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silvershadow

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8. Let me spell it out: I have been a member of the Democratic Party for over 50 years.

Reply to BainsBane (Reply #4)

Sat Apr 2, 2016, 03:28 PM

Apr 2016

During that time, neither I nor Sen. Sanders for that matter, have moved our positions. Only the party has. It was infiltrated a couple of decades ago by the Third Way, and they need to leave MY party. Asking a 50-odd year party member to leave is not only wrong, it is arrogant.

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How to organize, begin, NEW democrats group, on this DU? [View all] pantsonfire Apr 2016 OP

I don't see a real need. I'd prefer to just rid my party of 50-odd years of the New Way. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #1

You want to return to the pre-1965 Democratic Party? BainsBane Apr 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow Apr 2016 #3

You said "50-odd years" BainsBane Apr 2016 #4

Yep. wildeyed Apr 2016 #7

Let me spell it out: I have been a member of the Democratic Party for over 50 years. silvershadow Apr 2016 #8

I know what you mean, but... TreasonousBastard Apr 2016 #5

50 years eh? No thanks! leftofcool Apr 2016 #6