Growing Movement of Democrats Leaving the Party

[Mac1958]

The left has shown just how hateful and intolerant they are, all the while pointing their fingers at others.

Indeed, the (national) Democratic Party has been commandeered by the hateful, illiberal Regressive Left - some of which is represented so vividly and consistently right here on good ol' USMB. All the time. Including this thread.

But I wouldn't get too excited. Those of us who lean Left and who are repulsed by what has become of the party, are not necessarily excited about voting GOP, either. The GOP seems to think it can behave the way it does, and we'll all just be drawn to it like some kind of magnet. Nope. Just as the Democratic Party has been commandeered by the Regressive Left, the GOP has been commandeered by the Trumpists. Yeah, holy crap, no thanks. No.

This is why we need (at least) one more major party. The main two have completely lost their shit, and it's clear that neither realizes it. Maybe a rational, sane third option would bring them to their senses. Maybe.
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[HaShev]

A Republican with the nerve to talk about rights for gays.

They can't possibly believe anyone could take that seriously.

And how did the Dems movement to refuse service and harrass people help the LBGT community if now the Dems own standard will be used against any and all communities by any and all bigots and zealots?

 

[bendog]

Some are starting to look around the Dem party and realizing that they are total hypocrites. The left has shown just how hateful and intolerant they are, all the while pointing their fingers at others. They've done nothing for minorities. They've kept them down by making it nearly impossible for them leave the liberal plantation. The left preaches one thing and does another.

They hate freedom of speech. They hate liberty. They hate our rights. They hate America.

They love communist countries and evil dictators. They bash Trump and all Republicans yet sang the praises of Castro and his ilk for decades. They used to praise Russia.

Now they are completely unglued because their plan to destroy America and replace it with an Oligarchy has been derailed. And they will continue to demonstrate pure hatred for Trump and all who voted for him. The "deplorables" stopped them. Now, the violence and propaganda have increased because they are desperate to regain some power so they can get their evil agenda back on track. I am hoping that more people have awakened to see what the Dem party has really become. Most don't hide their true vision anymore. Hillary was open about One World Government. For years, liberals rolled their eyes when this was bought up. The liberals also denied that they wanted socialism or communism for years and bashed anyone who suggested otherwise. Now, we know. The "conspiracy theorists" were right all along.

Some Dems are starting to feel betrayed by the party because they can see that it stands for everything they hate.

Great video at bottom explaining the reasons for the growing movement.


"Manipulating Fear

Straka, who grew up in a small town in Nebraska, was on board with the fear and loathing campaign around Trump until he began asking people back home why they had voted for him. To his astonishment, they told him about Obama-era regulations that had crippled their small businesses.

He started to research media canards like the one about Trump supposedly mocking a disabled reporter. When he found that it was a total distortion, he kept going, his anger rising.

He eventually became “completely ‘red-pilled.'” And isolated. He told himself that he would have to give up his lifelong dream of becoming an actor if he hit the “publish” button on his video, but, encouraged by one conservative gay friend, he decided to go ahead.

“This was a matter of the media specifically using and manipulating people’s deepest fears, based on legitimate traumas,” he explained.

“Many gay people have experienced very serious homophobia and even physical violence. Can you imagine manipulating a domestic violence survivor’s fears just for political purposes? It’s insane.

“I was afraid of losing all my friends. As I began posting about these things on social media, people started attacking me and unfriending me.

“But I thought, ‘You know what, this is too important.’ Maybe it’s the fact that I’m a gay man and I’ve already been through this—people making up lies about what it means to be gay and trying to shame me. I was like, ‘I’m not doing it. I’m not doing this twice.’

“The more resentment I received, the stronger I got. Finally, I thought, ‘To hell with it. I’m just going to blow the lid off this whole thing and make this video.’”

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“I reject a system which allows an ambitious, misinformed and dogmatic mob to suppress free speech, create false narratives, and apathetically steamroll over the truth.”

And then this devastating line—the Rosa Parks moment of the video:

“I reject hate.”

If Democratic strategists were still able to watch the rest of the video without suffering a nervous breakdown, they’d see that it quickly got worse.

“These are the reasons why I became a liberal. And these are the same reasons why I am now walking away.”

Tidal Wave

Meet Brandon Straka, the unlikely liberator and new face of the “silent minority” of Americans who’ve been cast out by family and friends, fired from jobs, and forced into silent social ghettos for their failure to “get it” about how hateful and dangerous Donald Trump is, and why he and all his supporters should be subjected to an ever-expanding social and professional fatwah.

Since Straka published his confessional video on May 26, his life as a New York City hairdresser and aspiring actor has been overtaken by a tidal wave.

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Viral 'Walk Away' Videos Highlight Growing Movement of Democrats Leaving the Party

You really have something here. Don't forget to wash your hands.

 

[bendog]

Do they love Dutarte? Kim? Putin? The growing rightwing authoritarians in Eastern Europe?

Trump. they're tromping to Trump. LOL

 

[JakeStarkey]

The OP is a biased opinion without real facts or solid numbers.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Some are starting to look around the Dem party and realizing that they are total hypocrites. The left has shown just how hateful and intolerant they are, all the while pointing their fingers at others. They've done nothing for minorities. They've kept them down by making it nearly impossible for them leave the liberal plantation. The left preaches one thing and does another.

They hate freedom of speech. They hate liberty. They hate our rights. They hate America.

They love communist countries and evil dictators. They bash Trump and all Republicans yet sang the praises of Castro and his ilk for decades. They used to praise Russia.

Now they are completely unglued because their plan to destroy America and replace it with an Oligarchy has been derailed. And they will continue to demonstrate pure hatred for Trump and all who voted for him. The "deplorables" stopped them. Now, the violence and propaganda have increased because they are desperate to regain some power so they can get their evil agenda back on track. I am hoping that more people have awakened to see what the Dem party has really become. Most don't hide their true vision anymore. Hillary was open about One World Government. For years, liberals rolled their eyes when this was bought up. The liberals also denied that they wanted socialism or communism for years and bashed anyone who suggested otherwise. Now, we know. The "conspiracy theorists" were right all along.

Some Dems are starting to feel betrayed by the party because they can see that it stands for everything they hate.

Great video at bottom explaining the reasons for the growing movement.


"Manipulating Fear

Straka, who grew up in a small town in Nebraska, was on board with the fear and loathing campaign around Trump until he began asking people back home why they had voted for him. To his astonishment, they told him about Obama-era regulations that had crippled their small businesses.

He started to research media canards like the one about Trump supposedly mocking a disabled reporter. When he found that it was a total distortion, he kept going, his anger rising.

He eventually became “completely ‘red-pilled.'” And isolated. He told himself that he would have to give up his lifelong dream of becoming an actor if he hit the “publish” button on his video, but, encouraged by one conservative gay friend, he decided to go ahead.

“This was a matter of the media specifically using and manipulating people’s deepest fears, based on legitimate traumas,” he explained.

“Many gay people have experienced very serious homophobia and even physical violence. Can you imagine manipulating a domestic violence survivor’s fears just for political purposes? It’s insane.

“I was afraid of losing all my friends. As I began posting about these things on social media, people started attacking me and unfriending me.

“But I thought, ‘You know what, this is too important.’ Maybe it’s the fact that I’m a gay man and I’ve already been through this—people making up lies about what it means to be gay and trying to shame me. I was like, ‘I’m not doing it. I’m not doing this twice.’

“The more resentment I received, the stronger I got. Finally, I thought, ‘To hell with it. I’m just going to blow the lid off this whole thing and make this video.’”

------

“I reject a system which allows an ambitious, misinformed and dogmatic mob to suppress free speech, create false narratives, and apathetically steamroll over the truth.”

And then this devastating line—the Rosa Parks moment of the video:

“I reject hate.”

If Democratic strategists were still able to watch the rest of the video without suffering a nervous breakdown, they’d see that it quickly got worse.

“These are the reasons why I became a liberal. And these are the same reasons why I am now walking away.”

Tidal Wave

Meet Brandon Straka, the unlikely liberator and new face of the “silent minority” of Americans who’ve been cast out by family and friends, fired from jobs, and forced into silent social ghettos for their failure to “get it” about how hateful and dangerous Donald Trump is, and why he and all his supporters should be subjected to an ever-expanding social and professional fatwah.

Since Straka published his confessional video on May 26, his life as a New York City hairdresser and aspiring actor has been overtaken by a tidal wave.

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Viral 'Walk Away' Videos Highlight Growing Movement of Democrats Leaving the Party

the dem party went from a steady march to the left to an all out sprint.

prog dems are losing to socialists.

I'd like to say it's coming apart, but the truth is that the progs will vote for a socialists before they vote for someone that cares about America.

Cons have gone full on Nazi.

delusional.

who started being violent at rallies?
the left
who tried to gun down a team of reps?
a leftist
who is using violence to shut down free speech?
more leftists
who called for more violence?
leftists leaders


your blind to think the gop is full nazi when you ignore the tactics you cheer.

 

[Clementine]

So many rejecting the indoctrination. Some still follow like sheep but those who have the ability to think for themselves are resisting the left.

 

[JBond]

A Republican with the nerve to talk about rights for gays.

They can't possibly believe anyone could take that seriously.

Says the ass that nominated a person that took millions from countries that toss gays off of rooftops for pleasure.

 

[JimBowie1958]

It absolutely amazes me how the right rush to disown their tyrants and revise history. Cowards.

Oh, I dont know, I would guess any movement that calls itself 'socialist' is on the left, not the right, at least in Murica.

 

[Coyote]

It absolutely amazes me how the right rush to disown their tyrants and revise history. Cowards.

Oh, I dont know, I would guess any movement that calls itself 'socialist' is on the left, not the right, at least in Murica.

Good point...we all know that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a democracy right?

 

[Coyote]

A Republican with the nerve to talk about rights for gays.

They can't possibly believe anyone could take that seriously.

Says the ass that nominated a person that took millions from countries that toss gays off of rooftops for pleasure.

What country was that?

 

[J.E.D]

The walk away idea is certainly spreading fast.

No it isn’t, snowflake. Don’t believe the Russian bots

 

[depotoo]

The walk away idea is certainly spreading fast.

No it isn’t, snowflake. Don’t believe the Russian bots

That’s all ya got, I see. Just wait and see how far that gets ya.

 

[Some Guy]

Leaving the democrat party, while smart, doesn't mean they're going to immediately jump into the arms of the Republicans. If it's taken this long for someone to leave such a wretched party, then they probably don't see much (if anything) attractive about the other authoritarian team.

Hopefully more and more people wake up to the fact there's only one party, as screwy as it can be, that actually gives a flying fuck about individual liberty and actual equal rights: Libertarian.

 

[Thinker101]

The walk away idea is certainly spreading fast.

No it isn’t, snowflake. Don’t believe the Russian bots

Yup, deny, deny, deny.

 

[Siete]

and theres this

#walkaway explained -

 

[depotoo]

and theres this

#walkaway explained -

I’ll explain it for you-

Participants 2015. Engy Abdelkadar, ... The German Marshall Fund of the United States. Benedetta Berti, ... George Soros, Founder and Chairman ...

 

[kiwiman127]

As I posted yesterday:
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But, it appears that the Republican Party is shrinking and the demographics are not in their favor.
Now the Democratic Party isn't quite taking over and have also lost public support, but demographics are working their way for the future.

Trump owns a shrinking Republican party
Trump owns a shrinking Republican party

In the end, Independents are the fastest growing political demographic, they have had it with both parties as neither party appeals to centralist. The farther right or left the parties go, the more voters are moving to become Independent.

It's great to see more and more people thinking on their own, instead of goose-stepping to an ideology. This is a victory for America. It also raises of a centralist party to emerge, that prefers compromise.
Americans Favor Compromise to Get Things Done in Washington

 

[Siete]

RWs better hope the Dems walk off and not to the polls because they are fukd in Oct

 

[depotoo]

Actually both parties are shrinking to independents. If you actually take time to read many of the walk away postings you will find that they are now supporting Trump, even if they don’t support all of the gop. But they are are walking away from the Democratic Party.

As I posted yesterday:
============================
But, it appears that the Republican Party is shrinking and the demographics are not in their favor.
Now the Democratic Party isn't quite taking over and have also lost public support, but demographics are working their way for the future.

Trump owns a shrinking Republican party
Trump owns a shrinking Republican party
View attachment 203960 In the end, Independents are the fastest growing political demographic, they have had it with both parties as neither party appeals to centralist. The farther right or left the parties go, the more voters are moving to become Independent.

It's great to see more and more people thinking on their own, instead of goose-stepping to an ideology. This is a victory for America. It also raises of a centralist party to emerge, that prefers compromise.
Americans Favor Compromise to Get Things Done in Washington