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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: About Progressive ideals and principles [View all]CajunBlazer
(5,648 posts)3. Screw all of that!
If Bernie wins the nomination I will vote for him, meanwhile I will vote for the candidate of my choice for the nomination.
If you don't believe that if Clinton wins the nomination she will not follow a more progressive path than Cruz or Trump, it is you that is being disingenuous.
If you do not do what's necessary to keep the Republicans from taking over the country by voting for the Democratic nominee in the general election, you are no Progressive and you have no ideals and principles.
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Had this been posted in GD, where we discuss the General Election it would not be seen as a cheap
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#24
How is calling for joining up to defeat the GOP "furtive"? WTF? That's the whole point!
DanTex
Mar 2016
#25
A true progressive is gracious in defeat and supports the winner of elections n/t
cosmicone
Mar 2016
#2
There have been a lot of people that have been thrown under a lot of buses lately
CajunBlazer
Mar 2016
#12
Please practice your convoluted talking point somewhere else, they are getting tiresome
CajunBlazer
Mar 2016
#44
If only FDR's Democratic Party hadn't been taken over by those w republican principles,
RiverLover
Mar 2016
#20
I don't know, Cajun. When you push me aside as "very liberal" & "13%", does that mean believing
RiverLover
Mar 2016
#30
People may have different opinions on different issues, but one thing is clear....
CajunBlazer
Mar 2016
#37
Why are you talking about the General Election in GD:P during an ongoing primary?
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#23
That's not responsive to what I wrote and asked. Try being responsive. Why are you wanting to talk
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#31
"Moderate Republicans" today are to the right of Newt Gingrich. Our Third Way "Democrats" are
LondonReign2
Mar 2016
#55
And obviosly one of your progressive ideals is to selfishly vote for whomever you please....
CajunBlazer
Mar 2016
#54
More condescension from the very right wing Third Wayers that caused this mess
LondonReign2
Mar 2016
#63
Third Wayer wants us to vote for 1980's Republican ideas, elect politician that
LondonReign2
Mar 2016
#79
I'll vote my conscience and not be guilted to vote a way because of being called a coward
EndElectoral
Mar 2016
#58
First in your op you accuse a person who votes their principles a coward, and now they're a liar?
EndElectoral
Mar 2016
#60
Precisely why I am voting my conscience is because I do worry about everyone else.
EndElectoral
Mar 2016
#62
Okay, used the wrong phraseology, let me correct and take your last argument away
CajunBlazer
Mar 2016
#74
We've found common ground. "You're not worth wasting anymore more of my time."
EndElectoral
Mar 2016
#75