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Tigress DEM

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30. Well, maybe you're just discouraged lately. It's understandable.

Tue Jan 8, 2013, 09:38 AM

Jan 2013

Thing is I'm not fond of blanket statements, so THAT'S what got my back up.

I believe if we take that thought to heart, that a DEM congress will be all Blue Dogs and what I took from that, no better than having rethugs in the same seats.... it's like giving up.

There are days when I'm just about out of hope. I crash and burn just like anyone else, but like a typical DEM I do a little self care, lick my wounds and Phoenix up out of it because there really isn't much other choice.

WE HAVE to WIN.

WE HAVE to KEEP FIGHTING to preserve this Democracy. That's what DEMs do.

Defeat at the hands of the current group of thugs is NOT an option. So we are in agreement about SOME things... the most important thing anyway.

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It's very frustrating on this board to be on the progressive side of things 99% of the time, [View all] Ed Suspicious Jan 2013 OP

We shouldn't need to march in lock step, elleng Jan 2013 #1

We should not give ANY public official any benefit of the doubt BlueStreak Jan 2013 #3

the really strange thing is Skittles Jan 2013 #8

That's not good. People shouldn't!! substitute labels for thoughts. patrice Jan 2013 #2

You're not alone abelenkpe Jan 2013 #4

You don't get it? AceWheeler Jan 2013 #5

yes, it happens demwing Jan 2013 #26

The President promised transparency and has been better about letting us know what JDPriestly Jan 2013 #6

It's called the shock doctrine. Passing crisis bills at the last minute without real debate. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #9

Yes. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #19

they support the prez the way groupies support rockbands Skittles Jan 2013 #7

This is a sometimes-noisy community . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #10

Do you come with subtitles? Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #28

Noodnik: MrModerate Jan 2013 #33

Thank You... Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #34

I was perhaps overexposed . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #35

Ha! I remember those... Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #36

Things I have learned in the last 11 years on DU. OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2013 #11

Agreed, except for what I perceive to be an inconsistency. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #17

Point taken. OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2013 #21

Oh yes... 99Forever Jan 2013 #25

I support those who think for themselves. Tigress DEM Jan 2013 #12

A Dem Congress would mean more Blue Dogs. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #14

More labels. THAT really solves problems. Tigress DEM Jan 2013 #22

I always vote a strait Dem ticket. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #24

Well, maybe you're just discouraged lately. It's understandable. Tigress DEM Jan 2013 #30

Fair enough. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #32

TOTALLY AGREED, except I think you're overly apologetic. snot Jan 2013 #13

Because burning witches is fun. nt ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #15

Bubbles are not restricted to one side Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #16

And many of the attacks follow the same pattern you suggest, in which ... JoePhilly Jan 2013 #23

Be factual, don't make (or take) it personal, stay calm and you'll have a happy, long stay. leveymg Jan 2013 #18

This is a big old town hall where everyone comes to vent and/or bicker and find solutions. Tigress DEM Jan 2013 #27

People disagree with other people. Lex Jan 2013 #20

Except your premise is simply not true alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #29

It can be frustrating tama Jan 2013 #31