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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: franksolich on June 10, 2011, 06:00:39 PM
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=437x3209
Oh my.
demwing (1000+ posts) Fri Jun-10-11 01:13 AM
Original message
What would it take fro Democratic Underground to change its name, and become Liberal Underground?
Is it enough just to be a Democrat anymore? When traditional Democratic issues get set aside for Republican-lite policies, when folks who put a (D) next to their name today promote same/similar policies to those who had an (R) next to their name 30 years ago, then the Democratic brand has become dilluted to the point where it may be unable or unwilling to represent what many (most?) would consider leftward policies.
So what would it take? What line would the party have to cross before DU became LU?
Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Fri Jun-10-11 11:22 AM
Response to Original message
1. Democratic Underground will not become Liberal Underground.
Frankly, I'm getting tired of people using this site to try to justify abandoning of the only viable liberal party in the U.S.
This is a two-party system. Each party is a coalition of people holding a wide variety of viewpoints. The Democrats are the more liberal of the two parties, and it is the obvious place for politically liberal people who want to actually participate in politics.
Uh huh.
demwing (1000+ posts) Fri Jun-10-11 02:52 PM
Response to Reply #1
2. Yeah, I get that. Let me rephrase...
In your opinion, is it more important to belong to the Democratic party, or to be a liberal? I'm not even saying that such as a choice is required at this stage in the game. I'm curious to hear you speculate out...
Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Fri Jun-10-11 03:40 PM
Response to Reply #2
3. Neither.
Here's what's important: Don't let the bad guys win.
Who holds office matters. More Democrats in office means more liberal policies. More Republicans in office means more conservative policies.
You go, Skins; franksolich is tired of it on his side too.
Of course, on franksolich's side, better a RINO than a "conservative" Democrat.
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I think I'm gonna be sick. I agree with Skimmer.
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I think I'm gonna be sick. I agree with Skimmer.
Don't worry, sir; it happens only once in a great while anyway. Not enough to worry about.
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Actually Regressive Underground would be a better name because real Liberals are for things like free speech whereas at DU from what we see daily? they suppress speech they don't agree with.
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Second thread I agree with Skins on in one day... The universe must be misaligned.
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Add me to the list that agrees with him. Something must in the water we are drinking...
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DUmmies and the DUmp works better than LUmpies or LU-sers (well, maybe not as good as LU-sers) and the LUmp.
Besides, what would we call this area, the LUmpster?
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Add me to the list that agrees with him. Something must in the water we are drinking...
It's those chemtrails the government is spraying! :-)
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DUmbasses ought to go for communist underground.
Unfortunately, "CU", is already taken by a conservative site.
Sorry, DUmbasses. Maybe SU?
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DUmbasses ought to go for communist underground.
Unfortunately, "CU", is already taken by a conservative site.
Sorry, DUmbasses. Maybe SU?
I still like the idea that the DUmmies share "DU" with Ducks Unlimited. DUAC! DUAC! DUAC!
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QUACKQUACK :cheersmate: