2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie funneled campaign cash to family members [View all]Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)The post isn't hide-worthy but it merits community disapproval just short of a hide.
I was Juror #2.
On Sat Dec 5, 2015, 12:58 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
Bernie funneled campaign cash to family members
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251876329
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
"Funnellng" is accusing the potential Democratic presidential nominee of a crime without any evidence. Being paid the amounts listed is actually normal for that level of consulting and less than ad execs make per project and there is no reason to suggest any of this was illegal. This OP makes inflammatory posts about Sanders here on a near daily basis. Accusing him of "funneling," as in secretly sending money to someone who doesn't deserve it, it OVER THE TOP.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sat Dec 5, 2015, 01:10 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: This I see a legitimate source for discussion. Quit the Bernie coddling. Quit alert stalking MaggieD.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I agree with the alerter's substantive points about the silliness of this attack (which comes from the side that screams in outrage at anything negative about Hillary Clinton). The alerter should post these comments as a refutation. To choose the word "funneled" is of course to put the worst possible spin on the report. To get that insinuation in, the poster had to alter the headline on the source; neither in headline nor text does the cited source use that term. Nevertheless, I don't think that "funneled" amounts to an express allegation of outright criminal conduct. It's open to the interpretation that it's just a criticism, and that candidates' family members, even those who don't command six-figure speaking fees, should work for the candidate for free (the way some candidates' interns do).
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: This is a BS attack with no merit.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Agree with alerter. OP is trying to demagogue a candidate
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: The article is quite possibly biased rubbish...but doesn't violate the rules. Refute it, don't silence it.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Instead of alerting, post a reply with your objection.
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
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