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DownriverDem

(6,206 posts)
23. Huge lift
Fri Jun 8, 2018, 01:18 PM
Jun 2018

Those billionaires are also the reason why the Dems are not on MSM talking about our issues. They only get to come on to talk about trump or whatever the corps tell them they can discuss.

Incoming!!!! Lucky Luciano Jun 2018 #1
Isn' it a problem that we have far too many Third Way Democrats in office? olegramps Jun 2018 #20
That is incorrect. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #52
"disloyal electorate" Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #101
Yes, people who care about progressive policy should be loyal to the party... those who did not Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #110
Firsly, I campaigned and walked the district for Hilary. Not to easy at 81. olegramps Jun 2018 #120
Well said. Nothing to add to that. eom guillaumeb Jun 2018 #126
I don't think the practice of one necessarily denies the practice of the other. LanternWaste Jul 2018 #129
But it does, isn't that why we trash Republican voters for supporting a party Uncle Joe Jul 2018 #131
Is this a joke? mcar Jun 2018 #96
This should be fun to watch Kilgore Jun 2018 #109
To be fair, it's not easy in the least. sandensea Jun 2018 #2
I agree as well DBoon Jun 2018 #3
Hey Warren! Did you bother to Read Hillary's Platform on that exact subject? Wwcd Jun 2018 #4
Hillary said that DonCoquixote Jun 2018 #6
Thank you. KPN Jun 2018 #9
Hillary said it before Sanders also. Wwcd Jun 2018 #12
We need to do more angrychair Jun 2018 #18
There was no deal to sacrifice anyone...we simply don't have the power to stop them...blame Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author happy feet Jun 2018 #27
Yes, thank you! mountain grammy Jun 2018 #22
Excellent point!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #77
She's slamming them treestar Jun 2018 #122
The ever popular post hoc ergo prompter hoc fallacy. LanternWaste Jul 2018 #130
Really? The loudest voice We The People have Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #7
She just dissed all the Dems who completely agree with her. Wwcd Jun 2018 #15
No, you should be "called out" mountain grammy Jun 2018 #24
No, the Headline should be called out. Perhaps Warren should callout the deceptive Headline Wwcd Jun 2018 #31
Read more than the headline mountain grammy Jun 2018 #68
Its the HEADLINE that is the Lie. Wwcd Jun 2018 #70
Warren Says Democrats Lack Guts to Take on 'Billionaire Class' Cha Jun 2018 #116
Of course, Elizabeth did no such thing and neither did Bernie, with whom she was agreeing... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #92
That's clearly NOT what she said. progressoid Jun 2018 #30
Thank you for being the sane voice. nt Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #66
Clearly not, you're right, but Elizabeth was agreeing with Bernie... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #93
Yup. progressoid Jun 2018 #98
Don't understand the cognitive dissonance when it comes to Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #104
Yes melman Jun 2018 #111
I think she's talking about Democrats in office now and some who voted to loosen financial regs. jalan48 Jun 2018 #10
It is an election year...and I looked at what was done...it is still mostly intact which is a Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #49
kaine was a huge mistake...brought no votes to the ticket questionseverything Jun 2018 #62
+1 Yes, Biden could have done it. What a huge, lethal blunder. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #76
I agree. I never understood Kaine and especially now with him voting for the big banks. jalan48 Jun 2018 #89
Don't think Joe would've accepted 2nd fiddle again... but Bernie or Elizabeth? InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #113
Was the the public position, or the private position? Dorn Jun 2018 #17
of course she did KayF Jun 2018 #118
The rest of the world wishes you would. n/t CanSocDem Jun 2018 #5
Bernie has the guts... oh, but I forgot, Bernie's not a Democrat... that splains it! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #78
Spoken like a true Democrat! Power 2 the People Jun 2018 #8
She should stop Broadbrushing ALL DEMOCRATS in this case, Wwcd Jun 2018 #13
You should be getting more support here. murielm99 Jun 2018 #34
I agree mcar Jun 2018 #99
Agreed whathehell Jun 2018 #117
More Democrats do need to be up front and straight-forward about this. Kudos Senator Warren KPN Jun 2018 #11
Then she should have said that. She didn't. She said "DEMOCRATS"" Wwcd Jun 2018 #14
No she didn't. She said KPN Jun 2018 #21
That's not what the Headline screams. Perhaps Warren should demand a clarification rather than the Wwcd Jun 2018 #33
They all -- every one of them -- should be calling the KPN Jun 2018 #37
These were Warren's words that were turned into political sensationalism Wwcd Jun 2018 #40
Yes & while you're at it, might as well bash Bernie too for not callin out this writer's headline. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #79
Quick, somebody alert on her. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2018 #16
No kidding. mountain grammy Jun 2018 #25
But she's a meanie!!!!! QC Jun 2018 #32
Yeah well perhaps you enjoy bashing the only party that can stop Trump ET AL but I don't...and you Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #55
Love Elizabeth... so refreshing, much like Bernie. Could make a great team... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #81
Why is she BASHING Democrats! BeyondGeography Jun 2018 #128
Lizabeth Warren Speaks for me. zentrum Jun 2018 #19
So hoping Elizabeth changes her mind about running in 2020. Her and Bernie InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #82
Huge lift DownriverDem Jun 2018 #23
Why all of our candidates need to follow Bernie's lead and swear off taking dirty corporate cash. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #106
Post removed Post removed Jun 2018 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author Anon-C Jun 2018 #28
Yes she is. murielm99 Jun 2018 #35
She should be espousing the Sensationalistic Billionaire Class Media Wwcd Jun 2018 #44
Elizabeth Warren is violating DU's TOS. nt MadDAsHell Jun 2018 #29
I've been dinged for saying the same kind of thing, more than once.... Magoo48 Jun 2018 #39
Thank you Sen. Warren for saying what needs to be said Devil Child Jun 2018 #36
I am sure Trump will sent his thanks too because that is who comment bashing Democrats help. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #48
Trump is best assisted by head in the sand dismissal of all valid criticism as "bashing" Devil Child Jun 2018 #65
Sooo, billionaire Media is ok?...this is getting confusing. Wwcd Jun 2018 #67
Sounds like Bernie and Elizabeth are on the same page... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #80
I like the sound of that pairing Devil Child Jun 2018 #85
Yes, I wouldn't even mind the order... whoever comes out on top in the primary is fine by me! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #86
She is simply observing what is obvious from the evidence. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #38
Voting during Obama's midterms would have given the Dems leverage to do more than fight against GOP. Wwcd Jun 2018 #42
That would be another example of how Democrats failed, wouldn't it? Gore1FL Jun 2018 #51
Bs. Its on the voters who comfortably took the good they were given Wwcd Jun 2018 #57
If no one buys your product, it must be the customer's fault. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #59
Well judging by Tuesday's primary elections your statement confirms that The Dem Party Wwcd Jun 2018 #63
I am glad the Dems have done what they need to energize voters. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #73
Then some self assessment is perhaps necessary as to allowing Wwcd Jun 2018 #75
I support her. I don't wonder. She is giving an honest self-assessment. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #83
It's not a product! treestar Jun 2018 #123
It's totally a brand. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #124
We need to encourage people to take it seriously treestar Jun 2018 #125
That is a great thing for the list. Right now we have to put out a tire fire. nt Gore1FL Jun 2018 #127
Yes +1000%! mcar Jun 2018 #100
Do you remember what happened to Mondale? Americans want regulation and higher wagers. But most Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #47
Thank you. That is exactly the truth. Wwcd Jun 2018 #54
She conceded that Democrats don;t run ran against Reaganomics in that "exactly the truth" post. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #58
Bs on that because you are blaming the Entire Dem Party Wwcd Jun 2018 #60
No I am not. Neither is Warren. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #71
To argue against the Democratic Party perpetuates our loss. Wwcd Jun 2018 #72
Doing the right thing is what will make us win. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #74
Yes. It was my first election Gore1FL Jun 2018 #56
Leave it to Bernie... he'll get the job done! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #87
Perhaps. Bernie was my 2nd choice after Warren in 2016. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #102
Yes, everyone's welcome... and while I'm preferential to Bernie and Elizabeth... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #103
Going after them for corruption will bring them all down. duforsure Jun 2018 #41
She's right. eom shanny Jun 2018 #43
Well if she runs in the 2020 primary, she won't get my vote. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #45
How's that medical device tax exception working out for pharma, Mrs. Warren? joshcryer Jun 2018 #46
K & R your post. Wwcd Jun 2018 #64
Even if true..... awesomerwb1 Jun 2018 #53
Post of the Day. Thank you. Wwcd Jun 2018 #69
I'd like to win November by not running as Republican lite. Gore1FL Jun 2018 #84
Elizabeth is just shining the light of truth... bashing Elizabeth for that is more divisive than InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #88
Right here right now... Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #61
Had Hillary picked Elizabeth or Bernie for VP, she'd be Madam President right now... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #90
To me she is, Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #94
I'll never understand the picking of Tim Kaine to be VP on the ticket. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #105
So many great great people. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #108
Agreed, though I do understand not wanting someone like Bernie or Elizabeth to steal the spotlight. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #112
Absolutely. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #114
Not going to say any names pecosbob Jun 2018 #91
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2018 #95
Warren disappoints mcar Jun 2018 #97
Very true. Snackshack Jun 2018 #107
EW is talking about those Dems in Red States.. Cha Jun 2018 #115
We all know the senators samplegirl Jun 2018 #119
Drank Bernie Koolaid treestar Jun 2018 #121
It's Citizens United's government. We just live under it. Orsino Jul 2018 #132
She Can Kiss My Democratic Ass TomCADem Jul 2018 #133
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