I think the bigger problem that a majority of voters just don't vote. While the majjority of people support democratic, even socialist solutions to problems, only a fraction of these left leaning voters vote. We need to do more to get the message out, and also, to change out the democratic leadership to those who are historical democrates, and not the Clinton democrates. But even the Clinton dems are far better than any GOPer.

This requires a kind of complex response. I'm debating lol

Well remember how ..overwhelming it felt attending my first Democratic party meetings. Took years to come up with the advice I began to give others: Don’t feel obligated to do anything but learn.. Wait until something grabs you (it may take years) - then go with it!

Aware open Atheists could not win office in my local, I felt somewhat ahead of the game - I could do all kinds of other stuff that would draw negative attention to the acts of the opposition, draw their resources, or simply remain a thorn in their side

Pick the races, candidates, or ballot measures/ initiatives you wish to promote, then do ... in whatever way feels comfortable. And again, do not be intimidated by those deeply involved, and do not allow them to ‘place’ you into some ‘volunteer position’ you don’t feel ready or motivated for.

And, work to win, but expect reality.. The lifelong friends I made, candidates I had the privilege to meet, positive response from the public and those I was able to motivate made, and continue to make it worthwhile. Last, be a realist, not a purist; politicians represent the majority of their constituents, and themselves, allow them to do both.

I’m neither and to be completely honest nothing would make happier than to see both parties collapse upon themselves.

They no longer support the ideals of the citizens that fund them. They antagonize pretty much anyone who isn’t one of them or at least label them as being stupid for “ getting in line “. Seriously not your fucking country.

Two of several things that should be made illegal is gerrymandering and closed primaries.
Gerrymandering is a direct obstruction of voters rights and closed primaries is their way of denying independent candidates from setting a root hold and disrupting their fucking profit scheme.

Well and maybe just maybe the better candidate might belong to the opposite party. Actually that is the exact reason why I wouldn’t join a party to begin with because John Warner kept his word and what was right for all of the citizens in his side of the commonwealth of Virginia.

But hey in all seriousness if you feel that belonging to a party just so it can fight the other party then fuck us all.

You’re nothing more than a slave cheering on your master who could give two flea shits about you and your needs because you’ve already signified that as long they tell you they’re fighting the evil enemy on the other side just like republicans do to their base all of you will smile and continue cheer them on.

So please don’t lecture people for wanting more than what our political parties and their corporate benefactors believe that we deserve. SMMFH!

are you sure that they mean that? every last one of them? "they are democrats and they are progressives" and that means they've not been active? every last one of them? how many of them have you met? i actually am a democrat and a progressive and i HAVE gotten off my ass and done those things, so how is your generalization true? please don't try to tell people what they mean when you don't know.

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I mean basically it’s a primary thing right? If you can vote in the democratic primary then you are a registered Democrat regardless of whether you attend meetings or not (unless you are in a state that has open primaries)

How do you know they are not active? Your assumption is incorrect.

I have voted Democrat since age 18. Every presidential election year, I have volunteered at Democrat headquarters.

Registered 75 high school students to vote last September. Will do it again in April, 2019.

A tiny bit presumptuous, maybe?

I have been a member of the Democrat party since 18 year old got the vote in 1972. I started out handing out flyers, registering people to vote, and attending fund raisers and rallies.

I continue to do so but now that I am older, I can also add money to the mix to help those I feel are good representatives for the party.

So, as a member who already does my share, I will just add my two cents and say that being active is fun and it does have its rewards. It makes you feel like you are participating and not just mouthing words, although, that has its place as well...

There are lots of social aspects about being around people like yourself...there are disappointments and some horrible things as well...but I still recommend it...you can get as involved as you want....even just sending some stock letters to your own congress people....

If you vote Democrat, you are a Democrat. Who are you to define what being a Democrat means?

I am not now, nor have I ever been, a member of the communist party, or something like that.

Bet you would never look here to find a date!