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In reply to the discussion: Green Party of the U.S. and the Democratic Socialist Party of the U.S.A. [View all]socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)34. There are several Marxist parties out there..........
They are actually the only ones to be guaranteed to be against neo-liberal supporters and also the fascists. The rest of them are already sucked into the neo-liberal and austerity agenda.
Also SOME of them (not all, but some) actually endorsed Obama in the last election as the "lesser of two evils", not because they agreed with him and his neo-liberal agenda.
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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
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 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
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
"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
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
The Socialist Workers Party doesn't stand a chance, because people like you voted for the Democrats
Puregonzo1188
Dec 2012
#55
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
Given that I was referring to the 1932 election that's a pretty delayed reaction on Roosevelt's part
Puregonzo1188
Dec 2012
#68
Many Democrats oppose the GOP but back their policies. These Dems want their jobs but don't
byeya
Dec 2012
#13
Outside the box thinking is good. Consider and weigh all your options. If you're disenchanted
Puregonzo1188
Dec 2012
#26
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 believe the Green Party still allows for dual party membership, so you may be able to be both
GreenPartyVoter
Dec 2012
#38
Not a US Citizen, Not a Member of the Democratic Party and Not a Legal US Voter expressing concern
Resonance_Chamber
Dec 2012
#73