Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Cosmic Kitten

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5. OK, were off track here.

Thu Jul 23, 2015, 12:07 PM

Jul 2015

Perhaps I needed a <snark> emoji?

The refrain "throwing them under the bus"
was intended to point out that whenever
a policy stance is criticized, the supporters
become shrill and cry out.

I don't actually believe criticism is
"throwing someone under the bus"
UNLESS, the criticism is an intentional smear.

Gutierrez, and McCaskill CLEARLY
misrepresented and attacked Bernie Sanders'
policy positions, to assist Hillary's campaign.

The snarky idea that we need a bigger bus
is intended to underscore the shrill cry
that policy criticism is the same as a smear.

Lastly, I don't believe ANYONE, is "perfect"
and I wouldn't let a great candidate slip by
because I'm not getting a pony.

Bernie and I are in VERY close accord,
yet do not share identical opinions.

I would have a beer with Bernie any day...
regardless of any of our differences.

Apparently, I missed the mark here?

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We're gonna need a BIGGER bus! [View all] Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 OP

Barney Frank is a Democratic Socialist but you claim he's a 3rd-Way... DonViejo Jul 2015 #1

Well, his speaking at a 3rd-Way event is puzzling? Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #2

So, the answer to my question is, "I disagree with him so, I'm throwing Barney DonViejo Jul 2015 #3

OK, were off track here. Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #5

The question is, 'do you agree with him re Glass Steagal'? Politicians are not our sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #23

Barney Frank got in trouble with this quote: freshwest Jul 2015 #13

There's not going to be anyone left BainsBane Jul 2015 #4

THE BIG ISSUE is the ECONOMY Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #6

I don't disagree with that BainsBane Jul 2015 #7

I agree ismnotwasm Jul 2015 #9

Like breaking up institutions that are to big to fail? Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #12

Agreed, McCAskill and Gutierez are an embarassment to Democrats Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #10

To SOME Democrats, not all, and certainly not even close to "many". George II Jul 2015 #14

Barney Frank is no longer in Congress. Does anyone know what he is doing now? sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #25

Good point, BainsBane. calimary Jul 2015 #8

You agree with Barney's straw man? Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #11

Let's see: George II Jul 2015 #15

Hi George, no, that's not the case here Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #16

So you're saying that Barney Frank, co-author of the Dodd-Frank bill, is.... George II Jul 2015 #17

He is speakig at a 3rd-Way event, period. Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #18

So you're not going to address my comment about Bill Clinton at the NAACP Annual Convention? George II Jul 2015 #19

You were being serious? Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #20

No, your primary point was that Barney Frank spoke at a "third way" event so obviously.... George II Jul 2015 #21

Meh... Keep defending the indefensible Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #22

Barney Frank is not in Congress anymore. Why is he attending a Third Way sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #24

So someone who is no longer in Congress should roll up in a ball and hide in the corner? George II Jul 2015 #26

Roll up in a ball and hide... like Jimmy Carter did? Cosmic Kitten Jul 2015 #27

Be specific, please. Don't just throw out vague talking points without substance. Thanks. George II Jul 2015 #28