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65. "Build Back Better" ?

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Mon Dec 16, 2024, 08:37 PM

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Regarding the new forum that I proposed recently... [View all] EarlG Dec 16 OP

Democracy: The Path Forward Noel Kums Dec 16 #1

I was thinking along those lines as well. Perhaps: The Democratic Party--the Way Forward Hekate Dec 16 #9

Unfortunately we aren't a Democracy any more. progressoid Dec 16 #28

Wow, that's really helpful. NJCher Dec 17 #109

Is the statement incorrect? Magoo48 Dec 17 #120

yes NJCher Dec 17 #121

I agre that giving up is never an option. Magoo48 Dec 17 #126

Tell that to Jimmy Carter. progressoid Dec 17 #128

So one 100-year old person in GA NJCher Dec 17 #129

What I think has little relevance to what we have become progressoid Dec 17 #133

How about the "Bash Democratic Public Figures" Forum? underpants Dec 16 #2

I laughed--thanks Lulu KC Dec 16 #13

Oh flvegan Dec 16 #19

! Kali Dec 16 #31

Honesty is the best policy Prairie Gates Dec 16 #43

A new forum would be good iemanja Dec 17 #91

"Democratic Party: Strategy" Forum Dennis Donovan Dec 16 #3

I second that! Elessar Zappa Dec 16 #7

Democratic party: New Strategies for Success ?? NewHendoLib Dec 16 #11

I third that. ancianita Dec 16 #24

Dennis, I like this too Mike 03 Dec 16 #27

Good descriptive title senseandsensibility Dec 16 #42

Like it because describes what it will be about. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 16 #68

Name: Digging Out. Sneederbunk Dec 16 #4

Where We Gonna Go Now? UpInArms Dec 16 #5

Democratic Curmudgeons ThoughtCriminal Dec 16 #6

Criticize, yes. Come up with a constructive alternative, a Big Yes. Venting, no. ancianita Dec 16 #25

You seem to consistently argue iemanja Dec 16 #89

Organizing for the Future proud patriot Dec 16 #8

Sincere thanks, EarlG Hekate Dec 16 #10

In spatial design, we would call this effort "Wayfinding" or "Pathfinding".... Think. Again. Dec 16 #12

The forum would have its own Statement of Purpose, just like all the others, but EarlG Dec 16 #17

I remember the Obama years Elessar Zappa Dec 16 #21

What about combining the two names into Trailblazing Roundtable? wnylib Dec 16 #61

Campaign-free party politics. That's a tough one. nt taxi Dec 16 #14

Vanguard Forum chia Dec 16 #15

K&R Solly Mack Dec 16 #16

"Looking Forward" forum. Emile Dec 16 #18

Winners Circle ? Voter Education ? KS Toronado Dec 16 #20

That should be a whole 'nother forum! Lunabell Dec 16 #47

This machine kills fascists. (what was written on Woody Guthrie's guitar). Nanjeanne Dec 16 #22

Thanks so much, EarlG. greatauntoftriplets Dec 16 #23

Building a Democratic Tomorrow nt allegorical oracle Dec 16 #26

You've been amazing. Between the new updates Mike 03 Dec 16 #29

The Blueprint /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 16 #30

I like that. But, if I may... Lunabell Dec 16 #46

In the past, you did have "'General Discussion: Politics'" BumRushDaShow Dec 16 #32

I like it! senseandsensibility Dec 16 #38

+1 leftstreet Dec 16 #82

How about Cherokee100 Dec 16 #33

Democracy At Risk, or, Goddess Help US!!! niyad Dec 16 #34

How about Cherokee100 Dec 16 #35

"No more mister nice guy" SpankMe Dec 17 #119

Don't Bash Bernie. speak easy Dec 16 #36

I don't think so. Lunabell Dec 16 #45

Really, Emile Dec 16 #48

Yes, really. Lunabell Dec 16 #49

"(eg: Bernie Sanders)" ? speak easy Dec 16 #50

It was about HRC criticism. Lunabell Dec 16 #52

for example Bernie Sanders speak easy Dec 16 #53

I just told you. Lunabell Dec 16 #54

Democratic (or Progressive ifm one prefers).. Joe_michigan Dec 16 #37

Thanks Earl. Only name I can think of is titling this new forum, is 'The New Democratic Party'... SWBTATTReg Dec 16 #39

Demopalooza: The Musical JoseBalow Dec 16 #40

This is a good idea on balance, and certainly needed Prairie Gates Dec 16 #41

I whole heartedly agree. Lunabell Dec 16 #44

Democrats: The Future? Prairie_Seagull Dec 17 #117

Yes, TY... "Constructive Criticism".... What I've Cha Dec 16 #51

'A Democratic Future' hurl Dec 16 #55

Recommended. H2O Man Dec 16 #56

How about pwb Dec 16 #57

Democracy Forward n/t CousinIT Dec 16 #58

Think. Again. AKwannabe Dec 16 #59

Kicking again AKwannabe Dec 16 #60

The Octagon Xolodno Dec 16 #62

But what about the first rule? GigiLeigh Dec 16 #83

What good will this do Dumpy Dec 16 #63

I still don't know how the "not quite breaks the rule" or "close, but breaks the rule" apply question everything Dec 16 #64

"Build Back Better" ? Think. Again. Dec 16 #65

New Perspective msfiddlestix Dec 16 #66

"What he did and diminished today." babylonsister Dec 16 #67

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 16 #69

Back so soon? Hah, Hah, Hah!!! GP6971 Dec 16 #71

WTF? I assume that's an old friend in a new suit? Bleacher Creature Dec 16 #73

Same old, same old troll. GP6971 Dec 16 #76

Hello...No...Goodbye. sheshe2 Dec 17 #105

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 17 #106

If you are looking for a website to suit your needs mercuryblues Dec 16 #75

Interesting first post Polybius Dec 16 #78

Internal affairs consider_this Dec 16 #70

General Discussion: Politics was amazing! Polybius Dec 16 #72

Or maybe GD: Strategy -- TBF Dec 16 #77

I like that. Silver Gaia Dec 16 #80

GD: Strategy is short and to the point. summer_in_TX Dec 16 #84

I like Strategy Roundtable too - TBF Dec 16 #86

""Democratic Introspection and Self-reflection" Seeking Serenity Dec 16 #74

Escaping the Handbasket BWdem4life Dec 16 #79

Political Tactics and Strategy Celerity Dec 16 #81

Democratic Party Rebirth - DPR Stinky The Clown Dec 16 #85

I like the idea of a Rebirth or . . . peggysue2 Dec 17 #134

strategy orleans Dec 16 #87

How about: "Reforming the Democratic Party." iemanja Dec 16 #88

"Democratic Party Future" Jack Valentino Dec 17 #90

Waste of time seeing the same wrong things every day betsuni Dec 17 #92

This is a terrible reply! AKwannabe Dec 17 #124

No it isn't. The poster makes good points n/t leftstreet Dec 17 #131

Since we timms139 Dec 17 #93

"The Way Forward" intrepidity Dec 17 #94

Self-criticism Algernon Moncrieff Dec 17 #95

I like Dennis's, Hekate's ideas ...also electric_blue68 Dec 17 #96

Moving the Tent Forward Roy Rolling Dec 17 #97

100% behind a new politics forum that trolls won't look at ! kimbutgar Dec 17 #98

"...If anyone has an idea for a new name for this forum, please reply..." LudwigPastorius Dec 17 #99

The New Democratic Paradigm. nt Frank D. Lincoln Dec 17 #100

Will alerts from this forum be labeled? Ms. Toad Dec 17 #101

"Don't interfere with forum moderation". How about you create a specific forum where folks who feel badly treated... MMBeilis Dec 17 #102

At DU no one can be badly treated by a moderator Shrek Dec 17 #110

There are mods (maybe just the owners have that power, I am not sure). You see it when an account is PPR'ed, not Celerity Dec 17 #127

Democratic Resurgence IndianaDave Dec 17 #103

I would take one suggestion and reduce it further. DFW Dec 17 #104

Yes NJCher Dec 17 #111

I like a phrase you used in post #17 as the name of new forum, EarlG... PunkinPi Dec 17 #107

Some are chafing at the bit to criticize and I don't like that. live love laugh Dec 17 #108

Well if you're SURE we can say what we want... justaprogressive Dec 17 #112

Regenerative Democracy ultralite001 Dec 17 #113

S.E.R.E. radicalleft Dec 17 #114

I would like to se the word "forward" used somehow. Example "Democratic Party Forward". justhanginon Dec 17 #115

I have no additional input from the current replies, other than to say I would probably use it. It would be nice to be.. usaf-vet Dec 17 #116

There has been an outbreak of unhandled misinfo/disinfo for the last 6 months or so Renew Deal Dec 17 #118

It has been one unbroken "election season" since 2016. malthaussen Dec 17 #122

"The Progressive Agenda Unfiltered" Cattledog Dec 17 #123

Democratic Strategy War Room n/t Hahn_Bikey Dec 17 #125

"Compass and Map" WheelWalker Dec 17 #130

"Constructive Dissent" HereForTheParty Dec 17 #132

This may not be the correct word but.... MuseRider Dec 17 #135

Forward Wild blueberry Dec 17 #136

Project 2025 (Corrected Version) n/t Hahn_Bikey Dec 18 #137

How will you decide on a Forum name, Earl? summer_in_TX Dec 18 #138

Possible Subtitle/Subtopics jxla Sunday #139