Democrats are Spineless

[jbmasongator]

In this country, its better to be a right wing racist nut, no government, homophobic, religious idiot, war mongering, uneducated "patriot" then to be a liberal because Bush and conservatives have used fear as a way to intimidate anyone that speaks against the right. If liberalism = socialism then conservatism = fascism

[aaharrington]

No, commies and socialists are left-wing.- You. Aren't Nazis, National Socialists, Socialists, and there for left-wing.

[aaharrington]

therefore*?

[kentekent]

So republicans and democrats votes for the same things and that shows that one of them are spineless?

But here is a fun fact, both parties are right-winged parties. So of cause they will agree on lots and lots of things.

That's logic.

[aaharrington]

Are you kidding? Both parties are very left wing.

[kentekent]

No, commies and socialists are left-wing.

Liberals, republicans and conservatives are right-winged.

[aaharrington]

Far left wing is complete government control, fascism. Far right wing is lack of any government at all, anarchy. A

[kentekent]

Nope. It's the other way around. Look it up.

[aaharrington]

Youtube: The American Form of Government

It explains it, but if you hate commies, then you're fine by me.

[kentekent]

You're still wrong.

[aaharrington]

Did you even watch the video?

[kentekent]

I don't need to.

The country or place is irrelevant. The political spectrum is global. Commies on the left, Nazis on the right. That's the way it has always been.

[WhrsTheMoneyLabowski]

This guy is a dipshit. The Republicans had the majority in up until recently. Not only that but whenever the democrats did stand up and try to do anything the republicans would filibuster..look it up they filibustered more than any time in history. They don't want progress they want control of your mind.

[KaminaGurren]

So, would you prefer a "spineless" leader who accomplishes little but doesn't do anything terrible, or a leader who fucks the economy, starts wars, destabilizes the world and makes America even stupider?

[Dboz1984]

(cont.) the ideas that are being brought to the table. As far as I'm concerned, there should be no hiding behind a political party. Then, the only way anyone could back a candidate would be because they believe in their ideals and plans for the future, without being biased due to a party.

[Dboz1984]

The party system is a joke anyway. It's shouldn't be about republicans vs. democrats. It's should be about the individuals running for office. So long as nominees are saddled into 1 pary or the other, this cycle will never end. It's turned into a gang war. People simply say yay or nay depending on what party someone is a part of. Heh, the parties even wear colors, red or blue. It also makes it too easy for voters

to choose a candidate without actually hearing and understanding (cont.)

[katey1dog]

Woodrow Wilson was the worst in this nations history, Bush is merely the pretender to the thrown. He's still a dipshit, lying, war criminal.

[blankz121]

you fail at life

[ndbrandt]

Bush is the WORST, not the WEAKEST. His direction and execution are horrible. His administration is one of the most powerful and have expanded the powers of the executive branch under watch of the Rep controlled Congress. I don't think this "by definition" weakest government institution" argument holds, but Democrats ARE spineless, unable to even draw courage when public opinion is overwhelmingly on their side.

[PrezAlex]

But if you as an opposition party with control of Congress cannot beat the WORST president ever, you must be the WEAKEST political party in American history.

[katey1dog]

Don't forget Wilson. World War One was far worse and had grosser consequences.

[sonisisuper]

Yet they blame Ralph Nadar...

[dragon8me2]

There ARE alternatives. If people would quit listening to mainstream media maybe the others would have a chance. I don't care if your left or right. Don't be a sheep and follow the herd. You know where there going, to slaughter.

[burbonboy]

It makes me sick also, that there is no reasonable alternative to George Weiner BUSH!! Republicans have become the scummiest group ever, and teh Dems have no balls at all!!!!

[oldhacks]

Mike Gravel is a true Democrat. support him or die trying

[Backpackr3]

Gravel is a true democrats huh? I saw him on tv just the other night...he sounded like an imbecile with his opinions. Guess you are right...he is a true Demrat.

[kevinsadrummer4]

I don't like the Dems either but he hates peopple because they aren't far left enough what a douche bag. This is the most liberally biased crap and unfortunantly that is all you see anymore on TV and in movies. Think for yourself don't let people like this who have no clue about what is going on in the world tell you to vote Democrat, or to try to get Dems to be even further left. Did this guy write propaganda for Hitler, he could have.

[kevinsadrummer4]

this guy just wants Democrats to be even further left. They voted against Bush all the time, how does he want them to be even further left. This is the second ignorant liberal propaganda clip they have on here. Do these guys even have a GED let alone a journalism degree.

[Finetwinz]

I bet you $10 bucks the Dems win the election next year!!!

[JackBlair2]

I agree that the Dems have been pretty bad. I think they got all drunk with power and high on themselves after they won in 2006.  They haven't really gotten anything done since taking congress.

[massltca]

You do have another choice, vote libertarian. Both the Republican and Democratic parties are spineless and ineffective. They are more interested in smearing eachother than in acomplishing anything worthwhile.

[misti3k]

I thought Ann Coulter went to Michigan, not VTech. Anyway, this guy is so full of hot air he could go Jules Verne using nothing but his head. I don't understand how regurgitating Sean Hannity without any historical perspective has become acceptable. Gross.

[kirman37]

This guy is a fucking asshole...I wish all that is bad....politics you know how it works? No you are an asshole what have the Republicans done.....nothing Ditto head...burn in hell.

[jmegill]

Democrats blocked Harriet Myers for the Supreme Court....oh wait, no... that was blocked by conservative Republicans.

But in all seriousness, Dems do block judicial appointments..somethimes

The other choice is to run against them in the primary race. For example, to support Sheehan vs. Pelosi

[oldhacks]

yea and you end up just being a spoiler and giving the seat to some radical right guy that doesnt even have to try. its a no win

ross perot gave clinton power

nader gave Bush power.

what we need is a radical movement to create a labor party. the dems aren't protecting civil rights and workers rights like they used to. They're not doing anything. everyday this month what are they doing? talking on the phone about what their brilliant next way to cave in to Bush will be?

[jmegill]

The spoiler races you mention were Presidential campaigns. The clip was about the Democratic led houses of Congress - who are feckless. Running in the Democratic primary for a congressional seat does not cause cause the Republicans to win that seat.

A new radical movement isn't needed. What is needed is for the Democratic base to ask themselves who controls their party. Because it is obvious that the Democratic party is ruled by puppet masters.

[oldhacks]

without mobilizing the people to demand fair and just representation nothing will change. thus a radical movement is necessary to stabilizing our democracy

[oldhacks]

we've gone from the do nothing congress to the "woulda shoulda coulda" congress

[fiof]

yes they all in the same scum bag

[VTechGirl9]

Now I see why people don't listen to AirAmerica...but dems are spineless. If they can't "stand up to Bush", how will they stand up to camel-riding muslims??

[hassenmorad]

WTF? Keep your racist remarks to yourself VTechgirl9. On the orginal subject, though, there are definitely individual Democrats who do stand up to this administration (like Kucinich) but the party as a whole is weak as Cenk argues.

[VTechGirl9]

Actually, I didn't make a racist statement. I didn't say Arab, I said Muslim. Aren't you smart enough to know that Muslim isn't a race? Don't try to put your PC chain around my neck.

[hassenmorad]

You say that as if 'camel-riding Muslims' isn't a degrading term (what, are you trying to be descriptive or something?). Technically it's not racism but the same sentiment is behind your statement and I hate when people are like that.

[oldhacks]

they do ride camels. thats not thechnicaly racist. If shed said they have sex with them thatd be degrading thus racist.

[dragon8me2]

I bet you THINK your a Christian.

[Secretservicedentist]

you're

[dragon8me2]

Dennis Kucinich is a good man. Maybe that's why he's not leading the pack.

[oldhacks]

hes a politician

[oldhacks]

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check out this video my friend made for my song "have you heard about the war" its ugly..

[Ender1zero1]

God Dammit. I wish I had another choice!! Hey, I say that every single time I vote no matter which party I'm voting for.

[donttreez]

aint that the truth

[oldhacks]

Mike Gravel is a brilliant man. Support him. He's the most blunt honest man to ever enter politics.

gravel08 us/

[dragon8me2]

Hey Cenk, why not try to get people to vote 3rd party? Like the green party. The Demos and Repugs are just 2 feathers from the same bird, a vulture.

[kevinsadrummer4]

the green party ha that's funny

[dragon8me2]

Why?