This is a MineralMan thread. If such threads
disturb you or disappoint you, this is one of those. I post one or two a day, on average.
I'd like to once again remind people that this primary season will end with the nomination of a Democrat for President. As a lifelong Democrat, I'll be voting in November for that nominee. I guarantee it. I haven't missed an election since 1966. I was in the USAF and my absentee ballot didn't get home in time.
I invite all Democrats to do the same. I invite all DUer's to join me at the polling place to vote for each and every Democrat on the ballot. That's not a loyalty oath I'm asking for. It's an invitation to join me in doing that.
I first got involved in politics in 1960 as a sophomore in High School. I campaigned for JFK for President in my own community. I handed out flyers, knocked on doors, and generally made a nuisance of myself. When I considered who was running against him, I realized that a Democrat would be a better choice for President.
In every ensuing presidential election year, I have done the same thing for the Democratic nominee. As years went by, I learned more about what happens when Republicans are in control of our government, both state and federal. I watched Nixon, Reagan and the Bushes set us back each time they were in office. That increased my resolve to support the Democratic nominee in every election and for every office. I'm still doing that, and will continue as long as I am able.
Every four years, I invite people to go to the polls and vote for Democratic candidates for every office on the ballot, including the President. I'm still handing out flyers and knocking on doors. I don't always agree with everything about those individual candidates, but I retain my belief that we do better with Democrats in office, and worse with Republicans.
So, I'm not asking for anyone's "loyalty oath." I don't need any oaths from anyone. I'm simply inviting people to go to the polls this November and vote for the Democrat. Over 55 years have gone by since I first started inviting people to do that. I'm not going to stop now.
You don't need to tell me how you will vote. That's your decision, and I wouldn't dream of trying to argue with you. I do hope you'll accept my invitation, though, but you needn't RSVP. I'm not throwing a party. I'm supporting the candidates of a party. I find that party much more rewarding than the other one being held that day.
I hope to see you at the polling place in November. I hope you'll come to that party.
Thanks for reading this.
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Besides, by replying I am kicking up the thread. 
But mostly just my dad's side of the family leans right. My mom's side, (they are divorced since the mid 80's) leans way left. She voted Hilary. She is also in FL, the Tampa area, and she early voted. Her side of family is mostly in Texas, some in CA. All of Mexican decent, and 90% blue. And they broke 70-30 in favor of Hillary over Bernie.
My husband who voted absentee, as he right now works in Spain is a dem. I think he voted for Bernie. He was still on the fence between the two. He likes both, and will support who ever wins in the GE. My son, if he votes will vote Bernie but gladly vote Hillary in the GE. My daughter was toying with voting for Bernie, but ended up early voting for Hillary. She is a nurse and not off today so she voted over the weekend. My husband has big family but most of them are dems. Couple of odd ball repugs but we don't talk politics so there is no problems. Most of my husband's dem family members are supporting Hillary, about 70-30. They are of German by way of Wisconsin.
So like I said, it's not has bad as it sounds. 
... to annoy the MM detractors. 
...with you! Hello from 2 fellow AF vets (my husband spent 20 years as an AF pilot, and I was in as a peds nurse practitioner for 4 yrs active and 8 yrs reserve. We were next-door-neighbors in the BOQ at Yokota AB in Japan).
you intend to vote for the nominee and your whole life history. 
My first vote was for McGovern in 72. Spent the day back in my home district (college students couldn't vote where they went to school) driving people to the polls for the Democratic Party.
Got home around 8 PM after a 14 day to find out the damn race had already been called for Nixon.
And to make things worse, my liberal but somewhat apolitical roommates were getting dressed to go to Republican headquarters. When I asked WTF for, they said "free food and liquor and a lot of drunk girls celebrating the win."
I stayed home and pondered the demise of our great nation. And, looking back, I think the Trump/Cruz/modern GOP was born during those 8 years that Nixon was in office and we are still paying for it.
I know the two sides get heated here, but either of our candidates are a huge step away from the brink that is represented by the GOPers.
I won't see you at the polls in November, but we will be there together as brothers in spirit
Just look for the Big Tent! 
And I will vote for the Democratic nominee - whoever she may be!
for being respectful
I can't vote (immigration law) but i already have a person who wouldn't have voted other wise...voting for me
respect!
mineral man, i've said this before, you rock, punk, heavy metal and deep industrial dance!
i'll defend your right to disagree with me (and share a beer with me whilst doing so)
And thanks for the invite! I intend to accept (but rarely bother to RSVP anything, so don't consider this an RSVP of any sort)...
This is my kick. There are many kicks like it, but this one is mine. Without me, my kick is useless. Without my kick, this post may sink. I must kick this OP true. I must kick harder than my adversaries who are trying to hijack this post.
Sunday I re-upped with the Democratic Service Club, bought the maroon T-shirt, and will be doing voter reg at the college as of next month.
