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In reply to the discussion: Wealthy socialite and top Democratic donor Denise Rich denounces her U.S. citizenship - saving her t [View all]Tarheel_Dem
(31,233 posts)The crap you're spewing comes from being well fed, not really having to worry about a roof over your head, purporting to be ideologically driven, although I have my doubts. But it's the internet, where one can pretend to be whomever they choose. I'm actually the Democrat you guys hate the most, I'm that Democrat who would vote for a dead dog with a (D) behind it's name, rather than vote for a Republican, or Republican enablers (fuckin' 3rd parties). What's at the root of a lot of the "concern" we see at DU, is nothing more than under-the-radar third party advocacy, and outright suppression tactics. Hell, it's not even that subtle anymore.
You can't challenge me or my devotion to the party of my parents and grandparents. NEVER!!! And for those who keep trying to change it to fit some romanticized vision of yesteryear, or some European/Venezuelan model, go do your own thing, just don't bother "Democrats" with it. AFAIC, those constantly trashing the Democratic Party and it's leadership should be shown the door. IMHO.
Be entrepreneurial, do your own thing. How does "Progressive Underground" sound? Or "PU" for short? This is still Democratic Underground, if there's any doubt, maybe this will help.
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