Reply #74: You Know, Many Of Us Democrats Have Been Saying Things Like This For [View All]

[ChiciB1]

a very long time, only to get slammed for our leftist leanings. And I can attest that it IS true that Democrats are switching to Indys because of how The CURRENT Democratic Party has failed us. I know friends and family who have decided to do this, even I have entertained the idea more than once.

And dare I say, even Obama doesn't seem to want to take the bull by the horns! I don't WANT to say these things, I wanted better and have waited to see some CHANGE! Just haven't seen much yet and really wonder IF it will happen. So many of us worked so hard to get Democrats elected and busted butt to get Obama elected, and now so many feel duped and betrayed.

Even here on DU, those of us who have the same feelings mentioned in the OP have basically been spit upon. I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about too because you've probably been attacked at some time like I have been.

Monopoly is a word that often comes to mind for me... this country is being controlled by too many big Corporations, Insurance Companies and all the usual suspects. I think it was just yesterday that C-Span had a discussion about WalMart and it's overwhelming influence on this country and even other countries. Sure they did a "little" clean up work, but for the most part they are a MACHINE that keeps gobbling up more and more. A person could go on about this subject for days, but I use it only as an example.

How we get back to basics in this country is a question far too many of us ask. We may know the answer of what is needed, but trying to take on "our rulers" is a task that seems all but impossible. I sure don't know where to turn. I've been an activist, I've worked hard to stay involved (up until recently) but we have no UNITY even here at DU! Too many of us have done what was asked of us over and over and still our Representatives turn a blind eye!! The thought of even a Democrat getting elected where I live is laughable, but maybe with the rise of Indys it could get a little better, I don't even know anymore!

Perhaps it will just end up with "dog eat dog" and the winner comes out on top, RIGHT OR WRONG!!

It's all too sad and actually unnecessary... but the beat goes on!