What? Congressional Democrat whines about progressives being too progressive

[Purveyor]

Congressman John K. Delaney, what the hell are you talking about?

In a recent Washington Post op-ed piece, headlined, “The last thing America needs? A left-wing version of the Tea Party,” the Democratic congressman from Maryland scolds progressives and expresses his worry “about where some of the loudest voices in the room could take the Democratic Party.”

He writes, “Rejecting a trade agreement with Asia, expanding entitlement programs that crowd out other priorities and a desire to relitigate the financial crisis are becoming dominant positions among Democrats. Although these subjects may make for good partisan talking points, they do not provide the building blocks for a positive and bold agenda to create jobs and improve the lives of Americans.”

Rep. Delaney even implies that a freewheeling, open discussion of “these subjects” could lead to the election of a Republican president.

Good grief, John. A trade agreement that favors multinational corporations over working people? Cutting “entitlement programs” such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, worker’s compensation? Letting Wall Street off the hook for crashing the economy and costing millions of Americans their jobs and homes? These are Republican policies, bought and paid for by plutocrats. If Democrats simply mimic them, there would be no need to bother with voting for a Republican president; we could cancel the election and put the billions saved in campaign contributions straight into the Clinton Foundation.

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http://www.rawstory.com/2015/06/what-congressional-democrat-whines-about-progressives-being-too-progressive/

[PowerToThePeople]

1. Repuke in Democratic clothing

fuck him.

[Purveyor]

2. Unfortunately there are too many, imo. eom

[PowerToThePeople]

3. I agree.

[RufusTFirefly]

7. Nooooooo! That D after his name is like a magic amulet!!

We must cheer everything he says or stand accused of being "haters"!

[Maedhros]

8. Is it? Or is it just the "new" Democratic Party? [n/t]

[PowerToThePeople]

9. They certainly are trying hard for that

But have not succeeded fully yet. They had to outright lie and deceive to get their corporate candidate into the white house this last time.

[cascadiance]

10. These "New" Democrats are becoming very OLD to me now!

I think we need some NEWER Democrats that are much more like the OLD Democrats we had before the DLC!

[Sam I Am]

4. /

I don't see how you can ever be TOO progressive. Progress is the root word, so how can you be against progress?
Conservatives have shown their true selfish colors time and time again. They are self-centered and create a selfish environment. This is archaic and proves that people can't be left to their own devices. We all acknowledge that government has a role in people's lives, and a large role at that. We still have racism, poverty, sexism, violence, etc., so it is clear that going back to archaic ways is folly. Religion is folly. The state and a strong central government has proven to be the solution. It has not been perfect for 225 or so years, but only because it is not even stronger. Get rid of archaic ways, and you strengthen society. Get rid of these twisted ills. I am proud to say that I advocate for strong government.

[cascadiance]

5. The last thing this country needs is a KORPORATE DEMOKRAT!

Sorry we need the United States of AMERICA that our founders created as a model for democracy everywhere, not the REPUBLIK OF AMERIKA!





Join the Republikan Party John! You aren't a real representative politician!

[djean111]

6. To hell with all of the DINOs.

[TSIAS]

11. According to Wikipedia

"Delaney was the only former CEO of a publicly traded company serving in the 113th United States Congress.[20] He was also the 6th wealthiest member of Congress. His net worth is between $46,886,140 and $231,164,999".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Delaney_%28Maryland_politician%29