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phylny

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2. I am a Democrat because I am a Christian.

Thu Mar 8, 2018, 02:42 PM

Mar 2018

The God I believe in has commanded me to love my brothers and sisters, take care of everyone, including chldren, the sick, elderly, and the poor, and to be just and fair. The Democratic party also believes in those things.

It's a no-brainer for me.

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Why are you a Democrat [View all] Sophia4 Mar 2018 OP

I'll let RHCP answer for me, at least. malchickiwick Mar 2018 #1

Naeeeeece! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #21

Add a little love to the funky ass free bass... Glamrock Mar 2018 #34

Love it 😍! mountain grammy Mar 2018 #66

I am a Democrat because I am a Christian. phylny Mar 2018 #2

+1 hamsterjill Mar 2018 #18

Great reason! Thanks! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #22

That is my reason too. nt Nonhlanhla Mar 2018 #47

Same here. Absolutely. Dave Starsky Mar 2018 #53

Same reason for me nightwing1240 Mar 2018 #90

That's how I answer the question too mcar Mar 2018 #118

oh yea i'm with you here bluestarone Mar 2018 #123

Hi, good one mvd Mar 2018 #125

That's great :) n/t phylny Mar 2018 #130

Well, all I can say is that I god not need a god to tell me to pangaia Mar 2018 #134

Fantastic! n/t phylny Mar 2018 #137

Me too, thank you Freddie Mar 2018 #149

I strive to exhibit empathy, compassion, understanding, equality, empowerment... NRaleighLiberal Mar 2018 #3

And you do! Thanks! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #23

same as you. I would add pro-choice and pro feminist. and so is hubby. CTyankee Mar 2018 #98

You go first...nt SidDithers Mar 2018 #4

Because I love people and the earth and because I believe we are all one. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #24

Because I believe Lithos Mar 2018 #5

Agreed! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #25

Totally agree bdamomma Mar 2018 #127

"I love my neighbor as I love myself." TexasProgresive Mar 2018 #6

I try to. That's a great answer! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #26

I was born in 1966 NewJeffCT Mar 2018 #7

Equality. What would you change in America in order to achieve equality? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #27

re-instate the voting rights act for one NewJeffCT Mar 2018 #31

Voting rights is a really big issue for me. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #46

Reconfiguring the electoral college NewJeffCT Mar 2018 #59

Precisely. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #64

With the electoral college NewJeffCT Mar 2018 #72

True. The electoral college hurts voters in all but a slim ribbon of states. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #74

yea just bdamomma Mar 2018 #129

Equality or Equity? Lithos Mar 2018 #158

Cause I don't hate based on sight. Corgigal Mar 2018 #8

Good answer. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #28

Democrats are more fun? handmade34 Mar 2018 #9

Is cooperation ALWAYS better than conflict, etc.? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #29

Because I work for a living. BlueTsunami2018 Mar 2018 #10

I agree. And I would go beyond the traditional definition of pro-labor to include Sophia4 Mar 2018 #30

Why would you not be? Why would you need to be anything but a Democrat Wwcd Mar 2018 #11

I love your answer. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #32

Simple DFW Mar 2018 #12

Wow! Terrific answer. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #35

Great answer. I would put something about climate change at the top of that list of StevieM Mar 2018 #104

Agreed DFW Mar 2018 #172

Compassion backtoblue Mar 2018 #13

Absolutely with you on every detail. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #36

Nominally, it's because I care more about regular people than about the rich. alarimer Mar 2018 #14

Agreed! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #37

I think we should take care of our environment, our societal rules and each other, LAS14 Mar 2018 #15

Great! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #38

Because I'm not an asshole. Aristus Mar 2018 #16

Simple as that these days. They're all fucking assholes. -nt poboy2 Mar 2018 #17

Concise -- and says a lot! Got it! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #39

I am a democrat because: Blue_true Mar 2018 #19

Beautiful answer! Really thoughtful and loving. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #41

nice post bdamomma Mar 2018 #132

Because people in this country died for labor rights too meadowlander Mar 2018 #20

Yes. And because all the rights that those people fought for are in jeopardy every Sophia4 Mar 2018 #43

I believe we should all leave the world a little better than we found it Fresh_Start Mar 2018 #33

Wonderful! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #44

because i have a working heart and a working brain. unblock Mar 2018 #40

And???? How do your values align with the Democratic Party? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #48

there was a time when i was a democrat due to my values. unblock Mar 2018 #51

I possess critical thought and empathy toward others kysrsoze Mar 2018 #42

The bases of the Democratic Party movement: critical thought and empathy. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #45

Democrats believe in the primacy of the Federal government bigtree Mar 2018 #49

Where do you think the Democratic Party should stand on economic issues? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #50

empowerment bigtree Mar 2018 #56

Great. I believe in public education. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #61

mom was a teacher bigtree Mar 2018 #63

Wonderful! So was mine! Hmmmmmmm! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #71

My Grandma was a teacher too. stopwastingmymoney Mar 2018 #169

Because my beliefs are liberal rock Mar 2018 #52

What ideas that conservatives espouse do you agree with? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #57

Conservation (saving) in the traditional sense rock Mar 2018 #99

Yes. I think they are exceptionally weak on all these issues. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #100

I'm a Reagan Democrat ... Drifter Mar 2018 #54

Reagan was enough to drive any sane American to the Democratic Party. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #55

Richard Nixon grantcart Mar 2018 #58

Have you noticed that Democratic presidents have fewer really awful scandals than Sophia4 Mar 2018 #65

Because the alternatives are too horrifying to even contemplate. nt Binkie The Clown Mar 2018 #60

Actually, that horror is upon us now. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #62

I'm a Democrat because tirebiter Mar 2018 #67

Because my mom, smartest person Ive ever known.. mountain grammy Mar 2018 #68

Same here, but my dad was also a Democrat and just as smart. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #73

hmmm... bdamomma Mar 2018 #133

Because I give a shit. (n/t) Iggo Mar 2018 #69

About what? How would you explain it to an undecided voter? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #75

The "undecided" voter doesn't give a shit. Iggo Mar 2018 #96

I had to change parties to caucus for Bernie. GreenPartyVoter Mar 2018 #70

Are you happy with the Democratic Party? Sophia4 Mar 2018 #76

I have mixed feelings. No party is perfect, and I do feel that in many GreenPartyVoter Mar 2018 #79

I agree with your approach to negotiating. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #119

Because I am not crazy... Blue1963 Mar 2018 #77

Because I like to think I'm not an Asshole.... The empressof all Mar 2018 #78

Well said! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #83

Because Democratic beliefs, policies, etc. more firmly espouse how I believe woodsprite Mar 2018 #80

The consistent theme here is about how we act toward others. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #84

When I originally registered, it was as a Republican. woodsprite Mar 2018 #91

I am a Democrat Because PoorMonger Mar 2018 #81

Good reasons, all -- in my opinion as a fellow Democrat. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #86

I didn't choose to be a Democrat, it chose me. FM123 Mar 2018 #82

With you on that. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #87

Go down a list of issues marylandblue Mar 2018 #85

Shout it to the world. Right. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #88

Same reasons everyone is... The Polack MSgt Mar 2018 #89

Your OP there is just beautiful! Really inspiring! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #93

Because I rescue worms from the sidewalk after it rains, and put them... 3catwoman3 Mar 2018 #92

Great response. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #94

I didn't know I was a Democrat until 9/11.... pnwest Mar 2018 #95

Welcome! It's been a long time, but welcome. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #97

Thank you! pnwest Mar 2018 #121

It's hardly a conscious choice, really RandomAccess Mar 2018 #101

Best of reasons! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #105

Because repukes suck and are heartless! nt wolfie001 Mar 2018 #102

Yes. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #106

Because... fuck Trump! That's why! Initech Mar 2018 #103

Short, sweet and the truth. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #107

Also, fuck the Christan right! And the NRA! Initech Mar 2018 #110

Agreed! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #114

At the top of the long list: I believe climate change is real and is a threat to the future StevieM Mar 2018 #108

Good reason! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #113

Because I have a heart AND a brain nt HopeAgain Mar 2018 #109

Good reasons. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #115

Because of hope! Lobo27 Mar 2018 #111

Thanks. I'm with you on that. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #116

Because I believe in a positive, inclusive future, not a regressive, hateful return to a failed past Exotica Mar 2018 #112

Me too. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #117

natural born bleeding heart. barbtries Mar 2018 #120

Me too! You're great barbtries, whoever you are. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #140

thanks Sophia4 barbtries Mar 2018 #153

They aren't. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #154

better a bleeding heart than no heart at all Skittles Mar 2018 #156

Democrats Love Animals More. A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2018 #122

I know what you mean. It means you care and that is the kind of person you are - caring. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #150

Because I have common sense mvd Mar 2018 #124

A wonderful answer too. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #151

I'm a Democrat because I feel that ALL people matter! tonyt53 Mar 2018 #126

And they do! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #138

Democrats made capitalism work for the masses. Dawson Leery Mar 2018 #128

"Democrats made capitalism work for the masses." Sophia4 Mar 2018 #152

I am a Democrat because every single program to MaryMagdaline Mar 2018 #131

True, and a good reason! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #143

Wonderful thread bdamomma Mar 2018 #135

I did too. Yours too. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #146

Necessity only Devil Child Mar 2018 #136

Good. Keep voting Democratic. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #148

Because I want everyone to succeed, be happy, take care of their family kimbutgar Mar 2018 #139

You make a good point! (Was that a pun? I'm really not sure. Maybe a visual one.) Sophia4 Mar 2018 #145

Because I'm a woman, a Pagan, and have a brain AnnieBW Mar 2018 #141

A have-to-be Democrat is a true Democrat! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #142

Three reasons. Jakes Progress Mar 2018 #144

Three great reasons. Thanks. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #147

because I actually care about people other than myself Skittles Mar 2018 #155

That seems to be what differentiates us Democrats from Republicans. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #159

it's the difference between a bleeding heart and no heart at all Skittles Mar 2018 #161

I was raised to believe in the golden rule. 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2018 #157

Excellent! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #160

Taken from an earlier post bottomofthehill Mar 2018 #162

Yes. You've said it all! Sophia4 Mar 2018 #164

Because I work for a livin. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2018 #163

Good reason in my view. Sophia4 Mar 2018 #165

I have a grandson. I want his world to be better than it is now. n/t TygrBright Mar 2018 #166

Agreed! I also have a grandson. And that is one of the reasons I care so much about Sophia4 Mar 2018 #167

Closed primaries Fla_Democrat Mar 2018 #168

Because the Republicans are racist, evil, and stupid, and voting third-party is pointless (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Mar 2018 #170

Yes. And we need to make the Democratic Party which at least isn't racist, evil, Sophia4 Mar 2018 #171