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In reply to the discussion: All you fools supporting Sanders were probably supporting Nader in 2000 [View all]smokey nj
(43,853 posts)4. Someone didn't get the updated talking points.
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All you fools supporting Sanders were probably supporting Nader in 2000 [View all]
woolldog
May 2015
OP
Wow! That's some selective editing. Here's the entire explanation (Gore won!)
FourScore
May 2015
#247
I have no idea who Nader voters would have voted for if he was not on the ballot.
former9thward
May 2015
#439
LOL! YOU'RE calling The Guardian "agenda driven"? A simple search of your DU posts shows
FourScore
May 2015
#440
I was very involved in 2000 and SCOTUS only had a chance to step in due to Nader's stupidity
Gothmog
May 2015
#206
RThe reason it appeared to be so close was because of all the stolen votes.
Jackpine Radical
May 2015
#163
Al Gore lost because Nader's stupidity and making the election in Florida to be close enough
Gothmog
May 2015
#208
Bernie is running to win. And we intend to help him do that. Nader had ZERO to do with the
sabrina 1
May 2015
#123
I trust HRC is politically adroit enough to navigate through these waters.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#151
Yes. That's the only sensible thing for Democrats to do. Have our differences in the
Cal33
May 2015
#248
The nomination is usally sewn up long before the CA primary. Would be really cool though
KingCharlemagne
May 2015
#324
That attitude of yours could very well also mean helping the GOP cheaters to win. They
Cal33
May 2015
#253
"Forcing Clinton to go on the record on controversial issues" - aha.
Warren DeMontague
May 2015
#313
Rubbish. More Dems voted for Bush than voted for Nader. So trying to pin 2000 on Nader rather
KingCharlemagne
May 2015
#330
So, what did your local party do about all the Dem voters voting for Bush? n/t
eridani
May 2015
#345
Even dumb people are free to choose their candidate in a democracy, that's how it works
Pooka Fey
May 2015
#421
Nader only drew 24,000 Democrats to his cause, yet 308,000 Democrats voted for Bush
eridani
May 2015
#487
If a primary would weaken her, she's not viable. This isn't the Special Olympics.
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#309
You are forgetting something: There are Democrats (including here at DU) who openly state that
Cal33
May 2015
#267
You're right. The GOP has nobody of presidential caliber to offer. Those intending to
Cal33
May 2015
#275
Well, you are certainly not that voice .Gore Won The Election. The SC stole it for Bush
sabrina 1
May 2015
#383
It can't hurt the primary to have a real debate in the contest for the nomnation
Ken Burch
May 2015
#388
I really don't blame Nader for 2000. I think he became understandably bitter with age,
struggle4progress
May 2015
#12
Its good in the way a really low budget B movie can be, The "plan 9" of posts
Dragonfli
May 2015
#243
I believe Bernie will beat Hillary in the primary. I fail to see how that makes him a spoiler....
peacebird
May 2015
#91
Silly wabbit, wool over your eyes. I personally feel HRC has no chance in the general.
peacebird
May 2015
#109
Harry Truman would feel closely aligned with Bernie Sander's ideology than Hillary and said this...
cascadiance
May 2015
#225
IMHO before you decide to be a stickler for correct grammar in someone else's post,
truebluegreen
May 2015
#295
When people start posting their test scores to bolster their argument, puppies weep.
cyberswede
May 2015
#230
When people start posting their test scores, I seriously wonder about their "credentials".
Exilednight
May 2015
#233
Yes, Bernie most definitely can beat Hillary in the Primary. Are you trying to turn people against
sabrina 1
May 2015
#130
Actually, I think he's doing a pretty good job of convincing me to support Bernie.
DebJ
May 2015
#399
Since a jury didn't hide it, I'll guess it goes in my ever-enlarging trashcan full of crazy.
ScreamingMeemie
May 2015
#28
Having more than one strong Dem candidate will also mean the Clowns on the other side
DebJ
May 2015
#400
So not only do you not understand the political process, you don't understand the First
cui bono
May 2015
#64
That's some weak gruel for trash talk. Come back when you get something more inflammatory
KittyWampus
May 2015
#65
Total logic fail. The two are unrelated If no Nader, Gore wins Florida and presidency.
HERVEPA
May 2015
#380
wtf? that so does nothing for the discussion. it is factually wrong, not logical nor does it make
seabeyond
May 2015
#84
I can get over snark, but the dumb on this level is unforgivable. Read up on Election 2000 in FL.
Pooka Fey
May 2015
#99
"Hillary Clinton is the only Democrat that can win in 2016. We are better off rallying
workinclasszero
May 2015
#102
Bernie is running in the Democratic primary, not as a third party challenger like Nader.
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#156
You paint her as a champion of democracy when as she demonstrated in 2008
AtomicKitten
May 2015
#181
No. I said HRC stayed in the race because she believes in giving voters a choice.
KMOD
May 2015
#195
It certainly could not be more out of date - looks like it's from the 1990's.
Divernan
May 2015
#343
Something that looks like it is straight from the DPRK art department is "retro-chic"?
Throd
May 2015
#453
I'll bite, what is your case? You have asserted that a primary will destroy Clinton's chances
TheKentuckian
May 2015
#157
I don't think Sanders supporters are fools. I'd love to see his vision of a Scandinavian type
Hoyt
May 2015
#201
Not me. And by the way. Nade lost in the primary but then ran in the general pulling votes away
jwirr
May 2015
#231
I think you're right. Sanders certainly wouldn't do it, and Hillary wouldn't either. She would
Cal33
May 2015
#259
Primaries are EXACTLY the time to support the candidate that best suits your ideals.
Mayberry Machiavelli
May 2015
#255
Oh yeah? Oh yeah? Well, anyone who doesn't vote like *I* do is a big ol' poopiehead!
Buns_of_Fire
May 2015
#257
I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Vote HRC - Only Fools Vote Against Their Best Economic Interest
cantbeserious
May 2015
#277
Pssst! Bernie and HRC are running in THE SAME PARTY! Nader was 3rd party spoiler.
Lil Missy
May 2015
#289
I knew it was coming. We are 1 inch away from "narcissist trying to stay relevant!" nt
Bonobo
May 2015
#292
I gave bernie money and am actively working to see him elected. Hillary boooo
boomer55
May 2015
#301
What a compelling message you have composed, here, to encourage support for Hillary Clinton!
Warren DeMontague
May 2015
#312
Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris and the US Supreme Court stole the election in 2000
Agnosticsherbet
May 2015
#315
Well, perhaps only temporarily, but it would seem that the two camps are almost
Buns_of_Fire
May 2015
#316
Apparently a jury decided it's ok to call supporters of a Democratic candidate fools.
rhett o rick
May 2015
#317
Apparently it's ok to bad mouth Sen Sander's supporters. Where are the hosts?
rhett o rick
May 2015
#348
Is that what you want? Is that your justification? Do you think Sen Sanders
rhett o rick
May 2015
#350
Ok thanks. I want to keep things civil. I hope Sen Sanders supporters don't behave like this. nm
rhett o rick
May 2015
#355
I hear you but I don't want us getting into "handing butts back". We lose sight of the
rhett o rick
May 2015
#362
I try but as soon as I get in as host, I seem to get a lot of alerts on my posts.
rhett o rick
May 2015
#368
Nah, I should take the hide. I knowingly and with malice aforethought crossed
KingCharlemagne
May 2015
#337
That's not true. Bernie Sanders is nothing like freaking nader. Please don't be rude like some of
Cha
May 2015
#321
The OP is wrong on every point. Congratulations your post wins my load of lies award.
Vincardog
May 2015
#370
Here is exactly the way you portray yourself as a Hillary Clinton supporter......
davidpdx
May 2015
#377
Silly. Meta aimed at Sanders supporters and/or Hillary critics is not disruptive meta.
merrily
May 2015
#387
The alleged high road sure went downhill fast as soon as a populist challenger arrived.
merrily
May 2015
#379
Please define "the extreme left" with some well-defined characteristics. How can I ID them? n/t
xocet
May 2015
#384
Not even comparable to Nader. Bernie is running as a Democrat, Nader did not, and Nader's
still_one
May 2015
#429
OMG, and this steaming pile of a post appears more than a year and a half before the election.....
marmar
May 2015
#444
Wow. That's one of the more pointlessly insulting attack-posts I've seen in a while.
Orrex
May 2015
#446
I agree with you on principle, but there's no need to call fellow DUers "foolish".
Beacool
May 2015
#472
Bernie already said he would support Hillary if he loses. Your post is meaningless. nt
Quixote1818
May 2015
#474
I s'pose it's about that time when bumper-sticker wisdom and bubble-gum-wrapper philosophies
LanternWaste
May 2015
#481