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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

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EEO

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Sat Nov 15, 2014, 01:13 PM Nov 2014

No third party, no third way. [View all]

We need to send enough progressives to the polls to overwhelm the defenses constructed against what most Americans want, against allowing democracy to play its course. The Republicans have only remained relevant due to unethical and often illegal tactics, which take full advantage of low-information American voters. The only way to break the back of the Republicans is to mobilize in every city in this country and educate. Educate by clearly communicating what we stand for and put the GOP on the defensive to force them to explain why the Republicans are against things like social programs, business regulations, and healthcare for all (some Democrats will need to account of their own records, as well).

I firmly believe this must be done under the banner of the Democratic Party, but as a new faction within the party dubbed the Roosevelt Party. We need to expose conservatism for its fear mongering and socially selfish ways, and remove Republicans in Democratic Party clothing from the party. No third way, no third party. If our history has taught us anything it is that both don't work. Roosevelt Democrats need to fight conservatives in whatever party they may be in, and be as tenacious as someone like Senator Bernie Sanders.

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You are advocating that Dems copy the Tea Party, but without Koch money and organization, merrily Nov 2014 #1
We already have these things in California. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #6
PLUS ONE, a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #19
People are working on voter registration. But what choices are they being given regarding who to sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #9
+10000000000 ReRe Nov 2014 #12
I'm with you, sabrina 1! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #20
I'm with you, sabrina 1! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #21
Providing candidates that are not corporate backed. Good idea. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #22
Talking to MSM Democrats who are friends, family, and acquaintances Zorra Nov 2014 #2
Many Democrats to this day do not realize how the party has changed merrily Nov 2014 #4
Yes! That's because it's been done to them gradually RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #5
It changed when the GOP'ers tagged Dems as Libs... Historic NY Nov 2014 #10
^^This!^^ BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #13
PS. I forgot to say that naming it after any President could be a mistake. merrily Nov 2014 #3
There are three major Roosevelts in history. The group is not named only for FDR. EEO Nov 2014 #7
I think FDR would be the one who leapt to most minds, no matter what. merrily Nov 2014 #24
I don't think the name should include the word "Party" as the connotation is that it's a third rhett o rick Nov 2014 #16
Too many Dems in "red states" are brainwashed into believing they have to ask permission. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #8
One thing for sure. No third way, no third party................. wandy Nov 2014 #11
I think you've got something there.... ReRe Nov 2014 #15
I think the electorate is nearing a tipping point paulkienitz Nov 2014 #14
I think getting coverage in the Corp-Media is a must. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #17
At this point, an overhaul of the Democratic Party Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #18
Kicked & Rec'd /nt demwing Nov 2014 #23
Third party arguement jeepers Nov 2014 #25
Shrug. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #26
How is this any different in practical application than now? TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #27
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