And what do Democrats stand for, if they are so ready to defame concerned citizens as the 'mob' - a word betraying a Marie Antoinette delusion of superiority to ordinary mortals. I thought my party was populist, attentive to the needs and wishes of those outside the power structure. And as a product of the 1960s, I thought the Democratic party was passionately committed to freedom of thought and speech.

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This quote reflects the author's disappointment with the Democratic party for criticizing concerned citizens as a 'mob.' The reference to Marie Antoinette suggests that the author believes Democrats have a misguided sense of superiority. The author identifies as a member of the party who sees it as populist and champions the needs of those outside the power structure. Furthermore, the author laments that the Democratic party, historically associated with freedom of thought and speech, seems to be deviating from these principles.

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