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In reply to the discussion: Obama's approval rating with liberal dems is still over 80% [View all]HoneychildMooseMoss
(251 posts)243. Or even, liberal = not libertarian
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Do your own reseach.. like everyone else. I'm not here to spoon feed those who make
Cha
Aug 2013
#112
Sounds like you consider that a pretty trivial issue. Whereas I say anything that affects ~10%
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#158
Could it mean that we're not reactionary like teanutters? I think Lib Dems are just smarter than...
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#23
Or we really are "Democrats", which is a totally different animal from today's "Internet Liberals".
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#195
Because the "mainstream" includes lots of Republicans, Libertarians, and Independents.
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#35
It's a valid question IMO, and a discussion I've had with friends before.
RedCappedBandit
Aug 2013
#141
That's an easy one. They were told to. But they have been very quiet about
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#216
bahahhaha!! just like a CON. Don't listen to evidence! does not compute!
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#47
I"m not calling you a conservative. You are exhibiting a trait many conservatives have
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#59
What about The Washington Post? If they showed the same numbers, would you believe them?
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#207
Well, not much I can do about your "beliefs". I realize many "liberals" find that only Russia Today
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2013
#235
most "liberals" who are not democrats are either Green Party or Libertarians
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#198
That's fucking frightening. If President Obama represents something left of center, liberalism is
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#84
Compromising with Republicans to cut SS or Medicare should NEVER be considered by ANY Democrat.
Dawgs
Aug 2013
#185
No, you were being deliberately misleading. In direct response to my saying you were
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#248
Not surprised that you're still wrong. My intent and comment stand as they were presented.
Dawgs
Aug 2013
#249
And that is the difference. There is no education or qualification process to become
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#161
can one be considered liberal while unconditionally supporting conservative policy?
frylock
Aug 2013
#168
One can definitely be a liberal and believe that your questions don't all have black and white
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#219
What you call "cracking down on whistle-blowers" I call filing charges against people
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#225
"But you SELF DESCRIBE as a liberal!1 It don't mean nothing unless (xx person) says that you're one!
Number23
Aug 2013
#144
one could almost conclude the "left" on this site are either maladjusted individuals with serious
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#39
Cheese and rice! Fighting for strong labor, bolstered social safety net, and environmental reforms
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#87
I want those things too. but beating the shit out of Obama day in and day out
Pretzel_Warrior
Aug 2013
#88
I defend him while talking to conservative. I point out his flaws to liberals of whom I pray see
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#89
And you tend to agree with them. Until you don't. Again, depending on what the rest of the thread
Number23
Aug 2013
#232
Thanks for the post, President Obama is doing a fine job, I understand not all things are possible
Thinkingabout
Aug 2013
#79
No approval number, even 99%, will make the police/surveillance state, laudable.
20score
Aug 2013
#93
The startling number of dead children stacking up as a result of the President's
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#209
On the other hand, there are people that call themselves "liberal Dems" that are, ummm...
Bonobo
Aug 2013
#120
frankly, I don't doubt the figure - but I think this is a big part of the reason why advancing a
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#136
Many are tasting the sour grapes, here. They can't believe what they're seeing...80%?
demosincebirth
Aug 2013
#154
80% of Dems; 68% of liberals; 82% of liberal Dems. Damn fine numbers from his BASE
Number23
Aug 2013
#156
The Only REAL Liberals Are Right Here on DU. I Know This For A Fact, Becuase I Read it, on DU
Skraxx
Aug 2013
#159
Condoning extrajudicial killing, indefinite detention of innocents, and spying on innocent citizens
GoneFishin
Aug 2013
#177
Cali_Democrat to DUers: suck it up and accept the Third Way if you are critical of Obama
AZ Progressive
Aug 2013
#215