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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

jtuck004

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11. Our opponents don't have to win, they just have to stop progressive policies, and we

Reply to peacebird (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:31 PM

Apr 2015

fail by default, since those are the only ones that have every brought us growth and strength as a nation and people.

Which means the only a Rethug has to do to stop the progressives is vote for the DLC candidate. The Democrats would still get their win, the country continues to lose.

Our grandchildren might be the first generation to spit on the people who came before them.

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#PRDP Post# What are the *real* reasons that any person wouldn't love Hillary as our nominee? [View all] MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 OP

number 3 mylye2222 Apr 2015 #1

She's "strong"? Smarmie Doofus Apr 2015 #2

Everyone knows she's a FIGHTER and a WINNER! MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #3

They're are ratfuckers. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #4

Of course! MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #5

Oh for F***'s Sake. Daemonaquila Apr 2015 #6

ah.... mike_c Apr 2015 #9

Ew! Demeter Apr 2015 #10

I can't object... mike_c Apr 2015 #17

It shows. Demeter Apr 2015 #19

They want a strong progressive, one who will really fight for us - not mouth progressive platitudes peacebird Apr 2015 #7

Our opponents don't have to win, they just have to stop progressive policies, and we jtuck004 Apr 2015 #11

#1 we want President /Bush/Huckabunny/Cruz/Perry/Christy/. don't cha know Vincardog Apr 2015 #8

Hillary hasn't a populist bone in her body, I'm afraid Demeter Apr 2015 #12

Personally, I cant WAIT for President Cruz to start executing gay people and minorities NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #13

Yes! Only Hillary can stop MannyGoldstein Apr 2015 #15

Personally I hope Bernie can, but if not, and since Liz Warren is NOT running, not sure who NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #16

There are no other possibilities. It's impossible not to love Hillary if one is reasonable. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #14

Emails!1! progressoid Apr 2015 #18

Would this count? Doctor_J Apr 2015 #20

NO liberal can get elected! Doctor_J Apr 2015 #21

this might sound silly but Mbrow Apr 2015 #22

You're right! Doctor_J Apr 2015 #23

The one I get usually tossed at me is #1, #2, #8 Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #24