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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)

15. That 'vapid centrism'

Reply to RiverLover (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 09:19 AM

Apr 2015

is not just something that hangs around Clintons. It's deliberate, and designed to draw votes from Republicans who are too ashamed to call themselves Republicans these days. People who would have been fine with being labeled Republicans in the 80s, but now call themselves 'Democrats'.

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"Raising billions won't erase Clinton's scandals or vapid centrism" [View all] RiverLover Apr 2015 OP

and let us not forget her trusted adviser, Larry Summers marym625 Apr 2015 #1

Good response, marym. There is no excuse for silence. RiverLover Apr 2015 #2

I'm flabbergasted by the blind trust. marym625 Apr 2015 #13

What I found interesting is the likely soon-to-be-meme that Hillary was only doing djean111 Apr 2015 #3

It's already out there. marym625 Apr 2015 #14

Notes on the churn Fairgo Apr 2015 #4

All the mud flinging only makes her stronger. Laser102 Apr 2015 #5

The sound of some one who refuses to listen.... daleanime Apr 2015 #6

Good Response Thespian2 Apr 2015 #9

their only argument is "I get tingly when I hear her" MisterP Apr 2015 #11

a lot like the BOG. with a lot of the same people Doctor_J Apr 2015 #12

I love the sound of President Hillary Clinton. AlbertCat Apr 2015 #8

I think Hillary supporters eyes have already glazed over zeemike Apr 2015 #10

K&R..... daleanime Apr 2015 #7

That 'vapid centrism' Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #15

Vapid Centrism is the "establishment" Cosmic Kitten Apr 2015 #16