Has the Democratic Party been "hijacked" by the radical left?

Question

It appears that groups like Moveon.org and individuals such as Michael Moore and George Soros are pulling the strings of the Democratic party. These groups and individuals are deliberately and carefully distorting the truth about the most controversial current events while the Democratic party sits back and lets them. Has the Democtratic party been taken over by these left wing Socialists, or is the Democratic party using these groups and individuals to perform their "dirty work?" What will be the long-term effects on freedom in America as a result of it?

Answer 1

The party as a whole has not. The face of the party has. There are plenty of moderate Democrats left in the country and many are appalled at what has happened to the party. However, they also have fundamental differences with the Republican party so they see no alternative but to weather the storm. One of the unfortunate realities about party politics is that as the money goes, so goes the party and these days many of the major contributors are on the radical left.

Answer 2

Back in the 70's when the Democrats began this lurch to the left I would of said the Democrats were using the groups for their dirty work on Republicans but now I don't know. I really believe the groups like Moveon.org and the Daily Kos (which the Democrats used as a debate sponsor) rather than the mainstream group the Democratic Leadership Group (who the democrats refused to let hold a debate with) are being funded by the likes of Soros to take over the party. The party is a willing donkey being dragged further and further to the left and to the disgrace of their former greatness in the 40's and 50's. The long term impact on America is a country driven by world wide popularity polls and the lefts need to hate America first. And an America in the long run I will not want to see as the shining light on the mountain to democracy worldwide.

Answer 3

Actually the Democratic party is more toward the center than the Republican party is. The GOP has moved to the radical right by people who were known as neocons. The original neocon would actually be more centrist but they have moved further to the right than most conservatives and they hijacked the Republican party. Those neocons have driven the grand old party into the ground. Their steam is running out slowly but surely. Karl Rove has resigned from his all powerful poobah seat and, although may pull a few strings, has for all intents and purposes lost his dream of a totalitarian single party state answering to fearless leader. The far right call Democrats Socialists and Communists as scare tactics and in an attempt to avoid, like the plague, any attempt to discuss REAL issues. The name calling and personal attacks are all they have left. When, like any terrorist, they are backed into a corner and have no weapons worth anything they must use guerrilla tactics and terrorism to hope to make their case. Unfortunately, while it worked before America is waking up to that crap and seeing through them.

Answer 4

MoveOn does not represent the main stream Democratic voter. And after their disgusting ad, any influence they had has evaporated. This is media stuff. It's the local level issues where we are well represented. My congressman, David Price, does a fine job, is quietly effective and an outstanding person and watches out for us. He is also significantly liberal so he supports issues we care about and is squeaky clean.

"All politics is local" should not be forgotten.

But you are right, sometimes these groups make us look bad. But it's funny the Swiftboater's connection to the GOP is largely ignored by the media. You got Pat Robertson, we got Soros. I'll take Soros.

Answer 5

What is it about that movon.org ad that is so detrimental to the right push for recognition? Your question actually articulates the 'hijacking' of inferred GOP mindset. You are assuming that there is such a thing as 'radical left' or 'radical right' to even pose it. And, what in the heck does "the long-term effects on freedom" even mean. Spying on Americans to catch terrorists? Is the so called radical right using the swift boat vets and other well paid celebrities to 'do their dirty work? Your question is internally flawed as it is based on subjective assumptions.

Answer 6

Well, I hope your gut feeling is wrong! I'm not a democrat, but I would like to see the democratic party do better! George Soros in my opinion is not the man I would want representing my party! Its good that you understand what the democratic party was originally all about! Hopefully they will wake up!

Answer 7

No. It has been hijacked by the right wing corporate interests. the Democratic party has moved to the right and Bill Clinton helped it do that. There are more pro-life/anti-choice candidates in the Democratic party than before the 2006 elections. And, theDemocrats have given Bush everything he has asked for since he was in office and since they took over the senate and Congress in 2006. There is nothing socialist about them except for the fact that they are now pro corporate welfare just like the GOP.

Not one of those organizations or individuals have been pulling the strings with the Dems. It's very very obvious especially since the Democratic elites in the party are more conservative and have far more power in the party than any of those people you have mentioned. Sorry to burst your bubble but your paranoia is unfounded and not based on any reality. But your party, the GOP has moved even farther to the right into the fascist territory. Why do you tolerate fascism?

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Answer 8

That's as ridiculous as claiming that Anne Coulter and Rush Limbaugh are co-chairs of the RNC.

Although they distort the truth every bit as much as the people you've named, they in no way shape policy, and really only exist to entertain. They're like juggling clowns.

If you want to see what a party stands for, don't look at their nutballs. Everybody knows a nutball when they see one, even Democrats. Should we judge all Republicans as if they were hijacked by Ron Paul? Of course not, because he's a nutball. They make a lot of noise, but they don't really do anything. Like Rush- aside from his radio program, what has he accomplished in the last 10 years? It's okay to say nothing else, he's a professional entertainer and doesn't really need a second job.

Really the fundamental difference between the two parties at this point, is whether the welfare of America is best served by prioritizing the interests of American citizens themselves, or the interests of their corporate employers. Democrats see it one way, Republicans see it the other. Nutballs make a living by stirring each against the other.

Answer 9

Absolutely, and it's easily shown how the party has changed in just the last 45 years. Look at John Kennedy and his policies and platforms. They, in no way, shape, or form resemble the policies of the current democratic party. Can you, in your wildest dreams, imagine Hillary addressing the democratic convention and suggesting that the best thing for the nation would be to volunteer to help the government and back off of the social welfare programs the government has in place? To suggest they get jobs and get off the public dole? Or as Kennedy put it, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country". That sounds like a statement a republican would make.

Answer 10

Yes, and all Republicans are conservative right.
I don't mean "right" as in "correct", but "not left".
Just had to make that clear for you guys out there.
They ONLY work for the rich people, which is crap.
They should fugghidabout tha whole party system.
They're all egotistical rich, spoiled (butt)holes.
The only good presidential candidate is Joe Biden,
and even he need 2 get his morals straightened out.
The guy is Catholic, you think he'd be Pro-Life.
The whole concept of Political Parties is (screwed).
I won't vote any election until somthing changes.