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In reply to the discussion: J. Sanders: If the Democratic party doesn't become progressive, there will be a third party [View all]pnwmom
(108,955 posts)15. Progressives believe in transparency. Candidates who don't release tax returns don't.
So I don't know why they think they can lecture progressives.
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J. Sanders: If the Democratic party doesn't become progressive, there will be a third party [View all]
KitSileya
Jun 2018
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I agree. It is a very worrisome signal months before the most important midterms ever.
KitSileya
Jun 2018
#2
Even when they're smart enough to outright say screw POC and women they hint how it's "not a winner"
bettyellen
Jun 2018
#148
in what example? When Sanders said "identity politics", the very context of it was that you
JCanete
Jun 2018
#165
Well, if the party being replaced is the Republicans, I'm not going to holler too much
KitSileya
Jun 2018
#7
In addition, people not registered to a party still tend to vote one party or the other
tammywammy
Jun 2018
#92
Correct. I am registered unenrolled and ALWAYS vote D. There are many reasons people don't
seaglass
Jun 2018
#135
In his own way, Trump was a 3rd party candidate, a phony populist & not a Republican
Hekate
Jun 2018
#10
Or just as the gop ignore the libertarian folks and now deal with a libertarian party
dembotoz
Jun 2018
#11
If someone is willing to sacrifice the lives of others because they won't vote Dem
KitSileya
Jun 2018
#14
arrogance like this helps us snatch defeat from the jaws of victory time after time
dembotoz
Jun 2018
#37
Should we sacrifice someone's rights, lives or safety to appeal to a privileged group?
KitSileya
Jun 2018
#40
It needs action and by talking about it ...we can get action. Otherwise we are no different from the
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#63
Ah, I am glad you asked ...first of all there is a court order helping at the moment and some in
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#95
Dems should absolutely ignore those folks whose ideas will cause us to lose multiple elections
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#36
Yeah and why did we lose...who whined and cried about not getting single payer and stabbed Pres.
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#197
Progressives believe in transparency. Candidates who don't release tax returns don't.
pnwmom
Jun 2018
#15
I don't think that Bernie gets away with the tax returns release dance this time around.
Blue_true
Jun 2018
#110
And from the way JS ran that college into the ground why would anyone follow her...
brush
Jun 2018
#111
What adjustments...we have the most progressive platform in our history and it does no
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#38
A strong progressive message will not have appeal in red districts and the idea that
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#53
That is why we lose. This idea that a 'real' progressive can win everywhere including red states is
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#70
now that is a silly ass assesment...but have at it." pissed off at how progressive the party's
JCanete
Jun 2018
#194
What are Jane Sanders' political "credentials"? What has she done politically that would convince..
George II
Jun 2018
#26
I may have missed it, but Michelle Obama has never railed about reforming a political party....
George II
Jun 2018
#67
So which party does Michelle Obama propose to reform? Or was she just pointing out...
George II
Jun 2018
#90
It's a safe bet that Mrs. Obama wouldn't start spouting-off about things she knows nothing about.
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#69
Jane's threat was clear. Easily understood. Your denials don't change anything.
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#98
She has none whatsoever. She's making self-serving threats. By denigrating the Democratic party...
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#55
This was NOT some rogue action. It was NOT a spontaneous attack and threat.
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#176
democratic party is the big tent party, america is NOT a left-center country, but a centter-left
beachbum bob
Jun 2018
#28
Let's see here, we have babies in cages, students being killed, and a lunatic riling up his base
ProudLib72
Jun 2018
#35
What a great post. I don't like being threatened...and what kind of a person doesn't even
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#41
Yes it is. Yes we have. Yes we do. Yes it will. Yes they did. Yes they did. No it won't.
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#56
That stupid...I can't even type what I'm thinking. That's what I call white privilege!
lunamagica
Jun 2018
#80
Clearly, she wasn't speaking ONLY for herself. That was not an "un-vetted" nor "unapproved" message.
NurseJackie
Jun 2018
#118
A Third Party is the only way that the GOP can remain competitive as demographics change.
PubliusEnigma
Jun 2018
#79
We are all progressives but the left left Green slime can spoil close elections but can't win
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#99
Your post #94 was implying agreement with Jane Sanders where only her definition
R B Garr
Jun 2018
#122
The voters who call themselves wrongly in my opinion progressives who didn't vote for Hillary are
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#131
Sorry, it's an election. What about those 90+ million eligible voters who didn't vote?
jalan48
Jun 2018
#133
Well, over the last few years we have lost the Presidency, Congress, State legislatures and
jalan48
Jun 2018
#137
And that can be pinned on the left left green slimes who abandoned Obama i 10
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#143
And by the way. Is your "strategy" (Sanders') to divide a party in two by creating another party?
awesomerwb1
Jun 2018
#157
My strategy would be to stop attacking Sanders and the millions who voted for him. Let's figure
jalan48
Jun 2018
#162
Then maybe Bernie and Jane should spend less time attacking Democrats.
comradebillyboy
Jun 2018
#163
Apparently millions don't think the Party is progressive enough. I hope we can come together
jalan48
Jun 2018
#187
I agree and that's why I don't think Bernie will run a la Nader. He will continue to push us
jalan48
Jun 2018
#190
I would say "Don't let the door hit you on the way out" but that implies we were in the same room".
grantcart
Jun 2018
#116
Jane needs to realize that we are no longer putting up with her stupid threats
all american girl
Jun 2018
#140
I assume she means a *viable* 3rd party, as there are already numerous parties.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#145
Well she lierally addresses Trump and what he's been doing in her talk, so your assessment seems
JCanete
Jun 2018
#167
So... 200 days before the biggest midterms of our lives, and they pull this shit?
Blue_Tires
Jun 2018
#178