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In reply to the discussion: Ralph Nader: 'Cowering' Democrats face defeat [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)As for purist, that was a talking point that was invented around 2004 and launched by the 'Third Wayers' against the actual Democrats who were the base of the party. They had a whole set of those kind of words to use, such as 'single issue voters' which was code for 'women's rights' and 'gay rights'. This coming from the LEFT supposedly.
They studied Rove, I remember watching a conversation a few years ago where some of those 'third wayers' were praising Rove's strategy and suggesting that it should be used by them. I was shocked, frankly. A ruthless criminal should be our model? But apparently they meant it and calling actual Progressive Democrats, Gays, Women, 'single issue' voters, or as one of them once did, 'the women's studies set' which he said, he didn't want to hear from. This was a so-called Liberal Blogger, who we know now used to be a Republican.
So yes, I do wonder about some of those claiming to be Democrats and so do a lot of other people.
As for 'purist', I am a proud Purist, always was and hope I always will be. I don't care for situational ethics'. Principles when adhered to, tend to be pretty powerful vote getters. So you have to wonder why some are willing to ignore principles.