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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: UPDATED: Vote Deadline Extended to Name Our Populist Movement within Democratic Party [View all]Response to Scootaloo (Reply #36)
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UPDATED: Vote Deadline Extended to Name Our Populist Movement within Democratic Party [View all]
EEO
Nov 2014
OP
Another plea not to use "Party" in the name. It sounds like a third party.
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#62
I don't think they stole the meaning. I think liberals misunderstood it as a synonym for liberal.
merrily
Nov 2014
#87
I am not an expert but think differently on this. The Republican Party of Teddy Roosevelt was the
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#88
I thought the left switched from liberal to progressive because of the demonization of the
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#90
Have to go with this too, makes it more present, new and youthful. Add to poll?
grahamhgreen
Nov 2014
#9
It's not a change of name for the group. It is a selection of a name for a new populist movement.
EEO
Nov 2014
#31
You made some excellent points. I had chosen The Democratic Wing, but realize that as you said
sabrina 1
Nov 2014
#26
Sometimes silence is just bad timing. Post a link to your proposal thread for more input.
NYC_SKP
Nov 2014
#34
I would far prefer our movement be named after a PRINCIPLE rather than a person.
scarletwoman
Nov 2014
#35
Is there a way to incorporate the word "Blue" without automatically reminding us of Blue Dogs?
demwing
Nov 2014
#59
Thank you. I have the same reservations about "harken(ing) to a nostalgic day gone by".
scarletwoman
Nov 2014
#103
We learn about him in high school because we study the great depression and WWII
LeftInTX
Nov 2014
#74
I'm not sure I care anymore. We can call ourselves the "Purple Turnips" & it won't mean anything if
scarletwoman
Nov 2014
#69
Well, I'm learning to ignore criticism from some people, as it devolves into feigned apathy.
EEO
Nov 2014
#70
I like "Democratic Wing" or "Progressive Caucus or Coalition" and would recommend against a name
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#50
I figured you would get it but I have a habit of adding the "just kidding" because some here
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#63
I like it, I also like Coalition. But I am torn between "populist" and "progressive".
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#81
Maybe, but blue always brings blue dogs to mind, and we are the antithesis of the blue dog dems....
peacebird
Nov 2014
#77
Not bad. Again I don't like the use of "party" as it may infer a separate party.
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#82
I like the Roosevelt's because the general population made thier DVD movie number one!
TheNutcracker
Nov 2014
#101
A name is important. Our effectiveness depends on our unification. It is important that
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#110