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leftstreet

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33. I wouldn't say huge

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #28)

Wed Dec 19, 2012, 03:51 PM

Dec 2012

I agree with what you say, but the DLCThirdWayers are a relatively small group here. They're just noisy. (They're particularly strident right now, but it seems they got caught off guard with the chained CPI thing. Not the sharpest tools in the shed)

Fear not! The left-leaning will start coming back to the site as this unravels

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WHY AREN'T WE MARCHING ON THE WHITE HOUSE??? [View all] jsmirman Dec 2012 OP

maybe because the chained CPI is minor taught_me_patience Dec 2012 #1

Everyone educated on this issue who I have spoken to jsmirman Dec 2012 #9

Most people I talk to see it as a minor cut taught_me_patience Dec 2012 #39

Fuck you for not being hyperbolic! nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #12

The timing for budgets is right before Christmas, like counting votes over Thanksgiving, We're busy. SugarShack Dec 2012 #26

Ah, first it was "unfounded rumor", now its "much ado about nothing". Matariki Dec 2012 #27

It's the Third Way shift woo me with science Dec 2012 #35

Give it a few days and it will be "pragmatic and adult". Marr Dec 2012 #36

"There are protections for low income seniors." eShirl Dec 2012 #31

Because you're sitting in front of your sharp_stick Dec 2012 #2

lol! Itchinjim Dec 2012 #7

Because an expression of popular will never influenced a negotiation jsmirman Dec 2012 #8

I see you're still there sharp_stick Dec 2012 #11

Uh, you need to organize FIRST jsmirman Dec 2012 #14

So get busy sharp_stick Dec 2012 #15

Working on it jsmirman Dec 2012 #16

And how seriously should we take people who sit on the sidelines and laugh? Marr Dec 2012 #37

Good question. ananda Dec 2012 #3

good point No Compromise Dec 2012 #10

I'm tired. n/t zappaman Dec 2012 #4

I'm mad jsmirman Dec 2012 #5

Most people don't know about it. If it comes you'll see an plethoro Dec 2012 #6

I've already asked where they'll be sending my refund jsmirman Dec 2012 #13

We don't march on the White House for the same reason former9thward Dec 2012 #17

UGH jsmirman Dec 2012 #18

I'm sure what you are saying is true. former9thward Dec 2012 #20

Make your sign and start marching. MineralMan Dec 2012 #19

Dude, it's a short stroll. I assure you, I will be there. But I am trying to organize something jsmirman Dec 2012 #29

'We're disappointed in our Lesser Evilism!' leftstreet Dec 2012 #21

maybe because dennis4868 Dec 2012 #22

Feel free to go. What are you waiting for? NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #23

You must be out of your jsmirman Dec 2012 #30

I've been told here many times..... Hotler Dec 2012 #24

I think there will be local demonstrations around the US LongTomH Dec 2012 #25

Look around. A huge portion of DU is cheering the cuts Doctor_J Dec 2012 #28

I wouldn't say huge leftstreet Dec 2012 #33

What!?! And miss American Idol and Survivor? You must be crazy!!! nt Speck Tater Dec 2012 #32

if you're gonna march on the white house, bring lots of $$, that's what has influence nt msongs Dec 2012 #34

I think enough of their base being seriously hacked off might have some meaning jsmirman Dec 2012 #38