Democratic Party Back Watch

[LittleClarkie]

I pledge to have the backs of our Democrats in Congress.

I further pledge to work for Dems at all levels of government from local aldermen all the way up to the top in order to rebuild our country's system of checks and balances. One side having too much power makes for flabby, flatulent government.

In addition I will not stab any Dem in the back, call for their heads or any other part of their person. This does not preclude criticism. But I will not backbite, whine or otherwise Monday Morning Quarterback.

Who will join me?

[cheezus]

1. I don't back a party, I back the opposition

[xultar]

2. Does that include JoeMentum? I have to ask before I make my final

decision.

[LittleClarkie]

4. Is Joe a Dem?

Then it includes JoeMentum.

But remember, I didn't say I wouldn't have criticism. I just won't be calling for his Convservative head on a platter.

Pressure on the Conservative Dems to do what is right is not precluded by my pledge.

But I hear that Tom DeLay did good things for the Native Americans, and now they have one less voice fighting for them. He is in part a symbol for why I say what I say. Hearing that, I was retroactively sorry to see him go.

Does that clarify?

[Withywindle]

10. errr.

...don't you mean Daschle?


I'm in with you!

Disagreeing and challenging is one thing--calling people filthy names when they don't do exactly you want when you want it is another thing entirely. I save my filthy name-calling for the real enemy, thanks.

[LittleClarkie]

13. Oh SHIT

I just made the same mistake in another thread too. EDIT EDIT EDIT!!

Thanks.

[TwilightZone]

14. I presume that you meant Daschle.

And, yes, he worked very hard for Native American causes - he was one of the very few who did so.

[LittleClarkie]

15. D'OH!!!!!

Oh. My. God.

Forgive me. Someone spilled my entire cup of coffee today, and I haven't recovered.

Fixed in the post.

[xultar]

16. OK, I'll join you. Though I don't agree with Joe Lieberman I respect

his views and he is a Democrat after all.

[stray cat]

3. I will join you

They need our help to fight back and survive the Bush regime and its media control

[seito]

5. I'm in n/t

[TwilightZone]

6. Damn right.

The knee-jerk, reactionary crap all over DU today (since the election, for that matter) is of no help to anyone.

[ZombieNixon]

7. I will join.

I'm sick and tired of all the backstabbing and howling going on.

[TwilightZone]

8. Ugh, this is depressing. Your post gets a few responses.

The "I'm leaving the party, Democrats suck, blah, blah" threads get dozens. :mad:

[FreepFryer]

9. I back them as well.

Don't worry, we're a silent majority amongst a few flailers.

I wish them calmness and a renewed sense of unity.

[seriousstan]

11. No Monday Morning Quarterback = never learning from mistakes

I pledge to hold my elected officials, and those running for my party, to a standard I personally set. I reserve the right to comment on and criticize anything I see wrong. I refuse to blindly follow AMYONE.

[LittleClarkie]

17. None of that is precluded in my post really

Criticize, pressure yes. Calling for their heads, no. Replacing them with another Dem? Yes. A Green, yes. Replacing them inadvertently with a Socially Conservative Republican? No, no and again, no.

[floridadem30]

12. I am still a democrat and will not leave my party. I will support their

efforts in congress as long as they are pursuing what is right and because they definitely need everyone's help. Where is the rest of our party? Why do they give up so easily?

[fooj]

18. Count me in!

They are already spewing their venom in regards to Boxer! They say she'll never be re-elected. They are shameless!

[vj68]

19. What about Zell?

I will back all democrats if we can all agree Zell Miller is a repuke.

[LittleClarkie]

20. Hmm, that would be a dilema if he hadn't retired

No, I don't think we have to include Zig Zag in our pledge. I'm mostly concerned with elected Democrats.

Might be slightly hypocritical considering what I'm trying to get across, but hearing he will be giving an award to the Smear vets just about seals the deal for me. I hearby declare him Benedict Arnold.

I break with thee
I break with thee
I break with thee.

spin, spin, spin.

Ptwi!

There, he's no longer a Democrat.

[ChiciB1]

27. Bet She Does Get Re-Elected!

They really seem to like her way out there in California!

We'll stand by her!!!

[ginnyinWI]

21. I'll pledge

Only constructive criticism. :)

I'm very proud of our Dems in Congress today! They stood up for us, and for all of America. I hope the right wingers are ashamed of themselves, because they were seen as wrong today.

[stlsaxman]

22. As a lifelong Democrat, I will face my death as one-this much I can pledge

I am very frustrated. It is my greatest wish that those we elect do us proudly. I will get angry when they do not. And vocalize my anger readily. "Back stab"? Never.

I have in the past, am currently and will continue to support Democrats.

I am watching Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones before the House and am beginning to weep....

[ChiciB1]

23. I'll Join... But I'm Not Real

Happy with Bill Nelson right now. Sorry if I keep repeating this, but lately he's just not standing up for the Democrats of Florida. I'm afraid I can't vote for him again. But I'll stick with you. I've been a Democrat FOREVER and can't see how going "Green", "Independent" or "Libertarian" will help OUR COUNTRY very much.

And Leiberman just doesn't do it for me much either. But then, I don't have to worry about him. Just wish more of our Representatives would step up to the plate and start CHARGING!!!!

We need LEADERS with some "shit in their necks!" A phrase coined by my husband????

[LittleClarkie]

24. Changing the guard is allowed

Allowing Dems to lose more seats to Repubs is not.

Boot Nelson outta there if you need to. This isn't about status quo. This is about hanging together as a party.

[ChiciB1]

26. I'm Looking For A Better Democrat

That's all... IT'S NO FUN DOWN HERE IN FLORIDA!

Oh, how I'm going to miss Bob Graham. He wasn't very liberal, but I really really loved him.

[kerrygoddess]

25. Right On

"In addition I will not stab any Dem in the back, call for their heads or any other part of their person. This does not preclude criticism. But I will not backbite, whine or otherwise Monday Morning Quarterback."

A pledge that everyone should take!

It's a given for me. Thanks for posting this.

[Vektor]

28. I'd like to get in on that.

I'm disappointed, but willing to work hard to make things better.