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Carolina

(6,960 posts)
9. Defeat
Tue Sep 3, 2013, 10:45 PM
Sep 2013

When they become warmongers using PNAC arguments
When they allow the home front to rot for lack of money but don't hesitate to consider bombing a sovereign nation at all costs

Then defeat shall be their reward

Progressive change will only come through us. last1standing Sep 2013 #1
We've been stuck with the lesser of evils for a while... polichick Sep 2013 #2
announcing...Hillary 2016 lol nt msongs Sep 2013 #3
Somebody has to bomb Iran, right? polichick Sep 2013 #4
Bombers without borders. R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #6
Funny and sad at the same time. polichick Sep 2013 #10
Back to the good old days of LBJ warrant46 Sep 2013 #88
But PalinGingrichRomneyBoogeyman! R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2013 #5
So President Obama is "evil"... brooklynite Sep 2013 #19
Poor you being so offended. last1standing Sep 2013 #21
Thanks but I don't need to... brooklynite Sep 2013 #23
Ah yes, the rational world where bombs make peace and taxing the poor helps the economy. last1standing Sep 2013 #25
Yes, God forbid we elect people who would put the people first. polichick Sep 2013 #26
You might be surprised who I support...with votes and financially. brooklynite Sep 2013 #29
But it's a fantasy to want people like that in charge? polichick Sep 2013 #30
Strange how first he insults Warren/Grayson supporters then claims to support them, isn't it? last1standing Sep 2013 #34
Yep - it's quite pungent! polichick Sep 2013 #74
Oh yes, the 'rational world'.... daleanime Sep 2013 #28
If you haven't noticed, there are already dead people in Syria... brooklynite Sep 2013 #31
Do you really think that their lonely? daleanime Sep 2013 #33
YOU KNOW IT LAST1STANDING Skittles Sep 2013 #36
I've reached the 840high Sep 2013 #67
Getting money out of politics should be everyone's #1 goal. It really is the root of all evil. reformist2 Sep 2013 #7
How though? We have a corporate tool Supreme Court and a party... polichick Sep 2013 #11
We need Americans who care enough about the country to not support Wall St. raouldukelives Sep 2013 #54
True. That's why I've pulled my money out of the market... polichick Sep 2013 #71
And I'll ask you for the 12th time, Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #42
This is the dilemma - and why I'm asking "what's next?" for this party... polichick Sep 2013 #72
God, I don't even know anymore. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #8
I don't think that tactic will get people to the polls next time. polichick Sep 2013 #12
Defeat Carolina Sep 2013 #9
A defeat they will have earned I guess... polichick Sep 2013 #13
We got the President who isn't into stupid wars... brooklynite Sep 2013 #14
So Obama is the best we can expect from this party? polichick Sep 2013 #15
Define the specific military policy you want and I'll tell you... brooklynite Sep 2013 #17
It isn't just about the military - but corporations and the mic... polichick Sep 2013 #20
That tells me who you don't like (just about everybody)... brooklynite Sep 2013 #24
It is easy to spew out code words. It is much tougher to make change. In order to bluestate10 Sep 2013 #49
Sorry, but U.S. voters should be able to elect people to represent them, not... polichick Sep 2013 #70
Interesting. LWolf Sep 2013 #45
Depends on how extreme your position is... brooklynite Sep 2013 #46
"extreme" LWolf Sep 2013 #93
The fact of the matter, a far Left person WILL NOT get elected in most races today. bluestate10 Sep 2013 #50
"People of my ilk" LWolf Sep 2013 #92
When another catastrophe manifests itself from our domestic and or foreign policy, we Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #16
I hope the catastrophe isn't WWIII. Too bad about OWS... polichick Sep 2013 #18
Your post seems to be a vague illusion to a collection of shadows that can't be fought. bluestate10 Sep 2013 #52
Well it may seem that way to you. I am and have been steadily Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #91
I wish I knew fadedrose Sep 2013 #22
"It hasn't measured up to our expectations." polichick Sep 2013 #27
Who cares NoOneMan Sep 2013 #32
This will not be popular nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #35
interesting..... madrchsod Sep 2013 #37
The political hsitory is fascinating nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #39
my grandfather was a leader in the grange in western iowa during the 20`s. madrchsod Sep 2013 #40
Remnants remain in the plains nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #68
That's really fascinating... polichick Sep 2013 #44
The country was a wreck when the granger rebellion nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #78
Left of Democrats coming from some remnants of the republican party? bluestate10 Sep 2013 #55
Oh ye of little faith nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #73
an actual Democrat upi402 Sep 2013 #38
You can't beat somebody with nobody brooklynite Sep 2013 #47
Characterizing others is just that, your opinion spewing about others. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #58
The Democratic party is and will become even more a broad party. bluestate10 Sep 2013 #56
What's next? Politics-as-usual and more sliding to the right..where the money is. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2013 #41
Gay rights...expanded access to health care....elimination of tax cuts for the wealthy... brooklynite Sep 2013 #53
I find it amazing that this President has accomplished more of the Left's dream change bluestate10 Sep 2013 #57
Gay rights? Another straight person waving banners not their own. Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #60
So, if the President gets NO credit for improvements... brooklynite Sep 2013 #61
Is that what I said? No, what I said was it gets old hearing straight credit him for work not Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #63
What about the Supreme Court Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #69
Winston Churchill for 200 Alex. Johnny Ready Sep 2013 #43
I think it has to come from the bottom up. n2doc Sep 2013 #48
I agree. Identify good candidates early and support them. Network with other bluestate10 Sep 2013 #59
Why is that lefist parties in other countries Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #51
Maybe it's that other countries didn't have the options that the USA had. bluestate10 Sep 2013 #62
We have to start to pull back from urban sprawl Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #83
Seems to be a lot about MONEY - the cash it takes to run... polichick Sep 2013 #76
Because way back in 1988 a conservative 'D' named Al From had an idea. n/t Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #90
Core values: "Free" trade, bombing the middle east, and bankster bailouts. Romulox Sep 2013 #64
And it made me sick to see how many visits Billy Tauzin made to the WH... polichick Sep 2013 #77
To tell you the truth. I don't have a clue. Autumn Sep 2013 #65
I called the DSCC fredamae Sep 2013 #66
"Oh, btw-make a donation on your way out." LOL polichick Sep 2013 #75
Yep-You nailed it! fredamae Sep 2013 #79
It took e telling them we are reporters, political reporters, nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #81
I actually left fredamae Sep 2013 #85
We have been independents for a few years nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #87
Lol-I'll remember that fredamae Sep 2013 #89
Not Hillary. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #80
I do think this Syrian adventure will hurt her chances... polichick Sep 2013 #82
I like to see Bernie Sanders in the White House, B Calm Sep 2013 #84
Not good odds in this party... polichick Sep 2013 #86
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