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Barack Obama

1StrongBlackMan

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6. The difference being ...

Reply to madamesilverspurs (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2013, 10:24 PM

Sep 2013

Last edited Fri Sep 6, 2013, 07:07 AM - Edit history (1)

you spent the evening with Democrats, real working Democrats ... not "progressives" that occasionally vote for Democratic candidates or (civil) libertarians that occasionally vote for Democratic candidates, or anarcharists that occasionally vote for Democratic candidates, as are found here on DU.

There is a big difference.

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A Rare Thing [View all] madamesilverspurs Sep 2013 OP

In theory, that is what DU is supposed to be. SunSeeker Sep 2013 #1

Hey, really good to know about your Cha Sep 2013 #2

A reassuring voice from the real world mcar Sep 2013 #3

Contact with real life is A Good Thing Hekate Sep 2013 #4

And I'm so envious I just hate you for it! IrishAyes Sep 2013 #5

The difference being ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2013 #6

I think you nailed it--a distinction AND a difference. nt MADem Sep 2013 #8

I am sure that the President agrees that there is a range of valid opinions on Syria. grantcart Sep 2013 #7