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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

aspirant

(3,533 posts) Tue Jan 6, 2015, 02:43 PM Jan 2015

How can anyone reform the democratic party [View all]

if populist principles aren't fought for.

The secrecy of TPP and all stated opposition on this group's postings are a clear indication of a non-populist trade deal.

Obama publicly supports this deal and is avidly fighting for its passage.

So how do we fight back?

Where are the lines drawn on Obama criticism, since he is working against us on this matter.

Do we casually criticize and watch as Obama, Dimon and the corporate team sweep to victory.

Or do we fight with everything we got because they sure aren't playing nice on the other side.

Please inform me of the subjective line of when it is Obama bashing and when it is not?

This is a discussion post and I would like to know what tools we have and can use that aren't Obama bashing

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How can anyone reform the democratic party [View all] aspirant Jan 2015 OP

Example: A post titled "ObamaSecret" with little more information and no links is not helpful. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #1

My feeling about politicians in general now is that they are not my friends or family. They sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #4

We don't disagree. I doubt that any more than 10% of politicians are on our side. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #9

Thanks for the explanation, NYC_SKP. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #11

That was a beautiful, teaching sort of response. Jackpine Radical Jan 2015 #7

Do you support this non-populist trade deal and if not what are you specifically doing to stop it? aspirant Jan 2015 #13

I distrust this trade deal, would like to know more about it. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #18

I'm a little hazy here aspirant Jan 2015 #20

Well, yes. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #21

I would hope not aspirant Jan 2015 #22

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #27

!!! NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #32

Populism, respect the people aspirant Jan 2015 #24

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #26

The problem with your previous thread demwing Jan 2015 #2

With due respect aspirant Jan 2015 #8

Lol - In my experience "with all due respect" demwing Jan 2015 #14

no third parties, no not voting, no objection to a torpedoed primary, no primary at all MisterP Jan 2015 #3

First, I believe we can reform the Dem Party but not by starting at the top. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #5

Thanks Sabrina demwing Jan 2015 #6

A treasured member, she is. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #10

Sabrina aspirant Jan 2015 #12

I wish I knew how to stop it aspirant. The only way available to us is to sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #15

So the limited amount we know now isn't good aspirant Jan 2015 #16

Well, first we need to know how many Dems are opposed to it. I have read here on DU sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #36

That's a lot of "reform" Cosmic Kitten Jan 2015 #17

ObamaSecret aspirant Jan 2015 #19

I think I get your point? Cosmic Kitten Jan 2015 #23

Point the way. aspirant Jan 2015 #25

"ObamaSecret" doesn't help your/our cause. Have some class. RiverLover Jan 2015 #29

Like how he is looking for any excuse to OK Keystone? randys1 Jan 2015 #28

"Obama won't sign Keystone pipeline legislation; Nebraska court decision among factors" NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #30

Good for him, like we have been saying, the Obama Luther represents, aka Key/Peele randys1 Jan 2015 #31

Do NOT cross him, er, them... NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #33

THere ya go, and why is it FALL DOWN funny? Cuz it is true... randys1 Jan 2015 #34

while there are some who just slam DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #35