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ncliberal

(185 posts)
144. I'm a lifelong Democrat and have been voting for Democrats my entire adult life.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 02:03 PM
Mar 2016

I have been on DU over a decade. I am a proud Liberal. I will be switching to Independent after my primary. I read numerous sites and have seen lots of people stating the same. You are wrong to think the people leaving the party were never Democrats. Most of us have always been Democrats but feel the party has left us and no longer represents the values which made us Democrats in the first place.

This election has been extremely eye-opening in regards to the number of organizations and politicians who supposedly represented Progressive values but in reality don't support true progress. The Green Party better represents my values now. The first email I received from them this week was about the influx of Bernie supporters they expect if he loses the nomination. Everyone around sees this reality except the Clinton supporters.

After signing up for one day as a Democrat in order to vote frazzled Mar 2016 #1
Some perspective pinebox Mar 2016 #3
So DINOS switch in and out just to vote for Bernie? So the party no longer belongs to true Dems? nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #361
The true Dems., the Progressives and Liberals, are in the minority. The majority have long Cal33 Mar 2016 #415
every word you say is true NJCher Mar 2016 #432
Right the MILLONS of people leaving the dem party you mean the indies and Green Party voters? FloridaBlues Mar 2016 #421
A party narrow enough to conform to your idea of a true Democrat... Chan790 Mar 2016 #426
You say that as if it means anything anymore Hydra Mar 2016 #446
No such thing as a true Democrat 21st Century Poet Mar 2016 #448
That's one question I have never been able to answer. Loki Mar 2016 #538
Most Independents will not vote for establishment candidates this year... modestybl Mar 2016 #556
So you weren't dem before and then you leave? brush Mar 2016 #607
Yes there are many Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #9
You just confirmed Frazzled's point jmowreader Mar 2016 #272
The party percentages late last fall TM99 Mar 2016 #310
Bernie appeals across the spectrum Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #423
20% of the Democratic vote? brush Mar 2016 #434
Last fall the number of registered Democratic voters was at 23%. TM99 Mar 2016 #435
But you wrote 20% of the Democratic vote brush Mar 2016 #466
Read again. TM99 Mar 2016 #468
I declared dem to caucus for Obama TBF Mar 2016 #619
Tell yourself whatever you need to Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #28
I stopped supporting the DNC after Wasserman-Schultz pulled that crap with the debates. vintx Mar 2016 #61
Same here! The DNC today is almost like being in the RNC. All establishment driven. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2016 #121
I learned that back in the Obama campaign days. Why is everyone now so hot about leaving the ancianita Mar 2016 #202
Best news I've heard today SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #229
You seem to be oblivious to the fact that the Republicans are having their problems Cal33 Mar 2016 #420
That has nothing to do SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #431
No? Trump might very well split the Republican Party in two. He has so threatened several times. Cal33 Mar 2016 #569
are you saying SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #571
I am saying that the Republicans are going through just as rough a time right now as the Cal33 Mar 2016 #597
Good response... Thespian2 Mar 2016 #283
many Democrats will say they will hold their noses and vote but INdemo Mar 2016 #260
If this is true.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #297
Bernie isn't winning the popular vote because people aren't seeing and hearing him. HeartoftheMidwest Mar 2016 #326
OF COURSE Bernie is on mainstream media. Hortensis Mar 2016 #336
Sorry. HeartoftheMidwest Mar 2016 #344
Of course Hillary's AND Bernie's coverage is scant. Hortensis Mar 2016 #350
My aunt lives in WI and hears about Sanders all the time. xmas74 Mar 2016 #481
The Corp-Media has financially invested in Clinton and almost completely ignore him. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #401
Ad nauseum. Tell it to those who can always be fooled. Hortensis Mar 2016 #413
Hard to read what you mean. Sounds like you are rationalizing not helping the 99% because rhett o rick Mar 2016 #417
He's on MY TV all the live-long day. He's on every news channel, and every talking head show. MADem Mar 2016 #369
In late Jan there was a nation wide event called MarchForBernie where rhett o rick Mar 2016 #437
Did people show up? If they did, then the "word went forth." MADem Mar 2016 #441
What?? People showed up because Sanders has a great network. That has nothing at all to do with rhett o rick Mar 2016 #447
What do you mean by "What???" If he "has a great network," he doesn't need the "news that no one MADem Mar 2016 #458
Whether you think he "needs" it or not has nothing to do with the question of why rhett o rick Mar 2016 #496
They're not ignoring him, though--he's on TV more than Clinton. smh! nt MADem Mar 2016 #497
He might get on Ellen, but no one is broadcasting the thousands that show up to see him. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #593
No one is broadcasting the town halls that Clinton does, either. MADem Mar 2016 #594
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #595
This is an offensive post and I am going to memorialize it. MADem Mar 2016 #596
The jury voted 7-0 to hide it Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #604
And I did NOT alert on that thing, either-I didn't see any point. I am glad, though, that I have MADem Mar 2016 #621
7-0. Wow pintobean Mar 2016 #605
Oh my...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #609
... William769 Mar 2016 #624
7-0 and not a single comment. Interesting. Autumn Mar 2016 #625
I think that says something. pintobean Mar 2016 #628
Most people are pretty calm about their remarks Autumn Mar 2016 #629
.. Cha Mar 2016 #613
I would love to see the young people come out and vote in droves gg4usa Mar 2016 #590
Hillary cant beat Trump but bernie can. Polls are showing that INdemo Mar 2016 #329
Hillary wont win and not winning but the GoldmanSach's will buy it for her and INdemo Mar 2016 #362
Oh brother.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #386
Haven't you been paying attention? Unknown Beatle Mar 2016 #399
I'll have to hold my nose and be roughly as drunk as a Scottish sailor VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #535
Thats me too and I was born with blue blood INdemo Mar 2016 #552
Same here. Dean, DWS, and Hillary are so arrogant that they don't think they need us. n/t Dawgs Mar 2016 #69
many of the Clinton operatives are acting just like the Bushies INdemo Mar 2016 #264
Well - I certainly don't need them. 840high Mar 2016 #321
Correct. They think because they are good at cutting backroom deals, closeupready Mar 2016 #545
I'm about done too MissDeeds Mar 2016 #130
My husband and I are considering doing just that, MissDeeds. Duval Mar 2016 #233
It's not an easy decision MissDeeds Mar 2016 #439
Threateners are tantrum throwers ignorant of party history/vision. Independent is not yet viable. ancianita Mar 2016 #241
I am assuming that each person will take leftcoastmountains Mar 2016 #248
So why are you here. You're not politically driven enough to even be here. What's your story. ancianita Mar 2016 #255
I don't follow your logic. noamnety Mar 2016 #265
Yes. Pick your third party. Look at states' party majority status history. Tell me the "leavers" ancianita Mar 2016 #302
I'm still not following your logic. noamnety Mar 2016 #312
I see third party voting in a majority of blue rather than red states on the map. Perhaps I'm wrong ancianita Mar 2016 #335
allowed on state ballots greymouse Mar 2016 #293
It might well be fewer. So show me the latest chart of third ballot states. I posted a quick find. ancianita Mar 2016 #308
Improved in the last 8 years? Kentonio Mar 2016 #427
I'm sure you can google as well as I can, greymouse Mar 2016 #519
I hate to bring up third parties but I read about it here and simply try to make the case that it's ancianita Mar 2016 #531
It's precisely BECAUSE I know the history of the party that I reject its current direction. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #309
Thanks for the thoughtful response. It's your decision. I've decided they will never drive me out. ancianita Mar 2016 #318
Likewise...and I respect your decision. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #320
Then give us candidates like Sanders TM99 Mar 2016 #314
Threatening to not vote the party nominee is the last thing DU'ers should voice here. ancianita Mar 2016 #332
Come the end of the primaries TM99 Mar 2016 #338
By no means is she an FDR Democrat. I never claimed that. I'm selling that the FDR voters need not ancianita Mar 2016 #368
You are a party faithful. TM99 Mar 2016 #395
So you are in this to sabotage a Clinton win? fun n serious Mar 2016 #398
Nothing I wrote even TM99 Mar 2016 #402
I re-read your post.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #407
No problem. TM99 Mar 2016 #409
You're welcome. nt fun n serious Mar 2016 #412
I wouldn't fight that. I simply see the FDR wing as the seed from which that leftist party grows, as ancianita Mar 2016 #526
Then the FDR wing must act TM99 Mar 2016 #553
Have you, while bashing the dems and Clinton, paid any attention to what's happening . . . brush Mar 2016 #449
Oh, I assure you, I am very real. TM99 Mar 2016 #457
You didn't address the question. brush Mar 2016 #460
You ignored my answer. TM99 Mar 2016 #467
As the saying goes, All Politics is Local. All eyes on Presidential election, but we are going to Hestia Mar 2016 #562
I don't disagree that local TM99 Mar 2016 #573
You guys need to start your own party if you don't like the dems brush Mar 2016 #444
You don't understand history. TM99 Mar 2016 #453
Are you serious with that? brush Mar 2016 #464
Yes, I am serious because TM99 Mar 2016 #469
If you studied history so much as you claim you have to know . . . brush Mar 2016 #471
Really, please read a history book TM99 Mar 2016 #474
You're fooling yourself brush Mar 2016 #475
You are starting to embarrass yourself. TM99 Mar 2016 #476
You're embarassing yourself brush Mar 2016 #480
Are you are a PoC? TM99 Mar 2016 #484
IMO if you're withholding your vote if Sanders doesn't win . . . brush Mar 2016 #488
So I see you didn't answer TM99 Mar 2016 #491
Read for yourself brush Mar 2016 #506
This does not dispute my argument. TM99 Mar 2016 #551
What? Did you not get the key phrase? brush Mar 2016 #561
It is happening to both parties. TM99 Mar 2016 #572
Of course I'm an AA. brush Mar 2016 #574
You refuse to look at what is TM99 Mar 2016 #575
What exactly are you talking about that's supposed to be in my face? brush Mar 2016 #583
Sweet Jesus! TM99 Mar 2016 #585
OK, OK! You cited history and Whigs but nothing close to that has happened since the 90s . . . brush Mar 2016 #587
I'm one of them too mindem Mar 2016 #288
This talking point is really tired mythology Mar 2016 #416
Two things can travel in the same direction Kentonio Mar 2016 #429
We are also talking about it seriously marlakay Mar 2016 #424
Amen.... daleanime Mar 2016 #155
I'm just a lowly School district employee inchhigh Mar 2016 #224
I Just Wrote A Letter To The DSCC, The DNC & The Florida State Party... ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #274
Many of us feel that way. 840high Mar 2016 #316
To me with Bernie running greiner3 Mar 2016 #419
People who think this way have lost it CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #492
Boy are you in for a rude awakening CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #52
The way the DNC is operating, they are ensuring a republican win in 2016. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2016 #129
And they're perfectly fine with that.... daleanime Mar 2016 #156
It's the most incredible thing. The DNC today just just another faceless corrupt and uncaring RKP5637 Mar 2016 #197
They don't listen to "the people" Plucketeer Mar 2016 #220
Excellet Point, Dale McKim Mar 2016 #436
Oh, like the party that talks about penis size on tv is gonna beat anybody? brush Mar 2016 #452
Americans often do not play with a full deck when they vote. Often it's driven by emotions, they RKP5637 Mar 2016 #482
I'm with you on that. brush Mar 2016 #483
This election has me very concerned. I just find it startling Trump has the following he does, RKP5637 Mar 2016 #485
It's heartening to read clear-heading reasoning on this board brush Mar 2016 #489
Thanks for the discussion we had!!! RKP5637 Mar 2016 #490
Read this to understand Drumpf supporters. Hestia Mar 2016 #566
Clinton does not represent my values. Bernie does. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #131
You sound like me werknotgoin2takeit Mar 2016 #201
I have a little hope, because Sanders is not getting out. Duval Mar 2016 #242
I echo your feelings and your path as an active lifelong Democrat. The party has left us. DiehardLiberal Mar 2016 #295
Yep! You're right. More people in the party seem to prefer Clinton . . . brush Mar 2016 #455
It has already started, CoffeeCat -- read this article about MA Dems Samantha Mar 2016 #370
Yeah, but weren't people begged to change their party affiliation to vote against Drumpf and vote Hestia Mar 2016 #567
I did not hear that but it might be true; the only fact I have is what the Secretary of State said Samantha Mar 2016 #570
I am an indy who re-registered as a Dem dana_b Mar 2016 #56
Bern or let it burn! That's almost where I'm at. n/t brewens Mar 2016 #247
Does that make you feel better? BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #63
43 percent of voters are currently independents nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #75
+1 Bubzer Mar 2016 #134
My 22 year old Dem registration card sits next to a lighter. Blue State Bandit Mar 2016 #82
I certainly only re-registered to vote in my state's closed Dem primary. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #92
I've been a registered democrat for 32 years Pakhet Mar 2016 #271
I'm a lifelong Democrat and have been voting for Democrats my entire adult life. ncliberal Mar 2016 #144
+1 dana_b Mar 2016 #159
+2 n/t phazed0 Mar 2016 #216
+3 nt Live and Learn Mar 2016 #231
+4 nt Duval Mar 2016 #246
+5 ... explainer... nashville_brook Mar 2016 #290
yep. THe party was sold to Corporatists like the Koch Bros and has been movie Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #303
.^that 840high Mar 2016 #322
After I vote in the CT primary I will unenroll from the DEM party as well. nt m-lekktor Mar 2016 #345
+10 eom Karma13612 Mar 2016 #348
+11 Barack_America Mar 2016 #445
+12 RiverLover Mar 2016 #510
+13 (nt) bigwillq Mar 2016 #515
+14 Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #522
Heh. bvf Mar 2016 #147
They were ALL in it elljay Mar 2016 #184
Not true. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #200
My husband has always been a registered Independent. a la izquierda Mar 2016 #219
My husband also has been an independent his whole life. NEOhiodemocrat Mar 2016 #249
Many who voted for Reagan left the Party after the 1968 debacle. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #284
You are absolutely right! LiberalFighter Mar 2016 #285
Makes no difference, they won't vote for her and she won't win without independent votes tularetom Mar 2016 #306
I know a lifelong Dem creatives4innovation Mar 2016 #324
You can buy this: bvar22 Mar 2016 #414
So with you, Bvar McKim Mar 2016 #438
He was never in it either. Chicago1980 Mar 2016 #461
Bingo, frazzled. What a stupid gesture to announce one is "leaving" a party one has never been in.nt Hekate Mar 2016 #505
I'm a registered democrat... Buddyblazon Mar 2016 #537
So you don't think the Democratic Party needs to grow? Gore1FL Mar 2016 #539
I don't think it needs to shrink frazzled Mar 2016 #542
Just out of curiosity, Gore1FL Mar 2016 #546
I think it's all over the Internet and in the news, but here frazzled Mar 2016 #550
This pretty much proves that when you are looking for something to complain about Gore1FL Mar 2016 #564
+1! n/t Herman4747 Mar 2016 #568
I am a dem, voted D for over 40 years. IF Hillary gets the nom I will switch to Indie peacebird Mar 2016 #627
IBTL, and TheCowsCameHome Mar 2016 #2
You're 100% correct pinebox Mar 2016 #4
It's stunning that the Democratic party has come to this. I say that as a lifelong Democrat Autumn Mar 2016 #5
The only reason I remain registered D is to keep the republicans from banging on my door. If you're RKP5637 Mar 2016 #137
We have Unaffiliated. Since I switched I haven't received a call, mail or anything. Autumn Mar 2016 #223
You represent what so many are saying CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #152
And the sooner the establishment recognizes this the better. jwirr Mar 2016 #418
So... vote for Bernie or we quit? Adrahil Mar 2016 #6
Cute let's call people names pinebox Mar 2016 #10
It's pretty simple really. Adrahil Mar 2016 #21
Then perhaps offer up a candidate who actually fires up the base pinebox Mar 2016 #64
Judging from the popular vote that candidate is not Bernie hack89 Mar 2016 #296
You mean that group that helped get Obama elected? pinebox Mar 2016 #498
The group that is now not voting for Bernie hack89 Mar 2016 #509
Why does the "base" need to be titillated into voting? They need to please GROW UP! RBInMaine Mar 2016 #495
Quit the history rewrite. Hillary is as progressive as Reagan. pinebox Mar 2016 #499
+1 VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #580
+1 Jamaal510 Mar 2016 #507
Proud moron here! ejbr Mar 2016 #85
What is really pretty simple, really RiverLover Mar 2016 #95
Yup. Shadowflash Mar 2016 #208
Anyone who thinks Clinton is the same as Cruz or Trump is a moron. NT Adrahil Mar 2016 #230
We just can't be sure about Hillary. Can't be sure. She says a lot of things. All over the map. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #256
Moron, really? Come on you can do better than that! A Simple Game Mar 2016 #250
+1. MADem Mar 2016 #451
Precisely. ghostsinthemachine Mar 2016 #14
Thanks. I feel the same way. Adrahil Mar 2016 #26
+1000 stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #24
This one refused to vote for Hillary in the GE is he a moron? Dragonfli Mar 2016 #62
He was then. He's wised up since then. NT Adrahil Mar 2016 #232
Like with a cloth or something Dragonfli Mar 2016 #252
Why is it moronic? We get center-right Hillary or far-right Cruz or Trump. Dawgs Mar 2016 #83
It's moronic because..... Adrahil Mar 2016 #234
Wow, did you miss the mark. eggplant Mar 2016 #93
Here's the thing.... Adrahil Mar 2016 #239
It doesn't excuse your offensive statement. eggplant Mar 2016 #351
I salute your astute observation. Blue State Bandit Mar 2016 #105
Got the analogy wrong pdsimdars Mar 2016 #126
LOL, another ridiculous post. Adrahil Mar 2016 #240
Which reality does Hillary represent? The Far Left Mar 2016 #337
Depends, what direction is the wind blowing in? nt VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #610
I guess there will be lots or morons out there. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #148
The morons are the one voting for a closet republican. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #205
This is one HUGE Bernie supporter elmac Mar 2016 #162
I'll vote Hillary in the GE if it absolutely comes down to that point VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #611
'Anyone who refuses to vote for Hillary int he GE is a moron.' Shadowflash Mar 2016 #195
Wrong. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #217
It's a protest thing. You don't have to be a registered democrat to vote in the GE Autumn Mar 2016 #236
Wanna make a change in the party? Participate! Adrahil Mar 2016 #243
I have for over 40 years. nt Autumn Mar 2016 #261
I think of it more like dealing with a kid noamnety Mar 2016 #269
It's like dealing with a kid who refuses to eat if they can't eat pizza. floppyboo Mar 2016 #301
Condescension chervilant Mar 2016 #319
I am only one oldandhappy Mar 2016 #7
Many are following in your footsteps pinebox Mar 2016 #13
Me too Old Codger Mar 2016 #68
I wish I could do that, because I would! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #214
Same. Changing to unaffiliated. nt PonyUp Mar 2016 #357
Me too. Barack_America Mar 2016 #443
I won't do it ... not yet anyway. vintx Mar 2016 #8
I don't think that's a very good idea Armstead Mar 2016 #11
A temper tantrum? pinebox Mar 2016 #19
Wow. And Walmart is in the tank for Hillary, too. senz Mar 2016 #36
I'm sick of that kind of crap too Armstead Mar 2016 #97
+1 stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #27
Aw...hoping to limit the damage done by your candidate? senz Mar 2016 #44
I see it as a difinitive line drawn in sand - fredamae Mar 2016 #57
and the Millenials arent inclined to listen to threats dana_b Mar 2016 #71
Good for them - fredamae Mar 2016 #199
I agree....We Do have to draw a line in the sand. Armstead Mar 2016 #106
I'm sure they'll try-but I doubt that'll fredamae Mar 2016 #218
Honestly, that is a stupid argument - blaming your LOSS because people voted for the other candidate pdsimdars Mar 2016 #267
Ask the GOP in my state how that has gone for them nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #88
I don't know about the GOP ion your state...But I don't want to see.... Armstead Mar 2016 #114
It will regardless nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #153
It would only be temper tantrum if Hillary or Bernie were similar. n/t Dawgs Mar 2016 #91
DNC need glasses! Want them to wake up oldandhappy Mar 2016 #450
... SidDithers Mar 2016 #12
Who said anything about Trump pinebox Mar 2016 #23
I did read it... SidDithers Mar 2016 #38
Read this pinebox Mar 2016 #135
Sounds like you agree with them... SidDithers Mar 2016 #139
I said this pinebox Mar 2016 #146
The Democratic Party left them a long time ago. Broward Mar 2016 #15
Trying to break Guinness World record for sore loser temper tantrum alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #16
It's a temper tantrum when people fight for what they believe in? pinebox Mar 2016 #31
There there alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #41
It's a temper tantrum? I haven't ever left the spot I occupy. Labor. The party's 80-year roots. silvershadow Mar 2016 #72
That's cool. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #165
Ditto this: "...I will have to hold my nose pretty hard to vote for her." CrispyQ Mar 2016 #339
If she is the what represents democratic values. Rilesome Mar 2016 #463
I'll be drunkenly staggering to the mailbox to put my absentee ballot in VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #584
That's sure to win independents to your side. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #79
They are 2016's PUMAs. And just like 2008's PUMAs sufrommich Mar 2016 #113
Folks act like this is their first rodeo: oh, we're in the "we won't vote for the nominee" stage alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #192
Obama and Hillary were like zalinda Mar 2016 #235
I guess the founding fathers were having a REAL tantrum when they decided to declare Independence ? pdsimdars Mar 2016 #161
ROFL alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #188
Ick. chervilant Mar 2016 #342
Why would you think to call them sore losers? You think that will hurt their feelings? rhett o rick Mar 2016 #406
sore losers wyldwolf Mar 2016 #17
no, eyes wide open oldandhappy Mar 2016 #22
sore losers wyldwolf Mar 2016 #25
You can not will timmymoff Mar 2016 #94
sore losers wyldwolf Mar 2016 #132
not sore Pat Riots Mar 2016 #117
Braino deado pdsimdars Mar 2016 #163
PUMA - Bernie style wyldwolf Mar 2016 #166
Who would know about PUMA timmymoff Mar 2016 #175
Apparently you and Bernie wyldwolf Mar 2016 #176
Your short answers are cute, timmymoff Mar 2016 #194
Some day, believe me, that phrase will fit you to a T. senz Mar 2016 #257
but until then, it fits you to a T wyldwolf Mar 2016 #262
This win/lose mentality senz Mar 2016 #315
What is your (and Hillay's) strategy to woo these sore losers yodermon Mar 2016 #212
NONE fun n serious Mar 2016 #393
Losers? You really don't get it. There comes a time jillan Mar 2016 #289
I hear that every election cycle. wyldwolf Mar 2016 #294
Considering the Dem track record over the last 35 years. maybe someone should start listening. n/t Gore1FL Mar 2016 #540
not at all - people who 840high Mar 2016 #325
I am sore that Democrats would support the Clinton Aristocracy and abandon their principles. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #404
Not at all The Traveler Mar 2016 #479
I know you are but what am I? Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #523
Guess I want to add that where I am oldandhappy Mar 2016 #18
LIES AND MANIPULATION <- this is it exactly vintx Mar 2016 #34
And DNC SuperPAC money. cprise Mar 2016 #133
Every poll says otherwise. sufrommich Mar 2016 #20
Link please? pinebox Mar 2016 #47
..... sufrommich Mar 2016 #84
Awesome thanks pinebox Mar 2016 #142
Better keep tossing those coins in the well. n/t JTFrog Mar 2016 #167
The Date Is December 2015! Things Have Changed! n/t ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #307
What Does The Date December 2015 Mean At The Beginning Of The Article? n/t ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #305
They launched a website!!!!!!! NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #174
It's sad that you don't see it and are blind. 41% of Bernie supporters say #HillNo! pinebox Mar 2016 #373
100% of Bernie supporters NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #533
Actually they don't pinebox Mar 2016 #577
Go diggin' in this thread NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #592
This is the Democratic Party not being Democratic. RiverLover Mar 2016 #511
In 1979, in the UK, the left did this very thing. Zynx Mar 2016 #29
They got the third way nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #99
Not quite sure what you're saying here TubbersUK Mar 2016 #100
. stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #30
I know it is hilarious pinebox Mar 2016 #54
Ok. zappaman Mar 2016 #32
Jury results. edbermac Mar 2016 #33
Aw, come now, who alerted? TheCowsCameHome Mar 2016 #50
lol Alerter obviously didn't actually read my post pinebox Mar 2016 #59
There are a fair number of people here who have *significant* reading comprehension problems. kath Mar 2016 #115
If ignorance is bliss Old Codger Mar 2016 #86
Worlds briefest Democratic party members MaggieD Mar 2016 #35
Sigh. I wish it were that simple. iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2016 #157
mocking something that damages the party eh? retrowire Mar 2016 #187
Do you miss them already? MaggieD Mar 2016 #207
They could have benefitted your party as a whole. retrowire Mar 2016 #227
No they couldn't have MaggieD Mar 2016 #251
Well, maybe if the Democratic Party actually upheld it's beliefs? retrowire Mar 2016 #276
They do MaggieD Mar 2016 #299
Hear that everyone? retrowire Mar 2016 #347
When you finally get down to what Hillary supporters are really supporting dreamnightwind Mar 2016 #433
Post offices, police Dept.s, firefighters, social security, Rilesome Mar 2016 #478
Could This Be Part Of The Reason - HRC Is Owned By The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks cantbeserious Mar 2016 #37
Same old smears. Still no proof of quid pro quo redstateblues Mar 2016 #48
Here's your proof pinebox Mar 2016 #67
Come on, you are in denial pdsimdars Mar 2016 #171
What more proof could any reasonable person want? My God! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #278
A Repuglican or a Repuglican. earthside Mar 2016 #102
Roger That - Reflects Successful Brainwashing By The DNC DWS DLC Third-Way Establishment cantbeserious Mar 2016 #108
In my state we don't register by party. It's quite liberating. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #39
Here in Ohio, while we're 'registered', the only time you really do so is at primaries, iirc. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #77
Thanks for reminding me why I hate other Sanders supporters Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #40
Your Opinion Only - Others See The World Much, Much Differently cantbeserious Mar 2016 #45
No shit, sherlock Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #74
No Need For Profanity cantbeserious Mar 2016 #78
No need for capitalizing every first letter either, but people write in different ways Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #87
Burr In One's Saddle cantbeserious Mar 2016 #90
Why? coyote Mar 2016 #70
Actually pinebox Mar 2016 #73
I don't think they have the ability to form a new party Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #81
Actually this base revolt nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #127
I think they do & many have the drive to do so pinebox Mar 2016 #374
But you just love those Hillary supporters? BillZBubb Mar 2016 #101
I obviously didn't say that Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #104
But you don't hate them like you do Bernie supporters? BillZBubb Mar 2016 #112
It was irrelevant to the conversation at hand Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #119
I don't hate anybody's supporters. I find many of them vexing. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #145
Bravo! TM99 Mar 2016 #330
Well, when people are acting like fucking children Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #384
Yes, sweetheart, I am TM99 Mar 2016 #394
My state went for Sanders. joshcryer Mar 2016 #377
My state did not go for Sanders Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #383
how very interesting Hiraeth Mar 2016 #42
either of the Democratic candidates can win this election 0rganism Mar 2016 #43
See my post up thread pinebox Mar 2016 #80
none of the prelim. polling matters if Trump runs indy 0rganism Mar 2016 #124
I think many Hillary supporters think that somehow everyone will just come around in the end. reformist2 Mar 2016 #46
Classic ratfucking. zappaman Mar 2016 #49
One could say the same thing about superdelegates. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #66
Your guy, Tad Devine created super delegates redstateblues Mar 2016 #340
My "guy." Like I'm supporting Bernie because of Tad. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #371
That is exactly what it is. It is not playing well. It is confirming all our suspicions about trust. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #291
Exit polls have always been notoriously unreliable. zappaman Mar 2016 #360
Exit polls are inaccurate when there has been deliberate cheating. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #385
And "pivotamerica" is.....? brooklynite Mar 2016 #51
One guy, Patrick Curl... SidDithers Mar 2016 #58
Use this for your links pinebox Mar 2016 #89
....correct. nt Zorra Mar 2016 #608
When a legitimate news source reports this figure, then it will be news. kstewart33 Mar 2016 #53
Disagree pinebox Mar 2016 #103
Great post, thanks! vintx Mar 2016 #141
You are welcome and thanks pinebox Mar 2016 #143
You forget the individual right to thought process. You say "good riddance." madfloridian Mar 2016 #363
Some of us plan to leave the party on the day after the Dem convention Zorra Mar 2016 #55
I came back, just to vote for Bernie. Fuddnik Mar 2016 #98
I joined just for Bernie pinebox Mar 2016 #110
Reagan just keeps on winning, long after his death. Zorra Mar 2016 #178
yes dana_b Mar 2016 #177
I'd be more worried about the hundreds of thousands who haven't even bothered to come out for Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #60
Here in my very red area of Virginia, phylny Mar 2016 #222
It's still possible for him to win the nomination, but... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #266
I'd hazard a guess at he at LEAST needs big wins in Michigan and California? VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #586
.../... Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #65
I prefer this one pinebox Mar 2016 #116
That's good, beedle Mar 2016 #164
What did we expect? HassleCat Mar 2016 #76
A lot of Republicans will vote for Hillary making up the difference, because Trump will be the JRLeft Mar 2016 #96
If you believe that nonsense, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn you'd love to buy. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #111
Exactly, and the GOP is not going to let Trump win at the convention EndElectoral Mar 2016 #123
I don't like Hillary but Trump has no chance against her. JRLeft Mar 2016 #138
You may want to check polls for that pinebox Mar 2016 #375
There are tons of Rs who won't vote for Trump redstateblues Mar 2016 #343
Said no republican ever. pinebox Mar 2016 #120
oh my... I am sick of my Repub dana_b Mar 2016 #189
Repugs are salivating to vote against Hillary. They are known for falling in line. nt PonyUp Mar 2016 #366
It's not just Sanders supporters... vi5 Mar 2016 #107
That pretty much sums up my feelings as well. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #140
You said it perfectly pdsimdars Mar 2016 #109
The nature of religion is that disciples believe the mythology of their sect before and above fact. Ford_Prefect Mar 2016 #173
Very much agree Colorado Rambler Mar 2016 #334
This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #118
I have refused to join the DNC this year or last. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #122
Do you really think that a majority treestar Mar 2016 #125
Nope, none does nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #136
This Revolt Has Been Building For Years - The DWS, DNC, DLC, Third-Way Has Only Themselves To Blame cantbeserious Mar 2016 #150
I know nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #158
This Bernie Supporter Doesn't Really Care If You Vote For Him! ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #313
Yeah, if they don't re-align, Rebkeh Mar 2016 #128
How will they re-align if you aren't there to help progressives in their future primaries? w4rma Mar 2016 #151
Huh? Rebkeh Mar 2016 #226
*You* act as an example for folks in closed primaries states. (nt) w4rma Mar 2016 #328
I'm not impressed. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #149
kick kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #154
Sore losers who can't handle the fact that their candidate of choice won't be the nominee. Beacool Mar 2016 #160
So losers? VS people getting pissed on and pissed off? pinebox Mar 2016 #378
It's all about the positions Bernie has WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2016 #168
seems if Hillary people are so worried that a democrat wont be our next wendylaroux Mar 2016 #169
exactly dana_b Mar 2016 #225
I know right!!?? wendylaroux Mar 2016 #254
So, they're going to take their marbles away and go home and allow a Nazi to get elected... MrScorpio Mar 2016 #170
No, they're going to take their marbles and go play over there Arazi Mar 2016 #182
No, I'm going to vote for the candidate for whom I WANT to vote. Maedhros Mar 2016 #258
Will this be the end of DWS? I hope so. eom Frustratedlady Mar 2016 #172
When you get party regulars like Howard Dean thumbing his nose NorthCarolina Mar 2016 #179
The DNC really stepped in it when they suspended our access to the voter files Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #180
well would you look at that retrowire Mar 2016 #181
I guess they will have to live with electing Donald J Trump itsrobert Mar 2016 #183
oh nay nay! dana_b Mar 2016 #238
What childish BS. Threatening Hillary supporters to vote for Bernie, or else. Metric System Mar 2016 #281
Bye, enjoy what the Republicans do. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #185
I hope Sen. Sanders can be the uniter like Hillary was when she asked her riversedge Mar 2016 #186
and I hope Hillary will do it again, this time for Bernie. mountain grammy Mar 2016 #196
If, by some riversedge Mar 2016 #206
I'm really pulling for a Clinton/Sanders ticket Jon Ace Mar 2016 #292
I know a young woman in Florida.. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #190
Oh the irony of not voting for HRC in the GE but ending up with a Repub who is 1000x worse. LonePirate Mar 2016 #191
Blame the Democrats for ignoring, insulting and shaming liberals and progressives. Maedhros Mar 2016 #263
By all means, blame someone else instead of taking responsibility and doing what is best for America LonePirate Mar 2016 #275
So, you're opting for "shaming." Maedhros Mar 2016 #286
Thank you -- tis thread just leaves me gobsmacked obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #358
It's just a temper tantrum. zappaman Mar 2016 #367
no it's not dana_b Mar 2016 #381
The lesser of two evils -- unless Bernie wins -- is how they fuck with our turnout every time! ancianita Mar 2016 #193
Can't say I blame them. TIME TO PANIC Mar 2016 #198
IF YOU LIVE IN A BATTLEGROUND (TOSS-UP) STATE... Herman4747 Mar 2016 #203
Praise the Goddess I'm a Texan, then. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #588
that would be unfortunate mountain grammy Mar 2016 #204
I am going Independant Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #209
I happen to be one of them. Aha Mar 2016 #210
I was an independent because of the Clintons PatrynXX Mar 2016 #211
So, what we have here is the "it's all about me" asiliveandbreathe Mar 2016 #213
Oh for effs sake, enough SG posts. MyNameGoesHere Mar 2016 #215
Thank God McGovern supporters didn't abandon the Democratic Party when he got crushed. Hoyt Mar 2016 #221
I read this whole thread Shadowflash Mar 2016 #228
For how many election cycles will we be told by the Democrats Maedhros Mar 2016 #273
Yup. Shadowflash Mar 2016 #298
We are seeing party realighments best case nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #300
I reject the reagan era.... Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #237
My dad agrees with you proud patriot Mar 2016 #244
yes,and repubs are vastly outnumbering democrats in primary voting already. wendylaroux Mar 2016 #268
The (R)'s are ready for their revival... ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #245
Then the revolution will be over ... Onlooker Mar 2016 #253
I'm not sure an avowed socialist who has said... BobTheSubgenius Mar 2016 #259
Let's face it. Hillary is a Pink, Bernie has Yeti blood. Share a bowl of frop with him. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #518
"I like Hillary, But..." For Hillary skeptics/undecideds, check out... imwithher16 Mar 2016 #270
To those living in the Clinton bubble... Docreed2003 Mar 2016 #277
I've been a Democrat since listening to the 1952 Democratic convention on the radio, JDPriestly Mar 2016 #279
Scary stuff. zentrum Mar 2016 #280
I am leaving the Democratic Party because I am a democrat. jillan Mar 2016 #282
Whambulance voters..... Historic NY Mar 2016 #287
I have only one thing to say to this OP still_one Mar 2016 #304
I am sick & tired of the 840high Mar 2016 #311
i agree ellennelle Mar 2016 #317
I would not leave over a Hillary Nomination but I will leave if the DNC/Hillary does not denounce EV_Ares Mar 2016 #323
Opportunists just like their candidate Renew Deal Mar 2016 #327
Wow, that is some precious projection TM99 Mar 2016 #331
If this is true, can you please BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #333
She is also winning the minority vote. TM99 Mar 2016 #341
I thought Bernie was supposed to drive turnout redstateblues Mar 2016 #346
Show me a post that actually states that? TM99 Mar 2016 #353
She also happens to be winning BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #349
I am not trying to woo you or any Clinton supporter. TM99 Mar 2016 #352
Your numbers are now incorrect pinebox Mar 2016 #521
I doubt it.. Peacetrain Mar 2016 #354
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #365
nah - let it stand. dana_b Mar 2016 #388
The right is going through its own humbled_opinion Mar 2016 #355
Spineless 1% loyalists are watching every counter balance to rightwing, conservative government whereisjustice Mar 2016 #356
Contribute to the DNC, co-sponsored by Monsanto and Goldman Sachs! whereisjustice Mar 2016 #359
Wow--that is one UGLY hate-filled website--sort of a 21st Century Edition of PUMA! MADem Mar 2016 #364
good post n/t obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #390
When the leader of the DNC does this... Tragl1 Mar 2016 #372
blech - she is disgusting dana_b Mar 2016 #389
Sore losers for Trump then? nt OhZone Mar 2016 #376
No people are pissed off pinebox Mar 2016 #380
On the take is a lie - OhZone Mar 2016 #382
And that percentage... SkyIsGrey Mar 2016 #379
I appreciate everyone's passion and dedication TNNurse Mar 2016 #387
I have seen this admonition my entire life. TM99 Mar 2016 #405
Seriously, what is it you don't understand about this? kristopher Mar 2016 #408
No shit, right?! TM99 Mar 2016 #410
These kinds of threats are made every primary. So boring. nt BreakfastClub Mar 2016 #391
Meanwhile read the replies pinebox Mar 2016 #456
Fear fear fear 24/7 is the Republican (and Republican Lite) way felix_numinous Mar 2016 #392
If you are thinking of doing this in Florida, please wait until after August 30th pengu Mar 2016 #396
That's my plan. djean111 Mar 2016 #454
Just remember the presidential primary is in March and the senate primary is in August pengu Mar 2016 #459
Yup. August 30, vote for Grayson, try to keep yet another DINO out of the senate. djean111 Mar 2016 #462
They're all backing the max Romney donor pengu Mar 2016 #465
Did you know that the progressive Caucus in Florida was threatened with decertification, djean111 Mar 2016 #470
Our state party is just awful pengu Mar 2016 #514
I've been trying to pound into people's heads the truth that Clinton is only electable among Dems. PoliticalMalcontent Mar 2016 #397
I am 58 years old..... mudstump Mar 2016 #400
You don't seem to be aware of the fact that the Republicans are having problems also -- to Cal33 Mar 2016 #425
I hope these people realize that is not at all what Bernie intended from the "revolution". DCBob Mar 2016 #403
Wait. The many, many times you have said you would never vote for Hillary is no longer true? seaglass Mar 2016 #411
I'll vote who reps me pinebox Mar 2016 #501
Not voting this year ? padruig Mar 2016 #422
Oooh it's the Fear Factor. PonyUp Mar 2016 #428
Activists never stay home pinebox Mar 2016 #502
Any post that still whines about coin flips shows ignorance dbackjon Mar 2016 #430
All I have is this map from 2006 fullautohotdog Mar 2016 #440
Lots of us already have. TransitJohn Mar 2016 #442
Hill underturnout red states; Bernie massive turnout blue states ... fierywoman Mar 2016 #472
Interesting that the lower turnout happens in red states where Voter ID laws are stringent Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #544
I am going to dispel a myth here SandersDem Mar 2016 #473
Ok, then. I'll add your name to the list of those leaving. Purrfessor Mar 2016 #477
@GeeOhPees2 twitter is my home <3 pinebox Mar 2016 #493
I'll vote for the Dem nominee because I don't want to see Republicans control... Purrfessor Mar 2016 #591
my party right or wrong voteragain Mar 2016 #486
After this election cycle Pharaoh Mar 2016 #487
Boo fucking hoo! NurseJackie Mar 2016 #494
Yup. I have tissue for you pinebox Mar 2016 #500
Then these "Democrats"... chillfactor Mar 2016 #503
you are so wrong dana_b Mar 2016 #517
How about a yuuuuuuge write-in strategy? LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #504
This doesn't sound like a good strategy. Winning by quitting? Never seen that actually work in lexington filly Mar 2016 #508
I'm One of Those Democrats Who Will Leave the Party Evar Mar 2016 #512
I'm with you Evar. platitudipus Mar 2016 #576
Many in the Democratic Party`s Machine democrank Mar 2016 #513
I would NOT vote for HRC...... BrainDrain Mar 2016 #516
Thanks. This thread let me fine tune my ignore list a bit more. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #520
When in doubt, hit me up & I'll show you who you should ignore lol pinebox Mar 2016 #525
Me too. Over 500 replies and I see less than half that. Ignore is my friend! n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #528
Pfft... Non-story. Hundreds of thousands have been leaving both Parties for years WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 #524
They aren't Democrats. They're Republicans who registered as Dems to vote for Bernie Fla Dem Mar 2016 #527
Already gone. I left when Race to the Top and Common Core crippled our education system. liberal_at_heart Mar 2016 #529
you are clearly wrong...a hillary nomination is the ONLY path to victory as sanders beachbum bob Mar 2016 #530
That's O.K. tazkcmo Mar 2016 #532
Yes, neither the DNC nor Hillary want or need Sanders' supporters, correct. closeupready Mar 2016 #536
Hello, President Trump! wryter2000 Mar 2016 #534
Hillary and the gang better be careful... there is a significant contigent of the party that's ready Bread and Circus Mar 2016 #541
+1 harun Mar 2016 #548
Guaranteed progressive promises. LOL. The weathervane will promise everything for a vote. n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #565
Once she releases the transcripts and we all see her harsh words raouldukelives Mar 2016 #543
Hillary needs to drop out. NOW. Herman4747 Mar 2016 #547
The person with 1.5 million votes MORE than Sanders BainsBane Mar 2016 #554
You present some evidence that Hillary is more popular... Herman4747 Mar 2016 #563
as a Sanders supporter annabanana Mar 2016 #549
As a Sanders supporter I say pinebox Mar 2016 #578
It's the economy. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #555
I said goodbye to the DNC after the 2014 Mid-Terms. staggerleem Mar 2016 #557
I lived through PUMA in 2008, nothing these people are doing is any different this time around. CalvinballPro Mar 2016 #558
This is a serious situation. Bread and Circus Mar 2016 #559
Sounds like a supermarket tabloid headline. Nitram Mar 2016 #560
Not speculation however pinebox Mar 2016 #579
Well, we'll see Nitram Mar 2016 #581
Many aren't DINOS pinebox Mar 2016 #582
If they won't support the Democratic nominee, they are DINOs by definition. NT Nitram Mar 2016 #598
Indy's who switched affiliation in order to vote Bernie aren't DINO's pinebox Mar 2016 #599
If they will omly vote for Berrnie, who is a DINO, they are DINOs. Nitram Mar 2016 #600
You guys are funny pinebox Mar 2016 #601
Pinebox, amusing that you assume all Clinton supporters think alike. Is that true of... Nitram Mar 2016 #603
I can right now show you a massive thought process taking place pinebox Mar 2016 #617
You're so cute, pinebox, when you are talking tough. Nitram Mar 2016 #620
Not as cute as you having a history pinebox Mar 2016 #622
One need only look at your nasty comments in this very thread to know where you're coming from. Nitram Mar 2016 #623
We still need to STOP TRUMP NOW! gg4usa Mar 2016 #589
I'm not worried about Trump. RNC will ditch him pinebox Mar 2016 #615
I don't believe it gg4usa Mar 2016 #631
It's already starting pinebox Mar 2016 #632
Truth ... salinsky Mar 2016 #602
Lesser of 2 evils is still evil pinebox Mar 2016 #616
Millions have already voted. How many have left the party so far? Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #606
Probably a ton pinebox Mar 2016 #614
I came BACK to this party for Bernie. Hillary does not represent me or my beliefs. basselope Mar 2016 #612
I dont think you are alone. I think there are a lot of Bernie supporters Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #626
Well... if I was voting MY financial welfare... basselope Mar 2016 #630
After the coin tosses & Bill with bullhorn TBF Mar 2016 #618
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