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white_wolf

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22. Ultimate power? I'd be happy if communists had any power in this country.

Reply to Riftaxe (Reply #21)

Sat Jun 9, 2012, 01:55 AM

Jun 2012

Things might actually start improving.

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I am a Liberal Democrat [View all] Riftaxe Jun 2012 OP

Amen to that! Aristus Jun 2012 #1

+1 Riftaxe Jun 2012 #4

Not sure why you're finding it necessary to defend yourself for being a Liberal here. patrice Jun 2012 #2

I feel no need to "defend" Riftaxe Jun 2012 #6

"annoys"??? I was asking why you felt being a Liberal isn't welcome here? Could you tell me please patrice Jun 2012 #16

Some people here avoid "liberal" in favor of "progressive." TheWraith Jun 2012 #23

Oh, I agree with that strongly. They're hedging, so they can back off, when it suits them. patrice Jun 2012 #24

I've never gotten an answer to the question about the difference. white_wolf Jun 2012 #25

It is because of the confusion that I more accurately describe myself as Democratic Socialist Dragonfli Jun 2012 #30

could you explain a smart liberal Jun 2012 #27

Amen and me too. Octafish Jun 2012 #3

Those were the days! Riftaxe Jun 2012 #7

So am I, Octafish. He was the biggest influence on my political beliefs. pacalo Jun 2012 #14

Kick rhett o rick Jun 2012 #5

Nobody's perfect jeanV Jun 2012 #8

Ignorance only goes a little way Riftaxe Jun 2012 #9

thin skin? jeanV Jun 2012 #10

might have read you wrong, but i love humor Riftaxe Jun 2012 #11

What do you think? I mean if you have to ask: sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #32

I've never, ever been prouder to say that I'm a Liberal Democrat than I am now. pacalo Jun 2012 #12

posting my idol will not endear... Riftaxe Jun 2012 #13

There's no shame in being a liberal. Jamaal510 Jun 2012 #15

agree a smart liberal Jun 2012 #28

Yea, well, if you say that too loudly, some will engage in name calling and call you a "purist." AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #17

LOvING LIBERALLY nvme Jun 2012 #18

the media have made it a dirty word and insult and now... Swagman Jun 2012 #19

One step at a time, eh? RobertEarl Jun 2012 #20

those who construct the ladder Riftaxe Jun 2012 #21

Ultimate power? I'd be happy if communists had any power in this country. white_wolf Jun 2012 #22

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Spam deleted by Morning Dew (MIR Team) Heather4 Jun 2012 #29

I am a mainstream/Center FDR/LBJ Pro-LABOR Working Class Democrat. bvar22 Jun 2012 #31

Hello, my name is Mel and I'm a socialist. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #33

Okelly dokelly. tabasco Jun 2012 #34

Huh? Doctor_J Jun 2012 #35

I am not consistent enough with paying attention to board Riftaxe Jun 2012 #36