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64. Agreed. One cannot comromise with the GOP.

Reply to wordpix (Reply #63)

Tue Jan 10, 2017, 02:48 PM

Jan 2017

Capitulation is not synonymous with compromise.

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Axelrod warns Democrats against obstructionism under Trump [View all] Calista241 Jan 2017 OP

So Democrats should work with the GOP while the GOP refuses to work with guillaumeb Jan 2017 #1

Nice try David. LenaBaby61 Jan 2017 #12

He was given far too much credit for Barack Obama winning. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #13

He was given far too much credit for Barack Obama winning. LenaBaby61 Jan 2017 #15

I can see his point. lancelyons Jan 2017 #28

But the GOP sees compromise as "do it my way" no matter which party guillaumeb Jan 2017 #30

The thing that is going to kill the GOP are their ideas lancelyons Jan 2017 #37

Welcome to DU, by the way, and I suggest you look at Kansas. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #60

I take issue with a completely opposition approach. When Leader Schumer said ... SlimJimmy Jan 2017 #39

I agree IF, a very big IF, that compromise does not involve guillaumeb Jan 2017 #61

Agreed SlimJimmy Jan 2017 #62

the repug "compromising" is certainly, be conservative or more conservative wordpix Jan 2017 #63

Agreed. One cannot comromise with the GOP. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #64

No way elmac Jan 2017 #40

Not just that.. there's no reason to work with them because Cha Jan 2017 #54

Axelrod is only right 50% of the time. In 2002 he urged Dems to support Bush on Iraq War. blm Jan 2017 #2

Hehehe n/t blue cat Jan 2017 #34

Fuck Axelrod leftynyc Jan 2017 #57

Maybe you should read what he actually wrote. Cause I know you didn't. You fell for KittyWampus Jan 2017 #66

Agree the headline is overwrought, but, I did read it and feel he went too far blm Jan 2017 #73

I lulz'd KG Jan 2017 #3

Mr.Axelrod please leave the Politcal Stage. Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #4

From "The Ghost Writer"? nt Mc Mike Jan 2017 #58

says the guy who helped bring us 8 years of catering to republicans lol nt msongs Jan 2017 #5

That's not the thrust of what he said at all oberliner Jan 2017 #6

Thanks for the heads up. LisaM Jan 2017 #10

It's exactly what he said. geek tragedy Jan 2017 #17

No it's not oberliner Jan 2017 #21

The alternative to gridlock is Republicans getting what they geek tragedy Jan 2017 #24

Headline could have read: Axelrod Urges Democrats to Fight Trump on Principle oberliner Jan 2017 #25

No, it isn't. That's not even CLOSE to what is in the article. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #67

adsf geek tragedy Jan 2017 #69

Heads they win, tails we lose. Dumb advice. nt geek tragedy Jan 2017 #7

'The former Obama senior adviser also said "it's not love that binds a lot of Republican politicians elleng Jan 2017 #8

Is this the Presidential Advisor telling Obama to appease Republicans, American good will win out? TheBlackAdder Jan 2017 #9

Axelrod warns Democrats against obstructionism under Trump. LenaBaby61 Jan 2017 #11

Axelrod is Overrated JI7 Jan 2017 #14

BS,,,, Cryptoad Jan 2017 #16

If Republicans propose something sensible, then support it n2doc Jan 2017 #18

If Republicans propose something sensible, then support it. LenaBaby61 Jan 2017 #48

David Axelrod is wrong. TeamPooka Jan 2017 #19

Fuck Axelrod. I'm saying there's judgment in the Obama team that's better than his. ancianita Jan 2017 #20

Maybe I misunderstood what he said Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #22

There is a big difference TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #36

You read it properly. Most DU'ers are reacting to the headline which mischaracterizes his intent. KittyWampus Jan 2017 #68

Thanks Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #71

You got right. herding cats Jan 2017 #72

He likes to come across as a deep thinker JDC Jan 2017 #23

That is horseshit. SHE won by 3 million, that means HER policy is more popular. onecaliberal Jan 2017 #26

Dear David SHRED Jan 2017 #27

Aw, go fuck yourself with a cactus, Axelrod Warpy Jan 2017 #29

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2017 #31

With respect.... Have several seats, Axelrod! Tatiana Jan 2017 #32

Axelrod makes sense if... Rollo Jan 2017 #33

After the 2008 Victory bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #35

Obstruct! Delay! Obstruct! Alice11111 Jan 2017 #38

Axelrod is full of shit elmac Jan 2017 #41

Deep tax cuts. That's disgusting Truth321 Jan 2017 #42

Shut up Axelrod MFM008 Jan 2017 #43

No! And hell no! ananda Jan 2017 #44

RESIST orangecrush Jan 2017 #45

No, Axelrod. Obstructing Shitler is the patriotic and ethical thing to do. SunSeeker Jan 2017 #46

You know enough with Axelrod's analysis .. let's go for it. YOHABLO Jan 2017 #47

Nonsense. J_William_Ryan Jan 2017 #49

Sorry. What goes around comes around. Vinca Jan 2017 #50

That approach has worked out so well for us.... vi5 Jan 2017 #51

Fuck.That.Noise. Coventina Jan 2017 #52

and I give you the prime example of why the Democratic party has become a joke. nt Javaman Jan 2017 #53

If the Democrat Party really gave a shit INdemo Jan 2017 #56

Axelrod has always been like a puupy dog lead around by a leesh INdemo Jan 2017 #55

Go to hell, David Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #59

Almost this entire thread didn't even READ WHAT HE WROTE. They read the headline and spewed KittyWampus Jan 2017 #65

Democrats played ball with Bush on Medicare part D and No Child Left Behind. geek tragedy Jan 2017 #70

Axelrod is the kind of Democratic operative we can do without. alarimer Jan 2017 #74