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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Real Democrats SUPPORT DEMOCRATS [View all]Kip Humphrey
(4,753 posts)36. REAL Democrats support real democratic values
and are NEVER led around by their noses. So, as much as many may wish it were true, 3rd Way conservative Republicrats can never be true Democrats. I will continue to work to reclaim my Democratic party from the conservative usurpers that took it over.
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Credibility. I don't care about the reasoning you attribute to whatever. Fact remains, only two U.S.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#185
Then maybe you need to review that assessment. I've done my research as well and find
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#216
Yes. Just as references mean a lot to banks and lending institutions - if you don't have credit
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#258
Herman, I'm a lady. That said, don't be such a pessimist! We *can* win the House back IF we GOTV.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#271
He was persecuted by Republicans and don't tell me you don't believe they had an agenda.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#299
She's been in the public spotlight for decades and traveled extensively as Secretary of State.
blueintelligentsia
Mar 2016
#358
You're talking primaries. In the G.E., the Democratic nominee will be aided by President Obama.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#356
re: "Don't you assess an applicant by references, especially for higher positions?"
thesquanderer
Mar 2016
#257
Good for you. I'm doing the same thing, that's why I support Hillary Clinton, not Bernie. eom
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#282
Hillary is for stronger gun safety laws. She's for strong comprehensive immigration reform and
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#301
It's pretty difficult to keep up with all the different excuses Bernie has had to come up with to
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#367
He doesn't get bribed by the billionaires and corporations like the other ones do...so
bkkyosemite
Mar 2016
#287
Maybe. Maybe not. But he's got some bad accounting going in his campaign, receiving lots of
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#332
Hearsay. I'll believe her when she names names, otherwise it's just hearsay which I
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#260
I've never claimed she's dishonest. I don't know her enough to say anything as negative as that. eom
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#274
I fully understand the definition of "hearsay". You don't. Unsubstantiated rumor is not truth and
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#281
He's been endorsed by hundreds of Democratic officeholders, despite lots of pressure from the DNC.
merrily
Mar 2016
#178
That claim about DNC pressure did not originate with me. Democrats have stated it.
merrily
Mar 2016
#194
Hm. Let me be clear...I. DON'T. CARE. You allege "pressure" from the DNC on people who want to
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#203
Hmmm. People who actually don't care don't reply as vitriolically you replied.
merrily
Mar 2016
#209
Your first post did not even say U.S. Senator. But your choosing the sample that best serves your
merrily
Mar 2016
#229
Other democrats can't fart without the ok of Hillary or Bill. Why do you think Warren hasn't endorse
juxtaposed
Mar 2016
#292
Well, both DWS and HRC are raising funds for real Dems, how much has Bernie been supporting
synergie
Mar 2016
#157
HRC does not share contributions with other Dems until they exceed her own legal limit,
thesquanderer
Mar 2016
#172
FALSE. She's raised money for down-ticket Dems *this* election to the tune of $23 million combined.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2016
#264
Oh... so your subject line should have been "Real Democrats SUPPORT THE SAME CANDIDATE AS ME."
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2016
#193
Me too. Not only does he have a D after his name in the primary, but he supports
GoneFishin
Mar 2016
#68
Even Sanders seems a bit confused about what is "after his name". Here's how......
George II
Mar 2016
#170
Not correct, but I'm not getting dragged into that argument. The subject is Party affiliation and..
George II
Mar 2016
#226
Not fighting for Social Security, making secret speeches to Sachs Of Gold, supporting
GoneFishin
Mar 2016
#77
Do you Bernie or Bust folks have a new acronym you would like to use, and you have been
synergie
Mar 2016
#158
I don't know definitely what's in her mind or her intentions and you don't either . . .
brush
Mar 2016
#105
She also pretended to be a Democrat for money and attention? You are correct, apparently
synergie
Mar 2016
#161
For those who can't take a hint -- Real Democrats Support the Nominee. End of Story.
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#9
That's fine, I take pride in being a real progressive, not a real Democrat. [nt]
Coincidence
Mar 2016
#19
"Progressive" is so nebulous. I've heard a lot of GOPers calling themselves "progressives."
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#34
Nah, I'll just write you and your post off as nonsense and a sore loser who thinks they
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#70
Got that wrong, which seems to be too typical of the new fact free "democrats"
pdsimdars
Mar 2016
#80
No, I'm saying the majority of Democrats think Clinton is the best candidate. Accept it and stop
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#101
Not sure about the percentage, but most did ultimately vote for him. Which is good.
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#333
Yet, your so-called "main part of the party" didn't produce enough votes. If that group is
Hoyt
Mar 2016
#336
You understand that primaries and GEs are two different types of races right.
Loudestlib
Mar 2016
#342
For sure. I have certainly learned my lesson this primary, having a non Democrat
seabeyond
Mar 2016
#14
Yup. I'm still pissed at Bernie railing at the Democratic Party during one of the debates.
SunSeeker
Mar 2016
#146
You know what it takes to become a "real democrat"? You check a fucking box on a form.
frylock
Mar 2016
#32
This sounds a whole lot like what neocons were saying in the run up to iraq
bobbobbins01
Mar 2016
#45
And when elected to represent we, the people New Democrats open their pocketbooks to storied riches.
bobthedrummer
Mar 2016
#89
Real democrats support real democrats not a socialist turned democrat!
dubyadiprecession
Mar 2016
#96
Says the guy sporting an avatar of our first and probably most socialist President.
phleshdef
Mar 2016
#255
A (D) behind the name does not necessarily mean the person is a Democrat. --nt
CrispyQ
Mar 2016
#108
Real Democrats don't claim Ron and Nancy led the AIDS battle. That is a fact.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#114
I wasn't talking about you I'm talking about your choice of candidates and her love letter to
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#343
Real Democratic candidates don't put Wall Street's interests ahead of public interests.
Chan790
Mar 2016
#141
Fuck progress. Fuck equal rights. Fuck anything other than keeping the elite, elite.
CBGLuthier
Mar 2016
#152
Bernie is the first one to tell you he is not a Democrat but is running as one. nt
Jitter65
Mar 2016
#163
This is what insulting people does for your simplistic bandwagon campaign...
GreatGazoo
Mar 2016
#166
Is it necessarily better to favor a Dem who supports Rahm Emmanuel than one who does not? (n/t)
thesquanderer
Mar 2016
#173
For sure, and that's why I don't support the Clintons who brought in the corporations to our party.
ViseGrip
Mar 2016
#179
Um, almost total domination of every level of government below the White House
forjusticethunders
Mar 2016
#244
In order to "stick to the first topic" I "raised" you would have to understand my topic
Cary
Mar 2016
#232
Anyone can see you couldn't defend your statement, so I'll stop bumping your thread now. /nt
Marr
Mar 2016
#250
I am a proud member of the Democratic Party and I believe in the ideas represented by the party
Gothmog
Mar 2016
#204
That your protestations of people not being "real democrats" is effectless.
Jester Messiah
Mar 2016
#240
If Bill Clinton didn't know the meaning of "is", asking you to define real is not a stretch.
snagglepuss
Mar 2016
#339
If by Democrat you mean a man who follows FDR's lead rather than Kissinger's I agree. Vote Sanders.
EndElectoral
Mar 2016
#362
Trump wants to round up millions of Latino's and send them away, if you dont vote
Jackie Wilson Said
Mar 2016
#376