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Puglover

(16,380 posts)
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:23 PM Apr 2015

To honor Bernie and ourselves a request.

Could we keep this sort of thing to a minimum.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11074342#post24

I would hate hate hate hate to see this group devolve into an excuse to trash other DUer's that support another candidate in the race.

YMMV but I think this sort of thing just doesn't do anyone any favors.

Just my two cents.

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arcane1

(38,613 posts)
1. Count me in! This isn't supposed to be about Hillary or those who support her.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:26 PM
Apr 2015

These protected groups can get clique-ish and dickish sometimes, and I'd hate to see that happen to this one. There is simply too much at stake.

 

MissDeeds

(7,499 posts)
2. I agree
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:28 PM
Apr 2015

But I would also hate for us to enable others who have a clear agenda to undermine Bernie's candidacy to infiltrate this group. Several of us have expressed this concern already, and it is a valid concern.

 

L0oniX

(31,493 posts)
4. What Bernie has to say is going to trash Hillary without us saying anything IMO.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:31 PM
Apr 2015

We can and will post what Bernie says. If that comes across as trashing Hillary ...so be it. The alternative is ...we censor Bernie and ...will they censor Hillary? I think not.

Puglover

(16,380 posts)
6. No no no.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:33 PM
Apr 2015

I think you may have misunderstood me. I am simply talking about trashing other DU members.

Heck what Bernie says is just fine!

daleanime

(17,796 posts)
8. Tricky problem.....
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:36 PM
Apr 2015

have to be careful when pointing it out to ensure that you don't slip into the same hole.

Yes, it is some thing we want to avoid.

totodeinhere

(13,059 posts)
13. Agreed. I hope that all sides do not trash others and stick to the issues.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:43 PM
Apr 2015

And on the issues Bernie wins.

TBF

(32,102 posts)
14. I think we should support him
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:58 PM
Apr 2015

and stay positive about Hillary (if we have to say anything). He will either win the nomination or at least move the dialogue to the left a bit. Worth it to me to donate based upon that alone.

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
15. I'm donating so the Truth will be spoken in millions of homes during the campaign
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 05:09 PM
Apr 2015

This is an amazing opportunity to get it OUT THERE!!!

Zorra

(27,670 posts)
16. + infinity. Totally on board in favor of supporting Bernie with positive energy.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 05:13 PM
Apr 2015

Bernie's voting record, and platform, is so good that it's all we ever need to make our case.

Thanks, Puglover!

Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
17. I thought it was about me being a bad boy
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 05:24 PM
Apr 2015

Listen folks, I will post stuff to defeat Hillary in the primaries which are true
and well documented and I won't be kind.

Including her claim that she was named after sir edmund hillary.

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