Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

merrily

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50. I am not sure there is no way out. Sometimes, yes, I

Sun Apr 26, 2015, 07:57 AM

Apr 2015

get discouraged. But I have been seeing encouraging signs for some time now. Either way, though, you're 100% right. We do have to keep fighting. However, any hope of winning lies in organizing and fundraising. And so, far, I am not encouraged with what I see in that direction. I think it still can happen, though we all should have woken up sooner, but will we make the sacrifices? Can we? I don't know.

BTW, I have always actively supported Democratic candidates. I had no clue about DLC/Third Way/New Democrats versus traditional Democrats. No idea that takeover (or just about) of the Party had occurred. As I said, I thought all I had to do was support the Democrats, any Democrats. And, so I did. But I did not run for office and I did not keep up with the daily yin and yang of politics as much as I do now.

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"Where Are the Populist Democrats?" [View all] RiverLover Apr 2015 OP

We're out here being called "fucking retards" if not being ignored completely. Scuba Apr 2015 #1

It's gone beyond being frustrating. RiverLover Apr 2015 #2

Hate to sound like a tea bagger but if our government isn't going to represent us then... L0oniX Apr 2015 #52

What we need is an iconic act that will capture Americas attention demwing Apr 2015 #3

Will have to think on that... RiverLover Apr 2015 #5

Signing petitions can be ignored and protest last a few hours zeemike Apr 2015 #15

The media ignore that stuff. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #27

A general strike would fit the bill: "bigger, more dramatic, and more rebellious" demwing Apr 2015 #31

Very interesting. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #32

Hard, if unions are penalized for them. merrily Apr 2015 #33

You're thinking too narrowly. Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #37

Perhaps, my friend, perhaps. merrily Apr 2015 #39

A Social Media storm with a Call to Action Cosmic Kitten Apr 2015 #18

She is running to win the Republican vote marym625 Apr 2015 #4

Exactly. And if I had to give the short answer as to why I oppose HRC, RiverLover Apr 2015 #6

I am very sincere in my sadness and disbelief marym625 Apr 2015 #7

Truth is not the objective. Neither is caring for the vulnerable or building a merrily Apr 2015 #35

a truth I found hard to accept marym625 Apr 2015 #36

Many of us are proof that merrily Apr 2015 #40

sure does marym625 Apr 2015 #43

It was also quite cosy to think that all I had to do was support Democrats and merrily Apr 2015 #44

I have been politically active my entire life. marym625 Apr 2015 #49

I am not sure there is no way out. Sometimes, yes, I merrily Apr 2015 #50

As Sabrina1 keeps telling me marym625 Apr 2015 #55

It doesn't have to be either or. I don't think it should be. merrily Apr 2015 #57

We shouldn't need a new party. marym625 Apr 2015 #58

"focus on my life outside politics" Uh that's what's been on my mind lately. If Hillary... L0oniX Apr 2015 #54

Well said, along with the DINO's. nt mother earth Apr 2015 #23

Thank you. nt marym625 Apr 2015 #25

Pure centrist campaign. L0oniX Apr 2015 #53

frankly, I honestly think it's a great GOP campaign. marym625 Apr 2015 #56

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #8

K&R..... daleanime Apr 2015 #9

Kicked! ibewlu606 Apr 2015 #10

hey DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #38

Riverlover donnasgirl Apr 2015 #11

They're getting very creative here. Thanks for the link. RiverLover Apr 2015 #16

“We have to have a concerted effort to meet a consensus about how to deal with this.” NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #12

K & R appalachiablue Apr 2015 #13

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #14

The Democratic party has only ONE agenda - Support the 1% or be damned to a Republican Future. Ford_Prefect Apr 2015 #17

Well said. /nt RiverLover Apr 2015 #19

I think it's "Support the 1% AND be damned to a republican future" FiveGoodMen Apr 2015 #34

You forgot Merry Supreme Court and Happy say hello to President Cruz. merrily Apr 2015 #45

We need a better term for the 1%, the billionaire class Cosmic Kitten Apr 2015 #20

Really great points, CK, as usual. I agree. RiverLover Apr 2015 #29

Hillary stole Elizabeth's meme Cosmic Kitten Apr 2015 #30

"Level the playing field" as well. merrily Apr 2015 #46

Our Democratic party leaders feel that "Centrist" is Fox News and the "Left" is represented by LiberalArkie Apr 2015 #21

The alternative universe manufactured by controlling the narrative. RiverLover Apr 2015 #28

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. merrily Apr 2015 #47

Why politicians and corporations Thespian2 Apr 2015 #22

K & R AzDar Apr 2015 #24

With labor as an anchor aspirant Apr 2015 #26

Yep, one of the reasons MidschoolLiberal17 Apr 2015 #41

Welcome to DU, MidschoolLiberal17 RiverLover Apr 2015 #42

It's that they take more out of society. merrily Apr 2015 #48

"weaker than Canadian hot sauce" OMG LMFAO L0oniX Apr 2015 #51