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socialist_n_TN

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29. Yeah that's pretty much it. Some people are going to blame Nader......

Sun Dec 23, 2012, 08:04 PM

Dec 2012

because it's convenient for Gore running a pretty weak campaign. There IS no way to tell how ANY state would have turned out without Nader. I'm of the opinion that the Nader voters were folks that wouldn't have voted anyway had Nader not been in the race. But I don't know that either.

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Green Party of the U.S. and the Democratic Socialist Party of the U.S.A. [View all] carterbob1 Dec 2012 OP

You have to go lightly on this on DU, because I think this is a TOS violation, and you RKP5637 Dec 2012 #1

3-3 to Leave It NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #2

Thanks! RKP5637 Dec 2012 #4

Wow! carterbob1 Dec 2012 #8

I am glad to see that I am not the only DUer who when called up for jury service is refusing to play Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #14

I REALLY have a problem with censoring discussion........ socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #24

That's how I roll. flying rabbit Dec 2012 #53

In this case, leaving it is IMHO good news for DU 99th_Monkey Dec 2012 #31

+1 IDoMath Dec 2012 #46

DU1 was for Democrats and other progressives... HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #5

The site used LWolf Dec 2012 #10

Recently logged in to this site carterbob1 Dec 2012 #16

The shift LWolf Dec 2012 #17

I always see "neoliberal" as its original application to the free-marketeers of the 1930s HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #44

Bill Clinton was searching for a descriptive term for his administration and the one bandied Samantha Dec 2012 #69

Yes. LWolf Dec 2012 #78

Plenty of Non Democrats post here, many with high post counts Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #72

Yes. LWolf Dec 2012 #79

I am a non-citizen but I live in the U.S. and pay taxes WilmywoodNCparalegal Dec 2012 #80

Not being a citizen you are not entitled to representation Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #81

Ralph Nader caused Bush to be elected and the current SCOTUS by lying. graham4anything Dec 2012 #3

Bush was not 'elected'. He was 'installed' after a bloodless coup d'etat. Get your coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #6

NH was in November by 8am. Florida polls closed 9am decision in December. Get the timeline straight graham4anything Dec 2012 #11

In New Hampshire Nader received more votes from registered Republicans than Democrats. Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #21

Yeah that's pretty much it. Some people are going to blame Nader...... socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #29

60% voted in NH down 6% from prior graham4anything Dec 2012 #63

"Which means maybe" Exactly. You don't know. You're speculating. Ralph Nader caused New Hampshire Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #65

the numbers tell the story. Nader got so many votes, those would have gone to Gore, and the 4 EV graham4anything Dec 2012 #70

The Filthy Five of the Supremes stole the election from Gore. Gore&Lieberman also gave up and turned byeya Dec 2012 #12

If Gore wanted the votes of the left he could have pursued them..but didn't. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2012 #20

Well then don't complain when the Democrats act centrist because that's exactly what they are davidn3600 Dec 2012 #32

"Don't let the door hit you on the way out..." carterbob1 Dec 2012 #35

One difference is creeksneakers2 Dec 2012 #7

for example? carterbob1 Dec 2012 #19

They can't evaluate their own actions creeksneakers2 Dec 2012 #28

...but carterbob1 Dec 2012 #37

They are smaller now. creeksneakers2 Dec 2012 #43

Supporting either party means you support the GOP and everything they stand for. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #9

That's pretty much what I think too. We all need to be united under the democratic tent, no RKP5637 Dec 2012 #15

DSA isn't a third party. And that's ignoring your skewed binary logic. Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #22

The Socialist Workers PArty has ZERO cance of winning an election RomneyLies Dec 2012 #45

Nope obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #48

Then fine, be partially responsible for pushing thecountry to the right RomneyLies Dec 2012 #52

I'm responsible for voting in a lot of Democrats obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #64

The Socialist Workers Party doesn't stand a chance, because people like you voted for the Democrats Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #55

go ahead, mpove the country to the right RomneyLies Dec 2012 #61

That's an outright lie -nt Bradical79 Dec 2012 #30

Then again... carterbob1 Dec 2012 #33

Absolutely not true obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #47

The oriblem with supporting fringe left parties is you drive the country AS A WHOLE to the right. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #50

The year Roosevelt was elected nearly a million people voted for the Socialist and Communist Parties Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #56

You're right, they DID! RomneyLies Dec 2012 #60

The CPUSA has supported many, many Dems obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #67

Given that I was referring to the 1932 election that's a pretty delayed reaction on Roosevelt's part Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #68

I vote 100% Democrat, so please tell me obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #66

Many Democrats oppose the GOP but back their policies. These Dems want their jobs but don't byeya Dec 2012 #13

I am a registered Democrat, but also a member of DSA Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #18

Thanks for your reply carterbob1 Dec 2012 #23

Outside the box thinking is good. Consider and weigh all your options. If you're disenchanted Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #26

Thanks again... carterbob1 Dec 2012 #39

Same here obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #49

If you mean DSA they're not a third party. They're also a wishy washy excuse for what passes for Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #25

I can deal with the green party before the tea party loyalkydem Dec 2012 #27

There are several Marxist parties out there.......... socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #34

Bye! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2012 #36

Which means... carterbob1 Dec 2012 #40

I believe the Green Party still allows for dual party membership, so you may be able to be both GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #38

In NC, you can belong to the Democratic Party and the Green Party mmonk Dec 2012 #71

Bernie Sanders is a Socialist! burrowowl Dec 2012 #41

Shhh. Bernie is welcome here. For now. nt raouldukelives Dec 2012 #77

gonna suggest the PAINFULLY obvious here DevonRex Dec 2012 #42

The Green party is one I know is very progressive quinnox Dec 2012 #51

I checked out the Party Platform of the Green Party a while back, NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #54

DSA is not a political party. limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #57

A serious reply in good faith MH1 Dec 2012 #58

Third Party Troll... SidDithers Dec 2012 #59

He was doing so well! Scurrilous Dec 2012 #62

Not a US Citizen, Not a Member of the Democratic Party and Not a Legal US Voter expressing concern Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #73

... SidDithers Dec 2012 #75

Henry A. Wallace would not be welcome on DU Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #74

Thou hast disrupted, poorly. Buh-bye nt stevenleser Dec 2012 #76