2016 Postmortem

Catherina

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230. Remember it like it was yesterday. Very little has changed too.

Tue Nov 3, 2015, 11:28 AM

Nov 2015

Remember these blasts from the past? All the shit-stirring that if Obama won, African hut-dwellers would be a permanent fixture in the *White* House

Same tactics over again.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4992881

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Clinton used race as a campaign tactic in 2008 - she's doing worse now [View all] berni_mccoy Nov 2015 OP

"I look forward to fighting for her the way she’s fighting for all of us."-John Lewis DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #1

I know. If you read my post, you'd see that I covered that. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #3

I take my lead on civil rights from John Lewis, not anonymous internet posters. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #8

You're entitled to your opinion and to believe whatever you like in the face of facts. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #11

You should actually do your own thinking. Bread and Circus Nov 2015 #94

If you think doing your own thinking DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #101

Good point, people who say... PosterChild Nov 2015 #164

Taking the lead from a black guy who still bears a lump on his head at the hands of white racists... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #165

I have a request out to Lewis to explain why he supports her DOMA revisionism when he was one of Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #231

The DOMA vote was awful, a political cave of Biblical proportions There is no defending it... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #232

Why don't you think for yourself? 840high Nov 2015 #169

Asked and answered. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #170

It kills them that minorities overwhelmingly support Clinton. nt LexVegas Nov 2015 #5

I'm ok with Clinton believing that. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #6

She has it. Only somebody in a dreamworld thinks Bernie is winning with Blacks. bravenak Nov 2015 #15

Ok. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #17

"She has it. Only somebody in a dreamworld thinks Bernie is winning with Blacks" DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #31

Corporate polls!!! bravenak Nov 2015 #35

Barber poles! greatauntoftriplets Nov 2015 #38

Heh! bravenak Nov 2015 #114

Now I know why so many Clinton supporters are afraid of this OP. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #45

They're comfortable with taking black people for granted Scootaloo Nov 2015 #51

Spot On Scootaloo!!! monicaangela Nov 2015 #107

Except for the Clinton supporters that *are* African American ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #225

This message was self-deleted by its author Scootaloo Nov 2015 #239

I was recently told that Sanders has no black supporters Scootaloo Nov 2015 #240

I wish I could like this post a million times. Black people owe NOTHING to the Clintons! ZERO! Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #241

Why do you think Hillary has the best chance of beating the republicans? fbc Dec 2015 #265

I wish Bernie could win, but I grow increasingly unconvinced with each passing day. Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2015 #266

Exactly, good post. Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #176

And that Obama and she worked together for 4 years. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #7

As I noted. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #20

So, I guess President Obama is a better person than others who post here? Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #24

I actually met him and, yeah, I think he is. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #30

I wonder what he'd think about posts like the OP and this one: Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #34

I'm sure he would say the 2008 campaign was down and dirty berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #42

I'm sure he's feeling pretty great about Secretary Clinton's awesome numbers Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #47

He's certainly happy about Sander's run: berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #49

I'm sure you are aware of the context of his mirthful remarks. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #54

Obama often uses humor to get a point across berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #56

Just keep on keeping on! Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #61

Never try to convince somebody something isn't true when their whole world view depends on it... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #66

Obama and Clinton reading DU together. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #72

Holding hands DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #89

Going after Osama together: Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #108

"Friendships involve a sense of trust and being in the foxhole together." DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #117

No shit bravenak Nov 2015 #116

Now that picture is going to crack me up every time I see it, lol Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #131

Let's caption it. lovemydog Nov 2015 #202

I prefer to let African American folks make their own decisions. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #10

Same. How do you think the BLM members thrown out of Clinton's speech feel? berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #13

Something something John Lewis. frylock Nov 2015 #78

People need to be able to make informed decisions Wotas Nov 2015 #191

As a white person I am confident black persons can make informed decisions, you? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #193

Thank you brother! bravenak Nov 2015 #196

Gee whiz...Imagine if African Americans were running around telling white people what to think... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #197

You know I could. Get me a robot body and I will. bravenak Nov 2015 #198

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What this about is this white person not wanting to infantalize black persons ... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #215

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How can a whole race be wrong? /nt DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #217

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What did you say? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #219

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A lot of folks don't seem to be into the independent senator from Vermont. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #221

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You make an outstanding point. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #223

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Exactly ismnotwasm Nov 2015 #227

That's a great song! PatrickforO Nov 2015 #257

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OK Now I'm Confused... And Not That It Matters To Me What Your Race ChiciB1 Nov 2015 #253

Much appreciated. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #242

'Baffles' is more accurate n/t whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #14

Minorities support Clinton's: because is a friend, and Dem party leader lewebley3 Nov 2015 #238

That was 50 years ago, what has Cong Lewis done lately? tularetom Nov 2015 #33

I'll take the word of John Lewis over anybody workinclasszero Nov 2015 #98

When it comes to civil rights so would I, comrade. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #104

Qualified Woman DownriverDem Nov 2015 #234

John Lewis did some good work back in the day, nyabingi Nov 2015 #235

A lot of this point is over the top, but I don't have time to go through it all. brooklynite Nov 2015 #2

I know. If you read my post, you'd see that I covered that. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #4

Sorry, don't have time to read this-these folks might be interested though... luvspeas Nov 2015 #9

This helps Bernie lose the few black voters he has left. bravenak Nov 2015 #12

You're free to say whatever you want. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #16

Good. I will when I come back from errands. Brace yourself. Just kidding. bravenak Nov 2015 #21

I look forward to it. I'm already sitting down though... berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #28

Lol! bravenak Nov 2015 #29

I disagree whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #25

Well black peope are used to it and most forgive her. Nuff said. We still remember. bravenak Nov 2015 #32

For the life of me whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #37

IKR? Those pesky Alaskans just won't do what they're told... luvspeas Nov 2015 #52

I get it whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #64

Post removed Post removed Nov 2015 #77

Who are my people? whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #81

Lol! bravenak Nov 2015 #105

I so love to make you laugh! luvspeas Nov 2015 #109

Thank you. It actually looks like an Alaskan. bravenak Nov 2015 #113

Omfg luvspeas Nov 2015 #118

DON'T FORGET THESE rbrnmw Nov 2015 #136

Oops!!! bravenak Nov 2015 #138

I don't forgive anybody ever. I'm mean. But the Queen's enemies are mine own so, meh. bravenak Nov 2015 #120

What does that even mean? whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #124

Lol! bravenak Nov 2015 #132

It is unrealistic to expect a candidate with tens of millions of supporters to rein all of them in. JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #200

It ain't me that I worry about. The hundreds of reported cases of others piss me off. bravenak Nov 2015 #201

I agree with you, but again, black voters are acting STRATEGICALLY and RATIONALLY. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #244

Thanks whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #248

Hi bravenak. All due respect, I remember and will NEVER forgive or forget. The Clintons showed me Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #162

Look downthread. I said I never forgive. I'm mean. bravenak Nov 2015 #163

Except you've also decided to 'go to war' with a lot of us who are her enemies but not yours. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #180

I do not see it that way. bravenak Nov 2015 #185

I don't think anything you're writing is directed at me. But it IS directed at trying to burn down Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #187

Her supporters are not doing it. bravenak Nov 2015 #188

Not now, not while they've got the polls on their side. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #189

Alot of her supporters ARE the BLACK ones. bravenak Nov 2015 #192

You are full of shit. Full stop lies riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #195

I've been stalked in real life ..... it's horrible, keep track of everything. polly7 Nov 2015 #252

holy shit n/t retrowire Nov 2015 #236

I agree 100%! The problem with Bernie's campaign is not necessarily his supporters, which Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #243

That is exactly why I decided what I did. bravenak Nov 2015 #249

you can tell the fake concern when they keep bringing up JI7 Nov 2015 #57

Like hounding them on the internet, peering into their religious affiliations... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #63

So it's even worse than i thought JI7 Nov 2015 #65

That is what occurred... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #67

Or sending threatening letters to their homes... luvspeas Nov 2015 #88

Some of them have said she made it up. (REDUX) DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #93

Victim shaming...abhorrent. luvspeas Nov 2015 #97

I was one of the first people she shared it with... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #112

Nothing done by Bernie's campaign will ever approach this disturbing crap whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #68

I'm not talking about bernies campaign JI7 Nov 2015 #70

It's simple whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #73

i am a poc and I'm voting for sanders JI7 Nov 2015 #86

Well said luvspeas Nov 2015 #90

2 things whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #92

she listens and treats them as equals unlike the way you speak of them JI7 Nov 2015 #100

Reread the OP and say that with a straight face whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #103

yes ,when you say things like you ate voting for sanders because it's best fro black people JI7 Nov 2015 #110

Um... didn't you just tell me you are voting for Sanders? whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #121

you keep going after poc.yet most white people vote republican JI7 Nov 2015 #130

Easier to vote bother us. Some think they need to educate us on what is best for us constantly. bravenak Nov 2015 #135

Bullshit whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #137

I'm talkIng about the things you posted JI7 Nov 2015 #139

Show us whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #141

it's in this thread itself JI7 Nov 2015 #142

I see whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #145

keep showing you don't care JI7 Nov 2015 #146

And you, whoever you are, whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #147

I think there is a difference when you say most white people jwirr Nov 2015 #143

the first is true also. Most white people do vote republican JI7 Nov 2015 #144

Not where I live MN. jwirr Nov 2015 #148

yes there corps be difference if you break it down like that JI7 Nov 2015 #149

What fake concern? jfern Nov 2015 #69

I'm talking about the attacks on bravenak JI7 Nov 2015 #71

Some of them have said she made it up. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #91

Who knows if she did or not. 840high Nov 2015 #171

Why doesn't your response surprise me? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #172

I don't know. You want me to lie? 840high Nov 2015 #174

Frankly, I couldn't care less... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #175

Eh, who cares? bravenak Nov 2015 #177

He or she is insistent on calling you a liar... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #178

I try to ignore silly stuff like that. Some do it for attention. bravenak Nov 2015 #179

Your reserve impresses me more and more. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #182

This message was self-deleted by its author 840high Nov 2015 #190

They crack me up bravenak Nov 2015 #123

Reposting your thread that got hidden last week? onehandle Nov 2015 #18

Former Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman, Marcia Fudge, Endorses Hillary Clinton DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #19

Congrats to her. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #23

alert aspirant Nov 2015 #22

So it was alerted on again? onehandle Nov 2015 #27

Can't believe someone invoked MIRT whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #43

Yes, because it's the only method they have to shut down discussion. frylock Nov 2015 #80

Yup. SoapBox Nov 2015 #83

Disgusting how people want to silence talk of Hillary's dog whistles jfern Nov 2015 #152

i have always thought his "sacrifice" was a big mistake restorefreedom Nov 2015 #26

There's a reason why it's called a dog whistle. nt nc4bo Nov 2015 #36

I quit reading at this HassleCat Nov 2015 #39

I know it's hard to stomach, and I probably should have put "GRAPHIC" in the title... berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #41

That's true HassleCat Nov 2015 #48

The reason why is called a dog whistle in political terms berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #53

Then he should have put that last, I guess, because everything else in there is more damning, and Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #150

The more HRC supporters swarm a thread, the closer it hits home riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #40

+1 Hillary's ugly record can't be hidden either. CharlotteVale Nov 2015 #95

I am proud to stand with Mayor Michael Nutter and Hillary Clinton DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #44

You do realize that you are just kicking a thread you'd prefer to hide berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #46

Why would I prefer to hide it? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #50

Based on comments you've made before... berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #55

I do not appreciate your tactics... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #58

My tactics are much more transparent than Clintons. berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #74

I can't argue with that. There is no dispute about your tactics. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #79

why would hillary supporters want to hide things that make Hillary look good JI7 Nov 2015 #60

If this makes Hillary look good jfern Nov 2015 #62

Hillary Clinton is not a bigot loyalsister Nov 2015 #59

Sounds like proving a negative. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #184

That's a fair point loyalsister Nov 2015 #194

Well, if you want the return 'fair point', or the Devil's Advocate one or whatever Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #209

I think we're on the same page loyalsister Nov 2015 #226

Interesting. I guess the death penalty the way its being done now is racist. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #259

Squeaky Fromme and John Hinkley Jr. are still alive loyalsister Nov 2015 #261

Ouch. SoapBox Nov 2015 #75

Who is John Williams ? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #76

Good catch. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #82

Not as bad as confusing Queen Latifah with Sister Souljah. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #87

I think these ladies are asking that too. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #115

It's not like Queen Latifah and Sister Souljah look remotely alike. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #122

You're a gent, DSB. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #133

Thank you. I will strive to live up to that appellation. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #140

Thanks for the correction... berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #84

I didn't read the whole thing... The error was so glaring it jumped off the page. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2015 #96

Huh, that's interesting, because you claimed to read the whole thing berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #153

So dirty. Again... I don't know why ANYONE supports her. AzDar Nov 2015 #85

Who? luvspeas Nov 2015 #99

Since the POC is heavily supporting Hillary Clinton and post by some supporting another candidate Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #102

How is the OP an attack on Clinton Supporters? berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #111

It wasn't this op, there were many after NN and Seattle, even to the point US mail sent, Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #127

Well, I missed that. If that is so,... you would agree berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #154

SCDS Aerows Nov 2015 #106

I'll never forget zentrum Nov 2015 #119

Didn't you post the same thing in this same forum about a week ago and it was hidden? George II Nov 2015 #125

At the "other site" Aerows Nov 2015 #126

2008 had some brutal primaries Babel_17 Nov 2015 #128

K&R marym625 Nov 2015 #129

Yes I remember Bill on TV, fending off a stroke. nt silvershadow Nov 2015 #134

I've thought it was because of this. Unknown Beatle Nov 2015 #151

I appreciate all the work you have put into this post. merrily Nov 2015 #155

The problem with these kind of posts is they lose the big picture GitRDun Nov 2015 #156

The problem with your response... berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #158

Not in touch with YOUR reality GitRDun Nov 2015 #159

Hmmm berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #160

Please proceed berni GitRDun Nov 2015 #166

The OP isn't even complete jfern Nov 2015 #167

lol yeah GitRDun Nov 2015 #168

Over the years, I've posted this and many other things that happened in 2008. But people act as Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #245

An excellent OP. Uncle Joe Nov 2015 #157

Well I AM calling the Clintons racists because THEY ARE! The 2008 campaign was absolutely despicable Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #161

Yes. Thank you. 840high Nov 2015 #173

What I saw this Summer was even more disgusting. bravenak Nov 2015 #183

Thank you, brave.. they can dwell on 2008.. I was pissed too. But, so much good has happened Cha Nov 2015 #214

Sadly, some folks are willing to give excuses for supporting racism as long as they feel it 'hurts' Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #186

See, that's where you're wrong. It's not illogical if we're talking ONLY of politics... Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #246

I don't think 'the alternative, Republicans win' is rational. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #247

Well, I respect your opinion. But many people believe that Bernie is unelectable. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2015 #250

I got it now, if the same subjects is brought up often enough and the issues will not discussed and Thinkingabout Nov 2015 #181

I captured a lot of video clips during her racist campaign Oilwellian Nov 2015 #199

OMG Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #207

"Race memo" was released by the Obama campaign on eve of South Carolina. McCamy Taylor Nov 2015 #203

Uh Uh.. Obama and Hillary were bad bad bad.. and then this happened. Cha Nov 2015 #206

Or frienemies. nc4bo Nov 2015 #210

NO they're friends.. just because you want to think the worst.. for bernie. Doesn't make it so. Cha Nov 2015 #212

Whatevs nc4bo Nov 2015 #213

Or, the real issue, Obama was trying to repair the damage Clinton did to the party... You remember berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #228

Wow Cha, that supports exactly what I said, thanks berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #211

Summary of Clinton fan response eridani Nov 2015 #208

Racism, Sexism, otherism what won't she stoop to? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #229

Remember it like it was yesterday. Very little has changed too. Catherina Nov 2015 #230

OMG! One of those posters is still active! d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #254

Wow... how very paternalistic. And low (though not surprising). n/t demmiblue Nov 2015 #256

Wow! sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #263

Excellent OP filled with facts. Bernie has the Status Quo scared to death! sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #233

After the forum tonight, I think Clinton may feel the urge berni_mccoy Nov 2015 #251

Yes he does! PatrickforO Nov 2015 #260

Rec'd for discussion value saidsimplesimon Nov 2015 #237

I have come to realize that mo matter what Clinton.... all will be excused or ignored.. Bread and Circus Nov 2015 #255

In 2008, I supported Obama and even volunteered to work on his campaign. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #258

OMFG not only did she darken his skin, but also made his head less oval too. jack_krass Nov 2015 #262

Kicking for a reminder to some DUers who've asked berni_mccoy Dec 2015 #264