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In reply to the discussion: 2016 may be the last time I get to vote for [View all]upaloopa
(11,417 posts)12. This is my age talking but I like to think it is
wisdom. In 1968 after I got back from Vietnam I worked for Gene McCarthy. We got Nixon. In 1984 we ran Mondale and had Reagan for four more years. In 1988 we ran Dukakis and got Poppy Bush.
I think 2016 might be like those elections. Of we run a true liberal we will lose and the game will be up for the next generation. We will lose the SCOTUS for the next 20 years if not longer.
Be pure all you want but it won't make things improve. After we win 2016 then push for the next 8 years. Don't give up your dreams but be a pragmatist not an idealist.
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+1 It really is a long-term process, often requiring small steps. But set-backs are guaranteed
Hoyt
Apr 2015
#10
I don't think there were parties when Adams made that statement. The names of all the candidates
jwirr
Apr 2015
#25
I just realized at 73 I am likely to be in the same boat. We need to win this one on every level we
jwirr
Apr 2015
#24
Yes, I hear you. There are two goals here that both need to be met if possible. First we need to
jwirr
Apr 2015
#29
Why not wait to see what other Democrats declare, and then who actually wins
99th_Monkey
Apr 2015
#36
"I know things aren't as progressive (and) Hillary isn't as progressive as we would like"
99th_Monkey
Apr 2015
#40