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RBInMaine

(13,570 posts)
20. MANY of the attacks have been NASTY, mean, and rotten. And it's endless. Bernie would be disgusted.
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 09:08 AM
Oct 2015
I'm voting for HRC in my primary gwheezie Oct 2015 #1
Sanders supporters are not that...please reconsider your words. For shame. Fred Sanders Oct 2015 #5
Thanks Fred JackInGreen Oct 2015 #226
So, anyone with an opinion different from your is "an idiot". NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #8
Political wishful thinking, yes. Idiocy, no. See this link: RBInMaine Oct 2015 #27
Well, just a week or so ago NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #34
"Democratic Socialist" SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #84
Thanks. NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #90
I like "FDR Democrat" as well. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #94
I believe Bernie can also obtain some crossover vote from Republicans. NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #103
Can't imagine an R voting for Hillary, true. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #111
The GOP does not support socialism Gothmog Oct 2015 #203
Good OP-I am supporting Hillary Clinton because I simply do not think that Sanders is electable Gothmog Oct 2015 #204
Is there a difference to the average voting person? Thor_MN Oct 2015 #108
He is. It's called "stating his positions." SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #137
You are missing the point. Thor_MN Oct 2015 #145
You think the Sanders campaign is SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #152
No, you placed the burden on others to find out what Democratic Socialist means. Thor_MN Oct 2015 #159
Oh, you mean me personally. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #192
I can answer that since I have been out on the streets supporting Bernie. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #180
Thank you for your efforts. Thor_MN Oct 2015 #185
Bernie is quite adept at explaining the difference himself. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #190
My point is that he needs to. Thor_MN Oct 2015 #191
He is doing his best (quite well, actually) in person and through social media. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #193
I believe you ascribe far to much dislike for the term "socialist" in today's society. NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #207
I believe you conflate my opinions with the average person's. Thor_MN Oct 2015 #208
Thanks Thespian2 Oct 2015 #98
Sanders is not looking to dismantle capitalism. He's basically a staunch libeal/progressive Armstead Oct 2015 #58
I never imagined I would live to see those basic principles become radical. Autumn Oct 2015 #71
Because maybe, just maybe, it is time to make a real change iwillalwayswonderwhy Oct 2015 #61
Could you liberalmike27 Oct 2015 #77
I don't know where to begin with this reply and your OP. pangaia Oct 2015 #93
"Sanders realizes somebody has to try to fix things." SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #117
Clara-Jumi soon. :>)))) pangaia Oct 2015 #149
You lucky duck! SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #157
With the corporatist propaganda from the likes of RW talk radio and both "bought" parties... cascadiance Oct 2015 #165
This poll was brought up a while ago and debunked. It only includes data from those who're 56+. Bubzer Oct 2015 #166
I wonder if they also threw the term in "communist" how that would be looked at in polling too... cascadiance Oct 2015 #169
You know jack shit about getting Democrats elected. frylock Oct 2015 #183
Because every "He's not electable and he's about to show why; just watch." hurdle... Chan790 Oct 2015 #225
that's what you are going to take from that? treestar Oct 2015 #97
It would seem that you did not read the entire post. Bohunk68 Oct 2015 #23
Wow did you guys miss the point gwheezie Oct 2015 #37
Yes you were nt Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #53
Reading comprehension is clearly NOT your strong suit 66 dmhlt Oct 2015 #73
Sure Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #79
NO - you clearly can NOT! But I'll help you out: 66 dmhlt Oct 2015 #83
Oh come on. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #88
There was no "implication" at all. But since you claim ... 66 dmhlt Oct 2015 #215
Okey dokey. And you read mine. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #216
And s/he made NO claim (overt or implied) that non-HRC supporters are idiots ... 66 dmhlt Oct 2015 #229
Well, I've extracted all the amusement I care to from this exchange. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #234
Yes they jumped on that chance to be offended treestar Oct 2015 #99
Well, I guess it was too good a chance to pass up...! But seriously, SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #122
" Especially by the assertions that the post didn't imply (yeah, "imply") what it implied." JTFrog Oct 2015 #153
I don't generally remember posters. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #156
This message was self-deleted by its author JTFrog Oct 2015 #150
Wow that's civil Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #51
I found it interesting that Bernie's appearance could be a factor to some. olegramps Oct 2015 #104
I feel the same way! Walk away Oct 2015 #236
Great post. I agree with this completely. DanTex Oct 2015 #2
Settling is not a strategy Fearless Oct 2015 #63
And I hope Hillary supporters read up on Third Way and what its done to the Democratic Party. RiverLover Oct 2015 #222
Why would you strongly campaign for Sanders in the general if he can't possibly win? Vattel Oct 2015 #3
Frankly NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #10
I believe ALL HRC supporters would back Bernie in the general to fight what Hortensis Oct 2015 #17
Comments NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #24
I think you're making way too much of a little toss-in. We all tend to assume Hortensis Oct 2015 #32
That post pretty much validates my thinking that many Clinton supporters Doctor_J Oct 2015 #41
My sentiments exactly. NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #46
+1 daleanime Oct 2015 #91
If not "want," exactly SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #92
right. They are willing to accept all of those in exchange for Doctor_J Oct 2015 #109
Even while Roe v Wade becomes moot. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #115
Except with the insidious RWers, you keep abortion rights but . . . end up Nay Oct 2015 #142
No, they disagree about the logistics treestar Oct 2015 #198
And apparently many BS supporters wear tin foil hats... Walk away Oct 2015 #238
exactly, people would try even against the odds treestar Oct 2015 #113
Umhm. Except odds for the 2016 White House are in our favor. It's ours to hold. Hortensis Oct 2015 #179
I don't have to. I live in a blue state so I can just skip the top line! Nt Walk away Oct 2015 #237
Yep, their confidences is in the machine. zeemike Oct 2015 #57
Yeah, but SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #95
Well perhaps some of them will be recipients of that suction. zeemike Oct 2015 #110
GLAD you asked, as I knew someone would. HERE is why I would still campaign BIGTIME for Sanders: RBInMaine Oct 2015 #11
Let's turn it around. Here is why I will support Hillary in the general, if she is the nominee. rogerashton Oct 2015 #60
Thanks. That makes sense. Vattel Oct 2015 #69
"He Can't Win," liberalmike27 Oct 2015 #85
Dividing the left mentally up into "us" and "them" may satisfy something inside you, Hortensis Oct 2015 #239
Huh? In the unlikely event he wins as Democratic nominee treestar Oct 2015 #100
I think you misunderstood me. Vattel Oct 2015 #107
Letting the GOP win would be pointless. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #112
RBI said that Sanders couldn't possibly win the GE but that he or she would campaign on his behalf Vattel Oct 2015 #120
One would do so because giving up is not an option in the General. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #125
if sanders can't win, and he is the democratic nominee, Vattel Oct 2015 #129
You are explaining why you would give up. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #131
After reading RBI's response, I would keep fighting even if I knew the Repub would win. Vattel Oct 2015 #141
Yes, you keep fighting anyway. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #143
cool. we agree Vattel Oct 2015 #177
The goal is to put as many dems in office as we can. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #200
You should put this paragraph you wrote in a frame: Fred Sanders Oct 2015 #4
Yes. Hortensis Oct 2015 #15
GREAT POINT. I hope people respond. RBInMaine Oct 2015 #28
Hey, not all posts belong in frames. :) Hortensis Oct 2015 #87
She denies being a progressive. Are you saying she's lying? Scuba Oct 2015 #6
You're wrong. In fact in the '08 debates she described herself as a "Modern Progressive." RBInMaine Oct 2015 #18
What's a "modern progressive"? NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #36
"I've been accused of being a moderate. I plead guilty." -HRC Scuba Oct 2015 #40
Apparently "centrist" is the new "Modern Progressive", NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #52
Yep. Neauseating. Scuba Oct 2015 #68
ANOTHER thing us Bernie Supporters are horrible at! MoveIt Oct 2015 #76
True, I don't really keep up with "Branding" because it changes so frequently, NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #78
"Moderate" is not a dirty word. JohnnyRingo Oct 2015 #133
Correction NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #189
I'm not hearing the same enthusiasm you are. JohnnyRingo Oct 2015 #214
... NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #227
Yeah, "moderate" is a dirty word, misinformed voters notwithstanding. Scuba Oct 2015 #217
I'm not sure how to take that JohnnyRingo Oct 2015 #219
Hey, if Ohio voters think Hillary is "too liberal" then they're misinformed as ... Scuba Oct 2015 #221
You didn't refer to me (et al) as "ignorant" for not sharing your view JohnnyRingo Oct 2015 #230
"I'll waste no more of your time by responding." Bwahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Scuba Oct 2015 #232
And there you have it. By using the qualifier of "Modern" she was stating she was not LondonReign2 Oct 2015 #80
She's "evolved" on that too to now claim moderate centrist. aikoaiko Oct 2015 #139
"Hillary supporters overwhelmingly like Bernie" oasis Oct 2015 #7
Same here. He has a lot of admirers in the Hillary camp. juajen Oct 2015 #62
i can honestly look at all the candidates restorefreedom Oct 2015 #9
Being black is NOTHING like being a self-described "socialist" in our political culture. RBInMaine Oct 2015 #19
many people are on board with democratic socialist ideas restorefreedom Oct 2015 #65
+1 NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #74
So do you hate Social Security like you think everyone hates "socialist" the way you do? cascadiance Oct 2015 #211
Bunk is right. TM99 Oct 2015 #12
MANY of the attacks have been NASTY, mean, and rotten. And it's endless. Bernie would be disgusted. RBInMaine Oct 2015 #20
Have you checked out the Hillary Supporters website - TBF Oct 2015 #29
It is a candidate. It isn't your best friend. TM99 Oct 2015 #55
These posts are always bereft of examples.. frylock Oct 2015 #184
Oh, please--I think Sanders would disavow a large percentage of the posts being made in MADem Oct 2015 #49
One small point. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #106
DLC (not DCL) is in boxes at the Clinton library. It's dead. MADem Oct 2015 #127
Oops, sorry for typo. Still say it's about as dead as a zombie. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #132
The Obama wing runs the Democratic Party these days. MADem Oct 2015 #138
"Different direction"....? Oooookaaaaay. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #144
Just like Blackwater "no longer exists", and nor does Xe anymore, but Academi LLC does... cascadiance Oct 2015 #178
Bingo!!!! LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #118
I can, if you don't hold the values for uplifting society as a whole that Bernie speaks of NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #13
Your statement is the very hyperbole I mention in the OP. Your mind is LOCKED. RBInMaine Oct 2015 #21
You're right. It's "LOCKED" on voting for the greater good. eom NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #25
And Hillary IS PROGRESSIVE and is for the GREATER GOOD too. So, if you can UNlock for a minute: RBInMaine Oct 2015 #33
Today's right will be tomorrow's middle Broward Oct 2015 #14
Not possible, Broward. The nation's moving leftward again. Big pattern! Hortensis Oct 2015 #22
Re "Bernie Sanders would be disgusted with these anti-Hillary posts": ucrdem Oct 2015 #16
Fact free content from Hillary Demeter Oct 2015 #48
They are facts, they are free, they are here for all to see ucrdem Oct 2015 #148
HRC Really? phoenixpcrod Oct 2015 #26
The OP just glosses over the "Third Way" issue without any arguements to support the denial. Dustlawyer Oct 2015 #30
"SOCIALIST SOCIALIST SOCIALIST" TBF Oct 2015 #31
Correct. The right *already* calls Obama a Socialist. thesquanderer Oct 2015 #70
No. 99Forever Oct 2015 #35
I could be happy with either candidate spinbaby Oct 2015 #38
She has my vote. MADem Oct 2015 #39
The whole name-calling/hectoring schtick leaves me cold--MADem DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2015 #126
Nope. It defies logic. Fuddnik Oct 2015 #42
AND facts. Demeter Oct 2015 #47
No, they cannot Renew Deal Oct 2015 #43
I have so many friends that tell me that they really like Bernie, but they are going to vote LiberalArkie Oct 2015 #44
Must be so annoying that Bernie's supporters just will not obey you! djean111 Oct 2015 #45
I'm sorry but voting for Hillary Clinton nyabingi Oct 2015 #50
HRC - First Political Leanings - Republican - Now - Republican Lite cantbeserious Oct 2015 #54
You`re really, really persistent with this anti-Bernie stuff. democrank Oct 2015 #56
Pick an issue where Hillary holds a better position. Fearless Oct 2015 #59
Sometimes we have to look at electability Ineeda Oct 2015 #64
Got it.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #158
I hardly think being a Republican Ineeda Oct 2015 #171
Well you voted for Charlie.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #173
No. I guess I wasn't clear. I voted for Meek. Ineeda Oct 2015 #212
Nope. I cannot. The differences are so fundamental. Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #66
ER, check the walls of you own house to make sure they'e not made of glass Armstead Oct 2015 #67
"Just ain't gonna happen." freedom fighter jh Oct 2015 #72
Sanders is not a socialist MyNameGoesHere Oct 2015 #75
But manny here argue that Obama is a republican, because he compared some policies to theirs ONCE. bettyellen Oct 2015 #194
I almost agree with you. thesquanderer Oct 2015 #81
I think the red-baiting against Obama has ironically defanged the term "socialist" zazen Oct 2015 #82
The nuts just throw out "communist", "fascist", "nazi", "socialist" to describe Obama... cascadiance Oct 2015 #187
There's a reason why the right are so intent on demonizing socialism. Cheese Sandwich Oct 2015 #86
K&R! stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #89
Tired of status quo rnk6670 Oct 2015 #96
I don't pinebox Oct 2015 #101
No!!! LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #102
There does seem to be a lot of vitriol toward Hillary by telephone Sanders supporters liberal N proud Oct 2015 #105
Do you know why that is? pinebox Oct 2015 #119
If supporters are a reflection of the candidate then I can't support them liberal N proud Oct 2015 #174
We'll do it without you.. frylock Oct 2015 #188
You should be declared pinebox Oct 2015 #202
I think I will wait and see liberal N proud Oct 2015 #210
Hai feeltheburn Oct 2015 #114
K & R, very good post. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #116
If Hillary is the Nominee..... LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #136
Pllaying right into the republican hand, this is what they want. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #154
This Line is Tired.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #155
There is a loud segment of Bernie supporters who are always disgruntled. JoePhilly Oct 2015 #121
Just as.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #162
I did not say all ... I said a "loud segment". JoePhilly Oct 2015 #163
Because they are delusional, dishonest, or both. Motown_Johnny Oct 2015 #123
If you prefer..... marble falls Oct 2015 #124
Hillary represents the policies of the past left-of-center2012 Oct 2015 #128
No I cannot see ANY reason to vote for Hillary. bowens43 Oct 2015 #130
I will, if necessary, vote for her in the general. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #135
to think everything in your first paragraph treestar Oct 2015 #168
This using DLC as a perjorative is naive and ignorant Gman Oct 2015 #134
Oh, I'm old enough to remember both. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #151
The good tremendously outweighs any not so good Gman Oct 2015 #172
Any D beats any R in my book, but... SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #197
And the D's are guilty of being in bed with them Gman Oct 2015 #213
Thanks. The Puritopians on this site redstateblues Oct 2015 #228
The vast majority of them weren't even born yet Gman Oct 2015 #233
Enough already Perogie Oct 2015 #140
Opinions differ on qualifications. I don't think Hillary is qualified. Tierra_y_Libertad Oct 2015 #146
I Don't Pay Attention to All the Banter ... KPN Oct 2015 #147
Really. (re ignoring banter) SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #199
Of course. MuseRider Oct 2015 #160
It has something to do with why kids love the taste of cinnamon toast crunch Scootaloo Oct 2015 #161
You were fine right up until you dived right into the anti-Bernie screed. Bubzer Oct 2015 #164
No ronnykmarshall Oct 2015 #167
Quarter million dollar speech to CitiBank! Iraq War Vote! Dems to Win Oct 2015 #170
Socialism DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #175
No cantbeserious Oct 2015 #176
Hillary is simply untrustworthy Android3.14 Oct 2015 #181
Sanders is as good as, or better than Clinton on EVERY issue.. frylock Oct 2015 #182
Honestly, no, I can't. Fawke Em Oct 2015 #186
No, I cannot comprehend it AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #195
You should thank Bernie for bringing some excitement to the party. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #196
Not really. Vinca Oct 2015 #201
Anti-Hillary posts? Meet kettle: beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #205
100% for Bernie SoapBox Oct 2015 #206
Ok I will play silenttigersong Oct 2015 #209
I mean she was only one of the founders of the DLC, how in the world would someone think she is TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #218
The 63% prefer Sanders n/t eridani Oct 2015 #220
No, I personally cannot fathom why any Democrat would prefer Hillary. Chan790 Oct 2015 #223
I was with you until the Socialist point deutsey Oct 2015 #224
Sure they just have different priorities and values then I do YabaDabaNoDinoNo Oct 2015 #231
FFS, another "Bernie can't win" post. LOL, can you say "desperate"? Nt Logical Oct 2015 #235
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