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Originally posted by B-Fly View PostI didn't realize the 28-year-old nominee for CD NY-14, who's never held a single position in government or with the Democratic Party, was on the ballot in any races last night. I know many conservatives think it's fun (or politically useful) to take one primary election in the Bronx and Queens and declare this one young idealist from the further left wing of the party the "Face of the Democratic Party" and to frame random Midwestern primaries or special elections as somehow referendums on her, but that's pretty ridiculous.
Of the 13 Justice Democrat candidates running last night, I know at least 5 or 6 won. It's not so devastating as mainstream media portrays it.Larry David was once being heckled, long before any success. Heckler says "I'm taking my dog over to fuck your mother, weekly." Larry responds "I hate to tell you this, but your dog isn't liking it."
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Originally posted by Teenwolf View PostEspecially when the Democratic party power brokers are backing the centrist candidates and fighting against progressives across the board. They need to beat both parties while running without corporate funding or media coverage. Every race is an uphill battle.
Of the 13 Justice Democrat candidates running last night, I know at least 5 or 6 won. It's not so devastating as mainstream media portrays it.
Shocked, shocked, I tell ya."Looks like I picked a bad day to give up sniffing glue.
- Steven McCrosky (Lloyd Bridges) in Airplane
i have epiphanies like that all the time. for example i was watching a basketball game today and realized pom poms are like a pair of tits. there's 2 of them. they're round. they shake. women play with them. thus instead of having two, cheerleaders have four boobs.
- nullnor, speaking on immigration law in AZ.
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Originally posted by In the Corn View PostWait, what, you're saying that a small group of people in the Democratic Party are controlling the purse-strings?
Shocked, shocked, I tell ya.It is wrong and ultimately self-defeating for a nation of immigrants to permit the kind of abuse of our immigration laws we have seen in recent years and we must stop it.
Bill Clinton 1995, State of the Union Address
"When they go low - we go High" great motto - too bad it was a sack of bullshit. DNC election mantra
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Originally posted by B-Fly View PostI didn't realize the 28-year-old nominee for CD NY-14, who's never held a single position in government or with the Democratic Party, was on the ballot in any races last night. I know many conservatives think it's fun (or politically useful) to take one primary election in the Bronx and Queens and declare this one young idealist from the further left wing of the party the "Face of the Democratic Party" and to frame random Midwestern primaries or special elections as somehow referendums on her, but that's pretty ridiculous."When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less."
"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things."
"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master - that's all."
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Originally posted by senorsheep View PostThose are candidates for whom she actively campaigned.
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Originally posted by B-Fly View PostI didn't realize the 28-year-old nominee for CD NY-14, who's never held a single position in government or with the Democratic Party, was on the ballot in any races last night. I know many conservatives think it's fun (or politically useful) to take one primary election in the Bronx and Queens and declare this one young idealist from the further left wing of the party the "Face of the Democratic Party" and to frame random Midwestern primaries or special elections as somehow referendums on her, but that's pretty ridiculous.I'm just here for the baseball.
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Originally posted by B-Fly View PostAnd that's fine, but presumably those candidates had to rise or fall on their own merits with their own voter pool. Ultimately, while we're still operating in a de facto two party system, I support a Democratic Party that nominates with a broad enough set of basic platforms and principles, and enough room for individuals who might diverge on a handful of issues, such that the constituents end up with a candidate who's best positioned to (1) win and (2) effectively represent his/her constituents' priorities and values.
It's crazy what's being put on her shoulders, from all quarters. I could almost feel sorry for her, if she wasn't so actively seeking out the national attention."When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less."
"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things."
"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master - that's all."
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A couple of articles on Elizabeth Warren's proposal. Will be curious to see how much coverage this gets.
Elizabeth Warren has a big idea that challenges how the Democratic Party thinks about solving the problem of inequality..
Instead of advocating for expensive new social programs like free college or health care, she’s introducing a bill Wednesday, the Accountable Capitalism Act, that would redistribute trillions of dollars from rich executives and shareholders to the middle class — without costing a dime.
Warren’s plan starts from the premise that corporations that claim the legal rights of personhood should be legally required to accept the moral obligations of personhood
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Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View PostA couple of articles on Elizabeth Warren's proposal. Will be curious to see how much coverage this gets.
Elizabeth Warren has a big idea that challenges how the Democratic Party thinks about solving the problem of inequality..
Instead of advocating for expensive new social programs like free college or health care, she’s introducing a bill Wednesday, the Accountable Capitalism Act, that would redistribute trillions of dollars from rich executives and shareholders to the middle class — without costing a dime.
Warren’s plan starts from the premise that corporations that claim the legal rights of personhood should be legally required to accept the moral obligations of personhood
https://www.wsj.com/articles/compani...ers-1534287687
I don't see some of these things as anti-business, as I initially feared. I see it as a proposal for responsible and sustainable capitalism. I'm sure a lot would need to be negotiated and changed for something like this to ever have a shot of happening, but ultimately I try to judge ideas based on their potential impact on the world, and I think something like this (at least along these lines) would to the benefit of employees, consumers, and communities, without hampering corporate profits too much. And it does it without growing government significantly or raising taxes. It would very likely lead to some increase costs of goods and services, but it is worth it and prefer increase costs on purchases much more than an increase in taxes.
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I haven't had a chance to look at the details yet, but it seems interesting.
would love to see some critiques on it - pro and confinished 10th in this 37th yr in 11-team-only NL 5x5
own picks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 in April 2022 1st-rd farmhand draft
won in 2017 15 07 05 04 02 93 90 84
SP SGray 16, TWalker 10, AWood 10, Price 3, KH Kim 2, Corbin 10
RP Bednar 10, Bender 10, Graterol 2
C Stallings 2, Casali 1
1B Votto 10, 3B ERios 2, 1B Zimmerman 2, 2S Chisholm 5, 2B Hoerner 5, 2B Solano 2, 2B LGarcia 10, SS Gregorius 17
OF Cain 14, Bader 1, Daza 1
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Andrew Gillum shocks the establishment to win the nomination for Florida Governor! He's backed by Bernie Sanders and supports a $15/hr minimum wage, accepting the federal Medicare funding to expand Obamacare, National Medicare for all, abolishing ICE, and setting up infrastructure to help people fleeing Puerto Rico to settle in Florida.
He's facing Ron DeSantis, who has looked clownish in his embracing of Trump in ads (building a wall with his daughter, putting baby to sleep in a Trump onesie...)
If Gillum wins, he'll instantly become a powerhouse in the progressive movement. I wonder if Cynthia Nixon's populist progressive messaging can lead her to a similar upset victory for Governor of New York? How freaking cool would that be?
More dominoes to fall, but I'm optimistic for November. The blue wave is going to be highlighted by some hardcore progressives looking to take over.Larry David was once being heckled, long before any success. Heckler says "I'm taking my dog over to fuck your mother, weekly." Larry responds "I hate to tell you this, but your dog isn't liking it."
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Originally posted by Teenwolf View PostAndrew Gillum shocks the establishment to win the nomination for Florida Governor! He's backed by Bernie Sanders and supports a $15/hr minimum wage, accepting the federal Medicare funding to expand Obamacare, National Medicare for all, abolishing ICE, and setting up infrastructure to help people fleeing Puerto Rico to settle in Florida.
He's facing Ron DeSantis, who has looked clownish in his embracing of Trump in ads (building a wall with his daughter, putting baby to sleep in a Trump onesie...)
If Gillum wins, he'll instantly become a powerhouse in the progressive movement. I wonder if Cynthia Nixon's populist progressive messaging can lead her to a similar upset victory for Governor of New York? How freaking cool would that be?
More dominoes to fall, but I'm optimistic for November. The blue wave is going to be highlighted by some hardcore progressives looking to take over.
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Originally posted by B-Fly View PostThis is pretty cool. Ultimately, while Ocasio-Cortez's upset primary win was a shocker, there's no question she'll win her solidly blue district. Sanders's own wins in Vermont, Warren's in Massachusetts, none of those tell us much about whether an unabashedly progressive platform can win a national election. This one is different, obviously. Florida has become one of the reddest-trending swing states in the US. One might argue that the demographic and political trends are such that Texas and Georgia are more likely targets for Democrats by 2024 (or even 2020) than Florida. But if Gillum can make a stronger showing than, say, Senator Nelson within Florida, and even better if he can win in Florida, that would say a lot about the prospects for an unabashedly progressive platform in a presidential contest.Larry David was once being heckled, long before any success. Heckler says "I'm taking my dog over to fuck your mother, weekly." Larry responds "I hate to tell you this, but your dog isn't liking it."
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