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Offline AzJames73

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Why should I be a democrat
« on: May 02, 2017, 08:25:29 AM »
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Why should I be a Democrat?
This is a serious question for Democrats on DU...

Why should I stay with the Democratic Party which I believe has moved to the center-right?

My politics are pretty far left and I support single-payer heathcare, LGBTQ rights, unions, progressive taxation, robust public education including free college for all, justice system and prison reform, women's rights... etc. I have even occasionally found myself to the left of Bernie Sanders.

I used to be a participating member of the Democratic party, I stumped for John Kerry and Barack Obama and I used to donate to the DNC. I have become seriously disillusioned with the party over the years (starting with Bill Clinton for welfare reform and repeal of Glass Steagall) and changed my party affiliation to "no party" at one point.

I re-registered as a democrat in Florida just to vote for Bernie in the primary last year.

I'm not trying to start an argument with anyone... I really want to hear why this party should be supported. Convince me please.

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1. You have to live your life

And make the best decisons for you and your family.

DU can't convince you or sway you - and you shouldn't allow it to.

I'm constantly needled by Republicans IRL who can't understand why I vote against my financial interests.

They haven't convinced me yet - so I'm assuming you believe what you believe good, bad, indifferent.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

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6. Gee, I noticed that you said you didn't vote for Hillary. If you have to ask this question, then

do not realize the difference between republicans and Democrats, and if someone has to explain that to you, perhaps you should find somewhere else that isn't "DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND"

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14. I call Bull.. Your premise is false.

You are a load that should have been swallowed Cha
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017, 08:30:52 AM »
Well, at least if you vote Democrat, you maximize your chances of voting for the sort of people give you whatever kind of free shit you want, punish the people who don't want to give it to you, and turn America into the dystopian wreck you want it to be.  That should be reason enough for any true blue DUer.
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017, 09:05:42 AM »
Yes! Please! Nudge Ds into an Uber-Left-Purist box!
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2017, 09:21:42 AM »
Quote from: SVPete on May 02, 2017, 09:05:42 AM
Yes! Please! Nudge Ds into an Uber-Left-Purist box!

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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2017, 09:42:58 AM »
Wait? The Dems have moved to the right? What did I miss?
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2017, 10:06:23 AM »
Quote from: Mary Ann on May 02, 2017, 09:42:58 AM
Wait? The Dems have moved to the right? What did I miss?

It has to do with Dummorhoidstein Theory of Political Relativity.  The real party machine Democrats hoped to win the election by being 'Relatively' to the right of DU, which is to say, far Left in American terms like Euro Social Democrats or Socialists, but not the full Communist the DUers wanted.
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2017, 11:00:19 AM »
Quote from: Mary Ann on May 02, 2017, 09:42:58 AM
Wait? The Dems have moved to the right? What did I miss?

Just ihaq's  :stoner: -dream. Advocating anything short of Trotskyite Terror is moving to the right.
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2017, 02:33:28 PM »
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This is a serious question for Democrats on DU...

Why should I stay with the Democratic Party which I believe has moved to the center-right?

YGTBSM
Your Lithium pills, take two.
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2017, 03:06:45 PM »
Quote from: SVPete on May 02, 2017, 09:05:42 AM
Yes! Please! Nudge Ds into an Uber-Left-Purist box!

Nudging D's into an Uber-Left-Purist box has been DU's unofficial mission statement for quite some time.

I believe the official mission statement is "Promoting ad revenue to benefit Skinner"
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2017, 08:58:49 PM »
Quote from: Skul on May 02, 2017, 02:33:28 PM
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2017, 11:45:44 PM »
I see these leftist dingbats whining about the "popular vote."  To even think that 3 millions Cali morons voted for the
leftist moron compared to even one decent minded person in PA voting for good makes my skin shrivel.  ESAD you idiot leftist POS.
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Re: Why should I be a democrat
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2017, 02:09:09 AM »
I never fail to be astonished by the kook Leftists who claim that the Democrats have moved to the Right.  These same fools invariably also claim that the GOP has moved to the right in the last 20 years.

They really are barking mad.
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