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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: Why I'm angry (re-posted from a GD thread) [View all]MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)46. Which is why I was out yesterday talking to the "Independents"...
In my Saturday routine that is a grass roots roll with the local meet up Bernie Sanders Group, we were out in Pittsburgh again. This time, along the busy bus routes and market place that are used by both black and white people. Usually, like yesterday, I run into an Democrat who changed to an Independent for the very reasons outlined within this thread.
After we talk, they agree that it's a good thing to change parties for the upcoming primaries. Many have already. I also have a good talk (at least once in the hour and a half I'm out there) with someone who is so tired, so saddened by what we've become. I tell them to keep the faith and yesterday, we hugged.
We're coming... We have no other choice.
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The DNC DWS DLC Third-Way Establishment Is Cancer On The Party That Must Be Excised
cantbeserious
Nov 2015
#1
The people are angry. That is what the oligarchs don't get, just how angry they ARE and with good
sabrina 1
Nov 2015
#3
Well, according to what I read, 5% of those who left the Dem party are now registered Independents
sabrina 1
Nov 2015
#30
I hope so, I have been noticing that some of my friends that have been voting R are
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#31
Somewhere along the way, people allowed some of the most sociopathic people to get into
sabrina 1
Nov 2015
#42
When you look at the history of the United States, the liberal era started in
LiberalArkie
Nov 2015
#44
"this seems like a good time to do so. " <-- An most excellent time IMHO. -nt-
99th_Monkey
Nov 2015
#54
great piece but I must disagree on one point the party isn't crossing the line
azurnoir
Nov 2015
#20
The Koch brother funded Heritage Foundation funded the DLC with the stated purpose of replacing
Vincardog
Nov 2015
#43
The disillusionment that would result from a Clinton presidency would split the Democratic party foreve
tularetom
Nov 2015
#52
I agree. Unfortunately, it hasn't been the people's since Bill Clinton was elected.
Bernblu
Nov 2015
#55
There'll be NO turning back if the Oligarchs get TPP enacted & CU goes unchallenged. Nope.
99th_Monkey
Nov 2015
#56
Abbie Hoffman said the decline of the Democratic party started in the 60s.
Major Hogwash
Nov 2015
#57