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Cal33

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7. But they could prevent democracy from dying out altogether, long enough for the real Democrats
Thu Jan 15, 2015, 09:08 PM
Jan 2015

to be finally voted in again. I wouldn't like to live in an Oligarchy, would you?

I'd vote for a third-wayer, but I'll be ready to primary their ass in 4 years! arcane1 Jan 2015 #1
Yes, most definitely! The sooner we get in a real Democrat, the better. Cal33 Jan 2015 #2
What we would have is a Pesident who appoints Supreme Court Justices. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2015 #3
The status quo is Endless War, Maedhros Jan 2015 #4
There is some chance of not having wars with a Third-Wayer. There is no such chance with Cal33 Jan 2015 #5
The OP said they would be very happy with 4-8 years of the status quo. Maedhros Jan 2015 #6
But they could prevent democracy from dying out altogether, long enough for the real Democrats Cal33 Jan 2015 #7
Or, as we're seeing with Obama, they could just roll over and let Neocon policies Maedhros Jan 2015 #8
Either way we'd be having a dictatorship over us. Some think that we are already more than Cal33 Jan 2015 #10
I think the Democrats' role right now is the "good cop." Maedhros Jan 2015 #13
+100% indeed! mazzarro Jan 2015 #18
It doesn't work that Way AndyTiedye Jan 2015 #20
Where did I say that I'd be happy with the status quo? In fact, I wrote that it would be shitty, Cal33 Jan 2015 #22
Fair enough. I misread your intent. My apologies. [n/t] Maedhros Jan 2015 #24
Thank you. Cal33 Jan 2015 #26
Out of curiosity do you think that President Warren or Sanders would bring all troops home on day 1? brooklynite Jan 2015 #15
"I hope she does [run]. Hillary is terrific." -Elizabeth Warren NYC Liberal Jan 2015 #40
Well, of course she was FORCED to endorse her... brooklynite Jan 2015 #41
No dissonance as far as I am concerned. I'd vote for Hillary if she becomes the Democratic Cal33 Jan 2015 #43
There aren't gonna be any more "good" DEMS. The 1% will see to THAT! blkmusclmachine Jan 2015 #9
How about Warren, Sanders, Grayson, Franken, O'Malley....etc....? There are Cal33 Jan 2015 #11
++ AndyTiedye Jan 2015 #12
I must agree. Democrats have done little against the dirty tricks of the Republicans. Cal33 Jan 2015 #16
I will vote for the Democratic candidate. BlueMTexpat Jan 2015 #14
Sorry, no I won't vote for a Third-Wayer TM99 Jan 2015 #17
WHICH status quo? DFW Jan 2015 #19
The OP makes good sense. A Rep prez would mean complete Persondem Jan 2015 #21
I wonder how long it will take for the SCOTUS to tilt to the left -- its Democratic members Cal33 Jan 2015 #25
Ginsbirg is the oldest at 81, but Scalia is 78 and Persondem Jan 2015 #28
Scalia looks to be very healthy. At one time it looked like Thomas was being Cal33 Jan 2015 #29
Thankful I live in CT bigwillq Jan 2015 #23
where ther's life there's hope - spare me - I no longer think LiberalElite Jan 2015 #27
I might not live long enough either, but think of the younger generations -- I sure hope they Cal33 Jan 2015 #30
I'm not aware of a "Third Way" candidate...are you? brooklynite Jan 2015 #31
Just look up any search engine "Hillary Clinton's policies that can be described as third-way." Here Cal33 Jan 2015 #32
Fascinating - you supported your opionion with another opinion that doesn't mention Third Way at all brooklynite Jan 2015 #33
Okay, here's another one from Google. My first example was from Duckduck. It doesn't matter, there Cal33 Jan 2015 #34
I see -- so a group that Clinton isn't a member of now is "basically" another seperate group... brooklynite Jan 2015 #35
Yes. I get most of my information from reading and discussing with people. How do you get yours? :) Cal33 Jan 2015 #36
When it involves assertion of facts, I look for facts brooklynite Jan 2015 #37
As senator, didn't Hillary vote for the war in Iraq, and to continue the embargo against Cuba? At Cal33 Jan 2015 #38
Neither of which are Third Way Policies brooklynite Jan 2015 #39
I started using a computer 7 years after my retirement. Never did learn how to operate Cal33 Jan 2015 #42
I did and they don't... brooklynite Jan 2015 #44
I hope this link comes through. There isn't much to read, but pay special attention to the three Cal33 Jan 2015 #45
There would be too much capitulation if there was a Third Way President. LiberalFighter Jan 2015 #46
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