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Major Hogwash

(17,656 posts)
100. Memories . . light the corners of my mind . . misty water-colored memories . . of the way we were
Sun Apr 10, 2016, 11:24 PM
Apr 2016

Scattered pictures . . of the smiles we left behind . . smiles we gave to one another . . for the way we were . .

Neither party was ever built DetroitSocialist83 Apr 2016 #1
Yep. The Democratic was the left and populist wing........ socialist_n_TN Apr 2016 #4
Our Owners Have It In The Bag And They Know It scottie55 Apr 2016 #13
Show them the money! Working class wants things but can't PAY Baobab Apr 2016 #61
right--that's how it backslid so quickly each time MisterP Apr 2016 #42
Dem's are not comunist: your post smacks of comunism: its not organized for one Ideal lewebley3 Apr 2016 #69
Oh, no, not you again. Stick to the fascist forum. Zephyrbag Apr 2016 #98
Stop attacking the party be because you are supportng Sanders lewebley3 Apr 2016 #101
Nah he should stay - perhaps he'll learn something. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #113
Hasn't happened yet. Scuba Apr 2016 #123
And won't appear to. A Turd Way apologist and enabler. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #136
Nothing bourgeoise about the Dem party: The Dem party put people lewebley3 Apr 2016 #175
Yeah as long as the "people" have ownership of the means of production...... socialist_n_TN Apr 2016 #187
Cummisn was crazy failure lewebley3 Apr 2016 #188
The Iron Law of Oligarchy TalkingDog Apr 2016 #47
Sorry: the GOP are the Oligarchy not Hillary lewebley3 Apr 2016 #67
The Democrats sold out too Meteor Man Apr 2016 #99
The never have sold out: they just reject Sanders: he is not Dem lewebley3 Apr 2016 #103
Right Meteor Man Apr 2016 #105
The are :they work hard for American's and they have accomplishments lewebley3 Apr 2016 #107
Accomplishments for the rich and powerful. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #114
I'm pretty sure it's not in the sand. Scuba Apr 2016 #124
might be sand in the vaseline reddread Apr 2016 #131
Ummm, no thanks! Scuba Apr 2016 #132
It's not in the sand. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #158
I think you are wasting your time with that one truebluegreen Apr 2016 #167
they are some of the Dem's lewebley3 Apr 2016 #176
Bernie is as much a Democrat as you are. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #164
Way more so laserhaas Apr 2016 #172
Sanders has not run as a Dem and won an office:tha'st one reason he shouldn't lewebley3 Apr 2016 #194
Since when is any of that a requirement to be a Democrat or run for office? Live and Learn Apr 2016 #202
Oh Puh puck puhhllleeeaaassseee laserhaas Apr 2016 #171
Obamas "third term" Plucketeer Apr 2016 #173
We can only be so lucky to have a Obama 3rd: Hillary will not have 16% lewebley3 Apr 2016 #174
Very true! Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #133
No. Dem's have never thrown workers under any bus :they have just rejecred lewebley3 Apr 2016 #178
Ha Ha...HRC is NOT an oligarch..entitled laserhaas Apr 2016 #166
Hillary worked for every thing she has: and she has been lewebley3 Apr 2016 #179
Got inside the bubble of privilege as soon as she could. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #184
If what you said were true she would. a GOP party person::instead she is fighting for all the lewebley3 Apr 2016 #190
I'm not 5he one lying to myself laserhaas Apr 2016 #186
Your life savings was stole by the GOP lewebley3 Apr 2016 #189
My life savings and career destroyed bSachs & Bain fraud covered up by Corruption/ willful blindness laserhaas Apr 2016 #191
Bush and the GOP are to blame: lewebley3 Apr 2016 #193
Hillary is beating Sanders because the people trust her: She helped rebuild lewebley3 Apr 2016 #196
The same problem would result 1939 Apr 2016 #119
Reading the new Thomas Frank book and he disagrees martigras Apr 2016 #57
Made a deal to privatize Social Security laserhaas Apr 2016 #169
Agreed::The Dem party is a shape sifting enitity: reps the needs of the non GOP lewebley3 Apr 2016 #66
The deal didn't come from trade unions: it came because the country was flat on its back: lewebley3 Apr 2016 #71
Absolutely correct!!!! Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2016 #129
Truth there... think Apr 2016 #2
Do you really think the ruling class put all their eggs in one basket? Skwmom Apr 2016 #3
Nope. Better to "own" both baskets. Scuba Apr 2016 #8
That is the fact that most don't realize. pangaia Apr 2016 #19
The most recent sale was held in the '80 when the Clintons Sold the PArty to the Koch Bros Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #23
+1 nt Duval Apr 2016 #46
The Clintion's didn't sell out anyone:they pulled 7.4m out poverty lewebley3 Apr 2016 #74
They invented the Information Age. DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #77
They created wealth for the middle class: Bush crashed everything lewebley3 Apr 2016 #81
Unfortunately the repeal of Glass-Steagal probably had a lot to do with 2008. DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #89
You're wasting keystrokes with that one. Scuba Apr 2016 #125
I know... DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #126
Set in stone...Billy,s legacy is laserhaas Apr 2016 #168
Concur. Staying silent leads uniformed to believe Bull Chit.. I regret laserhaas Apr 2016 #198
I know. Her, mis'an and others - all love to rub salt in victims wounds laserhaas Apr 2016 #195
Glass-Stegal allowed the 2008 crash Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #153
No the GOP crashed everything: Everything was good when Clinton left lewebley3 Apr 2016 #197
Clinton set up the crash with Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #199
No he rasied taxes on the rich: there was bank regulations:: Bush deregulated and cut taxes lewebley3 Apr 2016 #200
You change the subject of your poat because you were wrong: lewebley3 Apr 2016 #180
hmmm Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #152
Bingo- and then distract us with things like guns, gays and abortion Marrah_G Apr 2016 #62
^^^THIS^^^!!! Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #157
The "Rothschild's Method". Phlem Apr 2016 #82
We were sold on the "two for one" idea clear back in 1992. Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #84
Good point. That would presume that their loyalty to a letter D or R is a higher priority than GoneFishin Apr 2016 #12
Eggzactly! Plucketeer Apr 2016 #51
It may very well be PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #5
We can only hope. SoapBox Apr 2016 #10
We can only hope so........ socialist_n_TN Apr 2016 #11
I'm sure many of you already know this, but there is a viable KPN Apr 2016 #30
True, but they are only active in states that allow fusion voting eridani Apr 2016 #109
Right. Mostly beciuase they see what Bernie saw and did -- KPN Apr 2016 #111
No--the major opposition to fusion voting occurred in the 19th century eridani Apr 2016 #112
Ah. Didn't know that. KPN Apr 2016 #139
Nahh.... we are a two party system. that's it. What will lilely happen is the Dems will fracture FighttheFuture Apr 2016 #37
Highly doubtful. nt COLGATE4 Apr 2016 #135
That's it in a nutshell. I would add that by only pretending to fight for average Americans while GoneFishin Apr 2016 #6
"contempt for average people" scottie55 Apr 2016 #15
Couldn't agree more -- looking at the DNC at least. KPN Apr 2016 #32
It has become perfectly obvious despite the propaganda to the contrary. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #159
If All Democrats Truly Were Populists There Would Be No Republicans scottie55 Apr 2016 #7
"Rocket surgery" ... I like that! Made me laugh. KPN Apr 2016 #33
Wrong: the GOP are about greed: as long as there is greed there will be GOP lewebley3 Apr 2016 #78
The Turd Way Class loves their positions, power and money too. SoapBox Apr 2016 #9
When do they act like they care......from Eat your peas...to...welfare reform/cutting food stamp SammyWinstonJack Apr 2016 #31
It has been an eye opener for sure. KPN Apr 2016 #34
During the 30s-60s DetroitSocialist83 Apr 2016 #14
The stuff wasn't free. It is paid for by the labor of the people. It is our opponents who call it jtuck004 Apr 2016 #26
Absolutely true! silverweb Apr 2016 #60
Hey! Please drop the "free stuff" and "handing out gifts" (your upthread post) talk. KPN Apr 2016 #35
Sorry guys DetroitSocialist83 Apr 2016 #48
Yeah use the *sarcasm* icon....... socialist_n_TN Apr 2016 #73
Huh? Person 2713 Apr 2016 #44
If the DLC fought for the 99% the Rs would be powerless. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #16
well, I think we know what the DLC is all about Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #27
The 99%came from the GOP:not Clinton. he raised taxes on the rich 1% lewebley3 Apr 2016 #75
And quite happily ushered in "Welfare Reform" and NAFTA GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #115
Welfare fair and NAFTA: were administer under Bush: The country was sound and debt free lewebley3 Apr 2016 #118
Sorry no. WJC & HRC laid the groundwork for todays oligarchs. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #141
Clinton laid the ground work for a great economy: Bush felt he had to give money back lewebley3 Apr 2016 #142
So why does she support the private prison industry? GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #146
She. doesn't support any prison industry: your post just nonsense lewebley3 Apr 2016 #177
She has in the past. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #183
Stop with smearing lies about Hillary lewebley3 Apr 2016 #192
You continue to not respond to questions. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #201
It's now almost 24 hours and no reply to my questions. I wonder why? GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #156
Probably have to create a new unknown identity. Blew that one. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #161
The wind from Camp Weathervane blows in odd directions. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #185
the biggest problem is an uniformed and brainwashed electorate that votes against its own best Takket Apr 2016 #17
True that !!! pangaia Apr 2016 #20
but of course the PTB perpetuate this system too-- and work hard to brainwash them Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #29
Good point. I was really hoping Michael Moore's new 2cannan Apr 2016 #49
Who are you to decide others are not voting their best interest: you sound like a Sanders lewebley3 Apr 2016 #76
Year after year, decade after decade. Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #90
They've been brainwashed into believing the poor have it too good Martin Eden Apr 2016 #170
No matter where your sister found it... ReRe Apr 2016 #18
Right on for your sister. I agree that wherever she got it, it's good stuff. Go Bernie! highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #21
The Ruling Class has lot's of $$ and major media behind them. Lazy thinkers vkkv Apr 2016 #22
Well done. zentrum Apr 2016 #24
Yes, this fits with what I posted this morning Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #25
K and R nt Rebkeh Apr 2016 #28
Before New Democrats, the Party did fight hard for workers and those who can't work. merrily Apr 2016 #36
The Dem party has never stopped fighting for workers: they lewebley3 Apr 2016 #79
REALLY? They lost 3 Presidentials--Reagan was a one off, though--but they controlled Congress merrily Apr 2016 #120
Under Clinton there was mostly peace and prosperity: would love Hillary to be President lewebley3 Apr 2016 #121
That's not true either. He bombed Iraq, like Poppy and Dimson and there were other merrily Apr 2016 #122
Clinton inherited Iraq: and chose not invade like Bush: Kosvos was Clinton, lewebley3 Apr 2016 #143
Nope he did not inherit Iraq. It was over. He decided to bomb it all on his own. merrily Apr 2016 #144
Clinton contained Iraq lewebley3 Apr 2016 #154
Memories . . light the corners of my mind . . misty water-colored memories . . of the way we were Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #100
The proof is in the pudding. 80 people own over half the worlds wealth. I don't think some folks Rex Apr 2016 #38
What we need to understand most is that it is a continuing struggle. kristopher Apr 2016 #39
Non-pop Dem-lite is a great gig. Lots of money. Bandaid change or two bring quick results. Festivito Apr 2016 #40
Frank Thomas........................."Listen Liberals"............................... turbinetree Apr 2016 #41
Ought to be required reading for any liberal martigras Apr 2016 #59
FDR......................... turbinetree Apr 2016 #86
Honk! ReRe Apr 2016 #92
Thomas Frank.................................. turbinetree Apr 2016 #134
This is why I suspect a lot of "Hillary supporters" here are paid. Odin2005 Apr 2016 #43
And obviously not paid enough. GoneOffShore Apr 2016 #150
Me too. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #162
The Democratic Party Elite have abandoned the Working Class years ago. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #45
+1 bobthedrummer Apr 2016 #53
When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Apr 2016 #50
The Democratic Party, at least the faction of it that's currently in control, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #52
The people who control the Dem's are people who have won elections: they should be in charge lewebley3 Apr 2016 #87
"Put their lives on the line"? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #88
You wouldn't ask that if you ever ran for office: you bash at real progressives lewebley3 Apr 2016 #93
LOL! You want to explain to me how Hillary qualifies as a "real progressive"? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #95
You wouldn't know a real progressive if one bit you on the ass. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #163
you should put principle before party eniwetok Apr 2016 #97
The party is based on principles: it is the basic idea of people 1St lewebley3 Apr 2016 #106
Truth! cer7711 Apr 2016 #54
Beautifully put. Thanks. Scuba Apr 2016 #55
This^^^! Phlem Apr 2016 #56
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #58
It would be GREAT if all our fellow Dems who support Hillary Oldenuff Apr 2016 #63
This is absolutely true, Scuba. Most voters want real Democrats to run the nation. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #64
There's a revolution coming. WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2016 #65
I've seen stuff from conservatives claiming Republicans are the party of the working class.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #68
sure... they crash wages then compensate with irresponsible tax cuts. eniwetok Apr 2016 #96
Dem's should be about all American'.,not just the working class: Dem's come from all walks of income lewebley3 Apr 2016 #70
Who are you to complain about what the party has not done: What lewebley3 Apr 2016 #72
Why are you conflating ALL Dems as one? eniwetok Apr 2016 #83
Hillary and.Obama have done the progressive work: the other Dem's lewebley3 Apr 2016 #91
I hardly consider Obama or Hillary to be "Progressives" eniwetok Apr 2016 #94
Obama's ACA is the biggest progressive action since LBJ: lewebley3 Apr 2016 #108
cherry picking eniwetok Apr 2016 #145
No cherry picking: five other President tied before hin: lewebley3 Apr 2016 #155
it's cherrypicking because eniwetok Apr 2016 #181
oh come on chillfactor Apr 2016 #80
the leadership of BOTH parties is corrupt Zephyrbag Apr 2016 #104
Bernie Fans don't know how to bash the GOP CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #137
K&R... spanone Apr 2016 #85
why are many working class white people voting for Donald Trump over Bernie Sanders ? JI7 Apr 2016 #102
Because they hate Mexicans more than banksters n/t eridani Apr 2016 #110
Totally on point! nt Raine Apr 2016 #116
K&R! Lunabell Apr 2016 #117
The party rules for the elite and the establishment's benefit need to go. The people need to bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #127
As much as I hate to say it...November is shaping up to... yourout Apr 2016 #128
"As much as I hate to say it." CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #138
woo rec number 300!!! nt retrowire Apr 2016 #130
So true, that's why I fully support Bernie Sanders. B Calm Apr 2016 #140
Supreme court nominee says it all RedCloud Apr 2016 #147
Yep. I was pulling for a true progressive, which would have made the Republicans wet their pants. Scuba Apr 2016 #148
K&R myrna minx Apr 2016 #149
emphasis on working class....tired of all this middle class bs...hell the walton prob think they are dembotoz Apr 2016 #151
Excellent post, Scuba MissDeeds Apr 2016 #160
Worthy post. Thanks! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #165
"They say America needs a third party. It sure could use a second one." - Jim Hightower. HughBeaumont Apr 2016 #182
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