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hay rick

(7,522 posts)
47. Thanks for screaming.
Sat Sep 22, 2012, 08:48 PM
Sep 2012

The TOS specifically proscribes advocating for the defeat of or not voting for a Democratic candidate. The people you are railing against have either left, been kicked out, or are remaining silent.

There are people, like myself, who criticize particular policies of the administration. I believe that is allowed. It's called constructive criticism. It's something that adults do. Criticizing the President is not the same as advocating for Romney- but thanks for the gratuitous insults.

There are people, like myself, who are generally disappointed with the President, BUT WILL VOTE FOR HIM ANYWAY because there is no constructive alternative and Mitt Romney is genuinely repulsive. I think I'm allowed to say that here. I have no intention of itemizing my dissatisfaction with the President at this time because that would not be constructive- it is campaign season.

Get a grip.









kick Evergreen Emerald Sep 2012 #1
But it's Democratic *Underground*. Not "Democratic Constantly Make Excuses For a Drift to the Right" villager Sep 2012 #2
Do you think they read this? DainBramaged Sep 2012 #3
Do you think use of snarky smilies is a discussion? villager Sep 2012 #6
Did you know apples come in all different colors? DainBramaged Sep 2012 #25
"if you don't like what you see, click the x next to the thread then your life will be all happy and villager Sep 2012 #50
Click DainBramaged Sep 2012 #62
Exactly! "Physician, heal thyself," etc.... villager Sep 2012 #64
Sums it up Champion Jack Sep 2012 #4
Naw, I'd rather they stay and work towards getting Obama and other dems elected. uppityperson Sep 2012 #5
I haven't seen anyone trying to persuade DUers to not vote for President Obama. demmiblue Sep 2012 #7
Here ya go demmiblue (and any one else interested in joining the DonViejo Sep 2012 #9
Did you even READ that OP? He's advocating voting for Obama. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #12
Yes, I read it, when it was first posted. Sorry it doesn't meet with your expectations. DonViejo Sep 2012 #13
What doesn't meet with my expectations? MercutioATC Sep 2012 #14
I don't get it. demmiblue Sep 2012 #17
A person making a well reasoned argument for NCTraveler Sep 2012 #61
Dammit, demmiblue! What are you doing bringing facts to a rant? Doctor_J Sep 2012 #18
Does nobody ever get sick of posting this tripe? MercutioATC Sep 2012 #8
(sigh) So my posts are tripe? DainBramaged Sep 2012 #10
Just the ones where you get all upset over nothing. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #11
Exciting life you live...eom Kolesar Sep 2012 #56
Unrec. TransitJohn Sep 2012 #15
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #19
So now you think it's OK to call me a fool for posting my opinion? DainBramaged Sep 2012 #21
When I see the words "cannot in good conscience vote for..." in connection with any election since redqueen Sep 2012 #16
I agree DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #42
Stupid Post... WiffenPoof Sep 2012 #20
Stupid post? Really? Talk about trying to suppress opinion here... DainBramaged Sep 2012 #22
Yes, stupid post. Go post on Freepers...feel free and don't let the digital door hit you in the ass. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #28
Keep going DainBramaged Sep 2012 #30
I don't think the OP is talking about criticism. It's about some posts Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #24
That is incorrect. Union Scribe Sep 2012 #54
I can only go by what he said. He did not cite a post or quote one, but says Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #59
I'm a die-hard FDR (RFK, Jesse Jackson) Democrat. I don't think Team Obama has done enough to inform WinkyDink Sep 2012 #29
I don't think I've always been kind to you, DainBramaged, but you have my undying affection now! WinkyDink Sep 2012 #23
Agreed Ohio Joe Sep 2012 #26
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #27
This ^^^^^ Remember the old song...Hit the Road, Jack, and don't ya come back cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #32
. DainBramaged Sep 2012 #33
Thanks. WiffenPoof Sep 2012 #37
This. Iggo Sep 2012 #31
Why are we responding..Good lord, .his "handle" says it all. cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #34
Way to win people over to your side! Le Taz Hot Sep 2012 #35
It's not my side, glad you made your appearance DainBramaged Sep 2012 #36
Darn/must have missed that memo... blue neen Sep 2012 #38
Showing by example. Le Taz Hot Sep 2012 #39
what other side should there be for a place called Democratic Underground? Whisp Sep 2012 #41
That's just it ... he's a RW Troll. Read all the RW Talking Points cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #45
Who's a right-wing troll? Le Taz Hot Sep 2012 #48
Hey DB DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #40
DU to OP ... "Looking for love in all the wrong places... cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #43
bwahahahahahahaaa..... spanone Sep 2012 #44
Dennis who? Quaid? leftstreet Sep 2012 #46
Thanks for screaming. hay rick Sep 2012 #47
Amazing how a simple exercise in democracy can bring out the authoritaria streak around here, MadHound Sep 2012 #49
I see you still haven't read the post in question. Union Scribe Sep 2012 #51
I have, nice try, Merry Christmas DainBramaged Sep 2012 #52
Then there's no need for the aggressive posturing. Union Scribe Sep 2012 #53
bye DainBramaged Sep 2012 #58
So if Democrats can't defend the Trans Pacific Partnership, they should ignore it? hay rick Sep 2012 #60
i agree, they act like it's some religion or some shit JI7 Sep 2012 #55
Maybe you should just look past them Kolesar Sep 2012 #57
whoa, ok fine, let's nominate you as chief inquisitor quinnox Sep 2012 #63
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