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In reply to the discussion: Wake up folks: nobody with power gives a fuck about you. [View all]
emulatorloo
(45,591 posts)237. If Manny's OP's could survive a fact check, I would recommend it.
He tends to draw false equivalencies between Republican and Democratic Policies.
For example, there is a ton of daylight between the Ryan Plan's approach to the safety net and the Democratic approach.
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The true Left would be wise to realize this and push for Leftist Democratic candidates.
Zalatix
May 2012
#4
You say this as an active member of the left in the US Democratic party I assume
Dragonfli
May 2012
#331
No. At this point they're about as polar opposite on most issues as you could get.
FarLeftFist
May 2012
#3
Yes, both parties agree that the deficit needs to be addressed, but they break on HOW to address it.
FarLeftFist
May 2012
#10
And neither one wants to do the *only* thing that's actually worked in the past
MannyGoldstein
May 2012
#19
quote is exactly what the hamp program did...nothing ..nothing was done to help until
xiamiam
May 2012
#199
Definately no Democrats at fault there, GOOD EXAMPLE to counter the point of weak Democrats
Dragonfli
May 2012
#208
Then why is the admin spending more of MY resources going after marijuana dispensers than
rhett o rick
May 2012
#309
When some try to hold them accountable they tell this lie "disgruntled non dems campaign openly
Dragonfli
May 2012
#233
Scott Walker was voted into office by the KOCH brothers $$$$. held accountable, not
crunch60
May 2012
#258
Then why did we have gridlock and obstruction in 2008? Maybe that's what our corporate
rhett o rick
May 2012
#310
Adults understand there's RARELY a choice between good and better when it comes to people leading
uponit7771
May 2012
#8
Aww, shucks. Thanks. And don't worry, I'm a netnostic. I don't believe in Godwin's Law.
Zorra
May 2012
#31
At least FDR actually fought for stuff and turned the 99% economy around
MannyGoldstein
May 2012
#40
Actually, FDR's federal works programs hired pretty much without discrimination
JDPriestly
May 2012
#110
the FarRightFist often has a little trouble with facts, yet speaks with such authority
Dragonfli
May 2012
#238
So you are happy with the current situation where JP Morgan loses $2b and the Pres pats
rhett o rick
May 2012
#312
i'll just leave you to campaign against the dems to your little hearts content.
dionysus
May 2012
#62
Jesus H. Christ, you're arguing like a teabagger against Obama. DU is no place for Obama haters.
FarLeftFist
May 2012
#89
He's distorting the facts. Dems and Republicans are the same? See Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin
emulatorloo
May 2012
#215
"haters" and "bashers" and critics oh my, I for one think Obama is Christlike
Dragonfli
May 2012
#188
oh, he's just picking up the slack for BBI. someone has to break the DU TOS with damn near every
dionysus
May 2012
#56
Yep, your new target is in sight, you guys will cleanse the site of him promptly
Dragonfli
May 2012
#189
OOo I want to punch some hippies, can I? (I am newly converted to Third Way Ideology, HARD CORE)
Dragonfli
May 2012
#277
Most Modern Day Democrats Aren't The Same... They're Worse... They Have No Will To Fight...
WillyT
May 2012
#60
In all fairness they are consistent and are less than enthusiastic re the Walker recall as well /nt
Dragonfli
May 2012
#242
Saying Democratic politicians and Republican politicians are the same can only help Republicans.
baldguy
May 2012
#317
If "both parties work for the 1%," and if I am a member of the Democratic Party, where's my pay?
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#235
No thank you. You are saying that he's expressing himself badly. I am not. 208 recs and counting
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#265
So why did you find a problem with "both parties work for the 1%"?
muriel_volestrangler
May 2012
#274
Obviously, or it should be obvious, you are using Manning's phrase out of context to mean something
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#282
What utter 3rd party advocating, GOP assisting, vote suppressing fresh hell is this?
Tarheel_Dem
May 2012
#66
You get the Democrats that you can get elected, where ever you can get them elected
MrScorpio
May 2012
#70
I see progress although, like you, I wish it were more pronounced...
AynRandCollectedSS
May 2012
#298
Yes. Although the official story is that a law firm "accidentally" released it, I'd like to believe
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#303
We can't follow the money. It has been flowing to the 1% for the past 20 years, and
jtuck004
May 2012
#120
Lyndon Johnson was a great politician. He was able to get the Civil Rights act passed,
blue neen
May 2012
#96
Why Nader? Is he still being true to traditional Democratic principles?
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#130
"when it comes to the psychology of the mind, they are as much a Right Wing Authoritarian as any
Dragonfli
May 2012
#322
That is because they are psychologically the same, authoritarian followers of what they perceive
Dragonfli
May 2012
#328
And you, "dear", are engaging in Argument Ad Hominem. Why not stick to the subject, rather than
Romulox
May 2012
#171
Direct quote: "Hackneyed and difficult to argue with as the person employing this cheapo tactic"
Romulox
May 2012
#177
And I was so sure this OP was going to announce the start of the Progressive Prz 2016
JoePhilly
May 2012
#166
Got that right, there is no more democracy, there is only oligarchy of the 1%. K&R
mother earth
May 2012
#167
The Status Quo is the ONLY realistic system possible. Remember that, and you'll be fine.
Romulox
May 2012
#172
except those who believe blindly..that is not us..thats what they turned us into..non thinkers
xiamiam
May 2012
#206
manny, actually most people know this now, maybe not on the new du, but out here in america
xiamiam
May 2012
#211
Get you "tossed off of DU?" Your divisive, unintelligent, overused and incorrect OP got 173 recs.
great white snark
May 2012
#212
That this OP is typical of Manny. He often tells us of Obama's Secret Plan to Destroy Social Securit
emulatorloo
May 2012
#236
Well let's see. Find where I claimed Manny could not post his opinion here
emulatorloo
May 2012
#266
You do realize Manny that they have nothing and so will ignore your challenge
Dragonfli
May 2012
#326
You're right, of course. The snark attack words, with quote marks, don't appear anywhere in the OP.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#241
You are in the wrong OP then, He never said Dem=GOP, you putting those words in his mouth
Dragonfli
May 2012
#273
That is EXACTLY what Manny said. He said Dems and Repugs both work for the 1% that means
stevenleser
May 2012
#292
I admire how you patiently explain this to one willfully trying to misread the post
Dragonfli
May 2012
#325
In your mind perhaps, feel free to rewrite the OP at will, I will still read the actual OP
Dragonfli
May 2012
#324
That is what all the promises are for, the ones they tell to get elected and then do the opposite
Dragonfli
May 2012
#246
183 recs and counting. As long as DU3 has an ignore button, those who want orthodoxy instead of
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#226
You saw something that I didn't. I didn't see a reference to the Ryan Plan in Manny's OP.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#240
Also, you have to squint a little, and cover your left eye, but it's in there I swear!!! /nt
Dragonfli
May 2012
#278
Too literal minded? "Yes" if you mean understanding the words that were used
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#281
My ex is a die hard O'reilly watching, Limbaugh listening GOPER. This is the only thing we agreed
jillan
May 2012
#260
Respectfully, your ex is wrong. While Repubs have uniform beliefs, the Democratic Party consists
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#268
Since this is now election season, I was hoping to get more bones thrown at us for a few months.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#284
The Dems are systematically purging the Progessives from the party
Dont call me Shirley
May 2012
#286
yes, that has been going on sice at least clinton and his de-regulation, free trade, welfare killing
Dragonfli
May 2012
#330
You really need to clarify that, on it's surface it came off as a "left handed compliment"
Dragonfli
May 2012
#329