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In reply to the discussion: What is the role of liberals and progressives in the Democratic Party? [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)14. Apprently, from what I read here, he was not "sufficiently" progresive.
Or was he ... you tell me.
You are the one dividing the Democratic party into the good liberals, and the bad centrists. Given that, I leave it to you to decide what it means for a candidate to be sufficiently liberal for you.
You had included Jerry Brown and Ralph Nader as examples, until some one argued that Jerry is nothing like Ralph and you tossed Jery under the bus in response. Jerry was as progressive as Ralph, until he wasn't, I guess.
And so again, if you think the Democratic party is not providing you with sufficiently liberal or progressive candidates, you might want to start finding some who you think are sufficiently progressive, and promoting them.
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What is the role of liberals and progressives in the Democratic Party? [View all]
kentuck
Jan 2013
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Or, they could get busy finding the ubber progressive candidate they want in 2016.
JoePhilly
Jan 2013
#9
That's funny, I sure hear a lot of crap about 2010 being lost due to the left staying home
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#10
I have to agree, and it isn't the liberals that are bringing it down. n/t
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#50
Dry, tangy with just a hint of sarcasm. A lot of people actually think this way.
leveymg
Jan 2013
#16
Don't shut up ... simply start to promote a sufficiently progressive canddiate for 2016
JoePhilly
Jan 2013
#31
Unfortunately, the corporate interests you promote here are not "progressive" in any way.
Romulox
Jan 2013
#27
You got me! Such a fact-filled, detailed counter-argument reveals my true nature.
pampango
Jan 2013
#37
There is no point in "debating" talking points from CATO. You run away whenever pressed, anyhow. nt
Romulox
Jan 2013
#38
I did not know that CATO was promoting progressive taxes, corporate regulation and a strong safety
pampango
Jan 2013
#39
Well, of course. The Chamber is well known for promoting progressive taxes, corporate regulation,
pampango
Jan 2013
#44
They should get the fuck off their crosses and show the fuck up at a meeting or two.
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#45