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hay rick

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18. I try to be pragmatic.

Sun Aug 4, 2013, 12:21 PM

Aug 2013

From my point of view, one of the President's "original sins" was taking single-payer off the table. I think PPACA is a failure of vision and commits us to a highly-privatized, extremely expensive system that still excludes an unconscionable number of people.

On the other hand, I recognize that Obamacare is still an improvement over the existing system. I can munch on sour grapes or I can help to implement this modest improvement. I have involved myself with pre-enrollment and outreach to help people understand the law and how they can gain coverage. I'm not the only one. Our local Democratic Party has attracted Occupy veterans who are part of the outreach push.

I'm working to make the President's signature program as successful as it can be- but I'm still not a fan. I view his neoliberal wing of the party as part of the problem, not part of the solution.

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I've been engaged in ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 OP

it's essential Enrique Aug 2013 #1

I am not talking about ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #9

Let me ask you a question. Have you ever met a professional seeking to increase Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #2

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #10

Some of the most consistently negative posters have had an agenda all along. pnwmom Aug 2013 #26

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #30

You didn't even try to answer his question. All you ended up doing was insulting him with that pnwmom Aug 2013 #25

He/she rarely ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #31

We've had several converstations in which you have been told I am male. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #35

I asked him a question, which he provided a rambling non response. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #34

His OP consisted of questions, which you deflected away with your own. n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #36

The problem is the trend line pscot Aug 2013 #3

'Engaged' is an odd word to use considering the drive by nature of the OP Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #11

So you want to know if... Phillyindy Aug 2013 #5

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #12

I agree there has to be some support treestar Aug 2013 #6

Honestly ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #13

Polarization is really the best description of what is happening davidpdx Aug 2013 #7

I have my thoughts ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #14

+1 n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #19

Democrats who adopt Republican positions are worse than useless. hay rick Aug 2013 #8

For orientational purposes ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #15

I try to be pragmatic. hay rick Aug 2013 #18

Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #20

You are going about this the right way by working to move the party in your direction. pnwmom Aug 2013 #28

Most of my criticism flutters harmlessly off into cyberspace. hay rick Aug 2013 #32

Good for you! Thanks for helping get rid of West! n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #33

Democracy can't function without opposition Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #16

The blasphemy card? Really? ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #17

Chearleading hinders the Progressive cause Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #23

It is you that is missing my point ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #24

I agree 100%! The movement is to work on improvement of what we have, not to expect Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #21

Balance is a good idea Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #22

There are a few DUers who do absolutely NOTHING but criticise kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #27

I put both the trolls and the swooners on Ignore Skittles Aug 2013 #29

I don't believe so. I believe holding our leaders to their promises is necessary Arkana Aug 2013 #37

it is far more harmful dbackjon Aug 2013 #38