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In reply to the discussion: I've been here on DU since 2011 officially, but I lurked for a few years before that. I'm a radical. [View all]Magoo48
(4,701 posts)86. Reminds me of that saying about the wise old ones who plant trees under
shade they will never recline.
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I've been here on DU since 2011 officially, but I lurked for a few years before that. I'm a radical. [View all]
Magoo48
Sep 2019
OP
Count me as a member of this club, a proud member. My radicalism is concealed behind
in2herbs
Sep 2019
#5
Yes, Greta is a force of nature, a wonder, an orator of rare clarity. She is not at all radical
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#9
It's time for the left's radicals, moderates and even those in the middle to...
KY_EnviroGuy
Sep 2019
#8
In these times the art of well-informed passion trumps the art of the possible
DemocracyMouse
Sep 2019
#13
Purer form of democracy to me means citizens participate in lateral groups which aren't
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#73
+1. Shifting to sustainable economics would generate jobs if done well. Germany & China eating US
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2019
#18
The OP wasn't meant to be radical. Radical is my personal stance and default position.
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#88
if taking care of the sick and the elderly , the poor . taking care of our infastructure ,
AllaN01Bear
Sep 2019
#20
On the flip side, actual radicals exist and if somebody says they're one, believe them.
mathematic
Sep 2019
#67
Our language of labels and passion for sensationalizing our own particular neighborhood
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#74
I think you're right. I can't see any other path than massive political and economic reorganization,
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#45
Yup, I was always far left, but ever since Ronnie Raygun, the party has also moved further
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#50
I'm a liberal Democrat which shouldn't be called radical, but these days it seems I am.
brewens
Sep 2019
#40
Perhaps, but full contact, vulture capitalism will absolutely destroy democracy.
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#54
I have spent thousands of hours removing marine litter. I see direct action as my right to bitch.
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#56
People, including my mother, always told me, "Johnny, you're so radical." So, about 35 years ago,
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#57
I do enjoy the group, and I'm glad I brought this topic up here. Thanks for sharing.
Magoo48
Sep 2019
#75