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Adrahil

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10. I think it applies to most social democrats

Fri Apr 21, 2017, 09:57 AM

Apr 2017

Sanders is just the loudest voice in the room. And it's more a reflection on my opinion that Sanders and some other social democrats DO care about social justice, they just think the issue is solved through economics.

I agree that except in VERY exceptional circumstances, I will always support the Democrat, even when I have some significant disagreements with them.

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Progressivism is NOT just about economic rights. [View all] MineralMan Apr 2017 OP

K&R! stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #1

Progressivism is NOT just a wedge to divide Democrats. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #2

While you are correct, some are using the term "progressive" to MineralMan Apr 2017 #4

I get the difference.. JHan Apr 2017 #9

Exactly. I vote for Democrats in general elections. MineralMan Apr 2017 #13

Not to harp on the issue, but.... Adrahil Apr 2017 #3

This thread is NOT about Senator Sanders. MineralMan Apr 2017 #6

I think it applies to most social democrats Adrahil Apr 2017 #10

On the other hand, calling a candidate who has actively SPONSORED MineralMan Apr 2017 #14

Give it up Adrahil... LakeArenal Apr 2017 #56

Strongly Agree delisen Apr 2017 #8

Always gotta go there.... HopeAgain Apr 2017 #30

Do you disagree with my assessment? If so, why? Adrahil Apr 2017 #44

I'm just tired of seeing everything go to Sanders HopeAgain Apr 2017 #47

Actually you're wrong. Adrahil Apr 2017 #49

Economic Justice will ALWAYS be more important to me MicaelS Apr 2017 #31

You misunderstand me. Adrahil Apr 2017 #46

How do we get to someone who goes off topic.. Repeatedly. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #57

Actually, you can not have Economic Justice without Social Justice. fun n serious Apr 2017 #59

I agree with many of your points, but I think both are equal DemocraticSocialist8 Apr 2017 #64

If you add women and people of color -it's MORE people than the remainder... bettyellen Apr 2017 #65

Black Lives Matter. forjusticethunders Apr 2017 #73

The problem with that is... lies Apr 2017 #5

There is a difference between voting for a Democratic candidate MineralMan Apr 2017 #7

That's not a difference lies Apr 2017 #11

You reinforce my position that progressivism is not just economic. MineralMan Apr 2017 #16

A couple things lies Apr 2017 #66

Been reading you, making it too complicated, seriously Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #32

No lies Apr 2017 #67

Thought so, this post is VERY familiar, saw it A LOT last year Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #68

yes lies Apr 2017 #69

Oh fuck that, people responsible for trump have no quality or integrity Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #70

You're extremely confused lies Apr 2017 #72

You are splitting hairs. MicaelS Apr 2017 #41

I'm not really aware of pro choice people even really saying what needs to be said. I agree with my brewens Apr 2017 #24

"a series of purity tests" musette_sf Apr 2017 #61

Economic rights are tied to Social rights Yavin4 Apr 2017 #12

There is a relationship between the two, but MineralMan Apr 2017 #15

If a woman is forced to carry a child to term.... Yavin4 Apr 2017 #17

That is true, assuming that she is trying to earn a living. MineralMan Apr 2017 #18

I think Human Rights is the Overriding Issue of the 21st Century delisen Apr 2017 #19

Well put. Thanks! MineralMan Apr 2017 #22

Now you, buddy. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #34

My hair is also on fire, but I keep my hat on, MineralMan Apr 2017 #38

OK, that is a new one. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #42

There are more of us than you imagine. MineralMan Apr 2017 #45

I agree nt Progressive dog Apr 2017 #20

It's not JUST about anything. Iggo Apr 2017 #21

Exactly. Just as I said in the title of this OP. MineralMan Apr 2017 #23

. Iggo Apr 2017 #25

.... ehrnst Apr 2017 #28

Trickle down civil rights isn't going to work any more than trickle down economics ehrnst Apr 2017 #26

THIS. BumRushDaShow Apr 2017 #29

Absolutely. MineralMan Apr 2017 #35

Thank you for reminding people what this is really about. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #36

K&R I posted something similar. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #27

But do you also agree... HopeAgain Apr 2017 #33

Yes, I agree with those things. MineralMan Apr 2017 #39

Agree, and the point is still simple. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #40

But we need to improve the two party system or we will end up with oligarchs and fascists... HopeAgain Apr 2017 #50

Of course, lets improve eerything we can, cancer research, cocoa puffs, how fast a toaster works. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #53

I have never voted otherwise HopeAgain Apr 2017 #62

I can support a terrible "Democrat" as long as they toss us a bone occasionally. yallerdawg Apr 2017 #37

I will VOTE FOR such a Democrat, rather than letting a Republican win, MineralMan Apr 2017 #43

Will you defend them... yallerdawg Apr 2017 #51

I don't live in a part of the country where such distinctions are needed. MineralMan Apr 2017 #52

I agree. Being progressive is bekkilyn Apr 2017 #48

Did anyone say it was? n/t QC Apr 2017 #54

I don't know. I am saying that it is not. MineralMan Apr 2017 #58

One can be a Democrat w/o being progressive. And that's okay. Honeycombe8 Apr 2017 #55

OK. But my practice is to endorse only those candidates MineralMan Apr 2017 #60

Perez, the Head of the DNC itself zentrum Apr 2017 #63

I agree completely mcar Apr 2017 #71

Thank you! we can do it Apr 2017 #74