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I am correct that the goal of this site is to support the Democratic party? (Original Post) Trumpocalypse May 2017 OP
Yes. Iggo May 2017 #1
Yes! hrmjustin May 2017 #2
Wrong. We debate pittbulls, circumcision, Olive Garden, pineapple as a pizza topping.... NightWatcher May 2017 #3
Yeah, but all that snowflake shit belongs in the Lounge... Wounded Bear May 2017 #4
Pineapple and pizza, perfect marriage. :p JHan May 2017 #11
Here are the Terms of Service: demmiblue May 2017 #5
I'd say promoting democratic principles even no_hypocrisy May 2017 #6
We can neither confirm nor deny the purpose served by any underground community which may or may not MedusaX May 2017 #7
What about instances like vi5 May 2017 #8
The Mission Statement... PoliticAverse May 2017 #9
Not necessarily. Kablooie May 2017 #10
This ↑ OxQQme May 2017 #12
In theory, yes SecularMotion May 2017 #13
Apparently to some, "supporting" the Democratic party means insulting everything R B Garr May 2017 #14
Originally that's what it was NastyRiffraff May 2017 #15

no_hypocrisy

(45,774 posts)
6. I'd say promoting democratic principles even
Sat May 6, 2017, 10:50 AM
May 2017

when the party neglects to do so. It makes no sense to promote and elect republicans visiting the party because they're in exile.

MedusaX

(1,129 posts)
7. We can neither confirm nor deny the purpose served by any underground community which may or may not
Sat May 6, 2017, 10:50 AM
May 2017

Exist.

 

vi5

(13,305 posts)
8. What about instances like
Sat May 6, 2017, 10:52 AM
May 2017

..the NY state Democrats who run as Democrats, use the party money and infrastructure and tools to get elected as Democrats, but then caucus with and throw control of the state to the Republican party?

Hey, they are Democrats, right? Should people keep supporting them so that they can continue to throw their weight and support to the other party?

So.....yeah, it's not as black and white as it may seem.

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
9. The Mission Statement...
Sat May 6, 2017, 10:54 AM
May 2017

From: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus

Democratic Underground is an online community where politically liberal people can do their part to effect political and social change by:

Interacting with friendly, like-minded people;
Sharing news and information, free from the corporate media filter;
Participating in lively, thought-provoking discussions;
Helping elect more Democrats to political office at all levels of American government; and
Having fun!

After more than a decade online, Democratic Underground still hosts the most active liberal discussion board on the Internet. We are an independent website funded by member subscriptions and advertising, and we have no affiliation with the Democratic Party. Democratic Underground is a truly grassroots community where regular members drive the discussion and set the standards. There is no other website quite like it anywhere on the Internet.

We are always looking for friendly, liberal people who appreciate good discussions and who understand the importance of electing more Democrats to office.

Kablooie

(18,571 posts)
10. Not necessarily.
Sat May 6, 2017, 11:07 AM
May 2017

It can also be to discuss ways to change and reshape the Democratic party, not just support it.

R B Garr

(16,920 posts)
14. Apparently to some, "supporting" the Democratic party means insulting everything
Sat May 6, 2017, 12:39 PM
May 2017

about it, criticizing its leaders, calling it out of touch -- all in the name of "support", you see.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
15. Originally that's what it was
Sat May 6, 2017, 02:00 PM
May 2017

Unfortunately, it's not necessarily what it's become. Only the 99.9% Pure are worthy.

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