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This... (Original Post) babylonsister Mar 2014 OP
But the republicans aren't the problem ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #1
Right sharp_stick Mar 2014 #3
lol I know right? treestar Mar 2014 #9
And, take as many ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #11
"I won't vote for any one that is not a true Progressive"! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #13
True, but YarnAddict Mar 2014 #2
One word: Turnout. jwirr Mar 2014 #4
As is the case with Democrats ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #5
Democracy is the will of the people-- YarnAddict Mar 2014 #6
Actually, it's the will of the people that DON'T vote, as well ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #7
Absolutely. jwirr Mar 2014 #8
I have one theory treestar Mar 2014 #10
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #12
Well said Rachael Maddow! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #14
 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
1. But the republicans aren't the problem ...
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 09:44 AM
Mar 2014

Centrist Democrats are ... So we MUST focus our efforts on making sure we root out 3rd-Wayers, at all costs!

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
3. Right
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 10:01 AM
Mar 2014

they weren't there at all when the Democrats controlled Congress so of course this is the only possible option.

Personally I'll be spending my time making sure Democrats beat Republicans.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
11. And, take as many ...
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 04:29 PM
Mar 2014

As they can with them with their constant "anti-cheerleading", I.e., whining.

 

YarnAddict

(1,850 posts)
2. True, but
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 09:54 AM
Mar 2014

then why did we get "shellacked" in 2010? Apparently the voting public wanted gridlock over progress.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
7. Actually, it's the will of the people that DON'T vote, as well ...
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 11:14 AM
Mar 2014

they just get what they don't want by default ... then whine about it.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
10. I have one theory
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 04:10 PM
Mar 2014

unprovable, but when it comes to average soft middle of the road not really caring voters, who I am sure are more numerous that the left who won't vote for Democrats because they aren't progressive enough, maybe the ACA and the rest scared them a bit and they want to slow down and see how that works and make sure we don't slide into "socialism." They wanted to do it but take it slow and see how it went.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
12. Well ...
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 05:38 PM
Mar 2014

It certainly doesn't help that the loudest voices on both sides of the issue have nothing good to say about it. What are the lesser engaged to think?

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