Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

sabrina 1

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35. Good post, and you're right, it will take time to rebuild the party from the bottom up, but clearly

Fri Nov 14, 2014, 02:22 AM

Nov 2014

continuing to do what we have been doing will only continue the march to the Right of the Dem Party.

As for starting locally, I think that is happening across the country now. What looked like voter apathy in this last election, wasn't completely that imo. Many people who may not have voted in the national elections, did make sure to vote for Ballot Issues locally and they voted by wide margins, for Progressive issues.

I agree that local elections are extremely important, we can continue to try to get Progressive issues on Ballots across the country and helping to support candidates to build a foundation from which we will have real, Liberal Democratic candidates for the future.

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Wow, thanks for making this group! [View all] Aerows Nov 2014 OP

I second that. n/t JimDandy Nov 2014 #1

What we need to do if we are able (and I'm not, alas, I'm a wreck these days) Warpy Nov 2014 #2

Good piece. We need to know our parameters, strategy & energies. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #3

I so agree. I think we need to prioritize issues that need attention. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #16

Good post, and you're right, it will take time to rebuild the party from the bottom up, but clearly sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #35

You may all kick me out on my rear but we can learn something from the opposition on this. For years jwirr Nov 2014 #40

It is so very needed. When only 29% of a voting populace turns out in Calif. truedelphi Nov 2014 #4

K & R number 3. n/t truedelphi Nov 2014 #5

Yay! Hi everyone! nt Zorra Nov 2014 #6

Hey Zorra Aerows Nov 2014 #9

Backatcha, Aerows!!! Zorra Nov 2014 #43

Yes we do. k/r for group 840high Nov 2014 #7

I second that! QC Nov 2014 #8

I think we have a gathering Aerows Nov 2014 #13

Thanks! I hope so too! n/t QC Nov 2014 #21

Liberal surge 2016 incoming! N/t Alittleliberal Nov 2014 #28

Thank you for this group! AtomicKitten Nov 2014 #10

You are very welcome demwing Nov 2014 #37

Does this mean that Conservtive Democrats & The BOG.... bvar22 Nov 2014 #11

Not sure what the rules are bigwillq Nov 2014 #12

I would hope Aerows Nov 2014 #14

Tigerbeat Fan club? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #27

oh my god no BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #41

What I propose is that anyone can post if they refrain from rudeness and ridicule. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #17

Excellent suggestion Aerows Nov 2014 #18

I also have a bunch of them on ignore. I am not strong enough willed not to get bated by them. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #19

Very wise. They are master baiters. n/t QC Nov 2014 #22

I walked into that one. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #24

I nearly got put on Aerows Nov 2014 #23

I put about 5 folks on ignore and life has been MUCH more pleasant on DU. I *had* become peacebird Nov 2014 #30

I agree and I would add that this group would suffer if it becomes a place to complain. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #33

I agree with that. Liberals generally don't need to ban people because they are able to defend their sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #36

I would say "no". There's no reason to prevent their posting here as a rule. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #32

The rules here are pretty simple demwing Nov 2014 #38

What a clear way of expressing what needs to be truedelphi Nov 2014 #39

Thank YOU for this group! You must've been reading my mind :) jillan Nov 2014 #15

I also thank you. Great idea. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #20

Hey! I just noticed that Manny is a host. It's important to know which personality will rhett o rick Nov 2014 #25

I'm trying to be inclusive demwing Nov 2014 #29

I just noticed it! I suspect a lot of activity will take place here arcane1 Nov 2014 #26

Yes, thanks! tosh Nov 2014 #31

K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2014 #34

Thank you for making this group indeed BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #42

Kicked & Rec'd /nt demwing Nov 2014 #44