2016 Postmortem

WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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63. We're breaking through some double standards in 2016

Thu Apr 14, 2016, 10:47 AM

Apr 2016

Remember when we only commented about a woman's hair, face, attire (did we make fat jokes about female candidates?).

All of those double standards came crashing down this year. Everyone is fair game.

But we're not ready for media whore. Too soon.

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Whoa! What's going on here this morning? Another feigned outrage I see. [View all] Avalux Apr 2016 OP

Bernie saw fit to apologize. Apparently he and his fans aren't on the same page. DanTex Apr 2016 #1

we dont have to be in agreement on everything 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #2

You certainly don't. You can say all the offensive things that you want, and Bernie can't stop you. DanTex Apr 2016 #4

well, there are rules on this board. so I can't say what I really feel about Hillary 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #5

But there are no rules at Bernie rallies. Everyone gets to see the nastiness and the smears. DanTex Apr 2016 #13

awww you try so hard 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #80

I'm not too worried about it, after all, my candidate's going to win the nomination. DanTex Apr 2016 #83

if she does it will hand the presidency to the republicans 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #86

Yeah, like CP Time in a minstrel skit. Oh wait... revbones Apr 2016 #21

Somehow I doubt you really give any fucks about that and only hoped it would hurt her. JTFrog Apr 2016 #62

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #3

Exactly correct. JoePhilly Apr 2016 #18

The rally was fantastic and the crowd enormous...wasn't it wonderful! bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #24

YES. It was a thing of beauty -- and that is why they did this. senz Apr 2016 #74

When is Hillary going to apologize for this? beedle Apr 2016 #46

Question: Do you get an extra nickel if you're the first one to reply to an OP? TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #124

Aren't they fucking ridiculous? nt m-lekktor Apr 2016 #6

It's real Dem2 Apr 2016 #7

The outrage is fabricated, Bernie disavowed to stop the stupidity. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #29

It's real Dem2 Apr 2016 #37

The term has such a distinctive and well known meaning and used so often it is definable Dragonfli Apr 2016 #42

Context matters Dem2 Apr 2016 #50

It was used in a political context, stop pretending to be dumb, I know you aren't. /nt Dragonfli Apr 2016 #53

Are you sure Kalidurga Apr 2016 #106

I actually am sure, the poster is often disingenuous, but I do not think him/her stupid /nt Dragonfli Apr 2016 #108

disingenuous Kalidurga Apr 2016 #112

LOL, I disagree that one can not be disingenuous without also being stupid, but I agree Dragonfli Apr 2016 #117

In the early days , when DU was a Liberal Board, bvar22 Apr 2016 #134

Then it's good that we've progressed beyond what is clearly misogyny Dem2 Apr 2016 #135

I believe that the word is appropriate for those who sell themselves for money, bvar22 Apr 2016 #136

so is this beedle Apr 2016 #49

But the poutrage must be whipped! VulgarPoet Apr 2016 #8

Yes, it is their way of filibustering. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #9

That's exactly what it is and they'll govern the same way. haikugal Apr 2016 #22

What a nightmare that would be. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #26

Yep. Faux outrage. GoneFishin Apr 2016 #10

Detracting from what really happened...a swarm of enthusiasm. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #27

Right. speaktruthtopower Apr 2016 #11

Depression expressed as outrage ? Impedimentus Apr 2016 #12

I hope the prostitutes of NY rise up and complain about being compared to Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #14

Hopefully they're voting for Bernie! Avalux Apr 2016 #25

Exactly! STOP INSULTING WHORES!! lol nt m-lekktor Apr 2016 #35

Stop insulting women, all women. procon Apr 2016 #66

Well, this will certain have a 2nd life as one of tonight's debate questions. procon Apr 2016 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Apr 2016 #131

And yet the news media, every journalist, commentator and pundit is procon Apr 2016 #132

Men get paid for sex as well. The term whores is not gender specific. m-lekktor Apr 2016 #73

That excuse doesn't make sense. procon Apr 2016 #92

That's what you want the impression to be, sorry it's not working. Avalux Apr 2016 #78

You must be right, of course. procon Apr 2016 #138

Yes. I was wondering abou that, too. potone Apr 2016 #15

This coming from Camp Sanders, who needs a fainting couch for "CP Time", is pretty funny Tarc Apr 2016 #16

I know, right? cwydro Apr 2016 #33

Hillary supports didn't faint over this beedle Apr 2016 #52

IMO, I think the entire NC delegation should be unseated at the convention Tarc Apr 2016 #97

So, that racist "joke" didn't bother you? I'm not surprised. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #96

It didn't bother many black people either Tarc Apr 2016 #98

So, according to you and "many black people", anyone can use that term any time they want? nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #99

Perhaps you should ask President Obama about that Tarc Apr 2016 #100

I didn't ask President Obama. I asked you. Please answer my question. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #103

Your question was answered, you're just unable to figure it out. Tarc Apr 2016 #104

I'm unable to figure it out? Is that your shady way of calling me stupid? Is it ok or not... ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #107

I love copy & paste Tarc Apr 2016 #109

I know what the fuck context is. So you're saying it's ok for some and not ok for others. So, is... ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #111

I don't know you personally, nor do I really care to. It isn't for me to say Tarc Apr 2016 #114

No, I don't remember DiBlasio... ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #118

Perhaps there's some sort of cream for that thin skin, then Tarc Apr 2016 #120

On ignore you go. Bye. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #121

I'm glad you blinked first Tarc Apr 2016 #123

Join the party: beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #17

LOL...thank you! Punkingal Apr 2016 #39

LOL! Avalux Apr 2016 #56

Guess you didn't hear. Bernie himself had the sense to disavow that disrespectful crap brush Apr 2016 #19

Yes to make it go away or else Hillary Inc. will not shut up about it. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #23

He did the right thing. Dems should not be using that kind of language towards other dems brush Apr 2016 #58

All those GATES are bullshit made up by Hillary Inc. Avalux Apr 2016 #60

No legitimacy you say? But they actually happened. Can't deny that. brush Apr 2016 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author m-lekktor Apr 2016 #40

I love Bernie, but he doesn'tt control my beliefs Trajan Apr 2016 #81

Don't you really mean bye-bye Bernie after he loses this primary? brush Apr 2016 #95

You guys can't let it go. His campaign used it, he apologized. Move on... onehandle Apr 2016 #20

No. haikugal Apr 2016 #28

All the outrage about DeBlasio's comment from "you guys" lol. cwydro Apr 2016 #30

Then tell your friends to stop complaining about it. The rally was fantastic. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #31

Corporate whores are corporate whores. And I really miss mediawhoresonline.com. n/t ieoeja Apr 2016 #47

From someone who spent yesterday in faux outrage senz Apr 2016 #65

been going on for the last 12 hours.... choie Apr 2016 #32

It's a distraction from the new offshoring report, everyone's involved in except Bernie! ViseGrip Apr 2016 #34

"Delaware offshore"? randome Apr 2016 #36

Thanks for that info, wasn't aware. Avalux Apr 2016 #38

By that logic the word is okay is you put another word in front of it KingFlorez Apr 2016 #41

Quit obfuscating. Avalux Apr 2016 #43

Quit being delusional KingFlorez Apr 2016 #48

It may not have been appropriate to say at Bernie's rally. Avalux Apr 2016 #51

They love to complain about words beedle Apr 2016 #55

Well what would you expect from a bunch of lawyers? nolabels Apr 2016 #75

This is why it's so hard to take Hillary supporters seriously: Marr Apr 2016 #133

I am frankly sick of this entire fiasco. nruthie Apr 2016 #44

Hillary supporters are upset about this pinebox Apr 2016 #45

LOL! Avalux Apr 2016 #54

They need to grab a dictionary xloadiex Apr 2016 #59

Yes, poor, poor Hillary notadmblnd Apr 2016 #57

Gotta be outraged about something. EmperorHasNoClothes Apr 2016 #61

We're breaking through some double standards in 2016 WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2016 #63

you should explain that to Bernie - he finds it inappropriate DrDan Apr 2016 #64

That's what he said, yes. I don't think it is though. Avalux Apr 2016 #69

wow DrDan Apr 2016 #89

We have something beautiful that makes them envious, so they try to tarnish it senz Apr 2016 #67

They need to join us instead. Avalux Apr 2016 #68

That sums it up, Avalux. senz Apr 2016 #88

This is a non-issue, pumped up by Hillary supporters. Autumn Apr 2016 #70

"Dr. Song's comment was inappropriate and insensitive." Bernie Sanders workinclasszero Apr 2016 #71

Bernie just wanted to dismiss the latest jealous outburst from Hill folk. senz Apr 2016 #77

This is an issue free zone. mmonk Apr 2016 #76

They kind of wore out the Papal Poutrage and had to come up with something. nichomachus Apr 2016 #79

True, but in context it bordered on cringe-worthy. longship Apr 2016 #82

Be careful when you sell your soul, you may not like the new owner. Avalux Apr 2016 #85

That's why I chose that metaphor. longship Apr 2016 #87

Hillary herself needs to ponder it. senz Apr 2016 #91

Your post should be read by all objectors to the "corporate whore" phrase and then ladjf Apr 2016 #84

It's all they have. No way can they ever discuss Issues. nt NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #90

Yes it is getting tiring, that every day they come up with some new outrage to deflect pdsimdars Apr 2016 #93

Funny, isn't it... sad, but funny yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #101

Not according to Hillbots Politicalboi Apr 2016 #102

A term that has been thrown around this site for years, is suddenly offensive. Fuddnik Apr 2016 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #113

It's just dog-whistling by yet another Sanders camp person. The sad thing is... Tarc Apr 2016 #110

Wait. You're blaming Bernie supporters Cassiopeia Apr 2016 #130

theyve got nothing else but the meme of the day. litlbilly Apr 2016 #115

Yup. And the truth of last night is right here: CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #116

That is a GORGEOUS photo! n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #128

People. People. It's 2016... the correct term is "corporate escort" Little_Wing Apr 2016 #119

The problem is they KNOW what corporate whore means Kittycat Apr 2016 #122

This particular poutrage has gotten the media downright orgasmic. Vinca Apr 2016 #125

I think I just had to delete like 30 threads--never did that before TheDormouse Apr 2016 #126

Is anyone really calling Hillary a whore? seekthetruth Apr 2016 #127

They've got nothing. Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #129

I agree, but I have to push back a bit noiretextatique Apr 2016 #137