Reply #67: wiser than ABB was ...

[welshTerrier2]

i have listened to those, after the last election, who said we should not abandon the Party but rather we should remain and try to change it ... i have since become an elected Democrat in my little town ... i am trying to change "it" ...

but i will NEVER AGAIN work for, pay for or vote for a candidate who ignores the constituency with which i identify ...

my current views are those stated by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) (you can read the details in the BP and the first response in this thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=297x121)

basically, at least for now, i plan to remain a Democrat ... truthfully, i'm not totally comfortable with this position ... but so be it ... i agree with PDA's position that says they will support all progressive Democrats but will vote Green when no progressive Democrat is running ... ultimately, and i've never done this before, it means i will probably vote for a Green Presidential candidate in 2008 ... there is no way i'll be voting for Hillary or Biden or Bayh ... no way ...

where will it leave the Democratic Party? it will leave them with their beloved "center" they so covet ... they can't have my work, my money and my vote for free ever again ... i'm flexible; i'll compromise but i will not acquiesce with this misguided move to the right ... what could be less wise than continuing to support a Party and its candidates who ignore you and don't represent your views ???

i'm working for change and hope we can work it out but i'm keeping my bags packed just in case ...