Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

merrily

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20. Sorry Sabrina. I edited, forgot I was editing instead of drafting and made some big changes to that

Sat Apr 18, 2015, 03:13 AM

Apr 2015

post. But, nothing that affects your response. We are on the same page.

David Koch could care less what the law says about contraception and abortion. If someone near and dear to him needs either, he can always make sure that happens. He does care a lot about the TPP, repeal of Glass Steagall, etc. That's why he helped set up the Democratic Leadership Council and the Tea Party. He might care about immigration, but you can't deport 12 million people, either. However, it's a good issue for ginning up the Republican base. If Republicans need votes, he'll let it go. Or maybe not. As you said, the illusion of democracy may still be important to present, even with Homeland Security and militarized police and all the cameras and spying by everyone.

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Safety Nets [View all] merrily Apr 2015 OP

Safety nets for the rich won't be cut anytime soon. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #1

Welfare for rich people, in one form of another, is by far, the most expensive "welfare as we merrily Apr 2015 #6

Great post & thanks merrily for shining a light on the hypocrisy of "New Democrats" RiverLover Apr 2015 #2

Thanks so much, RiverLover. merrily Apr 2015 #4

They aren't promoting it, but explaining how "New Dems" are actually Reagan Dems, RiverLover Apr 2015 #5

It's not an accurate explanation, though. merrily Apr 2015 #7

What is inaccurate about it? RiverLover Apr 2015 #8

Please see the end of my Reply 4. merrily Apr 2015 #9

A summation maybe? RiverLover Apr 2015 #10

Not today. merrily Apr 2015 #11

OK RiverLover Apr 2015 #12

I am interested as well, and for the same reason, respect for a very astute poster Dragonfli Apr 2015 #14

Thank you. I'll pm you as well when I do an Op with my merrily Apr 2015 #17

K&R..... daleanime Apr 2015 #3

What the hell newfie11 Apr 2015 #13

Democrats used to keep stuff like that in check. Now, they put it on the table. merrily Apr 2015 #15

There is very little difference between the New Democrats/Third Way and Republicans. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #16

Yep. "Limousine liberals," my ass. merrily Apr 2015 #18

It's like a game. They give each team a few 'plays'. As you point out, for the Right it's Fundie sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #19

Sorry Sabrina. I edited, forgot I was editing instead of drafting and made some big changes to that merrily Apr 2015 #20