I welcome all Democrats to this message board.

[LoZoccolo]

Without all of you, this would not be an interesting place.

:grouphug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear LoZoccolo...

How true that is...

Thank you for the very timely reminder!

:pals:

[Rabo Karabekian]

2. Nader is a U.S. Citizen Last I Checked

I assume you mean large D Democrat, as your "Fuck Nader" logo, denotes you are opposed to the principles of democracy.

[JeffR]

7. Rabo, Nader has become a cause célèbre for LZ

You're reading too much into it. Welcome to DU, BTW!

[Rabo Karabekian]

16. Extending Gratitude

Thanks for the welcome. Happy to be aboard the USS Democratic Underground!

[Boojatta]

8. LoZoccolo used a large D. Are you accusing LoZoccolo

of writing and meaning the same thing?

Do the principles of democracy specify that a logo must not express opposition to Ralph Nader?

[Rabo Karabekian]

14. The Democratic Party Doesn't Decide Who Runs for Pres.

Yes, LZ is not writing and meaning the same thing? This is what I try to do as a general rule.

No the principles of democracy specify that anyone can run for President. Limiting the number of candidates/parties is Stalin-esque.

[frogcycle]

18. sure he can run - that's democracy

but fuck him for doing so

that's freedom of expression

[Rabo Karabekian]

25. Maybe So but It's Something Else Too

It's also blaming others for the Democratic Party's own failures.

[frogcycle]

28. no, its just

FUUUUUCK him!

[Rabo Karabekian]

30. Didn't Mommy Teach You Manners?

Well, that's just rude...

[frogcycle]

32. some people are just too damned serious

lighten up

[Rabo Karabekian]

33. Always Look on the Bright Side

Ok, I will...
But not to be too serious again, I recommend you check out the documentary on Nader (An Unreasonable Man, I think it's called). The man is responsible for so many regulations on corporate activity. IMO, he is up there with Thomas Jefferson, FDR, MLK Jr., as an all time great American.

[LoZoccolo]

15. lol n/t

[d_b]

24. That's just his gimmick.

Welcome to DU

[JeffR]

3. This is why you're my favorite DU centrist

Actually, these days, you're damn near the only centrist here I like.

[LoZoccolo]

17. Thank you very much. n/t

[Arugula Latte]

27. Centrist?

Since when did the center get pushed so far to the right?

(Sorry, couldn't resist ...)

[cali]

I'll buy that. No one should be trying to

push anyone else off the board.

[bluestateguy]

4. I do to, and I look forward to all of them supporting the nominee in November 2008

nt

[tekisui]

5. Thanks, from a far-lefty!

We're all fighting the good fight!
:hi:

[ElizabethDC]

6. Indeed, very true.

:grouphug:

[hfojvt]

9. Do you represent

the Lollypop Guild?



Do you welcome all smarta$$es too?

[Dark]

10. Thank you. I welcome anyone who wants to improve our country with compassion, tolerance

wisdom and equality.

Which is usually a Democrat

[Yael]

11. I welcome tham all as well

Until Elad decides to put a limit on the ignore list. That happens and I may need to reassess. :P

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

12. How about Communists?

:evilgrin: MKJ

[onehandle]

13. Sorry. This is the land of WTC7, taser obsession, and impeachment or death.

Democrats are at the nadir of their fortunes at "Democratic" Underground.

[Fly by night]

19. So I am still allowed to hold out hope that Gore will be our nominee?

Cool.

[OzarkDem]

20. Conservative Dems are always welcome

Its interesting to hear ideas from both ends of the Dem political spectrum.

[ulysses]

21. did you ever decide how you would define "Democrat"

in states that don't register voters by party affiliation?

[LoZoccolo]

22. lol

That's a potsmoker conversation.

[ulysses]

23. that's "no" then?

Can we assume that a lifelong self-identification as a Democrat will suffice? Glad to know you welcome my participation on DU - you've had me worried before, and I just don't know what I would have done if I thought you didn't want me here. ;-)

[NoPasaran]

31. Point of information

In Texas, a person who votes in a party's primary is considered to be a member of that party. You might adopt that as your rule.

[bonito]

26. Progressive policy Institute Democrats as well?

http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1534

[AlCzervik]

29. i for one welcome our new LoZoccolo overlord.

:)

[Josiah1982]

34. Hello. I am new here and I appreciate the welcome.

:hi:

[ConsAreLiars]

35. You are quite welcome here.

Sorry to say that original post was a bit insincere, but never mind that, There are a range of views represented here, and most, if not all, are constructive in intent. And again, welcome.

[Josiah1982]

37. Thanx, ConsAreLiars...

it seems the debate here is quite "spirited" at times. But I suppose that is because the primary is under way? I'm sure that at other times most people get along here pretty well...:hi:

[TZ]

36. Yes diversity of thought is always welcome AND necessary

Pardon my french, but I believe its the other guys who think EVERYBODY should think the exact same way. This party has always been welcoming to many different POV's and not been about excluding those who "aren't true liberals". I might not agree with a lot of people here but I don't think people who see things *differently* should "give back the board" to those who believe ONLY their views are valid