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JMDEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:30 PM Original message |
Theories -- why do Dems keep rolling over? |
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muntrv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. All of the above. |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
2. Money. It is the great dictator of our nation. |
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Basileus Basileon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
3. Because they aren't? |
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mudesi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
4. Because people keep electing CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS |
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rwheeler31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
5. They do not want their kids to be crushed. |
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EVDebs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:43 PM Response to Original message |
6. It's Money That Matters (not people) |
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Harper_is_Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
7. They're looking to take absolute power in '08. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
8. What do they know that everyone else does not... |
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Lint Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
9. Because they are comfortable with their wealth and don't |
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crickets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 01:00 AM Response to Reply #9 |
25. I think you just nailed it. -nt |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 06:18 AM Response to Reply #9 |
28. Yes, that and ... |
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kitp (182 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
10. rethug moles |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
11. maybe they all know something(s) we don't(or aren't supposed to)... |
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JMDEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:15 AM Response to Reply #11 |
22. I forgot this one... |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 10:49 AM Response to Reply #22 |
32. it certainly would explain a lot. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
12. Dysfunctional Legislature during a fascist shift |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
13. They're tied to corporate money |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
14. definite intimidation and not only to the Dems. |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
15. I prefer to believe they are being blackmailed and or threatened, to believe otherwise |
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MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
16. The "We Suck A Little Less - Who Else Ya Gonna Vote For, Assholes" Strategy |
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Disturbed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:39 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. Most Dems in Congress are part of the Wealthy Class. |
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Ivan Sputnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. Probably all of these |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
18. NSA, Anthrax, etc. |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
19. Recommended! |
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Alameda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-04-07 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
20. a pole would be good.... |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:03 AM Response to Reply #20 |
35. yeah, but where would you put it? |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
23. In. On. It. n/t |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
24. The obvious stuff: it's money, it's easier to get along, they sit across from some of the... |
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God23 (200 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
26. Answer: Follow the money. n/t |
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Joe Fields (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 01:18 AM Response to Original message |
27. Their balls have been shrunk by the greatest steroid of all: money! |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 06:39 AM Response to Original message |
29. FALSE PREMISE: the Democrats in Congress have rolled over LESS than any group of Dems in 50 years. |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 06:41 AM Response to Original message |
30. Is it because they are being blackmailed via information gained in illegal wiretaps? |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 06:44 AM Response to Original message |
31. You can tell |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
33. They're playing politics. Seeking the "moderate" vote in '08. |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
34. OR is it that THEY DO NOT roll over? They represent their constituencies. |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
36. cheney & bu$h* can wiretap ANYONE at will....and i believe they do. |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
37. The Purple District Factor |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
38. Follow the money. |
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JohnnyBoots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
39. Because Blue Dogs always have their tails between their legs. n/t |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
40. Its funny how you leave out the actual reason |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
41. dems have opposed Bush at record levels |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
42. So you are saying that all the dems are corrupt and have been caught on tape |
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