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bvar22

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31. I am a mainstream/Center FDR/LBJ Pro-LABOR Working Class Democrat.
Sat Jun 9, 2012, 07:48 PM
Jun 2012

Unfortunately, I find myself labeled a Fringe Leftist in
today's New Democrat Centrist party.

I haven't changed.

"In our day these economic truths have become accepted as self-evident. We have accepted, so to speak, a second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established [font size=3]for all—regardless of station, race, or creed.[/font]

Among these are:

*The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation;

*The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation;

*The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living;

*The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad;

*The right of every family to a decent home;

*The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health;

*The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment;

*The right to a good education.

All of these rights spell security. And after this war is won we must be prepared to move forward, in the implementation of these rights, to new goals of human happiness and well-being.

America's own rightful place in the world depends in large part upon how fully these and similar rights have been carried into practice for all our citizens."---FDFR, 1944 SOTU


There was a time, not so long ago, that voting FOR the Democrats
was Standing FOR the above values.
Sadly, this is no longer true.

---bvar22


You will know them by their WORKS,
not by their excuses.
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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
Spam deleted by Morning Dew (MIR Team) Heather4 Jun 2012 #26
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
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