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In reply to the discussion: The imminent backlash of the Democratic Left. [View all]libdude
(136 posts)you either said what others are thinking or struck a nerve.
As a libertarian ( small l ) I have found more affinity with the Democratic Party in the last number of years. Did not vote for the President in 2008, did not think he had the experience, no did not vote for Clinton in the primary. I did vote for Obama in 2012, no regret, but did not expect to have voted for a " 80's " style Republican. Centrist Democrat, Third Way, being the current trend? No thanks.
As a Democratic Socialist with Libertarian- Socialist leanings, I find no future in supporting a centrist President or Party with primary interests being servant to the corporate funders that puts profits over people.
1.3 million long term unemployed kicked to the curb, retired and disabled Veterans COLA eliminated, etc. all agreed to by Republicans, some Democrats, and the President. No thanks to a Democratic Party that wont fight for the less fortunate when they have an opportunity, then run to the press to talk about their next fight. No thanks.