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malthaussen

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122. It has been one unbroken "election season" since 2016.

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 02:24 PM

Dec 17

DJT and reactions to DJT have never, for one day, been out of the headlines. There is no reason to believe that won't continue, the man is a vampire for attention. Thus, I think the idea that "we're about as far away from an election as we can get" is incorrect. This doesn't alter the idea that Democrats need to be free to discuss openly perceived successes and failures (and good and bad Democrats), rather that the "no unfavorable comments during election season" concept is obsolete.

The Democrats have a number of figures whose only real virtue is that they aren't RW radicals. I don't think that acknowledging that fact is "bashing," it's just realistic. So the suggested new forum ought to be a vehicle for such discussions.

-- Mal

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Regarding the new forum that I proposed recently... [View all] EarlG Dec 16 OP

Democracy: The Path Forward Noel Kums Dec 16 #1

I was thinking along those lines as well. Perhaps: The Democratic Party--the Way Forward Hekate Dec 16 #9

I like that. True Blue American Jan 5 #141

Unfortunately we aren't a Democracy any more. progressoid Dec 16 #28

Wow, that's really helpful. NJCher Dec 17 #109

Is the statement incorrect? Magoo48 Dec 17 #120

yes NJCher Dec 17 #121

I agre that giving up is never an option. Magoo48 Dec 17 #126

Tell that to Jimmy Carter. progressoid Dec 17 #128

So one 100-year old person in GA NJCher Dec 17 #129

What I think has little relevance to what we have become progressoid Dec 17 #133

How about the "Bash Democratic Public Figures" Forum? underpants Dec 16 #2

I laughed--thanks Lulu KC Dec 16 #13

Oh flvegan Dec 16 #19

! Kali Dec 16 #31

Honesty is the best policy Prairie Gates Dec 16 #43

A new forum would be good iemanja Dec 17 #91

"Democratic Party: Strategy" Forum Dennis Donovan Dec 16 #3

I second that! Elessar Zappa Dec 16 #7

Democratic party: New Strategies for Success ?? NewHendoLib Dec 16 #11

I third that. ancianita Dec 16 #24

Dennis, I like this too Mike 03 Dec 16 #27

Good descriptive title senseandsensibility Dec 16 #42

Like it because describes what it will be about. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 16 #68

Name: Digging Out. Sneederbunk Dec 16 #4

Where We Gonna Go Now? UpInArms Dec 16 #5

Democratic Curmudgeons ThoughtCriminal Dec 16 #6

Criticize, yes. Come up with a constructive alternative, a Big Yes. Venting, no. ancianita Dec 16 #25

You seem to consistently argue iemanja Dec 17 #89

Organizing for the Future proud patriot Dec 16 #8

Sincere thanks, EarlG Hekate Dec 16 #10

In spatial design, we would call this effort "Wayfinding" or "Pathfinding".... Think. Again. Dec 16 #12

The forum would have its own Statement of Purpose, just like all the others, but EarlG Dec 16 #17

I remember the Obama years Elessar Zappa Dec 16 #21

What about combining the two names into Trailblazing Roundtable? wnylib Dec 16 #61

Campaign-free party politics. That's a tough one. nt taxi Dec 16 #14

Vanguard Forum chia Dec 16 #15

K&R Solly Mack Dec 16 #16

"Looking Forward" forum. Emile Dec 16 #18

Winners Circle ? Voter Education ? KS Toronado Dec 16 #20

That should be a whole 'nother forum! Lunabell Dec 16 #47

This machine kills fascists. (what was written on Woody Guthrie's guitar). Nanjeanne Dec 16 #22

Thanks so much, EarlG. greatauntoftriplets Dec 16 #23

Building a Democratic Tomorrow nt allegorical oracle Dec 16 #26

You've been amazing. Between the new updates Mike 03 Dec 16 #29

The Blueprint /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 16 #30

I like that. But, if I may... Lunabell Dec 16 #46

In the past, you did have "'General Discussion: Politics'" BumRushDaShow Dec 16 #32

I like it! senseandsensibility Dec 16 #38

+1 leftstreet Dec 16 #82

How about Cherokee100 Dec 16 #33

Democracy At Risk, or, Goddess Help US!!! niyad Dec 16 #34

How about Cherokee100 Dec 16 #35

"No more mister nice guy" SpankMe Dec 17 #119

Don't Bash Bernie. speak easy Dec 16 #36

I don't think so. Lunabell Dec 16 #45

Really, Emile Dec 16 #48

Yes, really. Lunabell Dec 16 #49

"(eg: Bernie Sanders)" ? speak easy Dec 16 #50

It was about HRC criticism. Lunabell Dec 16 #52

for example Bernie Sanders speak easy Dec 16 #53

I just told you. Lunabell Dec 16 #54

Aloha speak easy.. You are Correct of Course.. it's right Cha Jan 1 #140

Democratic (or Progressive ifm one prefers).. Joe_michigan Dec 16 #37

Thanks Earl. Only name I can think of is titling this new forum, is 'The New Democratic Party'... SWBTATTReg Dec 16 #39

Demopalooza: The Musical JoseBalow Dec 16 #40

This is a good idea on balance, and certainly needed Prairie Gates Dec 16 #41

I whole heartedly agree. Lunabell Dec 16 #44

Democrats: The Future? Prairie_Seagull Dec 17 #117

Yes, TY... "Constructive Criticism".... What I've Cha Dec 16 #51

'A Democratic Future' hurl Dec 16 #55

Recommended. H2O Man Dec 16 #56

How about pwb Dec 16 #57

Democracy Forward n/t CousinIT Dec 16 #58

Think. Again. AKwannabe Dec 16 #59

Kicking again AKwannabe Dec 16 #60

The Octagon Xolodno Dec 16 #62

But what about the first rule? GigiLeigh Dec 17 #83

What good will this do Dumpy Dec 16 #63

I still don't know how the "not quite breaks the rule" or "close, but breaks the rule" apply question everything Dec 16 #64

"Build Back Better" ? Think. Again. Dec 16 #65

New Perspective msfiddlestix Dec 16 #66

"What he did and diminished today." babylonsister Dec 16 #67

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 16 #69

Back so soon? Hah, Hah, Hah!!! GP6971 Dec 16 #71

WTF? I assume that's an old friend in a new suit? Bleacher Creature Dec 16 #73

Same old, same old troll. GP6971 Dec 16 #76

Hello...No...Goodbye. sheshe2 Dec 17 #105

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 17 #106

If you are looking for a website to suit your needs mercuryblues Dec 16 #75

Interesting first post Polybius Dec 16 #78

Internal affairs consider_this Dec 16 #70

General Discussion: Politics was amazing! Polybius Dec 16 #72

Or maybe GD: Strategy -- TBF Dec 16 #77

I like that. Silver Gaia Dec 16 #80

GD: Strategy is short and to the point. summer_in_TX Dec 17 #84

I like Strategy Roundtable too - TBF Dec 17 #86

""Democratic Introspection and Self-reflection" Seeking Serenity Dec 16 #74

Escaping the Handbasket BWdem4life Dec 16 #79

Political Tactics and Strategy Celerity Dec 16 #81

Democratic Party Rebirth - DPR Stinky The Clown Dec 17 #85

I like the idea of a Rebirth or . . . peggysue2 Dec 17 #134

strategy orleans Dec 17 #87

How about: "Reforming the Democratic Party." iemanja Dec 17 #88

"Democratic Party Future" Jack Valentino Dec 17 #90

Waste of time seeing the same wrong things every day betsuni Dec 17 #92

This is a terrible reply! AKwannabe Dec 17 #124

No it isn't. The poster makes good points n/t leftstreet Dec 17 #131

Since we timms139 Dec 17 #93

"The Way Forward" intrepidity Dec 17 #94

Self-criticism Algernon Moncrieff Dec 17 #95

I like Dennis's, Hekate's ideas ...also electric_blue68 Dec 17 #96

Moving the Tent Forward Roy Rolling Dec 17 #97

100% behind a new politics forum that trolls won't look at ! kimbutgar Dec 17 #98

"...If anyone has an idea for a new name for this forum, please reply..." LudwigPastorius Dec 17 #99

The New Democratic Paradigm. nt Frank D. Lincoln Dec 17 #100

Will alerts from this forum be labeled? Ms. Toad Dec 17 #101

"Don't interfere with forum moderation". How about you create a specific forum where folks who feel badly treated... MMBeilis Dec 17 #102

At DU no one can be badly treated by a moderator Shrek Dec 17 #110

There are mods (maybe just the owners have that power, I am not sure). You see it when an account is PPR'ed, not Celerity Dec 17 #127

Democratic Resurgence IndianaDave Dec 17 #103

I would take one suggestion and reduce it further. DFW Dec 17 #104

Yes NJCher Dec 17 #111

I like a phrase you used in post #17 as the name of new forum, EarlG... PunkinPi Dec 17 #107

Some are chafing at the bit to criticize and I don't like that. live love laugh Dec 17 #108

Well if you're SURE we can say what we want... justaprogressive Dec 17 #112

Regenerative Democracy ultralite001 Dec 17 #113

S.E.R.E. radicalleft Dec 17 #114

I would like to se the word "forward" used somehow. Example "Democratic Party Forward". justhanginon Dec 17 #115

I have no additional input from the current replies, other than to say I would probably use it. It would be nice to be.. usaf-vet Dec 17 #116

There has been an outbreak of unhandled misinfo/disinfo for the last 6 months or so Renew Deal Dec 17 #118

It has been one unbroken "election season" since 2016. malthaussen Dec 17 #122

"The Progressive Agenda Unfiltered" Cattledog Dec 17 #123

Democratic Strategy War Room n/t Hahn_Bikey Dec 17 #125

"Compass and Map" WheelWalker Dec 17 #130

"Constructive Dissent" HereForTheParty Dec 17 #132

This may not be the correct word but.... MuseRider Dec 17 #135

Forward Wild blueberry Dec 17 #136

Project 2025 (Corrected Version) n/t Hahn_Bikey Dec 18 #137

How will you decide on a Forum name, Earl? summer_in_TX Dec 18 #138

Possible Subtitle/Subtopics jxla Dec 22 #139