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In reply to the discussion: It's very frustrating on this board to be on the progressive side of things 99% of the time, [View all]Tigress DEM
(7,887 posts)22. More labels. THAT really solves problems.
You said:
In 2009 I came to the conclusion that hoping for change is pointless.
I'll tell you the same thing I tell whining rethugs..... "If you have no vision for a future government that can function, step out of the way of people who can clearly see it and achieve it."
We need real campaign finance reform and then when DEMs don't HAVE to get big money to be elected and in fact rely on money from the electorate, they'll do an even better job. The reason the top 1% for the most part won't support DEMs is that we may take money and consider the source in planning, we aren't OWNED by the corporations and THEY KNOW IT.
History shows that DEMs have consistently served the people better and when one of ours really goes off the rails we don't go and hire them lawyers, we hand them their hats. Even when they do well, we are at them to break through and do more.
I come from MN and Wellstone was my Senator, so don't go lumping every DEM in with your pessimistic analysis. It's a really offensive and useless tactic.
Obama is facing unprecedented opposition and abuse.
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It's very frustrating on this board to be on the progressive side of things 99% of the time, [View all]
Ed Suspicious
Jan 2013
OP
The President promised transparency and has been better about letting us know what
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#6
It's called the shock doctrine. Passing crisis bills at the last minute without real debate.
grahamhgreen
Jan 2013
#9
Be factual, don't make (or take) it personal, stay calm and you'll have a happy, long stay.
leveymg
Jan 2013
#18
This is a big old town hall where everyone comes to vent and/or bicker and find solutions.
Tigress DEM
Jan 2013
#27