2016 Postmortem

Nitram

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30. Because it was posted at 6 AM?

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I have examined where my loyalties lie, you judge, I'll explain my position. [View all] Dragonfli Mar 2016 OP

This thread needs a kick. longship Mar 2016 #1

Because it was posted at 6 AM? Nitram Mar 2016 #30

Today's Democratic party doesn't really represent me either. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #2

Here-here. K&R Kittycat Mar 2016 #78

I have to second that Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #82

It is funny, but the funniest part is that I believe he calls himself a Democratic Socialist Dragonfli Mar 2016 #97

K&R! yellerpup Mar 2016 #3

The experiences growing up as we did give us a perspective many lack Dragonfli Mar 2016 #55

Empathy and compassion are necessary to lead yellerpup Mar 2016 #58

K and R...one important note on this.. Stuart G Mar 2016 #4

Before I crash, the answer to your question is they can't be Dragonfli Mar 2016 #7

Well Gwhittey Mar 2016 #18

I've been up all night, lots to think about so I need to crash for a few hours Dragonfli Mar 2016 #5

Pretty much my attitude also. hobbit709 Mar 2016 #6

K&R well said! Mbrow Mar 2016 #8

K & R Petrushka Mar 2016 #9

What they said. / nt renie408 Mar 2016 #10

Most eloquent and moving post I've read on DU. Hope Skinner reads it. Divernan Mar 2016 #11

That they threw the mentally ill out on the street during Reagan's terms and they are Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #31

Mentally ill are a great source of income for private prisons! Divernan Mar 2016 #35

And how much does it cost us taxpayers vs a proper nursing home and treatment? Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #40

It had to cost more - adding in that layer of profit for privatizing. Divernan Mar 2016 #46

Thanks for this substantive post dreamnightwind Mar 2016 #48

Excellent post! monicaangela Mar 2016 #73

Excellent Post on a topic that needs more light shed on it, I agree with monicaangel make It an OP! Dragonfli Mar 2016 #90

Heartfelt kick warrprayer Mar 2016 #12

The Tea Party exposed the Democratic Party WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 #13

I think you're right LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #107

It's not a game. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #14

My reply to anyone who says "Your going to take your ball and go home" is Waltons_Mtn Mar 2016 #17

No it's not a game, it's life or death, we have choices to make Dragonfli Mar 2016 #110

Revolution JGug1 Mar 2016 #15

Good points, jgug. nt Nitram Mar 2016 #32

You do not think, or you do not LIKE to think, that Obama would hurt the little people? Coincidence Mar 2016 #42

Sanders has only push Clinton's rhetoric to the left. It's impossible to push her rhett o rick Mar 2016 #99

2 things, a focus group can push Hilary's rhetoric to the left, but she remains a Goldwater girl Dragonfli Mar 2016 #103

He is talking about political revolution, the alternatives have historically led to much worse Dragonfli Mar 2016 #104

A resounding K & R... N_E_1 for Tennis Mar 2016 #16

Fine post, Dragonfli Aerows Mar 2016 #19

Thank you for saying what I feel. raging moderate Mar 2016 #20

K&R The applause helps a little. The Wall St money helps a lot. raouldukelives Mar 2016 #21

K&R! dchill Mar 2016 #22

My loyalties are aligned with yours. nt LWolf Mar 2016 #23

Thank you for this, Dragonfli. democrank Mar 2016 #24

K&R Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #25

I joined the party 45 years ago Pakid Mar 2016 #26

Kicked and recommended to the Max! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #27

Wow! that must be the equal of at least 2 "by a whole bunch" kicks, I feel greatly honored. /nt Dragonfli Mar 2016 #65

K&R...societies always, or nearly always, develop a ruling class, regardless of the political islandmkl Mar 2016 #28

Yes, they do, I hope our political revolution succeeds, History shows what happens when Dragonfli Mar 2016 #50

The sleeper must awaken... Maedhros Mar 2016 #60

Indeed an Extinction Level Event is already in play WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2016 #84

Kick for the alert Jokerman Mar 2016 #29

Thank you for this eloquent post. chervilant Mar 2016 #33

Jury voted 0-7 to LEAVE IT. Jokerman Mar 2016 #34

I couldn't believe it. stage left Mar 2016 #38

Wow. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #44

Have to wonder chervilant Mar 2016 #45

I don't, for the life of me understand why someone alerted my post Dragonfli Mar 2016 #56

This was one of the most egregious alerts I've ever seen. Jokerman Mar 2016 #63

Thank you for your jury service, I'm just glad I didn't get a jury of trolls Dragonfli Mar 2016 #64

I'm new around here so I don't fully understand the jury system, but wow wtf!? Coincidence Mar 2016 #69

This was one of the saddest alerts I've seen. Kittycat Mar 2016 #80

I didn't know DWS hangs out here at DU just to flick boogers at the liberal party infiltrators. Coincidence Mar 2016 #68

Huge K&R ...I agree pinebox Mar 2016 #36

We have allowed the Republicans and the Third Way faux Democrats to LondonReign2 Mar 2016 #37

What a beautiful well thought out post dr60omg Mar 2016 #39

Had to log in just to rec this PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #41

K&R amborin Mar 2016 #43

It makes you wonder how they sleep at night. DemocraticWing Mar 2016 #47

Thanks Dragonfli, another excellent post from you! - eom dreamnightwind Mar 2016 #49

Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Mar 2016 #51

Recommended me b zola Mar 2016 #52

Agreed! nt WDIM Mar 2016 #53

Clinton is alienating droves of life long democrats with her dirty tricks campagin Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #54

And I with you. Kicked. mariawr Mar 2016 #57

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Mar 2016 #59

knr nt retrowire Mar 2016 #61

The poor and working poor in America Utopian Leftist Mar 2016 #62

That's pretty much it, Dragonfli Jack Rabbit Mar 2016 #66

Beautifully written. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #67

Wonderful discussion, dpatbrown Mar 2016 #70

K&R! monicaangela Mar 2016 #71

As one of the "working poor" bullsnarfle Mar 2016 #72

K&R zentrum Mar 2016 #74

K & R!!! Thespian2 Mar 2016 #75

Beautiful post. And true. djean111 Mar 2016 #76

Nah I don't think there will be a purge. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #102

This message was self-deleted by its author DUbeornot2be Mar 2016 #77

Whose side are you on? WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2016 #79

Which side Indeed! (sorry had a long day at doctors, then needed sleep) Dragonfli Mar 2016 #89

K&R stranger81 Mar 2016 #81

The DLC usurpers are increasingly unwelcome in the party they corrupted stupidicus Mar 2016 #83

My belief is they were never with us in the first place, I see them as Republican infiltrators Dragonfli Mar 2016 #94

me too stupidicus Mar 2016 #115

People suffering and dying from lack of healthcare, even in the wake of the ACA, are not political Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #85

I joined the same Democratic party you did years ago. creatives4innovation Mar 2016 #86

Loud DURec! bvar22 Mar 2016 #87

Thanks for the eloquent OP, and thanks for all the posters in this thread that bbgrunt Mar 2016 #88

In the end, we NEED to come together to win the Revolution and with it Bernie's Vision Dragonfli Mar 2016 #91

Great OP. KICK! Juicy_Bellows Mar 2016 #92

My loyalty is to a cause, not a person.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #93

That peace can only be won by kicking out the military industrial political neocon machine Dragonfli Mar 2016 #96

Kick. & Rec. John Poet Mar 2016 #95

Sleep tight, Dragonfli Iwillnevergiveup Mar 2016 #98

I disagree with not one single word sammythecat Mar 2016 #100

Your loyalty lies with people, not profits, nothing radical about that :) nt slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #101

What a great post! Very encouraging, and truedelphi Mar 2016 #105

Thank You! /nt Dragonfli Mar 2016 #106

K&R. This evening, on my way back home from a meeting, I passed a tent JDPriestly Mar 2016 #108

Strange how there is only one politician even talking about poverty. Dragonfli Mar 2016 #109

a heartfelt thank you for this azurnoir Mar 2016 #111

Most excellent! DissidentVoice Mar 2016 #112

We share a great many views in common, reading your reply reminded me a bit of many thoughts that go Dragonfli Mar 2016 #113

Thank you DissidentVoice Mar 2016 #116

You have always been one of my favorite DU posters, Dragonfli Oilwellian Mar 2016 #114