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The unfortunate reality of those of us stuck in the desert concerning ideas or options. mmonk Nov 2015 #1
Good Post. nt Snotcicles Nov 2015 #2
"..Today's real "New Democrats".. Segami Nov 2015 #3
Amen 840high Nov 2015 #33
YES. LWolf Nov 2015 #59
Well put. The Third Way let's their ideology get the best of them. They are convinced the masses rhett o rick Nov 2015 #85
Good article for those who haven't been paying attention left lowrider Nov 2015 #4
Excellent Trajan Nov 2015 #5
article explains why Dems lose seats repeatedly. nashville_brook Nov 2015 #6
Stop it! 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #7
Love it, 99th, Gmak Nov 2015 #22
New McClatchy-Marist poll shows same thing re Bernie DESTROYS BOTH Bush AND Trump 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #26
Tell that to Clinton supporters. RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #50
You mean the one that was first instituted in 2007? Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2015 #41
Actually, it seems to have begun way back in 1975 TiberiusB Nov 2015 #74
1975 is the year referenced as being the 1st poll Gmak Nov 2015 #111
This message was self-deleted by its author FlatBaroque Nov 2015 #8
K & R AzDar Nov 2015 #9
Hillary voters are defeatists olddots Nov 2015 #10
I have been saying that since Spring AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #38
Kind of like Vichy France. YOHABLO Nov 2015 #94
2nd ref. for me to Clinton = Vichy. So interesting. Appreciated senz Nov 2015 #112
+1 JackInGreen Nov 2015 #109
I agree with a lot of this, but firebrand80 Nov 2015 #11
In 4-8 years it will be too late. The SCOTUS will be packed jwirr Nov 2015 #14
Too ture Plucketeer Nov 2015 #17
Agreed and will add that I forgot to say that Climate change jwirr Nov 2015 #19
Yeah but.... Plucketeer Nov 2015 #20
Underwater drilling will take on a new importance, since there will likely be more underwater... jtuck004 Nov 2015 #31
Agreed , even if Berine does not get kacekwl Nov 2015 #76
I think Bernie supporters should get rid of firebrand80 Nov 2015 #34
Wasn't if Hillary supporters who reminded us that the SCOTUS jwirr Nov 2015 #44
of course they're important firebrand80 Nov 2015 #48
Are you absolutely sure of that. I am not ready to take that jwirr Nov 2015 #51
Well, you better start preparing yourself firebrand80 Nov 2015 #52
You should probably be thinking about the same thing. And remember the band was heard jtuck004 Nov 2015 #58
You seem to write a lot of anti-Bernie comments. senz Nov 2015 #60
I don't have a dog in the fight firebrand80 Nov 2015 #81
I'm moving to Europe and starting an American resistance. Chan790 Nov 2015 #103
Interesting analogy, thanks. nt senz Nov 2015 #110
Not much of what BushCo did was undone. n/t cui bono Nov 2015 #68
That's your argument, for your candidate? delrem Nov 2015 #99
This is our last chance. The media is corporate. Our party is corporate. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #91
The survival of the globe and the nation are on a countdown clock. Chan790 Nov 2015 #102
Solid description of what's at stake. senz Nov 2015 #113
I find it fascinating chervilant Nov 2015 #25
+100. Thanks for stating my view, also. erronis Nov 2015 #28
It's just my honest opinion of him as a candidate firebrand80 Nov 2015 #40
If Bernie doesn't get the nomination senz Nov 2015 #61
I think the goal needs to move to the states. Chan790 Nov 2015 #104
I agree, but we must not give up on the presidency yet. senz Nov 2015 #114
So you agree with the article AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #37
No, I think that's a little over the top. firebrand80 Nov 2015 #45
Not with economic collapse and the brunt of climate change coming AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #46
No....Jesus Himself could run as a left/populist alternative and get smothered by the Machine Armstead Nov 2015 #63
Amen! n/t Oldtimeralso Nov 2015 #87
Two things: first what they are calling populism is nothing jwirr Nov 2015 #12
Exactly! whathehell Nov 2015 #18
Truth, Bro! Third Way, 'Republican Lite,' is a failed brand. LongTomH Nov 2015 #54
Its got to the point Go Vols Nov 2015 #69
Yes, that is one of the things that I am glad I am 74. I can jwirr Nov 2015 #84
Great post, Segami. Thanks for putting this together. Scuba Nov 2015 #13
Biggest joke: "An inequality based Democratic Party will doom Democrats" whathehell Nov 2015 #15
+1 mmonk Nov 2015 #16
True kenfrequed Nov 2015 #39
I agree. We need public funding of elections. n/t whathehell Nov 2015 #77
but the country is sooooo conservative! noiretextatique Nov 2015 #106
Yeah, that's crap, and, yes, too many voters do think "new democrats" are democrats whathehell Nov 2015 #107
The right wing is generally wrong about anything important. In this case, as is often the case, they GoneFishin Nov 2015 #21
K&R!!!! Phlem Nov 2015 #23
This is a MUST READ !!! Martin Eden Nov 2015 #24
Third Way + Fourth Estate = Fifth Column. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #27
Excellent article. When will the third-wayers wake up? fbc Nov 2015 #29
bout time someone said it. PatrynXX Nov 2015 #30
And With New Dem HRC - The Collapse Will Only Accelerate cantbeserious Nov 2015 #32
A recipe for disaster Old Codger Nov 2015 #35
So anything that isn't Republican, is a disaster? AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #36
Democratic Party must go to its FDR policies for its survival, otherwise it's just an empty shell. Dont call me Shirley Nov 2015 #42
The Democratic Party Ended In 1992, After A 60 Year Run. NonMetro Nov 2015 #43
And like Bill she will work behind the scenes with the Rs jwirr Nov 2015 #47
it's never ceased to amaze me how many are either ignorant or in denial about that stupidicus Nov 2015 #79
Great post! raindaddy Nov 2015 #49
Fairness and equality are a "narrative" by Third Wayers now? merrily Nov 2015 #53
Good point, well-stated! Utopian Leftist Nov 2015 #66
Losing hope that either Party will make life better for them and their families is what merrily Nov 2015 #67
No More Third Way! SoapBox Nov 2015 #55
The Third Way has destroyed the Dem Party. Turning into Republican lite, losing over 10% sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #56
Giving This A Kick & Rec., But Will Come Back to Read All Later. n/t ChiciB1 Nov 2015 #57
Stop Attacking and Bashing Armstead Nov 2015 #62
Anyone who says extreme economic inequality is not a major problem for this country senz Nov 2015 #64
Third Way: Becoming a third party in a two-party system. Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #65
if only hollysmom Nov 2015 #90
K&R for truth Go Vols Nov 2015 #70
Do I need to say it? K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #71
Even Bernie knows its TRUE. Segami Nov 2015 #75
You know it if your head isn't buried in the sand. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #101
This Is Pure Truth colsohlibgal Nov 2015 #72
Have you noticed that when articles are posted that are critical of 3rd Way, Hillary supporters Kip Humphrey Nov 2015 #73
K&R azmom Nov 2015 #78
k and r for the BIG truth. bbgrunt Nov 2015 #80
This article and its critique of the Third Way is absolutely accurate. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #82
The ONLY reason the "New Democrats" rose to power was because of voter apathy.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #83
Perfect CLIFF NOTEs version - Thank you! ReallyIAmAnOptimist Nov 2015 #86
K&R Paka Nov 2015 #88
Seems these Blue-dogs Madmiddle Nov 2015 #89
They like their big houses and fancy cars, perhaps throwing a bone to the poor every now and then. YOHABLO Nov 2015 #96
3rd way Hillary being shoved down our throats, convinced that workers still have too much freedom whereisjustice Nov 2015 #92
Does it bother anyone that Hillary Clinton's 4th largest campaign donor... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #93
I mean really. Is she going to go after the hand that feeds her. I don't think so. YOHABLO Nov 2015 #95
'Bother' is a gross understatement Segami Nov 2015 #97
3rd-way and the Republicans they hold in such esteem are so yesterday. delrem Nov 2015 #98
"The Third Way authors are as misguided on policy as they are on politics" nxylas Nov 2015 #100
K&R What Wall St investors pay for, we live in. Well, try to at least. raouldukelives Nov 2015 #105
They definitely are getting nervous. And they should as the people get to know who they sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #108
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Nov 2015 #115
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