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Boomer4Bernie

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106. You have proven your point
Sat Mar 26, 2016, 01:30 PM
Mar 2016

I (probably like you, @hellofromreddit) have not even decided whether or not to vote for Hillary. However the flavor of many of the comments in this thread certainly does not help to persuade me.

I wonder how I would be regarded by these so-called loyal Democrats. I registered as a big D 45 years ago. Is that long enough? But wait, I changed to Independent when the big Ds swung too far to the right. So I think I would not be considered sufficiently loyal.

So perhaps the question is: What is a big D Democrat? Is it someone who follows the party no matter how much it reshapes itself? Or is it someone who believes in a set a principles? I didn't join the big D when it was a deep south segregationist party; I joined when it was antiwar, liberal, great society. I'll be damned if I will follow it if it morphs into a totally corporatist, big-money tool.

Right now, I still have hope for the party; thus I've been voting D. If I lose that hope?

Oh, and don't bother muting me. I'm leaving. This isn't the open, interesting, supportive, dialoging group I was looking for.

That depends on how long you hang around after Sanders concedes. Only you have that answer. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #1
I love my new DU - Ignore Edition -- welcome to the list SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #7
Then you're not here to truly debate. Off to your bubble. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #9
A lot of people aren't here to debate. And many that do want to debate morningfog Mar 2016 #41
I don't have anyone on ignore and have done nothing that justifies being ignored. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #44
No one cares whether you have anyone on ignore. morningfog Mar 2016 #95
Other than your asshole response to the original poster? HERVEPA Mar 2016 #107
What was it about my response that offended you specifically ? Trust Buster Mar 2016 #112
Condescending and Sanders conceding bullshit. But you knew that. HERVEPA Mar 2016 #113
That's my opinion. You're too sensitive. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #114
It's called taunting. Unnecessary, immature, and stupid. HERVEPA Mar 2016 #118
Not taunting at all. It reflects the math. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #119
Your wording is taunting. Get a clue. HERVEPA Mar 2016 #120
And I think you're being too thin skinned. This is a political forum. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #121
Taunting sucks anywhere, political forum or not. HERVEPA Mar 2016 #122
Using the term "concede" in regards to a losing candidate is not taunting. It reflects the math. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #123
Oh just -- ---- -------- HERVEPA Mar 2016 #125
Oh, yes. Bam! JudyM Mar 2016 #88
Yesterday, I noticed that the tread I was reading had scores of posts, but 1monster Mar 2016 #73
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the ignored named OP do appear on the front page. (if that person 2banon Mar 2016 #98
Yes, but these are showing up in GDP and Greatest Forums. It's no 1monster Mar 2016 #99
I think that's what happens.. not sure. 2banon Mar 2016 #102
Skinner's blanket amnesty reset all those who had been on time-out. Since so many were Hillarians Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #126
You cannot have things both ways hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #8
The song remains the same, only you can determine how long you'll be a Democrat. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #10
Are you here to discuss or to throw slogans and talking points at me? hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #13
Sanders is only a Democrat for this campaign. If you feel the same about yourself, then you Trust Buster Mar 2016 #17
Sanders is a FDR Democrat, just because the Democratic party angstlessk Mar 2016 #24
No, he was registered Independent until he needed the DNC infrastructure for his campaign. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #26
Be is more of a Democrat, as I recall what is a Democrat angstlessk Mar 2016 #27
Why exactly is that a problem? revbones Mar 2016 #31
He's insulted and belittled the Democratic party mythology Mar 2016 #42
Hmmm revbones Mar 2016 #89
And they don't deserve it? tech3149 Mar 2016 #108
So what? Voting for a label? Give me a break. snowy owl Mar 2016 #38
A label ? Do you know what it takes to develop a party infrastructure ? Do you know how Trust Buster Mar 2016 #39
Just like your local country club snowy owl Mar 2016 #47
So I take it that your comment about sticking around wasn't meant as a jab? hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #30
Look, I can only speak for myself. I value those that are Democrats and don't hack away at Trust Buster Mar 2016 #37
It's what passes for "debate" these days Fairgo Mar 2016 #20
Those that brag about the size of their ignore list aren't tolerant of different opinions. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #28
Uninformed opinions are like styrofoam peanuts Fairgo Mar 2016 #33
Wow, you sure told me. Enjoy your self segregation. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #35
That's a steaming load. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #50
Party over principle... HumanityExperiment Mar 2016 #21
I totally agree...Eisenhower looks like a lefty compared to todays Democrats! angstlessk Mar 2016 #25
review of DU posts... HumanityExperiment Mar 2016 #36
So is this election about you or the millions of Latinos and Muslims Trump will round up Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #51
That has nothing to do with what I said hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #58
Right or wrong, are you one of those who cant vote for Hillary? Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #59
Then what are you doing here? hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #60
Why am I here supporting both Democratic candidates? Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #61
No. Why are you in this discussion? hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #62
Oh that, yeah, you are right, I am sick and tired of people who dont care Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #63
I still don't see what that had to do with my comments. hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #65
Your post begins with the word "I" - that and the content of the post I assumed you Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #70
Several others have asked me about myself hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #76
Still all about you. Not just you, not picking on you, but every single one of you Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #78
Follow this link hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #81
You could have and should have said that right up front. This is not a game, but to some Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #82
I agree that this is not a game hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #87
You have proven your point Boomer4Bernie Mar 2016 #106
Oh! So you hate puppies? H2O Man Mar 2016 #92
Actually, I STILL don't think he's a big D Democrat. Adrahil Mar 2016 #75
Conceding requires losing the nomination - something that is as yet uncertain. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #16
Thank you.... daleanime Mar 2016 #101
Welcome Redditee .... Trajan Mar 2016 #2
Same here. Guess we count for squat. GreenPartyVoter Mar 2016 #3
We all count more or less the same treestar Mar 2016 #117
Those comments are coming from people who whine that jillan Mar 2016 #4
Not all. I don't care if Sanders endorses Hillary or not. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #11
It wouldn't help anyway. dchill Mar 2016 #29
Whatever. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #32
This is primary battle banter on the internet - don't take it too seriously blm Mar 2016 #5
Principle over party... RepubliCON-Watch Mar 2016 #6
Have you been through the super secret initiation? Armstead Mar 2016 #12
From reddit? Lemme guess, you previously supported Ron Paul? Metric System Mar 2016 #14
No. hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #15
Yes, reddit is the hive mind. Goblinmonger Mar 2016 #45
Ad Hominem Boomer4Bernie Mar 2016 #110
You're using an intellectually dishonest argument. DisgustipatedinCA Mar 2016 #116
Something you and Bernie have in common then.... pkdu Mar 2016 #18
What were you registered as before and why? Who did you LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #19
I will not answer those questions hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #46
Well most Bernie supporters feel that theirs is the more principled choice. LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #67
That's sensible hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #72
My short response is that it matters more why an elected official LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #86
Who has said you were a worthless nobody? Tanuki Mar 2016 #22
hell I've been a Dem all my life...and after five minutes on DU with some Hillary people... tokenlib Mar 2016 #23
Lovely sentiment. Rec. MerryBlooms Mar 2016 #49
A lot of nasty Hillary supporters here. Typical stuff from the right wing. Broward Mar 2016 #34
another plug for principle over party snowy owl Mar 2016 #40
Policy over labels. /bye VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #64
Damn right I'm an emotional voter. My husband's friends just lost her SSI, and my son liberal_at_heart Mar 2016 #77
You say that as if it's a bad thing. Broward Mar 2016 #80
How long after becoming a democrat should I consider myself a worthless nobody? DJ13 Mar 2016 #43
I've been a Democrat since I turned 18 in 1981 MerryBlooms Mar 2016 #48
Isn't Bernie still running as an Independent ? OhZone Mar 2016 #52
Yes and yes, but he is keeping his word about not risking a 3rd party run for president Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #71
Well, that's good! OhZone Mar 2016 #84
To me, the question to ask is "Why are you only a Democrat now?" guillaumeb Mar 2016 #53
Me too!! dana_b Mar 2016 #54
The fact that Bernie Sanders monicaangela Mar 2016 #55
Immediately if you are a Sanders supporter. NorthCarolina Mar 2016 #56
I am a member of the Democratic Party because i believe in the party. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #57
"Politicians come and go" 2banon Mar 2016 #109
Lets see...what kind of Democrat will you be after Bernie loses the Primary Sheepshank Mar 2016 #66
You cannot have things both ways hellofromreddit Mar 2016 #79
until the primary ends 0rganism Mar 2016 #68
That's a good take on it I think. snowy owl Mar 2016 #97
Right. Just forget about decades of the New Deal, civil rights, labor rights, baldguy Mar 2016 #69
Fact: The ACA passed because like thousands of times before Bernie voted with onecaliberal Mar 2016 #74
Bernie Sanders has had Democratic values Duppers Mar 2016 #83
Funny. I've been a Democrat since 1960. MineralMan Mar 2016 #85
You have to absolutely guarantee that you will vote for any (D) without question. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #90
He was Independant until a few months ago... XRubicon Mar 2016 #91
Interesting question & thread. H2O Man Mar 2016 #93
right, the party that's shriveled to, what, 26% of the electorate? MisterP Mar 2016 #96
"Amendment King", co-founded largest Democratic caucus in house....nt blueintelligentsia Mar 2016 #94
From me the life time Democrat you are worth a hell of a lot jwirr Mar 2016 #100
Pretty sure that the Democratic Party will be adopting most of Bernie's platform... DemocracyDirect Mar 2016 #103
And you and he both won't be won tomorrow if he loses. Yeah, we got that. nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #104
I am a Democrat and choose to Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #105
Infiltrators Boomer4Bernie Mar 2016 #111
I have always been a Democrat treestar Mar 2016 #115
Well I was a Democrat for well over 40 years Autumn Mar 2016 #124
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