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a permanent minority party does nothing to protect the rights of women nt geek tragedy Aug 2017 #1
Translation: ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #2
Barack Obama got the votes of plenty of racists, and more than a few sexists voted for Hillary geek tragedy Aug 2017 #7
Uh, the point centers around racist politicians, ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #9
so in districts where a pro-choice candidate who supports tax funds paying for abortion can't win, geek tragedy Aug 2017 #12
Stand up. For your principles. 6000eliot Aug 2017 #24
A party that doesn't win any elections is absolutely worthless and should disband itself nt geek tragedy Aug 2017 #26
A party without principles they're willing to stand up for should disband as well flibbitygiblets Aug 2017 #27
Absolutely. 6000eliot Aug 2017 #29
WEDGE ISSUE, 3 long threads going right now. Look to the Russians, Hortensis Aug 2017 #165
EXACTLY!! niyad Aug 2017 #48
Such a disappointment. I really thought you were one of feminists best allies here. Sorry to say I boston bean Aug 2017 #32
Your last comment mentioned not winning in a deep red area, ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #69
if Democrats as a national party can't win the White House & can't win the House of Representatives geek tragedy Aug 2017 #117
What ever votes we would gain from an anti-choice candidate, we would lose smirkymonkey Aug 2017 #109
The "purity" argument coming from some is odd. Agschmid Aug 2017 #138
This, is so wrong! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2017 #154
ABSOLUTELY! Brainstormy Aug 2017 #61
How will allowing Cons perpetual control idahoblue Aug 2017 #159
So, in a red district, it would be OK to put up a candidate Bettie Aug 2017 #35
Again, running competitive candidates in conservative districts is not the same geek tragedy Aug 2017 #70
Having those candidates in seats Bettie Aug 2017 #111
What matters more than anything is which party controls Congress. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #114
And if these compromised elected Democrats get into the leadership mazzarro Aug 2017 #137
Yes, just give up. ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #68
no, if they want to run and they're told they're not welcome as a Democrat, they'll geek tragedy Aug 2017 #71
That makes no sense. ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #73
okay fine, then you don't need to send them money nt geek tragedy Aug 2017 #74
I agree ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #75
people are up in arms because the head of the DCCC said they won't condition geek tragedy Aug 2017 #76
Yes ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #79
where'd you get your 25%? lakeguy Aug 2017 #131
here geek tragedy Aug 2017 #132
Manchin, Donnelly, and Casey all stood against geek tragedy Aug 2017 #167
There will be plenty of pro-choice candidates in districts we can win we should support. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #161
There would be no Democratic xxqqqzme Aug 2017 #145
It's Realpolitik. Igel Aug 2017 #42
On the other hand ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #64
Democrats never f*cking learn. SusanaMontana41 Aug 2017 #46
What we haven't learned yet is that we don't win because we keep trying to be smirkymonkey Aug 2017 #113
EXACTLY right. SusanaMontana41 Aug 2017 #127
Democrats often succumb to the prevailing winds without the guts and cleverness to stand up to RKP5637 Aug 2017 #155
Double Bingo! rock Aug 2017 #83
heck no! we are better than that!!!! demigoddess Aug 2017 #140
Okay atreides1 Aug 2017 #20
Thank you. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #22
How much anti-choice legislation passed when Nancy Pelosi was Speaker? geek tragedy Aug 2017 #25
By getting you a pro-choice soeaker of the House Loki Liesmith Aug 2017 #151
Translation: "Women, get under the bus so we can win." AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #40
Thank you. a la izquierda Aug 2017 #58
Again, that's a logical fallacy. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #102
More complex than that. AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #107
what's the purpose of the party if it's not going to be competitive in elections? nt geek tragedy Aug 2017 #108
If it's not currently competitive, then the purpose is to become so. AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #110
Our base isn't enough to win. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #112
A discharge petition can override that. AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #116
you can't safely assume that. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #119
Wrong. AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #120
There hasn't been a single successful discharge petition since 2002 (McCain-Feingold) geek tragedy Aug 2017 #121
I think you just made my point. AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #122
Rand Paul is a member of the majority party which favors banning abortion geek tragedy Aug 2017 #123
THIS time they didn't. AtheistCrusader Aug 2017 #124
the place to fight abortion is not within the Democratic Party geek tragedy Aug 2017 #126
I don't think that what you posit as statement B accurately reflects what the poster said. lapucelle Aug 2017 #152
your comments are so disappointing to everybody who fights for the right thing, even when it's not Corvo Bianco Aug 2017 #63
just because someone thinks there's a more effective way to fight does not mean geek tragedy Aug 2017 #101
When it comes to something like this, something as fundamental to my humanity as rights to Corvo Bianco Aug 2017 #105
Anti choicers MFM008 Aug 2017 #78
they don't need to if they give us a majority. geek tragedy Aug 2017 #100
So voting for a white supremacist is OK mcar Aug 2017 #94
are 25% of Democrats white supremacists? geek tragedy Aug 2017 #99
It gets worse dragonfly301 Aug 2017 #133
I have a blood clotting disorder that makes pregnancy dangerous LeftyMom Aug 2017 #139
We are not a minority party. A construct put in the constitution by slave holders to protect... NNadir Aug 2017 #141
It's a shame this even needs to be said NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #3
Fucking ridiculous. Democrats need to ghostsinthemachine Aug 2017 #4
This. CrispyQ Aug 2017 #14
EXACTLY. SusanaMontana41 Aug 2017 #52
Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Aug 2017 #115
Amen shenmue Aug 2017 #5
Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Aug 2017 #6
Bad Idea Oubaas Aug 2017 #8
Thank you. K&R DLevine Aug 2017 #10
I COULD NOT AGREE MORE!!! Raster Aug 2017 #11
Recommended. H2O Man Aug 2017 #13
Assumption that enough anti-choice votes might tip swing states exactly as needed? lindysalsagal Aug 2017 #15
Courting the idiotic prolife voters is one thing. Running anti-choice candidates? LexVegas Aug 2017 #18
Good rant canetoad Aug 2017 #16
Agree bcbink Aug 2017 #17
K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #19
I don't know but it's making me sick, and MAD. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #21
I'm with you!!! VaBchTgerLily Aug 2017 #23
i agree!!! no anti choice candidate will get my $$ samnsara Aug 2017 #28
Yes...k & r NRaleighLiberal Aug 2017 #30
Did you vote for Barack Obama in 2008? Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #31
Obama explicitly stated he was for SSM and gay rights long before running for President LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #36
No he didn't, and no - it was NOT an act. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #38
Actually he did in 1996 LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #82
Does that include voting for a candidate who expressly opposes gay marriage? Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #84
If I have no other choice then yes LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #90
Then we're on the same page. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #93
For the most part we are LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #97
Agreed on the primary - Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #103
As I recall, he was iffy on gay marriage, but on board w/other gay rights. Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #43
Don't you know instead of rejoicing in that fact, it should be used as a bludgeon to keep others boston bean Aug 2017 #45
I have no idea what you're talking about or what you're upset about. nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #67
I am basing my statement on a document he signed in 1996 LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #85
He changed his position well before he ran for president, Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #92
I tend to think his views prior to running for national office were more likely to be honest LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #95
Most of the candidates we are talking about are on board with other women's rights. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #87
I agree that Obama came around a bit late for my taste, ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #80
I don't believe he would have. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #86
I can't see him resisting it... ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #89
THANK YOU. WinkyDink Aug 2017 #33
Tom Emmer of Minnesota does not care what you think Angry Dragon Aug 2017 #34
That's absolutely correct. He doesn't. MineralMan Aug 2017 #77
K&R Progressive dog Aug 2017 #37
Amazingly, there were Democrats who stayed home in November because they honestly believed StevieM Aug 2017 #39
If a person is not opened minded enough to understand that women have the right Mountain Mule Aug 2017 #41
Divisive bullshit. we can do it Aug 2017 #44
+1 broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #47
k and r, with deepest thanks. niyad Aug 2017 #49
No anti-choice in my Democratic party msdogi Aug 2017 #50
More important that a vote in Congress angrychair Aug 2017 #51
Absolutely. That slope is steep, slippery and ends with enslavement. nolabear Aug 2017 #53
Right there with you. hamsterjill Aug 2017 #54
Do We Really Need to Pull the Rug Out From Under Women, Yet Again? dlk Aug 2017 #55
Yes, yes, yes and thank you! UtahLib Aug 2017 #56
Thank you wryter2000 Aug 2017 #57
Apparently Hillary could have picked up those Rust Belt states by being more pro whatever Not Ruth Aug 2017 #59
You should maybe take a class on how the House of Representatives works DefenseLawyer Aug 2017 #60
You've highlighted what this issue is really about, control of Congress. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2017 #128
The question is a distortion of common sense Pantagruel Aug 2017 #62
Did something specific happen that brought this issue up today? Honeycombe8 Aug 2017 #65
Simple Egnever Aug 2017 #66
Eh after reading some posts this week on this issue I'm quite sure that's NOT the case. BannonsLiver Aug 2017 #91
Planet Citizens United. Orsino Aug 2017 #72
an Ugly Truth DonCoquixote Aug 2017 #81
For some folks it's party over ... GeorgeGist Aug 2017 #88
So are we better off with the Republicans dominating every level of government? Willie Pep Aug 2017 #96
Why is it OK for cops to murder our living, breathing, family members & friends? Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2017 #98
If we want the Democratic Party to stop with this MuseRider Aug 2017 #104
Party conservatives think the most basic human right of half the population is dispensable Warpy Aug 2017 #106
+1,000!!! Right on! AgadorSparticus Aug 2017 #118
the only reason this is possible is dems ignore rw radio while it certainot Aug 2017 #125
The Democratic party dflprincess Aug 2017 #129
certainly not on abortion dsc Aug 2017 #134
DURec leftstreet Aug 2017 #130
What bizarro world have I stepped in to? Jopin Klobe Aug 2017 #135
And democrats so often take the bait!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2017 #157
Exactly Lunabell Aug 2017 #136
Exactly jmowreader Aug 2017 #142
Personally, Any democrat worth there salt would not even consider anything but pro-choice.... Old Vet Aug 2017 #143
Right there with ya buddy! Ligyron Aug 2017 #144
I'm with you there, but also apply your attitude to the all out looting and greed by the 1%. brewens Aug 2017 #146
I can not speak of anyone but myself. Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2017 #147
Only 40% of those who could have VOTED MasonDreams Aug 2017 #148
Are anti-choice Democrats preferred over Republicans? PDittie Aug 2017 #149
24. Just 24. Amimnoch Aug 2017 #150
A lot of people say something can't be done until it is. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #156
The Majority party writes, and passes the bills that become laws. Amimnoch Aug 2017 #158
Amen fuck them all to hell dembotoz Aug 2017 #153
Can the Democrats afford to throw women under the bus? Nightowl Aug 2017 #160
It's a deliberate, calculated distraction, meant to split and weaken Democrats. Paladin Aug 2017 #162
There are threads about it because it is current news. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #164
And look at you, putting an ugly spin on my comments. Paladin Aug 2017 #166
Life or Death. To my mind, it's about a Woman's right to Her life. BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2017 #163
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