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We know that; DU is not the government. elleng May 2016 #1
Some folks seem to think they are being censored bravenak May 2016 #2
They/we need a different term. elleng May 2016 #7
They will still be able to do it at many many sites around the web bravenak May 2016 #9
There are lots of sites where people can trash Hillary DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #15
Makes perfect sense to me bravenak May 2016 #18
Reddit LoverOfLiberty May 2016 #75
Better... DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #77
I keep seeing this "Site Which Shall Not Be Mentioned". barrow-wight Jun 2016 #100
That was simply to keep the paid trolls from concern trolling. DU welcomes the Brock trolls. merrily Jun 2016 #102
JimJonesRadicals is CRAAAAAZY. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #104
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
The real circus comes on the 16th. :) barrow-wight Jun 2016 #116
Same tune, different lyrics. "Send in the Drones" (Charlie King) stone space Jun 2016 #134
I can hear the video. That likely means you should be clapping much louder. merrily Jun 2016 #135
Well, I am a bit of a Charlie King fan, I'll admit. stone space Jun 2016 #137
That was great. Thank you. merrily Jun 2016 #138
De nada. There was a movie made about the Plowshares 8 Action. stone space Jun 2016 #148
If only merrily Jun 2016 #150
You forgot to mention DU has standards of discourse mythology Jun 2016 #125
HUH? I forgot to mention? The poster raised a specific rule with me and I replied about that rule. merrily Jun 2016 #127
Oh! I forgot to mention: merrily Jun 2016 #124
I do not know what a Manny Goldstein is. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #158
That can explain it. merrily Jun 2016 #162
I am sure you are right. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #172
I'm lost. I thought we were discussing posters on JPR, not you or Bernie. merrily Jun 2016 #174
Which, no doubt, some will. It does not negate the fact that some posts will be Luminous Animal May 2016 #17
It was agreed to at sign up bravenak May 2016 #24
If that expansion bothers people, they need to examine why they are posting here. LonePirate Jun 2016 #111
You have talked a lot about rules, re Hillary. sheshe2 May 2016 #23
There are one billion websites on the internet. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #30
I am sure they can, DSB. sheshe2 May 2016 #45
First Amendment rights and censorship are not synonymous. An organization Luminous Animal May 2016 #11
And people can say what they want to say anyway, elsewhere bravenak May 2016 #14
Crazy, isn't it? melman May 2016 #20
Completely. n/t bvf May 2016 #89
Guffaw! AlbertCat Jun 2016 #145
I'M BEING OPPRESSED Gomez163 May 2016 #57
They shall overcome bravenak May 2016 #58
An inability to reveal truths is in fact censorship EndElectoral Jun 2016 #95
Um if the DU site is saying you can't post XYZ TimPlo Jun 2016 #163
You can still post what you like elsewhere bravenak Jun 2016 #165
Yea so? TimPlo Jun 2016 #167
The entire site censors rightwing drivel bravenak Jun 2016 #169
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #170
Some, apparently, do not ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2016 #5
I assume 'standing on their right' won't get them far. elleng May 2016 #8
It doesn't ... But that doesn't give them pause. 1StrongBlackMan May 2016 #28
We don't have any rights on DU at all. Philly-Union-Man May 2016 #3
Exactly bravenak May 2016 #4
Exactly. sheshe2 May 2016 #25
Hey. Almost over... bravenak May 2016 #26
True. This is the problem with the internet. It gives you the *illusion* that you have free speech. reformist2 May 2016 #74
There will be no nominee until the convention ends AgingAmerican May 2016 #6
Whatever happens, I hope you'll vote a straight Democratic ticket PJMcK May 2016 #13
Your allegation of hope almost sounds sincere. LanternWaste Jun 2016 #155
Well technically we do. The governent can't censor our political discusssions with few exceptions aikoaiko May 2016 #10
Sigh bravenak May 2016 #12
I know. I was trying to make a joke. aikoaiko May 2016 #34
Sorry. bravenak May 2016 #36
I will fight Trump, I just won't be voting for Hillary... Yurovsky May 2016 #16
Ok. June 15 is the day bravenak May 2016 #22
What will you do if the FBI recommends an indictment? Yurovsky May 2016 #39
Same thing I been doing bravenak May 2016 #41
I think that has already been pointed out numerous times but thanks. chwaliszewski May 2016 #44
Just trying to help out any way I can bravenak May 2016 #48
If you're trying to help, I have a few suggestions. chwaliszewski May 2016 #50
Did they move the convention date up? bvf May 2016 #91
Where have you been it was Sat, Feb 20 TimPlo Jun 2016 #164
True. And for some others bvf Jun 2016 #173
You really can't hurt Trump's chances without helping Clinton's chances, zero sum game nt geek tragedy May 2016 #70
How nice. GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #92
George Wallace was a Democrat too... Yurovsky Jun 2016 #153
The French Revolutionaries had no liberty to debate the Vichy government either. You make due. Vote2016 May 2016 #19
Oh good grief! The french revolution comparisons are outrageous! bravenak May 2016 #21
Especially when the French Revolution is magically conflated with WWII annavictorious Jun 2016 #128
No one is TRASHING the NOMINEE on DU Autumn May 2016 #27
For the purposes of DU, we will on June 15 bravenak May 2016 #29
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
It all depends on the meaning of the word "is "in your post, Autumn May 2016 #42
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
Awesome! You used the word *will* Autumn May 2016 #49
I'm givin folks that time they need to get it all out bravenak May 2016 #52
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
Yeah we know Autumn May 2016 #59
+1000 MelissaB May 2016 #31
yep AtomicKitten May 2016 #86
Pretty darn good point if saltpoint Jun 2016 #129
Thx. I will watch the Hildenburg without commenting specifically. jack_krass May 2016 #35
I am certainly not going to miss those who make disgusting comments such as yours. nt JTFrog Jun 2016 #101
Disgusting is as disgusting does. You may not like my comments but... jack_krass Jun 2016 #123
What criticism of Clinton will still be OK (if any)? NT Eric J in MN May 2016 #37
I think he said reasonable. Not just using stuff as a club to damage her chances. bravenak May 2016 #43
"I can't wait until Bill is in charge of the economy." chwaliszewski May 2016 #47
Not to most democrats bravenak May 2016 #51
Until the tech bubble burst. chwaliszewski May 2016 #85
yes some of us do cherish what would be our childhood memories - things seem better back then azurnoir Jun 2016 #119
June 7 they run out of states MFM008 May 2016 #38
Yes!!!!!! bravenak May 2016 #40
Lol, but hillary now nervous about CA! She really knows how to seal the deal! Logical May 2016 #80
See you at the convention! Lordquinton May 2016 #53
Or not bravenak May 2016 #54
Lots of berners don't get that workinclasszero May 2016 #60
They will bravenak May 2016 #67
On the 16th workinclasszero Jun 2016 #94
We're not even supposed to have the right to be sexist or racist but.... bettyellen May 2016 #61
Things sure changed here very quickly bravenak May 2016 #62
Well the Manny era was something- he was like a pied piper for a lot of folks.... bettyellen May 2016 #68
I swear he was a caver bravenak May 2016 #69
Biggest rat fucker ever- fooled lots of people though. bettyellen May 2016 #72
He's still up to it over there bravenak May 2016 #76
Ugh, dark days at DU bettyellen Jun 2016 #93
some are still blowing the "democracy" blather with regard to DU TOS Sheepshank May 2016 #63
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
Doesn't matter one bit. bravenak May 2016 #66
What than is the purpose of having a delegated decision making convention? imagine2015 May 2016 #88
Yep, it's a private site and the owners can make any rules they like. Nobody is forcing us m-lekktor May 2016 #71
Best answer yet bravenak May 2016 #73
It's ridiculous to complain on a privately run site. m-lekktor May 2016 #83
They have the right to turn DU into a Clinton operation to defeat Sanders at the national convention imagine2015 May 2016 #90
The problem is the hill loyalist cannot distinguish morningfog May 2016 #78
Best to err on the side of caution bravenak May 2016 #79
Or not worry about those incapable of critical thought. morningfog May 2016 #82
This is like the Berniecrat attitude towards the Democratic Party... brooklynite May 2016 #81
They want the rewards without all that work stuff and coalition building bravenak Jun 2016 #107
So GRhodes May 2016 #84
You can say whatever you want, just not here bravenak Jun 2016 #99
Great GRhodes Jun 2016 #156
Pretty much. alarimer Jun 2016 #157
I hear ya. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #87
I agree, good post! bravenak Jun 2016 #97
Great organization - NCAC - National Coalition Against Censorship EndElectoral Jun 2016 #96
Oh well! Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #98
What is it called when a poster boldly denies something no one claimed in the first place? merrily Jun 2016 #103
One person's trash is another's truth bbgrunt Jun 2016 #108
I haven't seen much trashing of Biden going on Fumesucker Jun 2016 #110
I cannot wait until the new rules are in place! Rex Jun 2016 #112
Can't come too soon! bravenak Jun 2016 #114
June 15th is St. Vitus' Day betsuni Jun 2016 #113
I feel like rejoicing, it has been so bad bravenak Jun 2016 #115
It has been bad. But that makes the joicing and rejoicing all the sweeter. betsuni Jun 2016 #117
and what is it you'll be sacrificing ? azurnoir Jun 2016 #118
Oh, haven't decided. betsuni Jun 2016 #120
be sure to let us know ummmkay? azurnoir Jun 2016 #121
K betsuni Jun 2016 #122
I was actually thinking something like goat the sacrificial type azurnoir Jun 2016 #161
Ever done a pig in a fire pit? VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #140
I wish. Nothing better than roasted pigs, nothing. betsuni Jun 2016 #147
I did it once. VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #149
Have you ever seen the televised Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #136
No, haven't! betsuni Jun 2016 #146
investigation dance, those ants-in-pants glances Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #159
Yes it would be nice to come together. So until Bernie official loses/drops out and Hillary B Calm Jun 2016 #126
skinner will be busy house cleaning everyday I think beachbum bob Jun 2016 #130
Or be antisemitic Android3.14 Jun 2016 #131
I considered putting that little bit of nastiness in my sig bar. VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #142
The irony of that coming from you. hobbit709 Jun 2016 #132
Ach! You VILL luff Hillary. Ve demand it! Vinca Jun 2016 #133
Amen. You said it all. Bring on Trump! All we need is either Bernie or Hillary! marble falls Jun 2016 #139
Ain't you sweet. berni_mccoy Jun 2016 #141
We don't have a nominee yet. And California will vote in a few days. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #143
There is no state actor on DU and so the First Amendment does not apply Gothmog Jun 2016 #144
What nominee? Shadowflash Jun 2016 #151
..bubble initiative... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #152
I already miss Obama he had class. gordianot Jun 2016 #154
Saying that President Obama made a deal to make Hillary Secretary of State is accusing him StevieM Jun 2016 #166
I disagree but so be it call it an understanding. gordianot Jun 2016 #175
I believe that historians will accept President Obama's version in its entirety, which is that StevieM Jun 2016 #176
I solemnly promise Prism Jun 2016 #160
Oh dear. ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #171
At which time 'forced vacations' will come back AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #168
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