earthside (1000+ posts) Fri Feb-18-11 11:38 AM
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'Wisconsin' is your fault.
I've heard this several times on progressive talk radio this morning:
"This is what happens when progressives (or Democrats) stay home and don't vote."
(Repuglicans and Teabaggers winning big in 2010.)
I'm not falling for that line and I hope most progressives and Democrats don't either.
That kind of thinking shows that the establishment Democratic leadership still has disdain for its own progressive base.
Here is the truth, in my opinion: This is what happens when Democrats are given the White House and majorities in Congress -- and then govern like weenies and constantly blame their very own base supporters for all their problems.
The empowering position to take -- and the only position that will make sure the "shellacking" of 2010 doesn't happen again -- is to insist that Democrats stand-up and fight for progressive values instead of compromising and 'horse trading' on the issues important to us.
Listen, elected Democrats, if you don't support the progressive principles upon which you were elected, don't turn around and blame us voters when we don't find enough enthusiasm to get to the polls to re-elect you.
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2. Which Democratic Tactics would you choose? Madison's or DC's?
This week democracy is showing some stirring views of vitality in Madison.
As far as I can tell, not nearly so much along that power axis that runs 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue though to the Capitol.
Oh come on. Obama has his "Organizing
for Against America" helping to stir the pot, along with his SEIU thugs.
cali (1000+ posts) Fri Feb-18-11 11:44 AM
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4. uh, Wisconsinites had Feingold as their Senator. They had choices.
Yep, and some leftist POS wasn't their choice.
BobbyBoring (333 posts) Fri Feb-18-11 11:54 AM
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7. Great Point!
I'm so glad you posted as sometimes, I do fall for the "we stayed home" ploy, even though I didn't.
The democrats had every opportunity to get things done in the 2 years they held it all. Granted, there was a lot of opposition from the rethugs, but he who holds the pen rules. Had Obama simply steam rolled his way to whatever he wanted like Bush did, we wouldn't be where we are today.
That said, What does Obama want?
The ruination of the US. Next question?
FredStembottom (1000+ posts) Fri Feb-18-11 12:03 PM
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10. The first 2 years would have been a success if nothing had been accomplished!
Edited on Fri Feb-18-11 12:04 PM by FredStembottom
....If O had spent them simply standing firm on the solutions that work and help millions.
....If he had used his TV time to reveal the Radical lies that multiply in the Captive Media.
With 2 years of refuting the Radical Right's lies - they are so FREAKIN' EASY to refute with the barest of facts - we would be a country in the midst of a full recovery from mass delusion.
If only he had fought.............
and taught........
The man has bravery issues.
Even with the MSM trying to deny the truth coming from the right, people still found the truth before November, 2010.
murielm99 (1000+ posts) Fri Feb-18-11 11:57 AM
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8. But it is true.
Many people did stay home. And others voted for repubs to "teach the Democrats a lesson" for not being progressive enough.
I see it here on DU when people criticize President Obama. Of course we can criticize Obama and his administration. We need to hold them accountable. But we need to support them now and in 2010 as well.
I think we need to learn from this. We need to GOTV in every election.
Man, I hope these DUmmies stick with thinking that the DemonRats lost because they weren't far enough left.
