I am use to being let down by our party, are you (a poll for LIBERALS)

[mdmc]

Poll question: I am use to being let down by our party, are you (a poll for LIBERALS)

Being a liberal, I am often at odds with both parties. I am a Dem because they are closer to what I believe in then the GOP is. I am also pragmatic, so I do understand the reasoning behind voting for the lesser of two evils.

This poll is for other liberals.

Are you use to being let down by the Democratic Party?

I for one, could probably watch a Dem Senator praise the drug war or the Iraq war as huge successes, and I wouldn't even bat an eye. This sort of betrayal no longer boils my blood.

[liberal N proud]

1. It sure is happening more than ever

[TheFarseer]

2. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt

because they are in the minority and unable to set the agenda. I hear alot of talk from them about stopping outsourcing, alternative energy and fairer taxes and economic policies . I hope when and if they get the majority back, these issues will be addressed. If they get back in the majority and fail to take action on middle class issues, THEN I will be extremely disappointed.

[mdmc]

4. wake me when its 1998 bro

Clinton and the Dems fucked the workin poor pretty good, me thinks (NAFTA, "welfare reform", drug war).

But I am pretty proud of you for still having faith. I think that is mad cool and I appreciate you support of my party.

peace and low stress...

[TheFarseer]

12. They had a mixed record in the 90's

NAFTA is a disaster but at least they are admitting that. Repugs still think it's the greatest thing in the world. Dems have a strong record of standing up for farm subsidies while R's want to see all family farms die and corporations take over. Most dems stand up against tax cuts for the rich, bankruptcy bill taking overtime away and a few other things. They at least act like outsourcing is bad. I wish they would get their heads out of their asses and say illegal immigration is generally bad for American workers. I think republicans just don't like illegal immigration because they are racist and classist. Are the Dems perfect? Of course not. Are they much better than the republicans, you bet your ass they are.

[SmokingJacket]

3. I am used to it, but if they don't try to move heaven and earth to

stop the torture bill, I'll be shocked and horrified.

This is worse than the Bankruptcy bill, etc. WAY WORSE!

[saracat]

5. I am sick of all the whining. We need to vote Dem, get a majority and then

whine for god's sake.There is NO time for this .We have just weeks to go and some are advocaring NOT voting.This is just what Rove wants.Thiose of you who think that not voting dem is the answer are nothing but Bush enablers.And far worse than those congresspeople you want to oust.

[Phredicles]

6. I cast my first vote, for Walter Mondale, in 1984

That "is that all there is?" feeling never goes away.

[paulk]

7. the majority of Democrats voted against the torture bill

how is that being let down by your party?

[maxsolomon]

9. because they did not stand together AS A PARTY

unified against this breach of the Constitution & their sworn duty to uphold it.

divide & conquer.

[mdmc]

10. good point

I guess I'm just feelin...antsy...:shrug:

[maxsolomon]

8. At heart, I am a Democratic Socialist

I'd vote for Chomsky/Zinn over Kerry/Edwards.

[meganmonkey]

11. Hey mdmc

:hi:

I think you know how I'd answer this one.

Wishing you peace, man. It's been a rough day.