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lovemydog

(11,833 posts)
116. I have nothing against voting for Bernie in the primary.
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 04:06 AM
Jun 2016

I will continue to speak out my view, that the race in November matters a great deal, as do all local, state and congressional elections.

I hope I put that in a nice enough way. I'm biting my tongue a little bit because I have no intention of ostracizing. I just feel very strongly about my position, and wish you all the best.

there were plenty of valid reasons to support Sanders over Clinton. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #1
K&R PJMcK Jun 2016 #27
It would be nice to have some progressives to ... Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2016 #86
Congress will almost certainly be more conservative than Clinton. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #88
Liberal in some cases, not so liberal in others. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2016 #90
the measure was usually e 60th more liberal Senator and 218th most liberal geek tragedy Jun 2016 #91
We actually had a filibuster proof majority at the beginning of Obama's first term. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #105
Not until June 7, when Franken was finally sworn in. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #107
7 months, they couldnt do anything. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #109
Yes, autocorrect. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #111
Interesting that you talk about how we had these difficult votes- Nelson, Lieberman, Lincoln etc Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #113
Lieberman was not a Democrat anymore, and withheld his vote pnwmom Jun 2016 #160
Kennedy died August 25th. So it was only 79 days. And how often was Kennedy well enough to vote? n/t ieoeja Jun 2016 #151
The Democrats could have fixed the filibuster rules fasttense Jun 2016 #132
Democrats are using the filibuster these days. geek tragedy Jun 2016 #134
Kennedy died August 25th. So it was only 79 days. And how often was Kennedy well enough to vote? n/t ieoeja Jun 2016 #150
Joe Lieberman was part of that majority, and he was then an independent, pnwmom Jun 2016 #159
Yeah, and a lot of people are still rightly pissed about the non-stop shit that was thrown at us for Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #104
I have to smile every time I read Sanders supporters complaining geek tragedy Jun 2016 #106
Sure, because according to the all powerful narrative, we're the bad ones. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #108
Hey, the group of people who polluted this place geek tragedy Jun 2016 #110
Right, the constant conflation of vocal criticism with abuse. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #112
you know that Sanders fans made up the "Brock hiring trolls" stuff, right? geek tragedy Jun 2016 #123
Yeah, okay. And how about all the craptasticly offensive posts from Hill folk? Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #127
primary season turns people into feral assholes. dog bites man nt geek tragedy Jun 2016 #128
Yeah, I managed to make it through w/o calling people cute nasty names or accusing them of being Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #129
Some of us had our identity denied nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #145
Fer Christ's sake, give it up. Major Hogwash Jun 2016 #124
I don't even know what that means. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #131
Says the person with 10 hides. bvar22 Jun 2016 #157
You might find this article of interest.... Land of Enchantment Jun 2016 #2
The system is clearly rigged to support the Establishment and not the People. rhett o rick Jun 2016 #8
Thank you! At least some of the media is taking notice. senz Jun 2016 #9
You do realize how hurtful the picture of Buzz cook Jun 2016 #14
Hurtful to whom? It states a political/economic reality. senz Jun 2016 #16
I too pretend my opinions are reality. Bias suits us well LanternWaste Jun 2016 #30
There is no parallels MFM008 Jun 2016 #49
That is so true as to not have to be stated. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #79
Weren't you the one just yesterday racing around DU screaming that she couldn't be the Number23 Jun 2016 #83
Thank you nt Buzz cook Jun 2016 #96
No it does not. They are nowhere close in any way shape or form. apcalc Jun 2016 #135
Here. Read this in the spirit of self-understanding. senz Jun 2016 #19
toughen up buttercup elehhhhna Jun 2016 #26
You and your supporters have been disrespecting Bernie for Lord knows how long, desmiller Jun 2016 #34
Well reasoned article. JudyM Jun 2016 #31
^^^ This ^^^ senz Jun 2016 #47
This is patently false vdogg Jun 2016 #56
... She would not have had that margin without the complicity of AP. JudyM Jun 2016 #57
Lol vdogg Jun 2016 #60
But that is not what the poster is "telling" you. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2016 #89
Nice straw men, but the band wagon effect is well known nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #148
Oh, FFS! Will you people JUST ONCE do some math? This is ridiculous. Those 107 SD's weren't Squinch Jun 2016 #62
Already answered before you posted your FFS. JudyM Jun 2016 #66
SMH. So much ridiculous. Squinch Jun 2016 #139
Nothing but a Sanders lancer78 Jun 2016 #120
Sanders is bringing a lot of people like us to the convention. Orsino Jun 2016 #3
They will not ignore them. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #33
What? Not a funny joke in a democracy at an open convention. The Wielding Truth Jun 2016 #141
Does not matter BlindTiresias Jun 2016 #37
Hope so!!! n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2016 #97
I old, white, liberal, female and disgusted Faux pas Jun 2016 #4
I hope you'll join us in helping to defeat Trump . NurseJackie Jun 2016 #5
I'm with you, sister. senz Jun 2016 #6
Agree except that Hillary did NOT win fair and square. Not by a long shot. cui bono Jun 2016 #7
Thanks! Was so happy to see the OP that I overlooked this crucial point. senz Jun 2016 #10
Amen. My point exactly.....nt Land of Enchantment Jun 2016 #17
Still delusional. And you wonder why that word used! upaloopa Jun 2016 #20
Another Hill fan personal insult? Try arguing your case, upaloopa. senz Jun 2016 #21
Another Hill fan with 11 hides, bvar22 Jun 2016 #158
Completely agree. It was outrageous. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #44
Thanks - well put - couldn't agree more. ciaobaby Jun 2016 #12
That's just a silly post. The Dems have and are moving left, but just because it isn't at the pace OnDoutside Jun 2016 #50
You clearly haven't been paying attention. cui bono Jun 2016 #85
Anyone objecting to the TPP is no better than Trump OnDoutside Jun 2016 #138
Anybody objecting to the attacks on labor, world wide mind you, nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #149
Moving "to the Left" you say? bvar22 Jun 2016 #162
Right now, the Democratic Party stands for war, fracking, Third Way slashing of social djean111 Jun 2016 #137
You have no proof of this so called election rigging. apcalc Jun 2016 #136
The drama is just amazing leftofcool Jun 2016 #11
kinda just proved the point she made. ciaobaby Jun 2016 #13
Drama Drama Drama jzodda Jun 2016 #15
After everything that has been said and everything you have heard, there is nothing more to say. Seeinghope Jun 2016 #42
Her lies are documented, have you not paid attention? cui bono Jun 2016 #43
Always Crickets. Does not pass through the frontal cortex of The Bubble. libdem4life Jun 2016 #71
You mean this? cui bono Jun 2016 #84
That's the one that came to mind. Thanks for the chuckle. He's such a libdem4life Jun 2016 #163
Because she's dishonest and deceitful. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2016 #92
No, it's not. Hissyspit Jun 2016 #121
So go vote for the other side then. leftofcool Jun 2016 #125
Why would I vote for the other side? Hissyspit Jun 2016 #140
Who are you talking to? Is this a way to put some finality on something. upaloopa Jun 2016 #18
If you don't care and have nothing to say then Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #24
the purpose of DU is to support the party nominee. your call whether you do or not. nt msongs Jun 2016 #22
the purpose is to help get Democrats elected. highprincipleswork Jun 2016 #35
I'm old, white, liberal, female and disgusted too. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #23
God Bless the Man and 840high Jun 2016 #36
Most certainly, 840. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #40
Fallen icons. So many of them. Wednesdays Jun 2016 #41
Barbara Boxer ... Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2016 #95
John Lewis beltanefauve Jun 2016 #99
This primary pulled back the curtain - I no longer see us as a Democracy adigal Jun 2016 #75
Agreed. Very well said. Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2016 #94
Great post ! beltanefauve Jun 2016 #98
This is how I feel as well. While 2008 was far uglier, 2016 has been myrna minx Jun 2016 #122
i am with you. they do not see the potential land mines after summer. pansypoo53219 Jun 2016 #25
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #28
Have fun rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #29
The future is persistent ... It never stops coming Trajan Jun 2016 #32
Sigh BlindTiresias Jun 2016 #39
Bernie was 'this close', without much preparation before jumping headlong into the breach Trajan Jun 2016 #55
He wasn't really that close BlindTiresias Jun 2016 #64
The Democratic party is too entrenched with corporate welfare, and they have convinced adigal Jun 2016 #76
Superdelegates votes are worth more than citizens felix_numinous Jun 2016 #38
Hang in there Time for change Jun 2016 #45
I'm your same demographic lanlady Jun 2016 #46
Me too Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #51
This is a strong indictment of Bernie's candidacy auntpurl Jun 2016 #58
As soon as you called him "sanctimonious" I stopped reading adigal Jun 2016 #77
Oh, that was totally believable, LOL. Ino Jun 2016 #93
Well, I imagine you will be just ecstatic and thrilled with Hillary's penchant for djean111 Jun 2016 #142
The People jamese777 Jun 2016 #48
I'm old, white, female and liberal too dem in texas Jun 2016 #52
That's the spirit! Thank you! n/t VOX Jun 2016 #65
The Party Failed its duty RobertEarl Jun 2016 #53
K&R Zippyzagnut Jun 2016 #54
I am hoping that... coco77 Jun 2016 #59
That would just be the worst thing in the world, wouldn't it. boston bean Jun 2016 #61
If she is so ... coco77 Jun 2016 #63
I said that on Skinner's thread...will every legitimate concern about her be called Sexist? As it is adigal Jun 2016 #78
They are already running it in the ground... coco77 Jun 2016 #164
"I'm sick of being ostracized, criticized, belittled because of my position." ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #67
There has always been tension between those who vote lovemydog Jun 2016 #118
It's been going on for much longer than this election cycle. Nice try though. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #143
You must be new nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #146
This message was self-deleted by its author The empressof all Jun 2016 #68
I agree with you Paper Roses. Worried senior Jun 2016 #69
I'm old, white, liberal, female and disgusted and I supported Hillary Whimsey Jun 2016 #70
Except athena Jun 2016 #144
I'm as old as I feel, white and so what, as liberal as I want, and I'm voting out the men. Period. MichiganVote Jun 2016 #72
I'm 54, white, liberal, female and also disgusted adigal Jun 2016 #73
Middle-aged, white, female, socialist... Lizzie Poppet Jun 2016 #74
Same. nt ncliberal Jun 2016 #81
Excellent article. Me, too. n/t Peregrine Took Jun 2016 #80
Their aversion to discuss policy and the insistence on arguing the inevitability of Hillary from day GoneFishin Jun 2016 #82
What do your age, race and gender have to do with anything? Corporate666 Jun 2016 #87
You are certainly not alone :) nt slipslidingaway Jun 2016 #100
response to Paper Roses 3hummingbirds Jun 2016 #101
Perhaps we can to to brunch on the 8th of November!!! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #102
That makes two of us, PaperRoses! Glad to know you! George Eliot Jun 2016 #103
I'm middle-aged, white, male, and disgusted by your post. sentenza607 Jun 2016 #114
You must be from the Clinton unifying party ... slipslidingaway Jun 2016 #117
Those poor poor white males. They have it so bad leftofcool Jun 2016 #126
Don't know what you're talking about, don't really care sentenza607 Jun 2016 #153
You are expressing just what I was talking about in my original post. Paper Roses Jun 2016 #165
kickie, bumpie tomm2thumbs Jun 2016 #115
I have nothing against voting for Bernie in the primary. lovemydog Jun 2016 #116
You might "sleep in" in November? oberliner Jun 2016 #119
I do hope you will take some time off and reflect on the good of the country by November. riversedge Jun 2016 #130
We got close this time voteearlyvoteoften Jun 2016 #133
I am younger than you nadinbrzezinski Jun 2016 #147
+100 nt Duval Jun 2016 #155
too bad you can't see the hatred in your own post. and then there is the 'If Hillary won fair' MariaThinks Jun 2016 #152
I'll continue to support Bernie until then, also. Duval Jun 2016 #154
I'm a Hillary supporter and tired of the same thing treestar Jun 2016 #156
"Sleeping in' in Novemeber is supporting Trump. I do not respect that choice. nt TeamPooka Jun 2016 #161
Locking. Very sorry but meta discussion is not allowed in GDP. hrmjustin Jun 2016 #166
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