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In reply to the discussion: The words "Democrat" and "Republican" are pretty much meaningless [View all]MineralMan
(146,325 posts)36. Bullshit. Al Franken. Mitch McConnell.
Democrat. Republican.
I rest my case.
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The words "Democrat" and "Republican" are pretty much meaningless [View all]
Kelvin Mace
Nov 2014
OP
And there are Democrats I am not fond, using your criteria there would be several Democats I will
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#15
its not that they are the same, but there is no serious political left
La Lioness Priyanka
Nov 2014
#4
then start one.....nobody is stopping you...IF your policies are SOOO exceptional....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#5
I RESPECT Democrats on Democratic Underground...Not Left Leaning Independents....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#59
Says the Left Leaning Independent....you don't get to define my "Democratness"
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#71
Looks like someone has earned themselves a several week timeout. Whats interesting is...
stevenleser
Nov 2014
#77
but see if you are a Left Leaning Independent that won't vote for whomever wins the Primary
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#78
and that is because elections have consequences....and SOME stay home intentionally....
VanillaRhapsody
Nov 2014
#93
what with the random aggression? i am articulating a point of view many democrats feel
La Lioness Priyanka
Nov 2014
#91
Do you think a candidate which pleases the far left is going to please other
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#19
But you have described yourself as very left, not every Democrat is far left, I dont consider myself
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#35
It may not surprise you but I see poison in different directions, when ut gets down
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#53
Joe Lieberman is an excellent point, against you. He had to go independent at the end.
stevenleser
Nov 2014
#82