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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: We don't have a first amendment right to TRASH the NOMINEE on DU [View all]DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)15. There are lots of sites where people can trash Hillary
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We just want to defeat Donald Trump. How about they go there and let us go on about the business of defeating Trump.
Skinner seems to agree:
Star Member Skinner (61,708 posts)
1. When the voting is over the primary is over on DU.
This has gone on long enough. Once the voting is done I have no interest in pretending everyone doesn't already know the outcome.
My opinion is that Donald Trump represents an unprecedented threat to this country, and I have no interest in providing a platform for people to act like a Trump presidency isn't such a big deal. I have permitted it during primary season because many people seem determined to pretend we live in a fantasyland where Republicans don't exist -- but once the primary is over reality sets in and we can no longer afford to ignore our Republican opponent.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/125910453
1. When the voting is over the primary is over on DU.
This has gone on long enough. Once the voting is done I have no interest in pretending everyone doesn't already know the outcome.
My opinion is that Donald Trump represents an unprecedented threat to this country, and I have no interest in providing a platform for people to act like a Trump presidency isn't such a big deal. I have permitted it during primary season because many people seem determined to pretend we live in a fantasyland where Republicans don't exist -- but once the primary is over reality sets in and we can no longer afford to ignore our Republican opponent.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/125910453
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That was simply to keep the paid trolls from concern trolling. DU welcomes the Brock trolls.
merrily
Jun 2016
#102
I think your perception is the problem. I see cults of personality on DU all the time and also the
merrily
Jun 2016
#105
I have never worshipped any person (or religion) the way that people do this candidate.
barrow-wight
Jun 2016
#106
I felt the same way about Obama, though I supported him as much as I legally could, and Hillary.
merrily
Jun 2016
#109
HUH? I forgot to mention? The poster raised a specific rule with me and I replied about that rule.
merrily
Jun 2016
#127
Which, no doubt, some will. It does not negate the fact that some posts will be
Luminous Animal
May 2016
#17
If that expansion bothers people, they need to examine why they are posting here.
LonePirate
Jun 2016
#111
First Amendment rights and censorship are not synonymous. An organization
Luminous Animal
May 2016
#11
True. This is the problem with the internet. It gives you the *illusion* that you have free speech.
reformist2
May 2016
#74
Well technically we do. The governent can't censor our political discusssions with few exceptions
aikoaiko
May 2016
#10
You really can't hurt Trump's chances without helping Clinton's chances, zero sum game nt
geek tragedy
May 2016
#70
The French Revolutionaries had no liberty to debate the Vichy government either. You make due.
Vote2016
May 2016
#19
Not June 15 yet, are ya running back and forth from now to June 15 in your time machine?
Autumn
May 2016
#32
Yes they are. Hillary is the nominee. 74 more delegates and it is a done deal.
bravenak
May 2016
#33
Is. As in she IS so far ahead that by the time NJ is closed, she will have enough delegates for the
bravenak
May 2016
#46
You are? How very odd, I could swear that I read that Skinner is the one doing that.
Autumn
May 2016
#55
It's why I don't write my own ops about Bernie anymore. Only Hillary for the most part.
bravenak
May 2016
#56
I am certainly not going to miss those who make disgusting comments such as yours. nt
JTFrog
Jun 2016
#101
I think he said reasonable. Not just using stuff as a club to damage her chances.
bravenak
May 2016
#43
yes some of us do cherish what would be our childhood memories - things seem better back then
azurnoir
Jun 2016
#119
Well the Manny era was something- he was like a pied piper for a lot of folks....
bettyellen
May 2016
#68
Their idea of democracy includes winning the primary without winning the votes
bravenak
May 2016
#65
The Democratic Party will not pick their nominee for President before the convention starts.
imagine2015
May 2016
#64
Yep, it's a private site and the owners can make any rules they like. Nobody is forcing us
m-lekktor
May 2016
#71
They have the right to turn DU into a Clinton operation to defeat Sanders at the national convention
imagine2015
May 2016
#90
What is it called when a poster boldly denies something no one claimed in the first place?
merrily
Jun 2016
#103
Yes it would be nice to come together. So until Bernie official loses/drops out and Hillary
B Calm
Jun 2016
#126
Amen. You said it all. Bring on Trump! All we need is either Bernie or Hillary!
marble falls
Jun 2016
#139
Saying that President Obama made a deal to make Hillary Secretary of State is accusing him
StevieM
Jun 2016
#166