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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: DU is becoming an example of what is wrong with our political system [View all]Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)29. Even little people can control their words.
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Actually, what's rational is to see what's playing out on DU is what's happening within the party.
RiverLover
Nov 2015
#11
I've watched and participated here for 3 Pres. primaries and DU is never reflective of what
BootinUp
Nov 2015
#141
Whatever that means, you're welcome. I'm fricking tired of people telling adults how to post.
merrily
Nov 2015
#18
I love the way they bring in Nader too, who never ran in a Democratic primary in his life.
merrily
Nov 2015
#132
Really? That's a new one! No Third Way, no triangulation? Somebody should spread the word.
merrily
Nov 2015
#135
They're not the same but the Democratic leadership is now moderate Republican
cui bono
Nov 2015
#121
Yes. Immoral activities such as organized lying (punishable only when under oath),
Cal33
Nov 2015
#119
I think we should vigorously vet our candidates so they are prepared for the general election
Dem2
Nov 2015
#5
So you deny the Third Way is real? Wow, you Hillary supporters are really in denial.
Scuba
Nov 2015
#32
It is clear as hell that Third Way is an invention by ideologues to make a clear separation
Buzz Clik
Nov 2015
#35
I'm surprised you're working this hard for Hillary, since basically, you called her a fool.
RiverLover
Nov 2015
#53
that one can support someone without being in lock step agreement on everything
treestar
Nov 2015
#95
"Third Way" is an historical "fact" as is nazism or Stalinism. And, as it is used ...
Buzz Clik
Nov 2015
#137
The OP describes what DUers as a group are and always have been: dysfunctional
Buzz Clik
Nov 2015
#28
Did you stand in defense of Carter when he was hatefully impugned during the TPP conversations?
Buzz Clik
Nov 2015
#72
Voters in a demcracy are supposed to scrutinize candidates who want their vote.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2015
#33
Primary season exists for that reason, in party brawling to choose a candidate.
Todays_Illusion
Nov 2015
#44
I Think you think people harassing me and stalking me and sending me evil letters
bravenak
Nov 2015
#84
Both parties are splintered. DU is a great example of how splintered is the D party.
Hiraeth
Nov 2015
#60
How does the poster feel about the 88 "democrats" that just voted for racial discrimination?
fbc
Nov 2015
#71
You can't transform what was once a populist party into a party that represents the interests of...
raindaddy
Nov 2015
#80
The primatish tendency to inject one's internal angst and existential fear into the dialogue
byronius
Nov 2015
#81
Doesn't it seem strange that red states pass minimum wage increases and scorn the party--
eridani
Nov 2015
#112
We're facing barbarians at the gate seeking to push civilization off into the abyss.
baldguy
Nov 2015
#113
The policies of Hillary Clinton '16 are like that of a moderate Republican, but as we all know . .
Major Hogwash
Nov 2015
#131