Democratic Socialists of America
Here are the people that have taken over the traditional Democratic Party. Who do you think they voted for in 2008 and 2012? Think they will back Warren(although they want Sanders) in 2016? You bet... in a heartbeat. Are there any Democrats out there that feel their party is too far to the left? Look at what this group stands for...is that not exactly what the Democratic Party stands for? I know Republican's that think its too far/not far enough to the right. please sound-off cause I want to know. Liberal's are quick to condemn Republican's as far right robots marching in lockstep. Better take a look around Democrats.
Dear [MENTION=49214]Bush92[/MENTION]
"Too far" is contradicting one's own "Prochoice principles":
* pushing mandates that penalize or regulate "free choice in health care"
while claiming to defend "free choice in reproductive health"
* pushing to BAN or target "reparative therapy" that is freely chosen
when even the Republicans opened up their platform to recognize choice of therapy
and even removed language targeting "homosexuality"
I thought the conflicts could be resolved by working with all people equally, where govt represents the people.
But it looks like with the Democrat Party, the party principles are handed down by top down hierarchy, like a RELIGION. So the changes have to come from the top, and handed down to the followers like marching orders.
I had thought all other Democrats could think for ourselves.
But apparently it is set up like a flock of sheep that doesn't move unless instructed
by higher ups.
The change has to be "endorsed" and implemented from the top.
This is the equivalent of a Political Religion, and the followers do not have free choice.
They have to follow their leaders, and if the leaders do wrong,
they have to forgive it until someone else corrects it, and they can follow that.
They aren't allowed to go against their political leaders or they get silenced by the Party.