If all someone does is complain on DU about Dem leadership, then they're just spreading discontent

[brentspeak]

I would suggest to the constant complainers that they call, write, or visit the Democratic leaders who they're upset with, and let them know how you feel. Constantly complaining to DUers here is simply a drag to everyone.

And no, just because Poster X may say, "But I DO call my congressman, so there!" does not cover your own lack of constructive effort.

In short: Be constructive and pro-active, or otherwise give it a rest.

[snooper2]

1. Some people just like to bitch a lot...

and when they run off all there friends the last forum for them is the Internets :)

[Atman]

2. Yeah, we should strive to be like the Republicans, and say "YES" no matter how vile!

Oh, wait...we're doing that now. Only we're saying YES to what the Republicans want, and NO to what the people want.

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[renie408]

8. OH GOD!! NO, that is not what they meant, you damn drama...person (see? I am a progressive after all

Try, just TRY to grasp that there is a difference between marching in lockstep and occasionally squelching the desire to BITCH BITCH BITCH about everything! Isn't being a constant complainer the same thing as being a constant back-patter? Either way, you aren't evaluating each person and each situation on its merits. If there is NOBODY in the Democratic party you can say something good about, then HEY, you might be in the wrong place! You might want to try visiting the Whining Malcontent Underground.

[MuseRider]

3. Maybe cause they are discontent?

It should always be OK to call bullshit when you see it. I see calling bullshit as the ultimate pro-active thing to do. It often takes great bravery to see beyond your affiliated group and find the truth then point it out.

[Totally Committed]

5. Hi, Muserider!

:hi:


TC

[MuseRider]

9. HEY TC!

I am malcontent. Malcontent MuseRider.

[Totally Committed]

4. .

:nopity:

TC

[movonne]

6. Maybe it is because we are discontented...and as far a contacting

them, what good has it done...I have sign petitions, call them and what good does it do...all we can do is bitch with one and another to let a little stress out.

[varkam]

7. You're right. We shouldn't discuss things that upset us here.

My mistake, I thought this was a board for discussion.

[renie408]

10. Why on earth did you even make this effort?

Some people are clutching their right to be miserable and disaffected to their chest like an only child.

Hey, good for them!! A total inability to find anything good to say about anything is so forward thinking!!

[Double T]

11. sheep following sheep

The Congress already has their approval poll numbers and it is obvious they do not care what the Democratic voters and FORMER supporters think. How could ANY TRUE Democrat support their BS??

[ThomCat]

12. If all someone does is stiffle other people's grievances and issues

then they're just demanding conformity, almost certainly for the sake of arbitrary power.

If you don't allow people to complain when there are issues to complain about then you're demanding a part that will only act for the core people at the top. Nobody else will ever be heard.

[Bucky]

13. I'm not just spreading discontent. I actually am discontented.

Democracy is about 90% complaining. Get used to it.

[RiverStone]

28. Discontent could actually lead to contentment

Eventually...

Oh, and I disagree - Democracy is more about 80% complaining :hi:

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

14. Well, we sure don't want our poor widdle politicians to think we are discontented.

They have such tender feelings and tend to whimper...a lot.

[kimmerspixelated]

15. Exactly!

And what goes around comes around. If we are constantly naysaying our party then we are no better than the msn buffoons who spread hatred for liberals!

[blondeatlast]

16. Better yet--call, write, and visit the roadblocking RRRepublicans. nt

[mondo joe]

17. Isn't there a message board somewhere for people who hate elected Dems?

[Ian David]

18. If you're not going to stand behind the Democrats, please feel free to stand IN FRONT of them!

No, wait...


Oh, never mind.

[CT_Progressive]

19. Rules of DemocraticUnderground.com

http://www.democraticunderground.com/forums/rules_detailed.html

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[Lone_Star_Dem]

21. .

Constructive criticism of Democrats or the Democratic Party is permitted. When doing so, please keep in mind that most of our members come to this website in order to get a break from the constant attacks in the media against our candidates and our values. Highly inflammatory or divisive attacks that echo the tone or substance of our political opponents are not welcome here.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/forums/rules_detailed.html

Just to keep your snip in context.

[unpossibles]

20. thank you

the way I see it, get off your butt and either do something about it, or run for office yourself. We get beat up enough by the media.

[Robbien]

22. Spreading discontent serves a purpose. It pushes others to get involved

Setting up threads saying how wonderful a job the Democrats are doing just encourages people to sit back and say "good, I need to do nothing".

[Baby Snooks]

23. Tell it to the Pink Ladies...

The Pink Ladies have tried to "converse" with Madame Speaker and ended up being compared to the homeless people in San Francisco whom Madame Speaker apparently believes should be arrested and thrown in jail. Out of sight, out of mind.

That is the Republican approach to problems. Ignore the problems and the people with the problems. And if ignoring them doesn't work, arrest them and have them thrown into jail.

That is not democracy. And quite honestly, I have to wonder if Nancy Pelosi is really a Democrat. She seems more a Republican at times. Especially when she's sitting in Bush's lap waiting for her doggie treat.

They weren't polite when they threw the tea in Boston Harbor. Patriots rarely are.

[flordehinojos]

24. stuffing it can be dangerous to anyone's health.

vent! vent! vent! but always vent with the truth on your lips.

[Skidmore]

25. Pffffft...

[backscatter712]

26. And spreading discontent is bad for what reason?

[stirlingsliver]

27. Happy Talk. Happy Happy Happy Talk.

Happy Talk.

Happy Happy Talk.

Happy Happy Happy Talk.

Let's all just remember: Happy Talk.

Because Unhappy Talk Means YOU are spreading discontent!

[Forkboy]

29. So does this.

[brentspeak]

30. s/k

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