Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
46 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I knew it was only a matter of time. (Original Post) bigtree Mar 2016 OP
I didn't laugh Dem2 Mar 2016 #1
Me either11 Jitter65 Mar 2016 #23
Very symbolic. Those two do want to run the Democratic Party off the farthest cliff on the Left. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #2
Incorrect. They want to bring democracy back and end the oligarchy. Crabby Abbey Mar 2016 #7
It's Socialism. Plain and simple. Take from others. That's not democracy. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #9
You mean like corporations and the rich are doing under our current incarnation of "capitalism"? marmar Mar 2016 #14
How does Sanders promise trillions in new entitlements paid for by others with a straight face ? Trust Buster Mar 2016 #16
More Rand Paul from you pinebox Mar 2016 #42
Here, let me fix that for you: JTFrog Mar 2016 #46
Why not cut military contractor "entitlements" and use that money to improve regular lives? Arugula Latte Mar 2016 #44
This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Mar 2016 #43
I hope they understand bigtree Mar 2016 #12
No, they think that a 74 year old has a magic wand. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #19
Yep, just look at all the coalitions she's building: marmar Mar 2016 #20
Yes, look. Which side is more likely to get something done? nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #24
does it not matter to you what that "something" is ? GreatGazoo Mar 2016 #26
Exactly! And that's a big problem. nt floppyboo Mar 2016 #28
I'm sure she'll get stuff done and improve lives. The lives of major CEOs. Arugula Latte Mar 2016 #45
The Democratic Party establishment is doing a bang-up job of that on their own. marmar Mar 2016 #13
The one item in your journal PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #21
Normally I wouldn't post this...But in the spirit of the OP Armstead Mar 2016 #3
+1 tex-wyo-dem Mar 2016 #37
LOL. And after things "really explode", then comes "the revolution!" DanTex Mar 2016 #4
YUP ... been waiting for this to show up. lol JoePhilly Mar 2016 #5
Handing out a lot of these today: beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #6
5 posts on the 1st page alone. Dem2 Mar 2016 #8
Actually this poster used to post interesting and informative ops. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #10
It's a joke! Dem2 Mar 2016 #18
Yeah, I remember some really good posts about his family and childhood. panader0 Mar 2016 #25
Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #29
Indeed. I've seen posters I used to respect expose their intolerance in shocking ways. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #31
Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #32
It can be a good thing, being confronted by peers can make some refect and try to improve. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #33
Yes. It can be ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #34
That's good to know, because I would hate to think I've disappointed you. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #35
Why would you care if you disappointed (or garnered the approval) ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #36
Good question. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #38
••• Results of Jury ••• tomm2thumbs Mar 2016 #11
I thought the second picture with the Bernie logo made clear this was symbolism bigtree Mar 2016 #15
harmless tomm2thumbs Mar 2016 #17
Lordy lordy. Someone actually alerted on a political riversedge Mar 2016 #41
I knew it was only a matter of time. Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #22
The OP is about political riversedge Mar 2016 #40
Someone finally learned Photoshop! astrophuss42 Mar 2016 #27
/casts spell. Car has WINGS! Sunlei Mar 2016 #30
I saw those and some similar ones. Political riversedge Mar 2016 #39
 

Crabby Abbey

(66 posts)
7. Incorrect. They want to bring democracy back and end the oligarchy.
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:13 AM
Mar 2016

Of which HRC is the penultimate tool.

marmar

(77,067 posts)
14. You mean like corporations and the rich are doing under our current incarnation of "capitalism"?
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:22 AM
Mar 2016

How can you write that sh*t with a straight face?


 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
44. Why not cut military contractor "entitlements" and use that money to improve regular lives?
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 11:47 AM
Mar 2016

You scolds never seem to mention that option.

Response to Trust Buster (Reply #9)

bigtree

(85,986 posts)
12. I hope they understand
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:18 AM
Mar 2016

...our democracy isn't a revolution, it's a coalition-building process, of which, Hillary Clinton is well-equipped and experienced.

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
45. I'm sure she'll get stuff done and improve lives. The lives of major CEOs.
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 11:48 AM
Mar 2016

But, hey, at least she's gonna do something, right?!

The peons who want silly things like affordable education should fuck off and grow up, right?

 

PowerToThePeople

(9,610 posts)
21. The one item in your journal
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:28 AM
Mar 2016

is something about clive bundy and oathkeepers.

How have you not been ppr'd yet?

Oh wait, DU is a right wing site now. I try to forget.

Dem2

(8,168 posts)
8. 5 posts on the 1st page alone.
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:14 AM
Mar 2016

I think it is an issue of the day sort of thing - feel free to trash these threads without comment as most of the rest of us do.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
10. Actually this poster used to post interesting and informative ops.
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:16 AM
Mar 2016

It's really sad what hatred does to people.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
31. Indeed. I've seen posters I used to respect expose their intolerance in shocking ways.
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:41 AM
Mar 2016

Not bigtree of course, but others.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
33. It can be a good thing, being confronted by peers can make some refect and try to improve.
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:52 AM
Mar 2016

I'm sure if you could find where I posted anything shockingly bigoted you'd let me know too.


 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
34. Yes. It can be ...
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:59 AM
Mar 2016
It can be a good thing, being confronted by peers can make some refect and try to improve.


But self-reflection is not a big thing here.

I'm sure if you could find where I posted anything shockingly bigoted you'd let me know too.


Yes. I would ... and it wouldn't have to be "shockingly", for me to let you know.
 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
36. Why would you care if you disappointed (or garnered the approval) ...
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 11:03 AM
Mar 2016

of someone you don't know and will likely never meet?

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)
11. ••• Results of Jury •••
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:18 AM
Mar 2016

On Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:09 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

I knew it was only a matter of time.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511608616

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Mean spirited flame bait. Really sad the OP has stooped so very low.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:12 AM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I adore Bernie and I thought it was hilarious. Let the Hillary people have their fun. Afterall, they won't be laughing for much longer.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Common satire. Leave it.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Meh!
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Well, this is GDP... And it's just a picture.

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

bigtree

(85,986 posts)
15. I thought the second picture with the Bernie logo made clear this was symbolism
Wed Mar 30, 2016, 10:22 AM
Mar 2016

...for his campaign.

Although it did occur to me that some might see this as hurtful. I made a judgment that the 'Thelma and Louise' scene has been widely used as a metaphor, especially in humor, and, this clearly is in jest.

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»I knew it was only a matt...