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Laelth

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85. Oh, and don't forget the classic, "We can fix it later."

Reply to MannyGoldstein (Reply #81)

Sun Apr 14, 2013, 12:03 PM

Apr 2013

None of the disastrous legislation to which liberals objected has been "fixed." Here we are, indeed.

-Laelth

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I'm now completely done being amazed. [View all] MadHound Apr 2013 OP

K&R. Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #1

"It is time to alleviate that situation, one way or another," SidDithers Apr 2013 #2

I think he saying to actually vote for Democrats. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #9

Yeah. That's exactly what he's saying... SidDithers Apr 2013 #18

I know it must be hard for you to know that your DLC buddies aren't all that. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #28

You're not very good at this, Sid, which I believe you have been told before no? sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #19

Voluminous...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #22

It wasn't meant for you Sid!! sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #23

+10000000 nashville_brook Apr 2013 #27

+1 Marr Apr 2013 #32

Exactly! magellan Apr 2013 #53

Just when I think someone can't be become... 99Forever Apr 2013 #40

K&R AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #3

Sad, but you're right Populist_Prole Apr 2013 #4

+1 forestpath Apr 2013 #6

I think it more accurate to say zeemike Apr 2013 #12

I think you are correct. Look how rich Clinton has gotten since retirement. Clinton started as a byeya Apr 2013 #15

Yeah, the Bill Clinton who ran for Congress (1974), attorney general (1976) and governor (1978) Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #65

K&R forestpath Apr 2013 #5

I agree with most of that -- But there are exceptions Armstead Apr 2013 #7

I think too many on our side was too quiet and accepting as our Party moved to the right... kentuck Apr 2013 #20

Interesting hypothesis. Thanks. n/t Laelth Apr 2013 #52

It's all about the incentives... ljm2002 Apr 2013 #8

A good start toward fixing it would be to bring them home. There is no longer a reason A Simple Game Apr 2013 #11

It's an interesting thought... ljm2002 Apr 2013 #14

Losing their collegiality would be a good thing, they are elected to represent us, not each other. A Simple Game Apr 2013 #33

I like the idea of money only from those who can vote for you... ljm2002 Apr 2013 #46

And corporations can't vote. n/t A Simple Game Apr 2013 #47

Really? DFW Apr 2013 #74

Agreed. CrispyQ Apr 2013 #80

Good points all... ljm2002 Apr 2013 #83

There were a lot of people who benefited in the 90s. caseymoz Apr 2013 #10

It would be great if we were ever capable of balance Armstead Apr 2013 #21

+2 walkerbait41 Apr 2013 #13

A cold blast of truth. woo me with science Apr 2013 #16

Kick and Rec! Fuddnik Apr 2013 #17

Agree Completely - The DLC Third Way Has Destroyed The Democratic Party cantbeserious Apr 2013 #24

Yes, they are Wall St creation intended to do just what they have done. Wall HAD the Republican sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #29

Agreed - The Democratic Party Needs A Purging To Drive The DLC Types Back To The Republicans cantbeserious Apr 2013 #31

Yep, it's all Bullshit Theater. nt valerief Apr 2013 #25

Ah, come on libodem Apr 2013 #26

Smart boyfriend. GeorgeGist Apr 2013 #66

Snort libodem Apr 2013 #79

You forgot to mention Life Long Dem Apr 2013 #30

And you forget this duffyduff Apr 2013 #41

K&R clean house johnnyreb Apr 2013 #34

The way to stop this mess is to arrest CONgress DarkLink Apr 2013 #35

Unbelievable. Thanks for the links. And these are the people we are supposed to trust with sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #38

I read this news yesterday & had to walk away from the computer for awhile, CrispyQ Apr 2013 #72

Democracy. Where has representing the People, gone to? DhhD Apr 2013 #36

Wall Street. DhhD Apr 2013 #37

Who elected Pete Petersen to anything? Why are our elected officials asking for the advice sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #39

Corporations *are* people, my friend. dawg Apr 2013 #69

Change will come, but not without an epic fight. Utopian Leftist Apr 2013 #42

K & R AzDar Apr 2013 #43

What are we getting in return? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #44

I feel politically homeless Lydia Leftcoast Apr 2013 #45

I am started to think that it is us who are out of step. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #48

Don't feel that way. Laelth Apr 2013 #55

There is not very little we can do IF we would pull together. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #56

It seems to me that the American people are too well-sedated to pull together. Laelth Apr 2013 #58

I heard an interview with Chris Hedges on Friday deutsey Apr 2013 #67

Quite. Laelth Apr 2013 #70

You say, "Don't feel that way." CrispyQ Apr 2013 #76

I feel I have been a bit misunderstood. Laelth Apr 2013 #78

I agree with every word you say. CrispyQ Apr 2013 #82

Sadly, getting ordinary people to "see" the truth is unlikely to change anything. Laelth Apr 2013 #84

MadHound - awesome rant AAO Apr 2013 #49

President Obama may have done us a great favor. bvar22 Apr 2013 #50

Perhaps the Democratic Party has never really represented the people? Laelth Apr 2013 #51

The only solution is world revolution. Zorra Apr 2013 #54

You forgot to add his "open and transparent government" and anti DC lobbiest business as usual... L0oniX Apr 2013 #57

K&R TIMES INFINITY! radiclib Apr 2013 #59

K&R! im1013 Apr 2013 #60

K&R Teamster Jeff Apr 2013 #61

Perfect! Phlem Apr 2013 #62

K&R. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #63

Bleak. hay rick Apr 2013 #64

The only thing for it is for progressives to learn how to win more primaries eridani Apr 2013 #68

The Democratic Party has become a party of mouth breathers.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #71

Bravo, Madhound, K&R Carolina Apr 2013 #73

K&R. Very well said from my perspective. Overseas Apr 2013 #75

I've gone from completely amazed to completely disgusted. CrispyQ Apr 2013 #77

K&R. Because its the plain truth. MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #81

Oh, and don't forget the classic, "We can fix it later." Laelth Apr 2013 #85