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In reply to the discussion: I am no longer a Democrat. [View all]libdude
(136 posts)I don't see an issue with being an independent
( small i ), I have never been a member of the Republican or Democratic parties, but have generally voted for the individual and the party, which I think best supports the best interest of all Americans and have tried to not be a one issue voter. From 2008 to 2012, it struck me that the Democratic party was speaking for the interests of the people in both their Message and the Messenger, in general. I consider myself a Democratic Socialist in my political point of view and find the Democratic party is viable enough to provide a vehicle for those values that I hold to be implemented. I do have serious issues when the Democratic President advocates the cutting of one of the most significant socialist program of Social Security for no other apparent reason than to strike a deal with the Republican party. Really?
For me I think Sen. Sanders has the right approach being an independent and caucausing with the Democrats.