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In reply to the discussion: Hey Unsensible Emo Prog Firebaggers: This Time I'm *Sure* I Got It Right!!! [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)62. Fascinating definition at that link.....
Emo Progressive (or emoprog) is a self-described liberal or progressive, often with strong libertarian leanings, whose primary political orientation is to be angry, dissatisfied and unhappy with the state of the nation at any given time, because in their view, liberal policies are not being implemented quickly enough or articulated forcefully enough. They have particular contempt for Democratic presidents.
Emoprogs are ideological purists who disdain compromise and incremental change, which they see as selling out classical liberal ideas like full employment, an end to all wars, state secrets, and liberal social policy.
Emoprogs dislike Republicans but reserve their greatest disdain for Democratic presidents, whom they relentlessly attack for not meeting a set of ideological goal posts that are constantly adjusted to ensure that the president will be deemed a disappointment, not progressive enough or just like a Republican no matter what policy achievements are made.
Emoprogs routinely dismiss or ignore congress role in making or impeding policy, believing presidents can simply use the bully pulpit and fight in order to overcome constitutional or legislative obstacles...
Emoprogs are ideological purists who disdain compromise and incremental change, which they see as selling out classical liberal ideas like full employment, an end to all wars, state secrets, and liberal social policy.
Emoprogs dislike Republicans but reserve their greatest disdain for Democratic presidents, whom they relentlessly attack for not meeting a set of ideological goal posts that are constantly adjusted to ensure that the president will be deemed a disappointment, not progressive enough or just like a Republican no matter what policy achievements are made.
Emoprogs routinely dismiss or ignore congress role in making or impeding policy, believing presidents can simply use the bully pulpit and fight in order to overcome constitutional or legislative obstacles...
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Hey Unsensible Emo Prog Firebaggers: This Time I'm *Sure* I Got It Right!!! [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Dec 2012
OP
The Third Way are the Republicans that abandoned their Party to help us with ours. nm
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#129
Lol, yes we would! I love Taibbi, one of the few real journalists left in this
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#196
If it isnt a cut why offer it to the Repubicans? Dont think the Republicans would accept it
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#112
It is a horrible place to bargain from. He should tell the American people that
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#144
Yes, the Emo Prog overreaction to the comments is far worse than the comments themselves
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#51
I think I ended up with 4 hides in Meta that night trying to get that off of DU.
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#127
Mad, it HAS been explained to you Over & Over that Charter Schools ARE Public Schools.
bvar22
Dec 2012
#94
Well excuse me for loving and supporting my President. We dont need people like you
loyalkydem
Dec 2012
#41
The Democratic Wing worries about programs, issues and policy and doesnt have time for hero worship.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#115
You are exposing yourself. Democrats have historically argued and debated among themselves.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#134
Yes I am. I am a Democrat. I believe that my representatives work for me. What do you believe in? nm
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#138
So pray tell me what issues you disagree with us progressives. Give me some facts from your
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#146
It was the right-wing of our party that didnt vote in 2010 or voted Republican. nm
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#120
MSNBC's Joy Reid and blogger/tweeter @shoq redefine emo prog as “Puritopian.”
madfloridian
Dec 2012
#45
Emo Progs crying out for attention by using the words of Sensible Pragmatists
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#68
And as I said below, the definition and label are shameful. Not to be used by Democrats
madfloridian
Dec 2012
#70
Well, I think anyone who takes such an authoritarian approach is not a Democrat, so
MADem
Dec 2012
#168
wow, you're completely losing your shit, Manny. This is what a Second Obama term has made of you?
MjolnirTime
Dec 2012
#74
My memory is long enough to know that Manny has always detracted form Obama.
MjolnirTime
Dec 2012
#206
Reciting just a few lines we've all heard dozens of times has sure got you jacked up
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#91
Your hair has been on fire so many times in the last 3 year, you must be bald by now.
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#84
Is There A Deal That Contains Cuts? Legislation? How About Any Hypothetical Discussions?
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#151
Is Obama going to make a deal that cuts SS by the end of the year ... yes or no.
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#163
Did he put it on the table this week, during the debt ceiling fight last year or ...
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#182
The claim that Obama has "put SS on the table" here on DU actually goes back to the debt
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#185
So That's In A Deal? Or Legislation? Part Of Some Current Negotiations Or Hypothetical Discussion?
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#164
So You Admit There Are No Current Discussions, Negotiations, Deals or Legislation Regarding Any Cuts
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#171
What Table Would They Be On, If They Are Not Included In Any Discussions, Negotiations, Deals or
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#174
What Table? They Are Not In Any Legislation, Deals, Discussions, Hypothetical or Otherwise
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#176
Actually, I'm Missing The Table, That Press Briefing Is Irrelevant, You Have Yet To Provide Anything
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#179
Reality? Like The Reality That There Are No Cuts, In Any Way Shape or Form, In A Deal, Discussion
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#181
For Pete's sake! Did Obama put SS on the table, according to Carney, or not?
ChisolmTrailDem
Dec 2012
#186
No, YOU Are Focusing On An IMAGINARY Table, One That Supposedly Has SS Cuts On It
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#194
I get confused as to whether I should rec a Third Way Manny post or not. In any case I sure aint
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#117