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Beautifully written JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #1
Thank You, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2013 #4
-1 GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #6
I was going to highlight the second paragraph as well. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #21
As usual, we are *here* I highlighted that exact same passage from the OP Number23 Sep 2013 #162
getting people to change their minds is always tough hfojvt Sep 2013 #2
That Is True, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #7
Centrist Reagan Democrats & DLCers SUCK leftstreet Sep 2013 #3
'Reagan Democrats', Sir, Are Republicans.... The Magistrate Sep 2013 #8
Correct. When are they going home? leftstreet Sep 2013 #14
Someone Once Said, Sir 'A Savage Converted To Christianity Is Christianity Converted To Savagery' The Magistrate Sep 2013 #19
Indeed leftstreet Sep 2013 #26
"Be Realistic. Demand the Impossible." Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #5
Cute, Sir, But We Both Know It Is Just A Bit Of 'Feels-Good' Noise.... The Magistrate Sep 2013 #10
I was actually trying to somewhat supplement your post ... Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #13
I Apologize For Mistaking Your Meaning, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #15
ODS! ODS! ODS! beerandjesus Sep 2013 #18
No problem, sir. I should have clarified in my original post. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #24
Republicans follow this tactic, and they get a lot of what they want. tblue37 Sep 2013 #28
Absolutely agreed. Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #38
Awesome analogy riqster Sep 2013 #9
80% of Lefties support this POTUS. Rex Sep 2013 #11
We always hear that but truebluegreen Sep 2013 #181
The percentage never changes. Vanje Sep 2013 #196
Yep. truebluegreen Sep 2013 #215
Do you support the President's kill list? Or drone strikes that kill kids? R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #253
And it never changes....nt truebluegreen Sep 2013 #273
That's bullshit. Of course when some MSM pollster asks me if I support Obama I will say yes eridani Sep 2013 #266
Well stated mcar Sep 2013 #12
Either the working poor are helped or they are not. mick063 Sep 2013 #16
^^ This. Labels matter far less than intent and action. n/t winter is coming Sep 2013 #33
I Sympathize With Your View, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #39
I would argue that the center/right needs to accept that the left represents the majority view of grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #17
There May Be Something To That, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #31
In a way it means that the 'progressive left" would better be referred to as centrists, and the grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #37
+1 leftstreet Sep 2013 #35
So, if the majority view of the country as a whole is better represented by "the left" as opposed winter is coming Sep 2013 #48
Depends on the issue: grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #90
K & R Scurrilous Sep 2013 #20
KnR. I posted something along these lines in another thread last night: tblue37 Sep 2013 #22
Very well said. nt sufrommich Sep 2013 #23
K&R - nt Ohio Joe Sep 2013 #25
mote, eye, beam, etc.. cthulu2016 Sep 2013 #27
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #29
At root are the failings of a two part duopoly political system compared to multi-party systems. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #30
That Is A Solid Point, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #34
Disproportionate power to small fringe parties ... JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2013 #267
I am far left ideologically, but when it comes to STRATEGY, I realize progress happens incrementally KittyWampus Sep 2013 #32
"Agitators" Vanje Sep 2013 #58
That's what they called us when we spoke out against the Vietnam War. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #264
A lively agitator Vanje Sep 2013 #305
Representing majority American opinion is now 'agitating?' leftstreet Sep 2013 #64
And you take the 'long view'? Kitty, you advocated 'civil unions are as good as marriage' Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #67
Whoa. Vanje Sep 2013 #73
You didn't post the entire thing. Nor did you or the agitator above post what my views were in FULL KittyWampus Sep 2013 #96
I posted the link so that everyone can very easily see the context. Vanje Sep 2013 #99
Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #105
Civil Unions for everyone" Vanje Sep 2013 #111
Another example of creating a wedge within the DEM Party about gay rights. DontTreadOnMe Sep 2013 #133
Dont tell me. Lemme guess...... Vanje Sep 2013 #134
Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #136
...so I gather, from looking at your transparency page Vanje Sep 2013 #142
"crap flinger"??? Is that what you call agitators when they show your true colors? R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #255
Ugh Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #79
But it's just pragmatism and taking the long view! Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #83
I think Martin Luther King should have advocated for Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #103
Amazing, you must look up stuff about any DU'er you don't like or disagree with. It's sick, really. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #109
I have a memory, so all of your name calling is just your anger at being a known entity Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #122
This Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #123
People can arrive at the same place at different times, Abraham Lincoln's views as President Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #185
A Good Point, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #187
Absolutely. His approach to the issue of emancipation is a prime example. Adsos Letter Sep 2013 #208
That Was, Sir, A High Point Of The Democratic Art, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #245
You're right Vanje Sep 2013 #193
To this I defer to Yogi Berra Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #194
Its NEVER over. Vanje Sep 2013 #197
Then when progress is made Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #199
Yes Vanje Sep 2013 #201
The former can become the latter, Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #204
Honey. I know it works. Vanje Sep 2013 #207
That's when you need it the most to Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #211
Recent friendly overture- Vanje Sep 2013 #222
There are four elements Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #231
You're reasonable, and exactly right Vanje Sep 2013 #224
In This Sort Of Thing, Sir, I Prefer The Magistrate Sep 2013 #198
Yes sir, Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #202
These are the lies that the left <<< the real Dems, have to put up with all the time. R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #256
Don't confuse knowing how to use Google with stalking DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #216
not stalking per se but arely staircase Sep 2013 #274
What, you mean civil unions for everyone? Yeah, I'm the awful person. LOL KittyWampus Sep 2013 #95
As long as you admit it Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #101
yes, I advocated Civil Unions for EVERYONE. Gay and straight. And too bad you didn't bother KittyWampus Sep 2013 #93
Are YOU married? Vanje Sep 2013 #100
As I posted up-thread, I posted about my experience years ago. And since you & the other person KittyWampus Sep 2013 #107
It Is An Easily Misunderstood Position, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2013 #106
Old joke from my grandmother> Why does the fool keep banging his head on the wall? KittyWampus Sep 2013 #112
Understandable Vanje Sep 2013 #116
if I had a life, I'd go through your posts and throw some of them in your face along w/your buddy. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #118
+1 treestar Sep 2013 #148
Oh, no doubt. Bluenorthwest called YOU out in a thread you weren't even in >>> KittyWampus Sep 2013 #246
Yep. Plus the standard for "homophobic" is absurd. treestar Sep 2013 #278
we've been looking at the "long view" for thirty years now frylock Sep 2013 #126
"far-left"? Thanks for the laugh! Far-left don't compromise when it comes to Universal Human Rights. idwiyo Sep 2013 #219
In this country the "far left" label means those considered middle road I believe in your country. Dragonfli Sep 2013 #252
We are just goal orientated and results driven. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #303
You are talking about... RedFury Sep 2013 #310
The tactic of supporting Team Democratic regardless of the position that team Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #36
This country and it's politics does not revolve sufrommich Sep 2013 #40
The think the DU factions are an echo Vanje Sep 2013 #77
"hostilities will continue"- as far as I'm concerned you just outed yourself and your intent. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #42
outed myself as what? A person with actual principles? Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #46
No, a person only interested in being hostile. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #97
You're quite hostile. Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #104
Oh for fuck's sake. The hostility here and elsewhere within the Democratic Party Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #137
Funny thing is, a lot of people simply reject as untrue your personal belief that Obama is a geek tragedy Sep 2013 #163
A lot of people once thought the Sun revolved around a fixed Earth Vanje Sep 2013 #200
Must be rough to know everything and never geek tragedy Sep 2013 #283
Gettn that out of your system.... Vanje Sep 2013 #304
I didn't realize that conceding that the other person geek tragedy Sep 2013 #306
^^^This! Fekking This!^^^ R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #258
You've already been outed as being a fabrication of a left leaning Dem. R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #257
Hostility is not a sign of principles nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #164
The beatings will continue until morale improves. Autumn Sep 2013 #43
I Do Not Think That Is What Is Happening, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #44
I disagree. I think they are way to the right of most of the party and trying to pull Mojorabbit Sep 2013 #63
And you would be spot on in that analysis. Skidmore Sep 2013 #78
If you know of another team that has a chance of getting something done, let us know. randome Sep 2013 #57
It is a big tent treestar Sep 2013 #149
that's a hoot coming from you. Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #150
That is just ad hominem treestar Sep 2013 #151
Ad Hominum? Not you! Vanje Sep 2013 #205
I didn't call you anything treestar Sep 2013 #210
Quiet, you! You have plenty of rights! QC Sep 2013 #289
I asked her for an apology the other day for that Puglover Sep 2013 #318
That is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen posted on DU. QC Sep 2013 #325
You weren't kidding with your threat to engage in 'hostilties' towards partisan Democrats. nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #161
Allying with people includes Vanje Sep 2013 #203
"the hostilities will continue" until people stop disagreeing with you geek tragedy Sep 2013 #160
Well now this is a rare sight on DU! JNelson6563 Sep 2013 #41
Interesting points LondonReign2 Sep 2013 #45
Regarding Your Points, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #66
Politics it the art of compromise question everything Sep 2013 #47
The rest of that quote is telling too... stevenleser Sep 2013 #50
Thank you for the addition question everything Sep 2013 #53
Spot on Vanje Sep 2013 #68
Sadly, the country has shifted question everything Sep 2013 #250
68? The primary in which the Party favorite was gunned down prior to convention? Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #72
Yes, '68 was a terrible year for Democrats and the Nixon machine question everything Sep 2013 #152
What an insipid response. Dripping with arrogance and contempt. Seriously shitty rhetoric. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #170
I have never "alerted" that a post is hurtful, etc. and should be removed question everything Sep 2013 #249
"...come to take what began as deliberate exaggerations for effect to be statements of fact..." SunSeeker Sep 2013 #49
Kick & Rec BklnDem75 Sep 2013 #51
This exquisite exercise in logic ought to be pinned to the top of GD. stevenleser Sep 2013 #52
It's a Recession when your neighbor is unemployed, a Depression when you're unemployed.... Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #54
"I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a democrat." Ishoutandscream2 Sep 2013 #55
mostly agree bigtree Sep 2013 #56
Emotions Certainly Must be Roused, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #290
I read you loud and clear Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #59
"mounds of spice and little else" panader0 Sep 2013 #60
+a nanallion Cryptoad Sep 2013 #61
This is well-written, but please allow me to summarize DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #62
With all due respect sir, SomethingFishy Sep 2013 #65
I Consider Myself, Sir, A Leftist, and Address Myself To Fellow Leftists The Magistrate Sep 2013 #69
Hmmm.. Ok that wasn't clear to me in the OP.. SomethingFishy Sep 2013 #70
No Need To Apologize, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #71
I consider myself to be slightly more handsome than Brad Pitt. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #82
No Idea, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #84
I think you unintentionally hit on something there. Beauty and "who is left enough" are both stevenleser Sep 2013 #85
Everyonehere seems to describe themselves as Left Vanje Sep 2013 #98
And Standards Can Very Locally, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #120
Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #165
Indeed, Sir: Your Wit Went Right Over My Head, With A Perceptible 'Whoosh'.... The Magistrate Sep 2013 #169
I don't claim to know your views better than you do, I am just not assuming that your Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #178
Just Advancing To Claiming You Know My Inner Self Better Than I Do, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #180
All of you who claim others aren't "progressive enough" are claiming you know them. You really dont stevenleser Sep 2013 #212
To see an excellent example of why civil discourse isn't going to happen, take a look at some of the JoeyT Sep 2013 #74
Posts from The Other Direction Could Be Adduced From The Above As Well, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #76
Oh good lord yes. JoeyT Sep 2013 #186
I understand your point Joey, but would argue that posts such as the OP here are civil discourse. bluesbassman Sep 2013 #87
Hot damn! BumRushDaShow Sep 2013 #75
I agree in general. H2O Man Sep 2013 #80
An Excellent Analysis, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #81
I would agree, however... kentuck Sep 2013 #88
Well..then those of us in the ACTIVIST LEFT are by standards of yours KoKo Sep 2013 #237
I've edited above post, several times...in anger. n/t KoKo Sep 2013 #240
I also agree in general H2O Man Sep 2013 #286
Thanks for sharing update of what's been going on in your area... KoKo Sep 2013 #309
Recc'd. Thanks for being civil Vanje Sep 2013 #86
The whole "Left v. Right" motif is becoming increasingly obsolete 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #89
Some very good points, but I strongly disagree BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #91
I Appreciate Your Comment, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #94
It's interesting your bring up revolution BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #113
In My View, Sir, 'Working Outside The System' Is Revolution The Magistrate Sep 2013 #117
The Memoranda of Understanding are sufficient to see that indeed, Europe isn't a democracy BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #119
It Was Greece I Had Particularly In Mind, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #121
Discourse, diplomacy, discussion, dialogue...reasons I became a proud Liberal Left-wing Democrat. libdem4life Sep 2013 #92
This ProSense Sep 2013 #102
It is noteable that you speak of "The Left" and "progressive people"... bvar22 Sep 2013 #108
Notable To Me, Sir, Is The Instinct For The Capillary You Display In The Pretext You Take For Anger The Magistrate Sep 2013 #114
And it is notable to me that you choose diversion... bvar22 Sep 2013 #124
You Would Have To Have Made A Point, Sir, To Require Rebuttal The Magistrate Sep 2013 #127
....And now we have blind denial, bvar22 Sep 2013 #143
Then By All Means, Sir, You Tell Yourself You Have Proved Me Neither Leftist Nor Progressive.... The Magistrate Sep 2013 #145
What a cowardly response. U4ikLefty Sep 2013 #206
Thank You For The Laugh, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #209
There you go again, pointing out facts. Efilroft Sul Sep 2013 #238
Well done. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #268
The New Democratic/Republican Dynamic colsohlibgal Sep 2013 #110
it certainly is a good idea to keep in mind just how reactionary the current political culture is Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #115
Sir Hekate Sep 2013 #125
"First, it has to be acknowledged"... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #128
A-freakin'-men! dgibby Sep 2013 #129
As Observed Nearby, Sir, Above The Magistrate Sep 2013 #130
Historically, the faction that 'bolts" time and time again is the center-right faction. Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #131
There Have Been Two Sizeable 'Center-Right' Bolts, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #139
I don't see anything but conjecture and characterization in your post. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #156
What You Cannot See, Sir, Is Neither My Problem Nor My Concern The Magistrate Sep 2013 #171
Your assertions fail. It is those to the right who bolt the Party, as Warren said. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #182
Three Well Known Examples of Left Bolt Were Presented, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #184
I do not disagree... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #132
+1 idwiyo Sep 2013 #221
I'm not sure what it means to be a Democrat Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2013 #135
Indeed, Sir: The World Is an Intricate And Complex Place The Magistrate Sep 2013 #140
If they oppose 'gay marriage' they are bigoted fuckwads, Party affiliation is moot. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #153
Ted Cruz Vanje Sep 2013 #172
I'm a creature of hyperbole and here to recommend this post. hunter Sep 2013 #138
With all due respect - fuck pragmatism. TBF Sep 2013 #141
I Agree We Need To Fight, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2013 #144
It's not clear to me that the conservative Democrats are fighting very hard. They like to compromise rhett o rick Sep 2013 #146
I Expect The Senate Will Hold On This, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #147
It's not clear to me that they're fighting at all. At least for the 99%. winter is coming Sep 2013 #158
I agree. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #233
It's "Smoke & Mirrors" and how many times have we seen this crap going on? KoKo Sep 2013 #243
Don't forget that they are entitlements because people actually ARE ENTITLED to them. Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2013 #259
Very True, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #301
If any post has convinced me that the Party has left me, the OP has. mick063 Sep 2013 #154
I'm with you, Mick. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #269
"When a Democrat "moves to the center," he is adopting a conservative position Zorra Sep 2013 #155
As A Matter Of Language, Ma'am, Mr. Lakoff Is Quite Right The Magistrate Sep 2013 #167
Or, what is necessary is to move the center closer to your end, and that's what the RW has Dark n Stormy Knight Sep 2013 #262
Excellent post Sir malaise Sep 2013 #157
The attempt to reason with these folks is a noble one. A complete waste of time, but noble. Number23 Sep 2013 #159
A ray of sunshine Vanje Sep 2013 #174
Would I Be Wrong, Ma'am, To Suspect You Of Indulging In Sarcasm? The Magistrate Sep 2013 #176
You would not be wrong, Sir. Vanje Sep 2013 #188
Nor Do I, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2013 #189
It wasn't meant to be. It was my take on what's happening and has been happening Number23 Sep 2013 #226
It Is Simply my Preference, Sir, To Bring People More Into Agreement The Magistrate Sep 2013 #232
Well I agree. I didn't attack anyone with my post. I noted that for too many on the left Number23 Sep 2013 #234
Fair Enough, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #235
Would you be in that group hug? Then I would seriously need to reconsider it Number23 Sep 2013 #179
Sir, I think you implicitly conflate left/progressive ideology with geek tragedy Sep 2013 #166
Opposing The Very Concept Of Authority, Sir, Is Certainly A Strong Strain In The Left Here Today The Magistrate Sep 2013 #168
there are a remarkable number of people on both the far right and the progressive left geek tragedy Sep 2013 #173
Indeed, Sir: There Is A Place Where Far Left And Far Right Meet And Do The Booty-Bump The Magistrate Sep 2013 #175
Elevation of ideology over fact, from climate denial to Lysenkoism, geek tragedy Sep 2013 #177
This message was self-deleted by its author Number23 Sep 2013 #183
Good one! Thanks! Humor is medicine for the Self-Righteous Syndrome. ancianita Sep 2013 #190
So where do you put Bernie Sanders in the left - right spectrum, and do you think Zorra Sep 2013 #191
I Think He Is The Best Man In The Senate, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2013 #192
I agree. nt Zorra Sep 2013 #195
I have to admit after years of being told if I were to vote third party I would basically be voting liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #213
That is exactly how I feel Lydia Leftcoast Sep 2013 #228
I did vote third party last year. Efilroft Sul Sep 2013 #239
This sounds to me LWolf Sep 2013 #214
Well said, LWolf. smokey nj Sep 2013 #217
I agree LWolf. liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #218
Me too.......nt Enthusiast Sep 2013 #270
... winter is coming Sep 2013 #220
+1 idwiyo Sep 2013 #230
Great post! n/t Efilroft Sul Sep 2013 #241
This. Starry Messenger Sep 2013 #263
"If they want us at the table, they have to set us a place" ljm2002 Sep 2013 #281
I used to laugh at 1960s radicals who referred to their opponents as "fascists," Lydia Leftcoast Sep 2013 #223
Your post deserves a K&R. idwiyo Sep 2013 #229
Yes it does. I'll give it a big PLUS ONE! nt Enthusiast Sep 2013 #271
Agree...and it's certainly a WAKE UP CALL...but our Dems REFUSE to see it KoKo Sep 2013 #242
The Democratic Party has moved right. It has moved left. DirkGently Sep 2013 #225
But, then, Dirk ...WHY DO THEY DO IT? KoKo Sep 2013 #244
Because what the right and the center hold most in common is they both loathe the left Fumesucker Sep 2013 #261
^^^This!^^^ whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #280
+1 idwiyo Sep 2013 #285
There Is Something To That, Sir: The Left Is The Cassandra Of Political Life Here The Magistrate Sep 2013 #292
Lately this site has been in the mainstream and the political leadership are to the right. dkf Sep 2013 #227
The president and the DC Dems are far to the right of the majority of rank-and-file Dems Doctor_J Sep 2013 #236
No One has mentioned "Citizens United Decision!" No One! KoKo Sep 2013 #313
then do something about that, or again stop lying and pandering in the Doctor_J Sep 2013 #314
We ARE Doing Something! Bill Moyers and Many Others..Partial List here: KoKo Sep 2013 #315
Welcome To The Wonderful World of Friendly Fire, Doctor The Magistrate Sep 2013 #316
After so many tit for tat posts at DU recently, I embrace this post, sir! SaveAmerica Sep 2013 #247
Two-Thirds of Americans are for Medicare for All MannyGoldstein Sep 2013 #248
Yes Manny mick063 Sep 2013 #254
Those positions favored by two-thirds of Americans are being characterized as far left positions. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #272
I Agree With Every Item On Your 'Two-Thirds' List, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #276
The problem is that the Republicans exploit these inconsistencies MannyGoldstein Sep 2013 #293
Here We Are In Substantial Agreement, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #300
+a gazillion! ljm2002 Sep 2013 #284
Two-Thirds of Americans fadedrose Sep 2013 #288
Also wanted to add that I'm tired of labels. I don't even know what I am anymore - SaveAmerica Sep 2013 #251
''...the only tool available at present...'' DeSwiss Sep 2013 #260
+1 whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #282
If Your Point, Sir, Is That Our Political System Functions Poorly The Magistrate Sep 2013 #287
I love the Twain quote. bvar22 Sep 2013 #295
"Reasonable" is utterly meaningless without a context eridani Sep 2013 #265
Sometimes, Ma'am, People Argue With Constructs In Their Own Minds The Magistrate Sep 2013 #277
Check out the WA State Democratic Party platform if you don't think most grassroots eridani Sep 2013 #320
So people who advocate policies to the right of Reagan are 'center-left'? TransitJohn Sep 2013 #275
Yeah, it's like visiting a Twilight Zone. UK's zany Tory PM looks downright commie idwiyo Sep 2013 #279
A judicious enough statement, which ought to be expected... malthaussen Sep 2013 #291
A Very Thoughtful Reply, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #297
The problem you address is a real one... malthaussen Sep 2013 #317
I Am Glad We Find Points Of Agreement, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #322
Ah, when you put it that way... malthaussen Sep 2013 #324
Solidarity! librechik Sep 2013 #294
Brilliant! Unca Jim Sep 2013 #296
Well written Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #298
People who write abstract posts with no concrete examples, no discussion of specific issues, JDPriestly Sep 2013 #299
Among Other Things, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #312
I agree with you on the following: Wilson was not what we would call a Democrat today. JDPriestly Sep 2013 #319
I Am Not Downplaying Mr. Roosevelt's Achievements, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #321
My parents were very idealistic at the time, but not Communists. They absolutely JDPriestly Sep 2013 #323
No offence, Magistrate, but this is wrong. last1standing Sep 2013 #302
Your Post Is Not The First To Make Me Think, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #307
You know what your intent better than I. last1standing Sep 2013 #308
The Republican Party cannot use it's own rhetoric to box in the left. sibelian Sep 2013 #311
Well, if the Last fredamae Sep 2013 #326
Honestly, decades of being told TDale313 Sep 2013 #327
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