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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Martin Eden

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11. If we lived in a truly representative democracy, it would be the other way around.

Reply to RiverLover (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 06:30 PM

Jun 2015

The goalposts would be to the left of center and so would "moderate" Republicans who expect brand loyalty from rightwing fat cats and neofascists, because their only choices are Left of Center or Far Left.

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Neoliberals’ pity party: Why an emboldened liberalism has corporate Dems running scared [View all] RiverLover Jun 2015 OP

The "Tea Party Left" bullshit just stiffens my resolve. djean111 Jun 2015 #1

No kidding. RiverLover Jun 2015 #3

seen that teaparty left meme on DU Ichingcarpenter Jun 2015 #4

Yep. That's what they do. RiverLover Jun 2015 #5

Huge K&R! Phlem Jun 2015 #2

Did they think the "Big Con" would last forever? bvar22 Jun 2015 #6

Kicked and recommended to the Max! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #7

It's been this way for too long ... Scuba Jun 2015 #8

Far, far too long, Scuba. /nt RiverLover Jun 2015 #9

So love this one, the truth. appalachiablue Jun 2015 #10

If we lived in a truly representative democracy, it would be the other way around. Martin Eden Jun 2015 #11

If Republicans do it, it's trickle down, without the trickle. If Democrats do it, it's job creation. merrily Jul 2015 #12

What on earth is Isquith going on about? Liberals are ascendant only on DU. merrily Jul 2015 #13