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In reply to the discussion: Keep your eye open for 'Democrats' here supporting Michelle Caruso-Cabrera [View all]PTWB
(4,131 posts)156. I'm skeptical of folks who claim to be socially liberal but fiscally conservative.
Fiscal conservatism to me means someone who wants to cut frivolous and wasteful spending. More often than not what they really mean is cut programs that help persons of color.
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Keep your eye open for 'Democrats' here supporting Michelle Caruso-Cabrera [View all]
PTWB
Jun 2020
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The excuse is that Elizabeth Warren used to be a Republican. But she walks the Democratic walk.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 2020
#6
I love Elizabeth Warren, but she doesn't just walk the Democratic walk,
generalbetrayus
Jun 2020
#50
Me, too, Demmiblue. I love AOC, and I think she has contributed a great deal to the democratic
BComplex
Jun 2020
#8
Careful Dog, you'll probably see that question a dozen more times before the night is out.
George II
Jun 2020
#84
Saboteurs and infiltrators with obvious ulterior motives will seize on any divisions among Democrats
DTomlinson
Jun 2020
#14
I think some people here genuinely hate AOC more than they do Republicans.
Crunchy Frog
Jun 2020
#16
I don't see how support for Michelle Caruso-Cabrera here would have any effect at all.
Kaleva
Jun 2020
#32
Do u agree that supporting Michelle Caruso-Cabrera here would make no difference in the real world?
Kaleva
Jun 2020
#86
In the real world, nothing is as simple and "binary" as some people appear to believe.
NurseJackie
Jun 2020
#45
"With the help of deep-pocketed business executives and more than a few Republicans..."
jcgoldie
Jun 2020
#62
If someone supported Donald Trump they would be banned... I would remind you that during the primary
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#58
Forming opinions about someone is a judgement... as for MCC...I am not in her district and would not
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#67
I don't agree with you...and you are talking at people not to people. There is a difference. You
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#79
The MCC supporters I've engaged with have had no interest in explaining their motives.
PTWB
Jun 2020
#81
if someone posting supports a candidate that wants ss and medicare dissolved
questionseverything
Jun 2020
#94
I wouldn't be any more concerned about "Democrats" supporting Caruso-Cabrera than I would "Democrats
beastie boy
Jun 2020
#59
I'm skeptical of folks who claim to be socially liberal but fiscally conservative.
PTWB
Jun 2020
#156
I don't understand how people can get away with calling long-term LOYAL Democrats and DU members....
George II
Jun 2020
#87
It's the neoliberal corporatist establishment status quo Illuminati. Diabolical plots!
betsuni
Jun 2020
#187
That was a different post (same poster) This thread is riddled with attacks on Democrats....
George II
Jun 2020
#82
You most certainly are, as well as calling Democrats "right wing conservatives".
George II
Jun 2020
#101
Regardless of YOUR opinion of her, MCC at this moment is a DEMOCRAT, and you are blatantly....
George II
Jun 2020
#105
Funny how a difference in ideology and policy is characterized, repeatedly, as "hatred".
George II
Jun 2020
#127
That has nothing to do with my post. So why didn't you ask "why do you hate social security....
George II
Jun 2020
#132
Well, to paraphrase you (no, I don't catalog and cross reference your posts)....
George II
Jun 2020
#172
Exactly! I was lied about and then ordered to jump through hoops to refute the lies
R B Garr
Jun 2020
#212
Well, Ma'am, At Least Anybody Who Makes It All The Way Down Gets A Nice Chaser
The Magistrate
Jun 2020
#213