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Well, there's your answer I guess, but ... dawg Aug 2017 #1
at a minimum, those who would have voted for hillary but couldn't due to age, non-citizenship, unblock Aug 2017 #4
I don't think Skinner meant to exclude them wryter2000 Aug 2017 #7
In his initial post he said those eligible to vote for her. seaglass Aug 2017 #82
I agree. We need to reach some of those non-Clinton voters. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #8
I agree we should welcome repentant trump/3rd party voters... Beartracks Aug 2017 #16
Why would they even be on a Democratic site? SharonClark Aug 2017 #17
Looking for redemption. Beartracks Aug 2017 #23
To disrupt probably nt Progressive dog Aug 2017 #118
Anyone repentant would have a thick enough skin radius777 Aug 2017 #100
There is nothing I would believe from them except, "Here's why I voted for Trump: Squinch Aug 2017 #47
I think you're oversimplifying. At least I hope you are. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #116
And I believe that is all bullshit. No one voted for Trump(R) for those reasons. They could not have Squinch Aug 2017 #117
I'm glad you're not running this site Progressive dog Aug 2017 #119
K/R Maven Aug 2017 #2
I terminated communication with five I have known for twenty years HAB911 Aug 2017 #3
Amen to that! demosincebirth Aug 2017 #6
Strategically not a great idea Reiyuki Aug 2017 #12
As far as this site is concerned it's moot HAB911 Aug 2017 #20
Focus on nonvoters and young voters? (nt) Reiyuki Aug 2017 #22
for me, yes HAB911 Aug 2017 #24
That seems to be the right step, IMO mcar Aug 2017 #44
Yes. If someone voted for Trump(R), we're never going to get them, and frankly we don't want them. Squinch Aug 2017 #48
Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #40
After a few informed discussions is perfectly rational and strategic to "move on" - some are so bettyellen Aug 2017 #35
Skinner is correct. Neither the alt-left or alt-right want radius777 Aug 2017 #99
Me, too. hamsterjill Aug 2017 #38
Hmm. Iggo Aug 2017 #5
Thank you, Skinner. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2017 #9
Happy Dance! sheshe2 Aug 2017 #10
Let's hope they learned a lesson DownriverDem Aug 2017 #11
They don't learn, though. murielm99 Aug 2017 #13
The Nader experience shows that they DO learn. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #36
Exactly. And naive is a kind description. R B Garr Aug 2017 #55
Only some admitted Stein voters still post here BainsBane Aug 2017 #14
I think, perhaps, the statement might be modified to: Stonepounder Aug 2017 #15
Well said, Stonepounder. nt kstewart33 Aug 2017 #19
Why should I welcome someone who voted for Stein or wrote in? Blue_true Aug 2017 #84
Well, maybe because ... Stonepounder Aug 2017 #94
Look, people like that refuse to budge. Blue_true Aug 2017 #97
Like you? n/t Stonepounder Aug 2017 #98
No. Blue_true Aug 2017 #110
Is that how Atticus became a racist? Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2017 #101
I have no interest in speaking to greens Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 #131
So, we are no longer the 'big tent'. Stonepounder Aug 2017 #103
Here are the Terms of Service concerning supporting Democrats in the GE. lapucelle Aug 2017 #108
IMHO, DU would not survive another period like the many months of hell that we experienced in 2016. kstewart33 Aug 2017 #18
Agreed oberliner Aug 2017 #25
The nastiness was driven by people that never bought into democratic core values. Blue_true Aug 2017 #86
Yup...Progressive Underground is not the name here...and the election rules are clear too... Moostache Aug 2017 #30
2016 was horrible, but I think the 2008 primary was worse. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #66
At least that stopped after the primary nini Aug 2017 #83
Yes, that is a very significant difference. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #85
Of course not gratuitous Aug 2017 #21
The OP is a direct quote of a question to and a reponse from Skinner. lapucelle Aug 2017 #105
The unofficial rules are a lot more byzantine than that. Bonx Aug 2017 #26
The real answer is NO.... Joe Nation Aug 2017 #27
As it should be! lunamagica Aug 2017 #28
Well, that's certainly a relief. Glad to hear it! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #29
Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #31
Refighting the primaries is also not allowed here, so will not respond. bettyellen Aug 2017 #32
no refighting the primaries obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #33
Seems like the poster took the hidden thread and posted it again verbatim in another thread! Squinch Aug 2017 #52
K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #34
People who could have voted, but who didn't vote for Clinton, marybourg Aug 2017 #37
Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with that. flibbitygiblets Aug 2017 #42
My granddaughter wasn't old enough to vote. GeorgeGist Aug 2017 #39
Well, there's common sense interpretations of the rule Bradical79 Aug 2017 #57
I'm NOT one, but what about those annabanana Aug 2017 #41
No one would know who people voted for unless they tell you BumRushDaShow Aug 2017 #45
(which is a good thing, I think). . . . n/t annabanana Aug 2017 #121
I suspect that the percentage of... pat_k Aug 2017 #64
Just like the TOS states mcar Aug 2017 #43
2 obvious exceptions karynnj Aug 2017 #46
wish that statement would have been made BEFORE I donated... wont make that mistake again! kcdoug1 Aug 2017 #49
Live and learn, eh? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #50
I just donated again Phentex Aug 2017 #111
+1 RelativelyJones Aug 2017 #51
I voted for HRC Plucketeer Aug 2017 #53
Grammar police alert: The order of the words should be "welcome only" John1956PA Aug 2017 #54
It's a direct quote from a different OP, but thanks. N/T lapucelle Aug 2017 #62
I wrote neither the question nor the response. lapucelle Aug 2017 #120
I did realize that Skinner wrote the sentence. I regret not specifying that you were not the author John1956PA Aug 2017 #128
"Only" functions as an adverb in your first example. lapucelle Aug 2017 #130
K&R! Thanks, lapucelle. R B Garr Aug 2017 #56
This concept doesn't deserve to be 3 of the top 5 trending threads MrPurple Aug 2017 #58
Why not? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #59
Nothing against those who posted, but 3 simultaneous threads reiterating the same basic concept MrPurple Aug 2017 #60
I doubt it was coordinated. But... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #61
It is NOT a "closed issue" unworthy of discussion. pat_k Aug 2017 #65
Who are you quoting? Who said anything about a "closed issue" ... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #67
"I'm sure it will die down" and "smattering of dissent, complaints, and whattabouts,"... pat_k Aug 2017 #68
Your argument is probably something best taken up with Skinner, not me. Although... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #70
Skinner's statement reflects a belief I find extremely problematic. pat_k Aug 2017 #71
Wrong if you vote Green, you do not belong on a Democratic website. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #72
I'll wait for Skinner to tell me my vote for McKinney... pat_k Aug 2017 #74
Vote Democratic always. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #106
Start here... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #73
I'm sending DU mail to Skinner. pat_k Aug 2017 #75
I think that's a good idea. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #76
... LexVegas Aug 2017 #63
Good. brer cat Aug 2017 #69
I know! Right? But there's a LOT of hair-splitting and "whatabouts"... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #79
I seem to think so Victor_c3 Aug 2017 #77
#ImWithSkinner TeamPooka Aug 2017 #78
Ahh, well then. I suppose I'm out. Shandris Aug 2017 #80
Gee my friend, if that was a death scene in a movie, would would have needed another shooting. 😳 Blue_true Aug 2017 #88
Goodbye! n/t kcr Aug 2017 #104
You either did, or you wish you did. No in-betweens Corvo Bianco Aug 2017 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author Raine1967 Aug 2017 #87
What about people who changed their minds????? This seems like a stupid policy. LAS14 Aug 2017 #89
Lapucelle is and has always been a Hillary supporter. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #91
What about people who changed their minds???? This seems like a stupid policy. LAS14 Aug 2017 #90
Changed their minds from voting Trump? mcar Aug 2017 #92
There's a super wide variety of people in the world. Of COURSE there are people who could... LAS14 Aug 2017 #93
No, we're not mcar Aug 2017 #95
It only matters if said Trump enablers bring it up ecstatic Aug 2017 #96
That's my thought. Anybody upset by this rule is a disruptor. yardwork Aug 2017 #132
Thanks for this, KTM. elleng Aug 2017 #102
Well, it certainly seems that way, thankfully! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #107
Well... it appears that Skinner has now clarified his original comments. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #109
That was his "double down" of his original statement. George II Aug 2017 #112
I believe you're correct. (I welcome BOTH statements... don't you?) NurseJackie Aug 2017 #115
Indeed I do. George II Aug 2017 #129
It is very clear. Anyone who voted in 2016, and refused to vote for the Democratic nominee in still_one Aug 2017 #114
Great question, why indeed. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #123
Give it a rest already. Cary Aug 2017 #125
So kids, if you're considering registering to vote... Orsino Aug 2017 #113
I caucused for Hillary when she and Obama were in the primary Horse with no Name Aug 2017 #122
Good point still_one Aug 2017 #124
I agree that we need to look forward, but disrupters are already at work. yardwork Aug 2017 #126
I agree Horse with no Name Aug 2017 #127
Bookmarking this OP and the ATA OP! Madam45for2923 Aug 2017 #133
omg! THANK YOU skinner orleans Aug 2017 #134
This is not a site for BOB or stein voters Gothmog Aug 2017 #135
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