From the DU rules

[LostinVA]

"Members are expected to be generally supportive of progressive ideals, and to support Democratic candidates for political office. "

If you don't agree with it, take it up with Skinner.

This isn't a "hit and run." I have errands to run. Have fun attacking.

[zabet]

1. .

:toast:

[DemKR]

2. tell that to the "Go Bloomberg" crowd lol

[LynneSin]

41. Unless Bloomberg, or for that matter Cindy Sheehan, run as democrats

those threads will be locked.

This is like the 4th major election I've been thru. Sure a few may slip thru but this is a site for democrats. Running as 3rd party does NOT make you a democrat.

[rucky]

3. This matter is out of Gay Police jurisdiction

but if it prevents further crimes, then keep at it.

[TechBear_Seattle]

4. Problem is, there is a significant disjoin between Dem candidates and progressives

I personally would describe few of the Democratic candidates for President as actual progressives; none of those few are in the "top tier." And discussion of progressives who are not Democrats is strictly verboten.

It is in this disjoin that things become heated.

[wyldwolf]

8. which is where the "generally" part comes in.

[TechBear_Seattle]

9. And where tempers (like mine all too often) get heated and frayed

I want to support progressive politics, not be part of the party flock bleatting on and on about "Four legs good, two legs better." When I must pick the flock over ideals, I get a bit... :banghead: :grr:

[wyldwolf]

13. then, for the sake of your sanity, why spend time here where the populace is mixed...

... and "Democrat" comes before "progressive?"

[no name no slogan]

5. Why do you hate America?

THIS IS A SUPPORTIVE VIDEO (it ricks, it rolls, etc)

:hi:

[Amerigo Vespucci]

6. Where does Skinner address "infomercials?"

...because the blatant infomercials for Obama, Hillary, Biden, Edwards, etc. that I see on a daily basis are most certainly NOT "generally supportive of progressive ideals, and to support Democratic candidates for political office"...

they are OBAMA SPAM.

HILLARY SPAM.

BIDEN SPAM.

EDWARDS SPAM.

Legitimate, thoughtful political discourse has taken a back seat to CANDIDATE SPAM.

Obama is NOT God.

Hillary is NOT God.

Biden is NOT God.

Edwards is NOT God.

They're all just f**KING politicians, and ONE of them might be RIGHT for the job.

Maybe NOT.

Pure and simple.

[Adsos Letter]

11. succinct and to the point!

:thumbsup:

[wyldwolf]

15. when has "political discourse" been the norm at DU?

Intelligent posts on issues generally sink like a stone. And during off-election years, we get subjected to high horse rantings on what "real Democrats" should be and how elected officials XYZ are just DINOS - which has given rise to posters like myself who push back against it.

[Marrah_G]

16. I think I love you!

:loveya:

[Cameron27]

7. K&R

[msongs]

10. democrats who are not progressive are fair game - Kucinich wins again :-) nt

[kas125]

17. Not that my opinion counts for anything, but I would think that's correct -

Democrats who are not progressive or who do not support progressive ideas and values should be fair game by those rules.

[mtnsnake]

12. K&R!

:thumbsup:

[Forkboy]

14. I'm not sure any one in charge even cares what happens in here anymore.

[Adelante]

18. When they're not Dems running against each other, that's the rule nt

[LWolf]

19. I am more than "supportive" of progressive ideals,

and I vote for lots of Democrats. Those Democrats who ACTIVELY support progressive ideals!

Not all Democrats, voters or candidates or elected officials, ARE very supportive of progressive ideals, of course.

What, exactly, is your point?

[FlyingSquirrel]

20. More good DU rules to live by....

Do not publicly accuse another member of this message board of being a disruptor, conservative, Republican, FReeper, or troll, or do not otherwise imply they are not welcome on Democratic Underground. If you think someone is a disruptor, click the "Alert" link below their post to let the moderators know.

Do not draw negative attention to the fact that someone is new, has a low post count, or recently became a member of Democratic Underground. Do not insinuate that because someone is new, they are a troll or disruptor.

Do not accuse entire groups of people on Democratic Underground of being conservative disruptors, or post messages which spread this type of suspicion. Do not post topics that arouse suspicion against new members, or members with low post counts.

[LostinVA]

22. I never accused you of being a troll, others did -- I said your "poll" was CREEPY

I stand by that.

BTW, nice creepy PM you sent me. Fortunately, you won't be able to send me any further PMs.

The OP has nothing to do with you and your little "poll," so I don't understand why you're making this a personal attack, which is against DU rules. Not to mention, it reeks of threadstalking, which is also against DU rules.

I've been here for years and have almost 30,000 posts, so don't try to school me on DU rules.

[FlyingSquirrel]

39. Um, excuse me....

All I did was add some DU rules below the ones you posted. If you believe I was directing them at you instead of just attempting to add to the discussion, that's really not my problem. I think at this point you and I should probably just agree that we don't like each other (regardless of the attempts I have made to make peace with you) and be done with it.

[LostinVA]

44. *eyes*

Creepy PMs and threadstalking="make peace."

[FlyingSquirrel]

21. Self-delete Dupe

[Debi]

23. Errr Happy New Year?

:yoiks:

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[IndianaJones]

34. we actually agree on something. nt.

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[Joe the Revelator]

25. You're so amazingly whiney

I mean seriously, what it the point of this thread? It's just a pathetic excercise in whineyness.

With that said, the first part of that rule "GENERALLY SUPPORTIVE OF PROGRESSIVE IDEALS". That comes before the party endorsment, so if the party nominates someone who isn't progressive, then "Supportive of Porgressive Ideals" trumps all.

[no name no slogan]

26. Why do you hate America?

:patriot:

[LostinVA]

28. Why do you hate Rick Astley?

Linking to his videos is against DU rules.

[no name no slogan]

29. busted

dammit :D

[LostinVA]

30. Damn straight

I'm mean, hateful, and whiny, you know. So back off, Bucko.

[Debi]

36. WTF?

I wish you a happy new year and all hell breaks loose! Get that bottle away from Haruka - it's obvioulsy against some law somewhere!

[LostinVA]

40. Woah -- that's what happens when I go to bed

It's all your fault Debi. I didn't even get to see what happened.

:cry:

[Debi]

47. Well, it's what happens when YOU go to bed - COUGAR!

Just cuz it's Haruka's bedtime, you could've stayed up for another two hours without breaking curfew :rofl:

[LostinVA]

48. I know, but I don't want to get into trouble with the law

They already got mad at me because she got a tattoo without parental permission.

OOOO -- I'm calling you a Cougaree!

[Debi]

49. I'm a Cougarette...ess? Heck, I'm the baby!

;)

Tattoo? next think we know she'll be driving w/out you in the car!

[LostinVA]

50. SHE DID THAT THIS WEEKEND!

I had to spank her!

[Debi]

51. Oh, yeah, HAD TO!

:rofl:

Pev!!!

[LostinVA]

52. I think I did it wrong, though

I may have to spank her again tonight.

Damn.

Have fun at the polls, Pev!

[JackBeck]

35. Kick.

For how hilarious this is on so many levels.

[Vickers]

37. Who the fuck is Skinner?

:P

[LostinVA]

45. Some dude who likes to troll the board

:pals:

[Dr. Strange]

38. Oh yeah?

:popcorn:

[LynneSin]

42. Thank you Sissy!!!

And happy new years to you and the Mrs.

[LostinVA]

46. You're welcome, Sissy!

Even if you like that toll-lover Biden (he's my #2).

:kiss:

Happy New Year's!

[Perry Logan]

43. There go all the nice folks who say they won't vote for Hillary. I'm glad they'll be leaving soon.

[Forkboy]

53. Not voting for her and staying put.

I look forward to keeping you company. :hi:

[Forkboy]

54. There's rules in this forum?

Who knew? :shrug: