I was a card-carrying Liberal, but the party left me.

You will never find a party that's 100% in agreement with you but Democrats are nice to be around and it will be a move diverse group.

Join and volunteer to prevent the crazy GOP from gaining power, and then also work to move the party (in your local area, and also nationally) in the direction you want it to go.

You can do both. If you want to help the democrats by volunteering then do so, but if you identify as an independent don't give up who you are. Your party is the fastest growing party in the country right now, and your party has the most promise for breaking the stalemate we have created. I am democrat but I recognize that we are so busy fighting the religious right and the 1% that we don't get much accomplished. DC is broken. We have to acknowledge that. Congress has the lowest approval rating in history, and it's because of the partisan fighting, unwillingness to compromise with the other party, and gridlock. Your party is the future and most likely our best shot at actually getting anything accomplished.

and volunteer directly for an individual you feel holds your more liberal views rather than the party. Not everything has to be party or presidential this election season. As a matter of fact, as strong Dem/Liberal Congress and Senate would help immensely.

been squished like a bug. The odds for even a great Democratic candidate are pretty slim. I have become very liberal in my political leanings but have come to believe that the time has come for liberals to begin to infiltrate the Republican Party from within. I am seriously considering re-registering as a Republican so as to have access to the Republican primary ballot. In General Elections, hell has a greater chance of freezing over then a Republican getting my vote. I used to vote race by race for the candidate that I thought was the best candidate. The Republican Party has gone off the cliff and I don't care who they nominate I won't vote for any Republican in a General Election.

It's always a good feeling to be on the right side of history.

And I'm sure local dems will appreciate your honesty and your help.

After reading the comments from my fellow posters,I looked at the quote I have on my profile. I always thought it was a reminder of my jewish ancestry and the evil that occured when good people didn't speak up. I realized that history can repeat itself..Thanks for the reminder.

many dems are running at many levels
and they all could use help.
where are you most comfortable

you seem to understand that the Republican agenda MUST be stopped...which answers your question before you're through asking it!

And here's where you can find a second opinion.


rocktivity

It was a waste of time. I was a member of a party that had no chance to do anything or be listened to. I was soon back in the Democratic Party where I can say what I think & have my vote have a chance to mean something. No I don't always agree with my party's leaders and I tell them about it real regular. Sometimes I Imagine they wish I'd go away but I'm not going to. This is my Democratic Party and if I think my candidate is kind of a horses ass I'll tell him so but I'll probably vote for him cause I sure as hell ain't voting for a Republican and being an Independent or member of a 3rd party is wasting my vote. No I'll get my Democratic candidate (horses ass or not) elected & then I'll tell him "by God I voted for you and I worked for you and I want you to give my take on the issues some consideration". You'd be surprised at how many times I've pushed a office holder in the direction I want him to go. We have a big Democratic Party. Plenty of room to be
noisy in. Get listened to. Be a Democrat.