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In reply to the discussion: The Obamabots moniker was coined by the RW...and used by those who lean that direction. [View all]pragmatic_dem
(410 posts)seriously, be careful for what you wish. The investment bankers who are running Washington are counting on blind loyalty to one party or the other.
I intend to hold Democrats just as accountable for the stupid and destructive things they do as any Republican.
You have to understand the game has changed. Most of us do not have money, but we do have votes. The Wall Street barons who finance elections are counting on the fact that loyalists will NEVER be critical of anything because after all, what's your other option?
I absolutely cannot vote for a name be it Democrat or Republican. We need real people looking out for the public's best interests. I won't let my vote (the only influence I have) be taken for granted.
Every economic indicator has been horrible for last 40 years. We have to admit that Democratic Party really has not been successful changing that in significant ways. ACA was a small step for the poorest Americans, but left many in middle class out (like me). It isn't just Republican obstruction, it is compromise instead of getting populist support on your side.
So you have to understand people's sensitivity to it.
I expect Democrats to aggressively promote more liberal economic policies to improve quality of life but really what has happened is Democratic economics have gotten more conservative (e.g. "Grand Bargain" .
Third-way association is important because it signifies whether things are going to continue to get worse for workers and their families or not. The third way guarantees things will get worse as they double down on trickle-down, much worse.
Third way is surrender of Washington to pay-to-play Government.