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In reply to the discussion: I refuse to apologize for being a Democrat. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)21. It is refusing to cut down the party
because some of its members are not progressive enough. It is refusing to be unreasonable about the fact Republicans are worse and still have power. Also it is not trying to discourage everyone here against Democrats. It is also understanding that in a country with Republicans, some compromise has to be made, as Republicans count too. It's not a matter of "bravery" but of the separation of powers and everyone gets a voice. It is recognizing that the Presidency is not all powerful and just because the President wants something, doesn't mean he gets it. It is refusing to be a Gloomy Gus because life is not perfect right now and refusing to give up, as we are often encouraged to do.
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As a liberal who supports public education, no cuts to Social Security, help for unemployed....
madfloridian
Dec 2013
#7
It's not my job as the opposition to the Republicans to advocate for Republicans
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#35
It is ridiculous and also a tag team tactic, the OP was a 'drive by' and so someone
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#33
By failing to support electable (if by your standards) imperfect Dems in purple districts
OmahaBlueDog
Dec 2013
#52
I'd always rather have somone who will support placing Dems in party leadership positions
OmahaBlueDog
Dec 2013
#49
Oh BULLSHIT. There would never have been a chance to PASS it and you know it. If you don't have a
RBInMaine
Dec 2013
#26
Oh, bullshit back at you. How big is the tent when we don't allow a discussion on a health care
Enthusiast
Dec 2013
#29
Silly. The insurance corporations were allowed to discuss it with Max. They are people too.
L0oniX
Dec 2013
#50
Makes sense, this being DEMOCRATIC Underground and not "PURIST Underground" as some want it to be.
RBInMaine
Dec 2013
#25
This strikes me as an affected posture. Has anyone ever actually asked you such a
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#31
A lot is from 3rd party folks who could care less of representation in red districts/states.
great white snark
Dec 2013
#36
I take it this means you won't be donning the hair shirt and undertaking the self-flagellation?
Jester Messiah
Dec 2013
#57
Those you mentioned in your second sentence are the ones who owe all of us an apology!
calimary
Dec 2013
#59
And they better NOT call themselves Christians, because if they sneer at the poor,
calimary
Dec 2013
#63