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Greybnk48

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Fri Sep 13, 2019, 09:51 AM

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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

+++++++++++ HAB911 Sep 2019 #1

I sure hope you're wrong. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2019 #2

I too am insanely radical HAB911 Sep 2019 #4

What most of today's Dems call "the far left" is far to the right of me. lagomorph777 Sep 2019 #93

I'm with ya too. brutus smith Sep 2019 #3

Count me as a member of this club, a proud member. My radicalism is concealed behind in2herbs Sep 2019 #5

Like you I am very left. Scruffy1 Sep 2019 #6

Wow, how is it "radical" to care for and about our environment? mysteryowl Sep 2019 #7

Yes, Greta is a force of nature, a wonder, an orator of rare clarity. She is not at all radical Magoo48 Sep 2019 #9

When common sense becomes "radical" then we've become, well, idiots. DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #11

My son recently told me he's a moderate Bettie Sep 2019 #59

So often the language of labels gets hung up in our definitions. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #85

It's time for the left's radicals, moderates and even those in the middle to... KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #8

I will vote for whomever we stand up there, Magoo48 Sep 2019 #15

Passion for saving our planet's environment, ecosystems, and Martin Eden Sep 2019 #10

In these times the art of well-informed passion trumps the art of the possible DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #13

I agree wholeheartedly Martin Eden Sep 2019 #17

Demure and reluctant is not an inspiring look for Dems at this juncture. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #22

Well said! KPN Sep 2019 #25

In reference to your tag line: Magoo48 Sep 2019 #19

Not sure what you mean by a "purer form of democracy" Martin Eden Sep 2019 #70

Purer form of democracy to me means citizens participate in lateral groups which aren't Magoo48 Sep 2019 #73

K&R. Well stated, Martin Eden. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #34

Consistency of policy, and change Martin Eden Sep 2019 #69

Exactly, you nailed it. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #87

Reminds me of that saying about the wise old ones who plant trees under Magoo48 Sep 2019 #86

Plenty malaise Sep 2019 #12

On the plus side (for me), I feel like the young pup Bettie Sep 2019 #60

You'll be on the right side of history malaise Sep 2019 #63

Yes, those who care. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #89

I would say I'm a radical environmentalist but certainly not... NNadir Sep 2019 #14

+1. Shifting to sustainable economics would generate jobs if done well. Germany & China eating US Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2019 #18

Germany is a poor example. Their approach is about... NNadir Sep 2019 #32

The OP wasn't meant to be radical. Radical is my personal stance and default position. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #88

I also believe that we must "Unite Behind The Science" Magoo48 Sep 2019 #21

you are not alone, my friend. Javaman Sep 2019 #16

if taking care of the sick and the elderly , the poor . taking care of our infastructure , AllaN01Bear Sep 2019 #20

What a lot of people identify as "radical" PatSeg Sep 2019 #23

Spot on. nt KPN Sep 2019 #27

Rational and human. Yup Magoo48 Sep 2019 #33

This! Hortensis Sep 2019 #58

Hi Hortensis! PatSeg Sep 2019 #82

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

It was a good topic PatSeg Sep 2019 #81

That's it. Me too... Magoo48 Sep 2019 #91

That's rather what I figured PatSeg Sep 2019 #95

Yes, every generation has PatSeg Sep 2019 #80

I guess I'm one too ArcticFox Sep 2019 #24

I may be wrong, but I would say we (the Democratic KPN Sep 2019 #28

Whatever's going on, it's not "DU" rejecting you. Hortensis Sep 2019 #62

I've never felt rejected here, just out of step at times. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #78

Good, and definitely yes to that last. Except I believe Hortensis Sep 2019 #79

Be 70 real soon and love to tell safeinOhio Sep 2019 #26

No Compromise In Defense Of Mother Earth spike jones Sep 2019 #29

I just turned 69 on last Saturday. panader0 Sep 2019 #30

Guess I'm a bit of a radical compassionist as well. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #42

I consider myself a conservative. List left Sep 2019 #31

Yup, pretty much.🧐 Magoo48 Sep 2019 #43

Given where we are today after decades of corporate centrism jalan48 Sep 2019 #35

I think you're right. I can't see any other path than massive political and economic reorganization, Magoo48 Sep 2019 #45

Another septuagenarian "radical" checking in. Paka Sep 2019 #36

I love septuagenaria, especially in light of the alternative. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #47

I'm from the democratic wing of the Democratic party. gibraltar72 Sep 2019 #37

That's good; I like that. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #76

Another radical leftie here. ananda Sep 2019 #38

Me too, ananda, me too. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #48

our environment and saving our bdamomma Sep 2019 #65

I think I fit in that category. Greybnk48 Sep 2019 #39

Yup, I was always far left, but ever since Ronnie Raygun, the party has also moved further Magoo48 Sep 2019 #50

+1000 n/t Greybnk48 Sep 2019 #92

I'm a liberal Democrat which shouldn't be called radical, but these days it seems I am. brewens Sep 2019 #40

I also believe the term liberal Democrat should be redundant. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #53

Ha! You've all been outed Bradshaw3 Sep 2019 #41

Radicalism does not go well with democracy. elocs Sep 2019 #44

Perhaps, but full contact, vulture capitalism will absolutely destroy democracy. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #54

How, exactly, are you defining a "radical" Dem? Greybnk48 Sep 2019 #94

Good on ya' but I think I would define radical differently GusBob Sep 2019 #46

I have spent thousands of hours removing marine litter. I see direct action as my right to bitch. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #56

Prisoners, Probationaries, the poor and homeless pick up trash too GusBob Sep 2019 #83

We do, as best we can. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #84

I just asked someone else the same question. Greybnk48 Sep 2019 #96

me joanbarnes Sep 2019 #49

Nope. ismnotwasm Sep 2019 #51

72 here and very much in your corner bluestarone Sep 2019 #52

So what's a "radical"? How refreshing to see some Hortensis Sep 2019 #55

People, including my mother, always told me, "Johnny, you're so radical." So, about 35 years ago, Magoo48 Sep 2019 #57

This is a nice thread. I'm enjoying them also. Thanks. Hortensis Sep 2019 #66

We not only Need radical, We Must have radical... pbmus Sep 2019 #61

"underground" used to mean something here, didn't it?. Not so much anymore librechik Sep 2019 #64

I do enjoy the group, and I'm glad I brought this topic up here. Thanks for sharing. Magoo48 Sep 2019 #75

Me easttexaslefty Sep 2019 #68

Back at ya, easttexaslefty... Magoo48 Sep 2019 #72

When it comes to homelessness, poverty.. Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2019 #71

Maaaybe HelpImSurrounded Sep 2019 #77

Welcome ck4829 Sep 2019 #90