Poll question: Any member of Far Left accept money from rightwingers?

[wyldwolf]

Poll question: Poll question: Any member of Far Left accept money from rightwingers?

In response to:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2364700

[Maddy McCall]

1. I have accepted money from right wingers, because I demanded it.

Some children at a baptist church to which I lived next door (about a decade ago) insisted in coming into my yard and removing my puppy from the fence.

They took it to the church and let it run free, and it was run over by a church member and killed.

I went to the preacher and demanded an apology, the kids to be punished and kept out of my yard, money for the cost of the puppy, and money for the vet fees that a new puppy would cost.

I got the check in the mail, but never received the apology.

[Zhade]

2. Even though I wouldn't classify Nader as "far left", he does.

But we already knew that. Which is why I have zero respect for the guy anymore (plus he takes money from anti-gay groups, and since I'm queer, that doesn't sit well with me).

Tad sensitive about the fact that the DLC takes money from hard rightwingers? You should talk to them about it, rather than mocking my sincere attempt to point it out.

Sorry if you don't like the truth. Those of us interested in it, however, won't stop telling it just because it's uncomfortable.

Peace. :)

[wyldwolf]

4. no, not sensitive about THAT, but...

..as has been discussed on DU countless times, DLC-type Democrats make up a large proportion of DU's population. Such posts like yours are intentional flamebait.

[Zhade]

5. Really? The truth is flamebait? What an interesting concept.

You do realize there's a difference between "DLC-type Democrats" - which I assume means moderate centrists like yourself (not a thing wrong with that, btw) - and members of the DLC who accept money from corrupt people like the Koch brothers, right?

Moderate centrists are fine. I have nothing against them at all. Politicians of any stripe who accept huge amounts of money from corporatists that break the law while filling their pockets, yeah, I have a problem with those kinds of people.

The DLC (and people such as pro-PNAC Will Marshall) remains a problem due to the way it compromises democratic principles in favor of corporate interests. Sadly, I think supporters of the DLC are misguided in their support for these people, even while being decent people themselves.

So bringing forth information such as that presented by Eloriel in my thread are not a slam at people like you. Not at all. It's just an attempt to get at the truth, no matter how uncomfortable that truth may be. I truly am sorry if such facts disturb or offend you, but reality has a way of doing that to all of us at times, and I would hope you'd understand that I mean nothing against you personally.

Peace. :)

[wyldwolf]

6. Yeah, your perception of the truth is flamebait

For example, If I posted that far lefties never win elections, are overly fixated on conspiracy theories, and are apologists for some of the worst dictators of the 20th century, that would be true to an extent yet some would find that offensive.

We all learned that lesson during the primary season where those from each side (or varying degrees of the same side) squealed like pigs everytime they felt they were being attacked,

By the way, just because YOU don't consider Nader to be far left doesn't let him off the hook.

Politicians of any stripe who accept huge amounts of money from corporatists that break the law while filling their pockets, yeah, I have a problem with those kinds of people.

So why not search out politicians of other stripes instead of focusing on the DLC?

[Zhade]

7. Your perception of the truth is not more accurate than mine.

So we have an impasse.

Just because you label Nader "far left" (what is he, a Maoist?) doesn't mean he IS. I don't like defending Nader, but your label doesn't fit him.

Look, no offense intended, but as far as I see it, you're wrong about the DLC, and I will continue to discuss it as I see fit. I know you don't like that - it's obvious by the existence of this thread - but I have to do what I think is important, and helping expose the DLC for what it is falls into that category. Sorry if you don't approve. That's just something you're going to have to deal with.

Thankfully, the majority of the people on these boards understand my intentions, even if you don't.

I agree to disagree with you, and wish you well.

[wyldwolf]

8. Never said it was, so why...

...attack each other instead of the real enemy?

Thankfully, the majority of the people on these boards understand my intentions, even if you don't.

Which is why you had to kick your own thread to keep it from sinking and more people haven't jumped in on this one? See, people just don't care about infighting anymore.

You have a stat for that "majority" claim?

[Placebo]

3. They probably do actually....

just look at how much pat buchanan and far lefties tend to agree on. it wouldn't surprise me if they exchanged monetary funds for a common cause.