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Sophia4

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50. Where do you think the Democratic Party should stand on economic issues?

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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