Tribal Identities Replace Ideology in Democrats’ Primaries

[Jamesiv1]

So in summary, Democrats are applying demographic facts to win elections. Shame on them. It's not the only parameter, but it's an important one.

I have suggested in the past that small-l libertarians should run as Democrats, and use demographics. Why not a hispanic female Democrat who is mostly libertarian? They could oppose the war on drugs, war in general, criminal justice and police abuse, and the crony establishment.

Of course this suggestion is usually met with silence.

Democrats are despised by those among us who consider themselves lovers of liberty.

[Pauls' Revere]

Not sure I follow you.

Here's a moment of honesty, and an example.

For the most part, I think we here at RPF 'get along' despite relatively minor differences in beliefs. But if SHTF and we have to head to survival camps, I don't think everyone here would make it into mine. Hell, for one, I'd be worried that some folks would be at the gate waving everyone else inside regardless of who they are or what they believe. That's not to say that I wouldn't be happy to have you set up a survival camp across the street or borrow a cup of sugar if times get rough. And if someone came in and tried to mess up our s*it, I'd be happy to band together and drive them off. But, y'all ain't sleeping in my bed.

LOL well that's right neighborly of you.

[timosman]

LOL well that's right neighborly of you.

An outbreak of paranoia?

[Pauls' Revere]

An outbreak of paranoia?

Live and let live. Good fences? that sorta thing.

[nobody's_hero]

So in summary, Democrats are applying demographic facts to win elections. Shame on them. It's not the only parameter, but it's an important one.

I have suggested in the past that small-l libertarians should run as Democrats, and use demographics. Why not a hispanic female Democrat who is mostly libertarian? They could oppose the war on drugs, war in general, criminal justice and police abuse, and the crony establishment.

Of course this suggestion is usually met with silence.

I've suggested many times we should do/say what it takes to get into office and then do whatever we want once we get there. If broken promises equaled political downfall, there wouldn't be any calls for term limits because only a few would even make it through a single term. It does require you to set aside your morality for a moment with the understanding that you're basically lying to people but, I'm gonna say it's a case where the means justify the ends.


Run on a pro-war, police state platform and then once you're in office, call all the troops home and end all federal grants issued to militarize police. I'm more than willing to bet that most people who voted you into office will agree with you without even realizing you changed. Either that, or they have to admit they were duped, and that's not easy for a lot of voters to swallow. Voters tend to be followers more than critical thinkers.

[nobody's_hero]

LOL well that's right neighborly of you.

"Stay off my lawn," lol.

[Brian4Liberty]

I've suggested many times we should do/say what it takes to get into office and then do whatever we want once we get there. If broken promises equaled political downfall, there wouldn't be any calls for term limits because only a few would even make it through a single term. It does require you to set aside your morality for a moment with the understanding that you're basically lying to people but, I'm gonna say it's a case where the means justify the ends.


Run on a pro-war, police state platform and then once you're in office, call all the troops home and end all federal grants issued to militarize police. I'm more than willing to bet that most people who voted you into office will agree with you without even realizing you changed. Either that, or they have to admit they were duped, and that's not easy for a lot of voters to swallow. Voters tend to be followers more than critical thinkers.

Most politicians have no problem with "lying" to the voters during elections. It's just what they do, especially during re-election as their actions don't match what they campaigned on.

But like my example, a candidate can tailor the things they talk about without lying.

[enhanced_deficit]

This is Fine...

[Brian4Liberty]

So in summary, Democrats are applying demographic facts to win elections. Shame on them. It's not the only parameter, but it's an important one.

I have suggested in the past that small-l libertarians should run as Democrats, and use demographics. Why not a hispanic female Democrat who is mostly libertarian? They could oppose the war on drugs, war in general, criminal justice and police abuse, and the crony establishment.

Of course this suggestion is usually met with silence.

These are stupid ideas!

Democrats are despised by those among us who consider themselves lovers of liberty.

I've suggested many times we should do/say what it takes to get into office and then do whatever we want once we get there. If broken promises equaled political downfall, there wouldn't be any calls for term limits because only a few would even make it through a single term. It does require you to set aside your morality for a moment with the understanding that you're basically lying to people but, I'm gonna say it's a case where the means justify the ends.


Run on a pro-war, police state platform and then once you're in office, call all the troops home and end all federal grants issued to militarize police. I'm more than willing to bet that most people who voted you into office will agree with you without even realizing you changed. Either that, or they have to admit they were duped, and that's not easy for a lot of voters to swallow. Voters tend to be followers more than critical thinkers.

Most politicians have no problem with "lying" to the voters during elections. It's just what they do, especially during re-election as their actions don't match what they campaigned on.

But like my example, a candidate can tailor the things they talk about without lying.

Yet Democrats have never had any problem running as Republicans.

The #WalkAway movement is having some effect on upcoming elections. Democrats now running as Republicans:

https://twitter.com/PeteHolmbergNYC/...16968443826177