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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Dragonfli

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14. I am interested as well, and for the same reason, respect for a very astute poster

Reply to RiverLover (Reply #12)

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 10:25 AM

Apr 2015

I have a slightly different explanation for it, having to do largely with Reagan envy (both on fiscal policy and donations). Our party adopted Reagan's vision and only kept the social issues (that largely appeared after FDR). this began in earnest in the mid eighties. The view only differs really in motivation, I don't think they wanted a return to "laissez-faire" so much as just to ride the Reagan wave of cash and votes.

I did write a rare OP (I write very few) about it.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12774832

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Safety Nets [View all] merrily Apr 2015 OP

Safety nets for the rich won't be cut anytime soon. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #1

Welfare for rich people, in one form of another, is by far, the most expensive "welfare as we merrily Apr 2015 #6

Great post & thanks merrily for shining a light on the hypocrisy of "New Democrats" RiverLover Apr 2015 #2

Thanks so much, RiverLover. merrily Apr 2015 #4

They aren't promoting it, but explaining how "New Dems" are actually Reagan Dems, RiverLover Apr 2015 #5

It's not an accurate explanation, though. merrily Apr 2015 #7

What is inaccurate about it? RiverLover Apr 2015 #8

Please see the end of my Reply 4. merrily Apr 2015 #9

A summation maybe? RiverLover Apr 2015 #10

Not today. merrily Apr 2015 #11

OK RiverLover Apr 2015 #12

I am interested as well, and for the same reason, respect for a very astute poster Dragonfli Apr 2015 #14

Thank you. I'll pm you as well when I do an Op with my merrily Apr 2015 #17

K&R..... daleanime Apr 2015 #3

What the hell newfie11 Apr 2015 #13

Democrats used to keep stuff like that in check. Now, they put it on the table. merrily Apr 2015 #15

There is very little difference between the New Democrats/Third Way and Republicans. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #16

Yep. "Limousine liberals," my ass. merrily Apr 2015 #18

It's like a game. They give each team a few 'plays'. As you point out, for the Right it's Fundie sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #19

Sorry Sabrina. I edited, forgot I was editing instead of drafting and made some big changes to that merrily Apr 2015 #20