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In reply to the discussion: Why are you a Democrat [View all]Skittles
(153,138 posts)155. because I actually care about people other than myself
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I strive to exhibit empathy, compassion, understanding, equality, empowerment...
NRaleighLiberal
Mar 2018
#3
I agree. And I would go beyond the traditional definition of pro-labor to include
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#30
Great answer. I would put something about climate change at the top of that list of
StevieM
Mar 2018
#104
I think we should take care of our environment, our societal rules and each other,
LAS14
Mar 2018
#15
Yes. And because all the rights that those people fought for are in jeopardy every
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#43
Have you noticed that Democratic presidents have fewer really awful scandals than
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#65
Because Democratic beliefs, policies, etc. more firmly espouse how I believe
woodsprite
Mar 2018
#80
At the top of the long list: I believe climate change is real and is a threat to the future
StevieM
Mar 2018
#108
Because I believe in a positive, inclusive future, not a regressive, hateful return to a failed past
Exotica
Mar 2018
#112
I know what you mean. It means you care and that is the kind of person you are - caring.
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#150
You make a good point! (Was that a pun? I'm really not sure. Maybe a visual one.)
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#145
Agreed! I also have a grandson. And that is one of the reasons I care so much about
Sophia4
Mar 2018
#167
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