I'm on Democratic Underground because I want to see Democrats win & Republicans lose

[MrScorpio]

And I hope that all of us here can help share that feeling with everyone else that we know.

Go ahead... Share the feeling!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Testify, my dear MrScorpio!

I'm sharing the feeling too!

:toast:

[calimary]

2. I do too, MrScorpio!!!

[yellerpup]

3. Dems will win in NY!

Have no doubts. May all the tea party candidates across the nation get the humiliation that is coming to Carl Paladino on election day. :toast:

[JDPriestly]

83. Dems will win in California.

[yellerpup]

117. Deservedly so!

I just got polled on Cuomo/Paladino, and said Paladino had no chance. They presented a "recent" poll that showed Cuomo at 53% and Paladino at 47%...then they asked me if I wanted to change my mind about my estimate (Cuomo 62-Paladino 38) and I kind of went off on them. I work the elections downstate and Paladino didn't get 38% in the primary! Of course, back in the day I snarked that Reagan had a no chance back either.... Go California!

[Hekate]

4. Hi Mr. S! 5th rec!

[Scurrilous]

5. Yep.

:thumbsup:

[SeattleGirl]

6. Absolutely, MrS!

I don't want to see the Repukes regain power. They are a poison on this country!

[Arctic Dave]

7. I want to be baptized in repug tears on November 3rd.

[bobburgster]

38. Your comment.....

my sentiments exactly!

[Skittles]

8. ME, ME MrScorpio!

:hi:

[wundermaus]

9. Pardon this little reality check...

carry on.

[pacalo]

10. Hell, yeah!

[DonCoquixote]

11. K and R

Hear hear!

[PufPuf23]

12. Me too! I wish Democratic politicians were more responsive to the voters alas.

I still always vote D except in county (local) have voted Green.

There is no other choice but D. I am glad to vote for Brown (though I am surprised we disagree on some issues now more than years ago) and Boxer.

[grantcart]

13. So your one of those pro Democrat, anti Republican types huh?

a lot more of you guys than people think.

[Scurrilous]

21. Indeed. n/t

[akbacchus_BC]

14. Me too. Never a more important message sent! Dems win, Rethugs

will bring back the bad!

[DesertFlower]

15. i'm sharing the feeling. nt

[ismnotwasm]

16. Yes

Without a doubt

[pepperbear]

17. word.

[hfojvt]

18. my first response was 'amen'

but now I think - BUT

I don't just want to SEE it, I want to actively help make it happen

and then there is the other goal

not just to have Democrats win, but to first have progressive Democrats win in a primary, much like Lamont over Lieberman, and Sestak over Spectre.

[Raine]

19. EXACTLY! nt

:thumbsup:

[Warren DeMontague]

20. Preferably, at the same time.

No doubt.

[liberal N proud]

22. K&R

[bvar22]

23. Really?

I'm on Democratic Underground because I want to see:

*Medicare for anyone who wants it

*The IMMEDIATE reduction of Military Spending by AT LEAST 50%.

*The immediate break-up (Trust Busting) of everything "Too Big to Fail".

*Fair Competition Legislation that lets Mom&Pop (small locally owned businesses and farms) compete with Big Box and Factory Farms on a level playing field.

*An end to "Free Trade" (Race to the Bottom)

*Organized LABOR and local co-ops.

*An end to the two-tiered Judicial System

*Prosecution of rich American War Criminals and War Profiteers. (Oh yes they did!)

*An END to "Corporate Personhood"

*Strictly Enforced Publicly Financed Elections (severe penalties for criminals)

*Transparent and Verifiable elections (Why isn't this a front burner issue with the Democratic Party?)

*Re-Regulation with strict oversight of Banking/Investment, Transportation, Communications, Trade, Energy, Utilities, Insurance.

*NO Public Money for private Prisons, armed Private Police, armed Defense Contractors, private intelligence agencies or For Profit Health Insurance Corporations.

*Immediate Civil Rights and Equal Protection for ALL. (No Exceptions)

*Free Quality Universal Education to everyone who wants it.

*Strong Social Safety Net and Consumer Protections.

*An end to The Patriot Act and a return to The Constitution(especially Habeas and privacy protections).

*A refutation of the "Unitary Executive", and legislation to ensure it NEVER happens again.

*An END to Republican/Corporate influence INSIDE The Democratic Party !
(NO! They DON"T deserve a seat at the table!)

These are values I strongly believe in. I have fought for these values long before I ever heard the name "Obama", "triangulation", or "Centrist" Democrats. I will keep fighting for these values no matter who is in the White House.

It is an "Issues" thing, not a matter of Political Personalities.
When politicians move toward the above, I will support them.
When they move away, I will oppose them.
I don't expect to get everything, but I DO demand respect for these values, and a voice in the Party that is asking for my money and support.


"If we don't fight hard enough for the things we stand for,
at some point we have to recognize that we don't really stand for them."
--- Paul Wellstone

[The Uncola]

24. I'll second that! n/t

[Chulanowa]

50. So, who's most likely to work for those things?

The Greens? Libertarians? American Nazi Party?

[bvar22]

65. Thats the problem.

Almost everything I listed used to be mainstream Democratic Party values.

But NOW?
Do ANY of the issues of values I listed really have a seat at the table anymore?

[Chulanowa]

125. They're seated at the kiddy table

But the competition is carving them up for dinner.

Vote with your brain, not your ego.

[political_Dem]

25. This is not a time to cave in and give up. We must prevail. K&R.

[Kind of Blue]

26. Right on and my pleasure!

KnR

[LWolf]

27. I'm on Democratic Underground because I want to discuss

left-wing ideals and issues on a self-identified left-wing message board. If the Democratic Party wants to work towards left-wing goals, that's part of the discussion.

[Time for change]

31. My feelings exactly

Political parties change over time. In the early days of the Republican Party (the party of Lincoln), the Republican Party was the left wing party (anti-slavery party) and the Democratic Party was the right wing (pro-slavery) party. That changed over time, so that the roles of the two parties were clearly switched by the FDR presidency.

Now the Democratic Party is veering rightwards. If too many people give them our unqualified support, without discussing what we perceive as their deficiencies, I believe that rightward turn will continue until the point where it makes little difference whether a Democrat or Republican is elected. In some races that is already the case. To give ALL Democrats our unqualified support regardless of how they behave is a recipe for disaster and an abrogation of our responsibility as voters and citizens IMO.

[WillyT]

48. + 1,000,000,000... What You Said...

:applause::applause::applause:

:patriot:

:kick:

:hi:

[HughMoran]

93. - infinity

:applause: :applause: :applause:

:patriot:

:kick:

:hi:

[WillyT]

95. Are You Stalking Me Hugh ??? - I'm Flattered...

And copying me too...

:wow:

:blush:

[MissDeeds]

77. Yepper

The party may move to the right, but it will move without me. I steadfastly hold to my leftist ideals.

[LWolf]

133. Yes.

This: "To give ALL Democrats our unqualified support regardless of how they behave is a recipe for disaster and an abrogation of our responsibility as voters and citizens IMO."

In addition, anyone who wanted the Democratic Party to BE the left-wing party would hold the party accountable when they shift.

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. +1

[frylock]

53. i agree..

it's not enough for me to just see democrats in office anymore considering how many republicans there are in the party posing as democrats.

[leftstreet]

66. +1

:applause:

[liberal_at_heart]

124. +1

[Evasporque]

28. I don't want Republicans to lose....

I want them CRUSHED...humiliated!!!

[yesphan]

71. like this ?

[SocialistLez]

29. Sometimes there is no big difference between a Repub and a Dem...depending on where you live

[LeFleur1]

30. Yes!

Then we have to emphatically make our wishes for better, more responsive government known to our representatives and senators. The work doesn't end with our vote.

[bigtree]

32. that's it, exactly

. . . it's because I care enough about the issues I advocate for to want to see them advance into action or law. The Democratic Party is currently the ONLY platform which brings my concerns far enough in our political system to be recognized - and hopefully, enacted.

[Stinky The Clown]

33. That makes you no different than 163,491 other registered users.

[Lugnut]

34. Hear, hear!

:kick:

[Pacifist Patriot]

35. For the first time in my life...

I'm not really paying as close attention to local and state races as I should because I just know I won't be voting for any Republicans. That's not a good thing to admit, but there you have it.

[DevonRex]

36. I'm sharing the feeling and donating as much money as I can. Yay for Mr. Scorpio!!! nt

[Scurrilous]

59. ...

:thumbsup:

[hamsterjill]

37. Me, too!

I'll be sharing the feeling all the way to the voting booth, too!

[lumberjack_jeff]

40. Not enough. I want to see them cry like the kids being dragged from Toys 'r Us. n/t

[madmom]

41. I want to see them turn red(er) with anger because they lost, AGAIN!

[disillusioned73]

42. Check

:dem:

[azmouse]

43. Same here!

[reggie the dog]

44. sounds good to me

but i will still bitch at the centrist dems to be farther left ONCE THEY GET ELECTED as there is more chance to get them to roll left that there is for any republican

[rosesaylavee]

45. Amen!

[mzmolly]

46. Unfortunately, that appears to be a novel

idea here at times. ;)

[handmade34]

47. I want Democratic ideas to win

I want Republican ideas to die... I want the country as a whole to succeed... I really don't want there to be any losers :patriot:

[lsewpershad]

49. With you Scorpio

[Rhiannon12866]

51. K&R! I'm with you!

And I'm off to support my Democratic congressman when he debates his teabagger challenger today. Last time around, I worked the phone bank and knocked on doors, and all of our efforts are needed even more today if we expect to win next month... :patriot:

[Bobbie Jo]

52. K&R

:kick:

[frylock]

54. i'm on democratic underground because i like democracy..

i don't care what color jersey you're wearing. if you legislate like a republican, then you're no better.

[MissDeeds]

75. +1000

Agree completely.

[pleah]

55. K&R

[2critical]

56. I'm on DU because I want to see real Democrats win, and corporatists lose EOM

[ckimmy57]

57. Ditto

In all the way up to my elbows

[peace frog]

58. Absolutely agree

I would be happier if more elected Dems adhered to time-honored Democratic Party goals, but first let's get 'em elected!

[NJmaverick]

60. Yes the GOP is a real threat to our liberties and our nation's well being

[Scurrilous]

62. Indeed. n/t

[AndrewP]

63. +1

[JNelson6563]

70. Well said!

:toast:

[livetohike]

61. K&R

:kick:

[rucky]

64. Yep. When I get critical, it's because I want us to succeed...

sometimes despite our best efforts at self-sabotage.

[Cha]

67. That's why I started on DU and it hasn't changed..

the repblicons have only gotten uglier but the lies and ignorance around our President hasn't stopped him from bringing our country back from the brink of disaster.

:fistbump: President Obama:patriot:

[Just One Woman]

68. Oh sooooooo badly

The next 2 years don't need to be a total waste. We have work to do!

[CakeGrrl]

69. k/r - my votes are going to Dems, not to enable Republicans/Teabaggers. n/t

[sufrommich]

72. I'm with you! nt

[Old Codger]

73. Just mailed

Our ballots in, straight DEM all the way....

[flamingdem]

74. k n r with feeling

[indimuse]

76. KNR! n/t

[no limit]

78. I'm on DemocraticUnderground because I have a brain and don't see things as dem vs repub

I like thinking for myself, I used to think everyone here did as well.

[SemiCharmedQuark]

80. Really. You had no idea "DEMOCRATIC Underground" was a partisan site.

The big fat "No Republicans Allowed" and "No Third Party Advocacy" rules didn't give you a clue?

Maybe you need to spend more time thinking.

[Hekate]

92. ooops

:rofl:

[HughMoran]

94. Interesting

[Name removed]

97. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[no limit]

96. We have DEMOCRATS in congress that aren't partisan. I'm sorry you dont know what that means

Ask Russ Feingold. But if it were up to people like you, that refuse to use your heads and instead tow the party line, people like Feingold would never be allowed on here.

[NJmaverick]

102. The people that you attack actually have a far better understanding of politics

[no limit]

103. Did you have an argument that you made in that post? I missed it.

As far as understanding politics goes how do I get my head around someone that calls Eliot Spitzer the scum of the earth based on what he did but isn't willing to extend the same characterization to Bill Clinton?

[NJmaverick]

106. If you offered up more than calling people you don't agree with stupid

there might be something to debate. However since that is not the case, all that can be done is inform you that you that the people you are insulting are a hell of a lot more intelligent than you believe them to be.

[no limit]

108. I dont think you quite answered my question. But don't worry, I didnt expect you too.

[NJmaverick]

109. If you had a good question that was actually thoughtful and worth answering

you would have gotten an answer.

[no limit]

111. Right, because you obviously have much better things to do. Let me repeat my questions

1) Why should I blindly follow party politics? Many times even our senators, such as Russ feingold, don't?

2) Why should I trust anyone that calls Eliot Spitzer dirty scum for what he did but thinks Bill Clinton is a cool guy?

Now again NJmaverick, I don't expect a reply from you, I finally know better. You ignore these questions all the time. But if you could just take a minute out of your extremely busy day of fighting on an internet message board I would really appreaciate an anwser. I won't hold my breath, but I do look forward to your reply if it ever comes. Thanks.

[NJmaverick]

113. Ah finally you posted enough substance to expose the flaws in your thinking

1) No one told you to blindly follow anyone. That is a false talking point being pushed by the GOP to reduce support for the Dems. What you fail to understand is when you take down the Dems you take down Dems like Russ Feingold. The way you talk about Sen Feingold I am inclined to believe you don't know his voting record.

2) You need to learn the difference between breaking the law and breaking a marriage vow. Once that is understood that, you would smearing one of the greatest Presidents of the 20th century.



'I won't hold my breath, but I do look forward to your reply if it ever comes."

Interesting, do you ever get ANYTHING right? So far the answer is a resounding NO

[no limit]

114. I am honestly shocked, thank you for the reply. I hope we can keep this going

1) I am fully aware of Feingold's record. Many times he went against the president. Im sure I can find examples of you being upset with Feingld over that fact, right?

2) What do you define as integrity? Do you think a guy that cheats on his wife has integrity?

Again, I do look forward to your reply.

[NJmaverick]

134. OK

1) Feingold voted with the President on every major accomplishment with the exception of Financial regulation. On financial regulation he sided with the Republicans and opposed increased regulation on the finance industry. I don't feel that is a good model to follow.

2) The key is to remember that a person's job performance and personal lives are two different matters. Spitzer's problem was in breaking the law. That brought his personal life into his public life and put his job in jeopardy.

[SemiCharmedQuark]

115. Perhaps you shouldn't accuse people of not thinking and "towing the party line" in the same post.

:shrug:

Despite occasional disagreements, Feingold is a Democrat and doesn't hesitate to call himself such or lump himself in with the "team". This is a crucial point--you can disagree on singular issues and still be a loyal Dem overall because you have the ability to see the big picture.

[Name removed]

100. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[HughMoran]

104. I've noticed those "rah rah" people who promote FDL, Cenk and other haters

Interesting that...

[NJmaverick]

107. Excellent point

[texastoast]

79. Share the feeling and SHARE THE WORK

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[gademocrat7]

81. Amen, Brother!

Count me in.

[Shankapotomus]

82. Then you came to the wrong place

:)

just kidding.

[JoePhilly]

84. That's why I come here.

[UrbScotty]

85. Me too! That's why I'm also doing GOTV work!

Doing four GOTV shifts next Saturday through Election Day.

[stormpilot]

86. I'm sharing the feeling with you.

Together we can!!

Cheers.

[kimmerspixelated]

87. A simple but powerful message!

You rock!

[jesus_of_suburbia]

88. You summed it up! Kick and Rec!

:kick:

[great white snark]

89. I'm in!

Always.
:kick:
:patriot:

[happygoluckytoyou]

90. HOST AN "AFTER PARTY" NOV 5 OR 6.... PRICE OF ENTRY "PROOF OF VOTING"...nothing more !!!

i did this in 2008 and had over 40 people attend.....

nothing like a little incentive to get people out of their chairs.....

AND NO FAIR ASKING HOW THEY MARKED THE BALLOT..... I'M NOT WORRIED, WHEN THE MASSES VOTE..... THE DEMOCRATS WIN ! ! !

[Zax2me]

91. You sold me n/t

[33Greeper]

98. Vote Vote Vote

May the Republicans lose. Amen.

[sulphurdunn]

99. Hold your nose

and vote a straight democratic ticket, because, as usual, the alternative is rationally unthinkable.

[WillyT]

101. I Am, I Am...

:evilgrin:

:hi:

[Cali_Democrat]

105. I'll be voting, but I won't be holding my nose

I think the President and Democrats in Congress have done a fantastic job considering the mess we were in prior to Obama's arrival.

[sulphurdunn]

135. Go for it.

Voting isn't a crime, so motive is irrelevant. :thumbsup:

[firedupdem]

110. K&R n/t

[treestar]

112. Me too Mr. S!

Republicans must go down!!!

[creeksneakers2]

116. Me too!

[nolabear]

118. Yes indeed. I shudder at the alternative.

[Kablooie]

119. I'm on because I don't want to see Republicans win.

But the Democrats have become more of a necessary evil than my party of choice.
I wish they would get up and fight for what they are supposed to stand for but alas, they seem satisfied to simply keep Republicans moderately at bay.

[johnaries]

120. They destroy our country. Then they filibuster every effort to restore

our country.

We cannot allow them the opportunity to send us even further down the Straussian Corporate rabbit hole. They must be stopped, at any cost.

K&R

[Historic NY]

121. You too. thanks.

[David Zephyr]

122. Shared.

:)

[Swamp Rat]

123. You made me use the 'rec' button.

:D

[hisownpetard]

126. O, Halleleujah! I do share that feeling, very strongly,

and I'm happy you put it into words.

Thanks!

[gtar100]

127. Count me in.

[Jenny_92808]

128. I am a VERY motivated voter....straight Dem ticket...

and I think that the likely voter prediction does not take into account how motivated Dem's are...We WILL be coming out in FULL FORCE. Lets show them.

[Capn Sunshine]

129. Fuckin' A Mr. Scorpio

Fuckin' A :thumbsup:

[Born_A_Truman]

130. Rec #200!

[Scurrilous]

131. ...

:thumbsup:

[LatteLibertine]

132. I want to see

corrupt politicians deep into crony capitalism in the minority party or preferably out of office.

The overwhelming majority of these sorts are in the GOP.

They've definitely got folks out seeking to demoralize Democrats in order to depress our voter turn out. It's painfully obvious to anyone who can see remotely clearly.

An engaged voting population = a pain in the ass of crony capitalists. Surrendering your vote = abandoning what power you do have. They have the cash and we have the raw numbers.