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In reply to the discussion: Newsom Echoes Progressives: Mamdani, AOC, and Sanders Shape the Future Democrats Need [View all]usonian
(22,985 posts)27. Oh flame wars.
The rules are (sometimes) flexible.
Senator Schumer used to be protected by DU guards until he caved.
Israel and Palestine are banned to this day ftom GD. Right ...
I step semi-cautiously. Had only a few posts pulled. But I speak my peace.
Not making any general statements because things change a lot.
I favor progressives. I want fighters, and when a troll gives me crap, I hit the well-worn ignore button.
I was royally pissed at the treatment of Joe, because the chat was behind his back, and not, AFAICT, an earnest face to face discussion. I do believe in honor in dealing with honorable people. Say it face to face or STFU. BTB stuff is garbage, IMO.
Most here are honorable and sincere, but there be trolls, too.
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Newsom Echoes Progressives: Mamdani, AOC, and Sanders Shape the Future Democrats Need [View all]
egbertowillies
Friday
OP
Being against the "wealth tax" is not the same thing as being against "taxing the wealthy".
FascismIsDeath
Friday
#3
Not so lol when you consider that Newsom's taxing the wealthy led to CA having a budget surplus. Very smart.
ancianita
Friday
#8
Or you have. You think the governor of the 4th largest economy on the planet has to have the exact politics you
ancianita
Friday
#11
No, its like I said, he doesn't favor the actual "Wealth Tax" policy. He is fine with progressive income taxes...
FascismIsDeath
Monday
#20
I don't know if Newsom is 'past his expiration date' or not, but EVERY Democrat should be saying
Jack Valentino
Monday
#29
Anyone who questioned the wisdom and ultimate coronation of Hillary was attacked and often removed.
LT Barclay
Saturday
#15
It is not what it stands for but it is what is has become. Just look at what happened when a bunch of senators were
LT Barclay
Saturday
#19
I'm glad! And it is good to know you are back. For some reason I could never get registered with that website.
LT Barclay
Monday
#25
I voted for Bernie in the CA primary over Joe because I thought he had the better chance of winning.
usonian
Monday
#32
I voted for Joe Biden in 2020, because I thought he had the best chance of winning---
Jack Valentino
Monday
#33