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NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
201. You're right.
Wed Jun 1, 2016, 03:24 AM
Jun 2016

It makes much more sense for everyone to just pretend that we don't know what the outcome of the Convention will be.

That way, we can all act surprised when Hillary is declared the nominee - much more fun that way, no?

Pro-Bernie posts will be allowed Cali_Democrat May 2016 #1
And if Bernie says or writes something critical of Clinton will that be allowed? imagine2015 May 2016 #3
Nope. grossproffit May 2016 #16
And if Hill supporter says or writes something critical of Bernie will that be allowed? B Calm May 2016 #91
We will be onto beating the LUNATIC FrankenTrump which is ALL that will matter. Move on please. RBInMaine May 2016 #113
Yeah I'll bet Scootaloo Jun 2016 #203
Did they give you a stick and a whistle yet, RB? Sounds that way. leveymg Jun 2016 #277
He isn't the nominee. Random Democrats and others get criticized all the time here. Mr Maru May 2016 #181
funny how the pest hole discussionist can do what it wants but this roguevalley Jun 2016 #198
That kind of question should be in ATA because only Skinner knows the answer. merrily May 2016 #85
Why would he even think of doing that when Democrats need to beat Trump??? riversedge May 2016 #177
Really? Did you buy DU, mein fuhrer? tabasco May 2016 #21
I was wondering that too... eom Purveyor May 2016 #38
It's all right here: barrow-wight May 2016 #47
Same thing happened to Hillary supporters in 2008. annavictorious May 2016 #80
Well done outing yourself. Who were you before? riderinthestorm May 2016 #128
heh, thanks. One wonders. nilram Jun 2016 #197
Oh here's a PUMA that's proud of it. And PUMA stands for Party Unity My ASS. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #253
They want a safe space like college students nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #109
Way to make fun of fellow progressives metroins May 2016 #155
As a matter of fact I am eating gluten free bread nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #187
Why don't you expect me to get that? metroins May 2016 #188
I just don't anymore nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #189
My wife's is Celiac metroins May 2016 #191
It is quite self efacing. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #194
I tested negative for celiac, but am highly allergic to wheat. Duval Jun 2016 #257
Gluten free coodies... SidDithers May 2016 #161
"gluten free coodies": lol at that imagery Babel_17 Jun 2016 #243
Good, my typiing has been going down hill nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #244
Maybe it's just that your powers of observation are improving? Babel_17 Jun 2016 #246
I might look into it nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #247
Ok MyNameGoesHere May 2016 #136
So, are people just going to ignore all the negatives things that come out about Hillary? Loudestlib May 2016 #39
Jesus fucking christ Actor May 2016 #58
Stay in that bubble! basselope May 2016 #162
God fucking damn Loudestlib May 2016 #169
well, THAT will certainly cramp the style of the Repugnants "for" Bernie!! LOL!! Bill USA May 2016 #56
Well that's a load of crap. seekthetruth May 2016 #93
According to Skinner, just viewing an ad on DU-as in it simply appearing on your screen JimDandy May 2016 #125
Great....thanks for the tip! seekthetruth May 2016 #174
Even if she is indicted? AgingAmerican May 2016 #139
Keep hoping for the indictment fairy if it makes you feel better. nt Cali_Democrat May 2016 #142
It's a possibility given she is under active FBI investigation AgingAmerican May 2016 #143
Keep acting like it's nothing that she has done. Because that is just head in the sand time. bkkyosemite Jun 2016 #231
A lot of people are taking it upon themselves to speak for admin, here, aren't they. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #209
As a Bernie supporter, I'm fine with that democrattotheend Jun 2016 #249
Pro-Bernie posts will never be banned on DU. Dr Hobbitstein May 2016 #2
+1 grossproffit May 2016 #18
Yup. Agschmid May 2016 #59
+1 RelativelyJones May 2016 #86
No one will be banned. It means the primary season is over still_one May 2016 #92
The presumptive nominee is NOT the nominee passiveporcupine May 2016 #183
I agree. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #221
I agree. And posts before the convention pointing out why Bernie is a better nominee lostnfound Jun 2016 #227
Unfortunately, passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #238
Not only is it not fair, it isn't accurate. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #256
And if criminal or other serious matters come up with the presumptive nominee we are bkkyosemite Jun 2016 #233
Please point to evidence that "Serious talk is beginning to surface among Democratic Party leaders" brooklynite May 2016 #4
That'll be a long wait, I suspect... nt MADem May 2016 #6
Something like this, I imagine. greatauntoftriplets May 2016 #94
LOL! nt MADem May 2016 #103
Keep your ear to the ground for the next few weeks, Reiyuki Jun 2016 #208
Pro-Bernie posts are welcome. You just can't attack the presumptive Dem nominee. hack89 May 2016 #5
I agree with you -- this has always been my understanding during election season Samantha May 2016 #12
I don't presume the conventions will select Hillary. She doesn't have enough pledged votes. imagine2015 May 2016 #15
All well and good. Just don't attack Hillary here on DU and you won't have any problems. hack89 May 2016 #19
The question is: How about anti-Bernie posts? Will they be allowed? Fawke Em Jun 2016 #248
If the smug HRC supporters are so certain that she has it locked up, panader0 Jun 2016 #252
Skinner says no. hack89 Jun 2016 #260
Doesn't matter what Sanders says LoverOfLiberty May 2016 #48
You have a very active imagination. barrow-wight May 2016 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author Actor May 2016 #63
but she's a presumptive felon too. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #23
It simply means you will go away if you cannot constrain yourself. hack89 May 2016 #27
we are to ignore facts about one of the candidates? grasswire May 2016 #32
You can certainly walk that line if you wish by keeping things factual and unemotional. hack89 May 2016 #37
No, that won't work. sibelian Jun 2016 #266
Positive post about Bernie: panader0 Jun 2016 #254
That's nice. And irrelevent. nt hack89 Jun 2016 #263
Presumptive? barrow-wight May 2016 #51
Felon? Sheepshank May 2016 #89
And here I thought it was presumed innocent until proven guilty. Dr Hobbitstein May 2016 #96
Not one of those things matters to these folksq nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #112
Yes, it's the bunker mentality...where have we seen this before??? nt haikugal Jun 2016 #279
How about Jester Messiah May 2016 #41
Don't be an ass about it would be my recommendation hack89 May 2016 #43
I think that advice needs to be pointed in a different direction. Scootaloo Jun 2016 #204
I think we all need to tone it down hack89 Jun 2016 #218
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #75
Then DU will support him. hack89 May 2016 #114
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #120
The purpose of DU is to support Democrats hack89 May 2016 #124
This message was self-deleted by its author CobaltBlue May 2016 #133
Makes total sense, if you haven't been paying attention to current news. anotherproletariat Jun 2016 #202
What exactly is "attack"? Is it any mention of her weakness, poor decisions history? Is mentioning Vincardog May 2016 #104
Ask Skinner. nt hack89 May 2016 #117
I would assume so. Donald Ian Rankin May 2016 #138
Just to be clear it is your opinion that mentioning true facts in regard to HRC is attacking her. Vincardog May 2016 #180
It always has been that way arikara May 2016 #186
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #196
Well aren't you special Hekate Jun 2016 #213
It can be. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #234
That's how it sounds and for added fun we Sanders supporters azurnoir May 2016 #7
I noticed that dismissive phrase too Armstead May 2016 #20
I found that to be kind considering. barrow-wight May 2016 #49
what does it say about a candidate when pointing out their record is called vitriol? azurnoir May 2016 #147
Right. barrow-wight May 2016 #171
skewed as opposed to sugar coated ? and when it comes to hateful tone ....... azurnoir Jun 2016 #200
I have never seen Hillary for America. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #210
well Google can be your friend azurnoir Jun 2016 #211
Or my enemy. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #212
perhaps you'd be interested in visiting jackassradicals magical thyme Jun 2016 #268
they're so worried about Trump that they'll run the weaker candidate against him MisterP May 2016 #53
The weaker candidate is the one currently losing the primary. nt Dr Hobbitstein May 2016 #100
No matter how many times their prediction models fail... sibelian Jun 2016 #267
that was literally their approach to the 2010, '12, and '14 elections: "our campaigning was PERFECT MisterP Jun 2016 #270
It's............ BIZARRE. BIZARRE. It's the WEIRDEST political system in the world. sibelian Jun 2016 #272
it's got a lot of parts: 1. blaming the voters is just easy, especially when you see MisterP Jun 2016 #273
EXACTLY, it's not a political ideology at all, it's just a bunch of DEBATING TACTICS sibelian Jun 2016 #275
It's no different that what we Hillary supporters had to do in 2008. Beacool May 2016 #145
it's different Hillary conceded she had enormous campaign debt that Obama agreed to pay off for her azurnoir May 2016 #148
That exact same wording was used after the 2008 primary voting ended. n/t musicblind May 2016 #172
I don't call it condescension, I call it bigotry. sibelian Jun 2016 #265
^^^^^THIS^^^^^ haikugal Jun 2016 #280
If it comes to pass catnhatnh May 2016 #8
Say the weather that day was nice. mmonk May 2016 #35
I won't nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #118
Leaving again, are you? zappaman May 2016 #126
Her loss will be devastating to me!!!!! beaglelover May 2016 #167
It will be pleasant for us. We will work to defete Trump. upaloopa May 2016 #156
You do know there are options for those who stand up nc4bo May 2016 #9
Thanks for posting this trudyco May 2016 #119
"there is a very good chance that collectively the convention delegates won't elect Hillary Clinton" sufrommich May 2016 #10
that's what Hillary said nt grasswire May 2016 #34
Unless pro-Bernie... JSup May 2016 #11
Anti what Hillary represents -- DLC, Corporate and Wall St. owned pseudo centrism and.... Armstead May 2016 #24
Not allowed. barrow-wight May 2016 #55
First the Democratic nominee has been clear since March mythology May 2016 #13
Great post grossproffit May 2016 #29
You mean "presumptive" nominee. The nominee will be decided at the convention. senz May 2016 #62
I asked all of my questions in "Ask The Admins" today. Miles Archer May 2016 #14
That would be just stupid AgingAmerican May 2016 #17
The Adminstrators are not stupid but I bet they are under enormous pressure to transform DU into a imagine2015 May 2016 #26
Post removed Post removed May 2016 #36
You've been here since 2002 and you think Skinner has been "bought"? onenote May 2016 #68
I didn't say that. grasswire May 2016 #70
Skinner has stayed in AtA that he sees Trump as a threat to the nation Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #40
And most DU'ers will support the Democratic candidate AFTER the party decides on a candidate! imagine2015 May 2016 #69
That's not how this is going to play out Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #73
There is another thread on the recent history of presumptive nominees. magical thyme Jun 2016 #269
Bernie supporters think the report was scathing Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2016 #282
actually, the media described the IG report as scathing magical thyme Jun 2016 #283
OK, I posted that I'd behave and stop arguing, so I'm going to do that Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2016 #284
Your denial of reality doesn't make it any less real. TwilightZone May 2016 #77
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #90
Tell Skinner Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #97
In fact barrow-wight May 2016 #61
Thank goodness you signed up last week to condescend to us long timers today Ned_Devine May 2016 #101
long timer what? barrow-wight May 2016 #102
I think as a newbie here in 2004, I didn't condescend to those... Ned_Devine May 2016 #107
That one's not a newbie fyi whatever their join date says riderinthestorm May 2016 #135
I try not to respond Ned_Devine May 2016 #137
Agreed. I'm bummed its come to this actually. I've been here since 2005 riderinthestorm May 2016 #151
After there are no more contests the primary is over KingFlorez May 2016 #22
You're mistaken. Hillary will not have enough pledged delegates to capture the nomination. imagine2015 May 2016 #30
See Skinner's response here Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #42
Skinner will call the election before Hillary has secured the nomination and when Bernie says he is imagine2015 May 2016 #153
There's another thread on this Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #154
She needs around 256 pledged delegates to reach 2026 KingFlorez May 2016 #46
She needs 612 pledged delegates to reach 2383. senz May 2016 #98
Bingo! +1. This primary will be decided on the convention floor. B Calm May 2016 #108
Does it really matter what DU allows? senz May 2016 #115
In every contest since 1984 when superdelegates began, the election has been "called" pnwmom Jun 2016 #250
The word underground won't have meaning anymore. B Calm May 2016 #25
It technically lost its meaning when Obama was elected Blue_Adept May 2016 #31
Huh? CountAllVotes May 2016 #28
This is a privately owned website. barrow-wight May 2016 #65
DU is not a democracy and its top administrator is a Hillary supporter. senz May 2016 #66
And no one is making you post here. onenote May 2016 #72
Did I say they were? senz May 2016 #82
silly people expecting PRIVATE ventures to operate as if it were a government entity Sheepshank May 2016 #87
Can I come into your house and make political speeches? Nye Bevan May 2016 #122
My advice to you Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #33
Been here since 2004, butif this place is going to go full Free Republic Arkana May 2016 #44
+1,000 !! CountAllVotes May 2016 #54
I've been searching for greener pastures. tabasco May 2016 #74
This place only has started to resemble Free Republic Happyhippychick May 2016 #83
hell yeah!!! Sheepshank May 2016 #88
Like what? Give some examples of these "outrageous venomous attacks." Scootaloo Jun 2016 #207
It's quite easy to find, just check the latest and greatest pages Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #219
So, you can't find any. Dawgs Jun 2016 #225
LOL Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #228
LOL, indeed. Dawgs Jun 2016 #229
Yep Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #230
Please, show me some examples of what you consider "outrageous and venomous attacks" Scootaloo Jun 2016 #236
I know you can do it Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #237
I can't read your mind, I'm afraid Scootaloo Jun 2016 #262
Of course you can't Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #271
Hell, even if he doesn't... Scootaloo Jun 2016 #205
One place to start -- senz May 2016 #45
Will administrators ban Hillary supporters posts that criticize Bernie? B Calm May 2016 #52
Of course not. senz May 2016 #79
Bernie Sanders forum won't be dissolved. blm May 2016 #57
HRC supporters will s.t.r.e.t.c.h the DU 'mandate' to burn any Bernie supporters HumanityExperiment May 2016 #60
The Democratic Party already has a nominee. Tortmaster May 2016 #64
The focus will be on criticizing Trump. Please make a note of it Gomez163 May 2016 #67
Tell Hillary supporters, they'll still be criticizing Bernie B Calm May 2016 #71
Just put up a pro Bernie post after June 16 and see what happens. Gomez163 May 2016 #76
Nothing in the rules says after June 16 I can't put up a Pro Bernie post. You B Calm May 2016 #78
It doesn't matter, B Calm senz May 2016 #105
Spare me. nt nc4bo May 2016 #99
Hey, Clint Eastwood, looks like you'll need to holster your Magnum typing fingers suffragette Jun 2016 #235
Yeah yeah yeah Gomez163 Jun 2016 #241
Nope, it is the date the official primary season ends, and the still_one May 2016 #81
It would have to be called felix_numinous May 2016 #84
So sorry, it must be vexing -not to mention tiresome- to return to talking about issues. randome May 2016 #95
LOL! Throughout 2015 we were begging y'all to discuss issues. senz May 2016 #110
I think if Bernie supporters want to plan strategy for the convention Lodestar May 2016 #106
Definitely. Obviously. senz May 2016 #121
This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Colors May 2016 #111
People should consider websites/forums that are well known among political junkies. senz May 2016 #129
exactly. They will get their echo chamber back but they will lose a lot of members and a lot of liberal_at_heart May 2016 #159
"Bernie Sanders is a great guy" = fine Nye Bevan May 2016 #116
There are very few pro Bernie posts in the main forums. NCTraveler May 2016 #123
Hillary will not have the required amount of 2,383 pledged delegates for a clinch. B Calm May 2016 #127
I've seen a few Posts libodem May 2016 #130
Skinner et al have every right to do what they will with DU. PufPuf23 May 2016 #131
What about posts regarding Hillary's own record TrueDemVA May 2016 #132
Of course they will. smiley May 2016 #149
Ha ha ha TrueDemVA May 2016 #157
I've been lurking here for 12 years.... smiley May 2016 #166
I'm with you TrueDemVA May 2016 #184
I think a lot of us are going to miss it Hydra May 2016 #190
We'll get it out of our systems very easily. After watching the various purges and the abuse of haikugal Jun 2016 #281
Your denial is deeply deeply pathetic. Skinner giving you a boost of reality is actually a huge gift tritsofme May 2016 #134
"not enough pledged delegates" jcgoldie May 2016 #140
It's an acknowledgment of how weak and vulnerable they think she actually is. Ferd Berfel May 2016 #141
The same rules were in place 2004, 2008, and for those that didn't get their pony in 2012 Renew Deal May 2016 #150
I think that Skinner has had enough of the people who live in denial. Beacool May 2016 #144
Yada yada yada. Give me a whine. seabeyond May 2016 #146
Why do you post so unkind and disrespectful? eom PufPuf23 Jun 2016 #199
The primary here is over when the voting ends. upaloopa May 2016 #152
How about just no more trashing the nominee after the date given? bravenak May 2016 #158
What if the nominee is trash? basselope May 2016 #163
Then move on after that date bravenak May 2016 #164
It's a shame when a candidate is so weak it can't stand up to criticism. basselope May 2016 #170
You can criticize her elsewhere as much as you please bravenak May 2016 #173
Guess the bubble helps people think they are safe, eh? basselope May 2016 #175
Why should we feel unsafe? Hmmm. I hope that's not meant as a threat of some sort. bravenak May 2016 #176
Obviously you (the collective you) feel unsafe since you feel the desperate need to censor opinions basselope May 2016 #178
This is silly bravenak May 2016 #179
Yes, censoring people b/c of the weakness of your candidate IS silly. basselope Jun 2016 #193
The bubble must be preserved at all costs! basselope May 2016 #160
It will be nice when DU is once again a site that supports Democrats...nt SidDithers May 2016 #165
well Robbins May 2016 #168
Once that happens, no one in their right mind will use DU as a legit source for anything. It litlbilly May 2016 #185
These days... quickesst May 2016 #182
We can't help it if Hillary Clinton is scandal ridden and distrusted by most people. imagine2015 May 2016 #192
Thanks... quickesst Jun 2016 #216
"And that is to make DU a Hillary Clinton convention tool..." Garrett78 Jun 2016 #195
You're right. NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #201
Why would they do that? Rex Jun 2016 #206
There is a difference though between having an honest difference of opinion and just trying to stir cstanleytech Jun 2016 #214
K&R. Please Skinner, don't pull a DWS on us. It won't work, but it will have consequences Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #215
we have our nominee on June 6th skinner is being gracious to allow the bashing of her until the 16th beachbum bob Jun 2016 #217
Who posts "pro-Bernie" OPs on DU these days? JoePhilly Jun 2016 #220
They dropped the idea of 'issues' a long time ago. randome Jun 2016 #223
I and many other posters do. He is running for the nomination and criticizes Hillary's positions. imagine2015 Jun 2016 #224
I hope that if someone finds another good site for discussion that doesn't have the censorship pdsimdars Jun 2016 #222
we have our candidate June 7th around 9pm est beachbum bob Jun 2016 #226
Are you going to apologize for your false accusation for an Op of whining that had no basis? seabeyond Jun 2016 #232
I guess I'll have to patronize that Naveed fellow at that other website. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2016 #239
This op will never be banned at DU in GD. Ever. NCTraveler Jun 2016 #240
It sounds funny when you demo the reasoning out loud Babel_17 Jun 2016 #242
Are you being forced to participate here? You're not even a Star Member who contributed... BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #245
The Democratic Party has not picked anyone to run for President no matter how much you protest that imagine2015 Jun 2016 #264
no they won't, and neither will pro-Hillary supporters as long as they follow the TOS after the still_one Jun 2016 #251
Oh what bullshit. Problems with reading comprehension? Where did you see that? Lil Missy Jun 2016 #255
Well said! rurallib Jun 2016 #258
I just read the Skinner post. It says nothing like you claim. rurallib Jun 2016 #259
"you're intemperate!" *intemperately ignores imagine2015* MisterP Jun 2016 #274
Half of it is complete bullshit anyway and has no business being posted here. ucrdem Jun 2016 #261
Did you actually READ Skinner's post? That would help. Hekate Jun 2016 #276
As Per Skinner's post, your statement is incorrect. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #278
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