #90
I understand your bitterness and anger Jack Rabbit Jan 2016 #104
"follow the money" is an investigation heuristic, not a command! MisterP Jan 2016 #92
Corruptocrats Plucketeer Jan 2016 #93
K&R! Duval Jan 2016 #95
They aren't worried Red Knight Jan 2016 #96
The scenario you suggest has happened many times in off year elections. BillZBubb Jan 2016 #103
This hurts. Like being shown good evidence that your love has already left you for another. ancianita Jan 2016 #97
I hear you. RiverLover Jan 2016 #147
That is the New Democratic Party in a nutshell. Really sad jwirr Jan 2016 #102
K & R mountain grammy Jan 2016 #106
Excellent post!!! JDPriestly Jan 2016 #117
Raising taxes is not a winning strategy capitolalb Jan 2016 #122
Doing nothing is not a winning strategy Armstead Jan 2016 #135
Not raising taxes is why we keep having to cave to cuts to social services during budget deals. liberal_at_heart Jan 2016 #148
The PTB have no clothes at this point felix_numinous Jan 2016 #128
DNC is ashamed of RDR. He raised taxes on the rich, those who NCjack Jan 2016 #130
Just a little historical lesson here. tasgator Jan 2016 #134
Bernie wants to move the party further to the left and that would be a recipe for disaster. dubyadiprecession Jan 2016 #140
Wake up dubya RiverLover Jan 2016 #141
Perhaps you might change your avatar pucture Armstead Jan 2016 #143
Good catch Armstead! RiverLover Jan 2016 #145
This message was self-deleted by its author postatomic Jan 2016 #144
Well I guess you put me in my place...Gosh I feel so ashamed Armstead Jan 2016 #146
Where will you find those "100 new Democratic voters"? RiverLover Jan 2016 #149
You won't get them. You have no awareness of Hillary Clinton's agenda. Past legal activism ancianita Jan 2016 #151
Hard to believe, but I joined DU about two months after it was founded, and Lydia Leftcoast Jan 2016 #152
My God...LL...One of my old DU political soulmates Armstead Feb 2016 #156
I'm not around much anymore, maybe once a week Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2016 #161
I come and go over time...but got hooked on the primaries Armstead Feb 2016 #162
That's just so sad. Its true though. We need our party back. RiverLover Feb 2016 #157
So true! Nt Logical Feb 2016 #153
If I attribute this to you, can I copy this to facebook Heddi Feb 2016 #163
Check your DU Inbox Armstead Feb 2016 #164
They and their Republican counterparts were paying a price for their betrayal of the people sabrina 1 Feb 2016 #165
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