2016 Postmortem

Divernan

(15,480 posts)

118. Bernie has HRC so scared, she forced PP into this premature endorsement.

Fri Jan 8, 2016, 07:37 AM

Jan 2016

The threat of the Wrath of Klinton, ya know! The Enemies List! Revenge!

On the other hand, Planned Parenthood, as well as many, many of the others who were "persuaded" to endorse HRC in the primary, are well aware that Bernie Sanders has too much decency and too much class, and will always put the welfare of the country ahead of his bank balance and ego, such that he would never wreak revenge on them personally or any organization they represent, for caving in to Clinton out of fear of retaliation.

PPFA has its roots in Brooklyn, New York, where Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S. She founded the American Birth Control League in 1921, which changed its name to "Planned Parenthood" in 1942.

NEVER, NEVER IN ITS NEARLY ONE HUNDRED YEAR HISTORY, HAS PLANNED PARENTHOOD ENDORSED A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN THE PRIMARY.

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No, I don't stand with Planned Parenthood in their endorsement of Hillary [View all] cali Jan 2016 OP

Why not post in the original thread. This seems like a callout OP. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #1

Not meta at all. djean111 Jan 2016 #3

Again, why not reply in the original thread... MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #6

It is not up to you to condescendingly decide when and where people post. djean111 Jan 2016 #9

Didn't say it was up to me. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #11

Because that other thread is exploitative bullshit that should not control discussion of Planned Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #17

But that is the purpose of an endorsement. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #18

Absolutely you put skin in the game... in the down and dirty game of politics... Bubzer Jan 2016 #40

You think there are Democrats who will stop supporting PP... MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #42

Interesting that you think yourself the gatekeeper of what makes a person a Democrat. Bubzer Jan 2016 #45

Bully for you. Keep pumping that non-support of PP. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #50

Oh, I do support PP... I don't support hillary Bubzer Jan 2016 #53

Enough of this nonsense. All Bernie supporters support PP. senz Jan 2016 #107

you got any snacks at YOUR party SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #101

Why do you care? Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #27

+1000 George II Jan 2016 #64

You are absolutely right. I wanted people to see this. So? cali Jan 2016 #120

Maybe Cali didn't know she needed to get your approval for this sort of thing. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #159

Are you really telling women we can't respond with our own thread? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #4

Of course not. The first three sentences of the OP are perfect, IMO. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #10

That's not your call, and how do you know so much about meta? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #12

I've been reading this board since '03. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #13

Didn't you get the memo? leftofcool Jan 2016 #114

Except that poster was the one attempting to silence cali by trying to get her thread locked. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #117

That would work for mel pennylane100 Jan 2016 #138

Probably a long term lurker uppityperson Jan 2016 #14

I probably hold the DU record for lurking. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #20

Amen brother Glamrock Jan 2016 #21

Yep stevil Jan 2016 #38

To you and Glamrock above. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #47

Mediawhoresonline.. . That's also where I got my link to DU, so long ago. oasis Jan 2016 #78

I think a lot of old-time DUers did. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #86

Republicans were the target of DU attacks waaaaay back when. oasis Jan 2016 #87

Because the loudest who remain on this site are not Dems. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #89

Thanks MeNMyVolt. Have a great 2016. (eom) oasis Jan 2016 #100

The DLC, 3rd Way, Bill Clinton (especially Trade Policies), triangulation, bvar22 Jan 2016 #183

Hmmm~ sheshe2 Jan 2016 #70

You forgot to ask first. pangaia Jan 2016 #58

Oops! Forgot my place for a minute! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #59

Because it's important to me. cali Jan 2016 #75

Isn't a post calling out a post for calling out another post or thread "meta"? JDPriestly Jan 2016 #105

I worked for PP and Hillary with others have been great Friends lewebley3 Jan 2016 #178

Well said, cali. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #2

yeah that poll thread this refers to and the other similar ones were pretty fucking scummy. m-lekktor Jan 2016 #5

Yep. Slimy azmom Jan 2016 #15

Preach it. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #22

How many times have we seen sarge43 Jan 2016 #31

I agree, it is a slimy, underhanded, dishonest tactic. senz Jan 2016 #106

K&R I also support PP, but not the candidate they endorsed. Scuba Jan 2016 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #8

Its called projection tularetom Jan 2016 #16

Jury Results .... TheFarS1de Jan 2016 #72

Yup, I said something similar in the thread this is referring to mindwalker_i Jan 2016 #19

Fully agree Old Codger Jan 2016 #23

I feel exactly the same way. CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #24

well Robbins Jan 2016 #25

Got it in one! Bubzer Jan 2016 #44

I think it's wrong Armstead Jan 2016 #26

It was a silly move and it has potential to alienate some of the groups funders. I suppose they get Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #30

do Sanders and OM donors to PP get a refund? Armstead Jan 2016 #35

I can't say I disagree. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #39

I hate to think that way but this pisses me off Armstead Jan 2016 #43

Yeah, that was the League of Conservation Voters Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #96

The wealthy liberals club Armstead Jan 2016 #98

What's the difference between this and the head of the DNC endorsing one candidate? -none Jan 2016 #182

They won't get another penny from me Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #63

I stand with Planned Parenthood and their endorsement of Clinton. Nt NCTraveler Jan 2016 #28

This thread is pretty funny. JoePhilly Jan 2016 #29

Ever had an abortion? cali Jan 2016 #33

Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #37

Yuck it up. You have no shame. morningfog Jan 2016 #79

I'll always support Planned Parenthood... Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #32

I want to see a female President also... Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #49

Liz would be a good one, I believe... Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #88

You believe a Senator is more powerful than a President? Divernan Jan 2016 #116

I didn't say that... Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #137

Can't wait til the Human Rights Campaign invariably endorses the Establishment candidate Prism Jan 2016 #34

You know it. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #41

Hillary came forth with support for LGBT folks when her pollsters told her it was advantageous Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #51

And Bernie has supported them for decades. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #95

Let's see now. I support PP. I don't support Hillary, SheilaT Jan 2016 #36

Neither do I. I am a staunch defender of Planned Parenthood, but the leadership got this one wrong. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #46

We do too. We've contributing to PP for decades. And, will continue to do so. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2016 #48

Me neither. nt truebluegreen Jan 2016 #52

Me neither! Duval Jan 2016 #56

You don't get to decide that, the leadership of PP did.... Historic NY Jan 2016 #54

Got it, Cali! K&R Duval Jan 2016 #55

The endorsement of Planned Parenthood is a major endorsement for the Clinton campaign Gothmog Jan 2016 #57

K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #60

One more group I will no longer support! emsimon33 Jan 2016 #61

I hope you're being sarcastic. n/t tammywammy Jan 2016 #66

Should've stayed on the sidelines.... andrewv1 Jan 2016 #67

^^ This ^^ senz Jan 2016 #108

That will go down as one of the stupidest moves any organization could make. andrewv1 Jan 2016 #62

What "man"? George II Jan 2016 #65

Trying to get cali to call out someone so you can prod her into another hide? beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #68

Figure it out. cali Jan 2016 #74

I agree, only a "man" in quotes would engage in such morningfog Jan 2016 #82

But we don't even know what the man is that is referred to - no link, no quote, just....... George II Jan 2016 #83

I know. The OP knows. You know. morningfog Jan 2016 #84

Yep. Game playing. cali Jan 2016 #85

Maybe trying to get your post hidden. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #97

Sorry, no I don't. George II Jan 2016 #94

You aren't that dumb, George. jeff47 Jan 2016 #142

That seems to be the only thing you ever say to me. Read the OP and my comments. George II Jan 2016 #143

That's because it's about 75% of what you do on DU these days. jeff47 Jan 2016 #145

Isn't that precisely what your function/objective is in this discussion? Care to comment on the.... George II Jan 2016 #150

No one has forgotten the Oath Daddy George Took at the other site. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #161

GOod lord. Since you want to play that dumb, I'll assume it is not an act. morningfog Jan 2016 #172

How do we know all that you said? As I've pointed out (several times), there was no direct... George II Jan 2016 #173

Because we aren't fucking stupid. morningfog Jan 2016 #175

Alert results kwassa Jan 2016 #180

Thanks for posting the results! morningfog Jan 2016 #181

Damn, 100 recs already. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #69

Thanks, Scottie cali Jan 2016 #90

Don't mention it! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #93

I feel you Babel_17 Jan 2016 #71

She isn't even all that strong on reproductive rights eridani Jan 2016 #73

Thank you for posting this. Good points, very pertinent. senz Jan 2016 #110

yeah, it's not a matter of neutrality or of pandering, but of understanding MisterP Jan 2016 #184

I'll always support them (and I mean support as in $$$) BlueJazz Jan 2016 #76

Ignore the passive aggressive trolls. morningfog Jan 2016 #77

nope. Not on this and never from men. cali Jan 2016 #80

Understood. Give them hell. morningfog Jan 2016 #81

Both men and women have opinions treestar Jan 2016 #91

Boohoo to you. cali Jan 2016 #92

And when a man tries to pit women against each other for sport we get to call that out. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #99

DSB did not do that. treestar Jan 2016 #139

That's your opinion, not a fact. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #152

If she wants to differ with PP she gets to do that treestar Jan 2016 #165

No she's not wrong, that poster admitted he was exploiting PP for "fun". beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #167

K&R nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #102

that kind of logic seems more like right wing thinking. Kali Jan 2016 #103

Same here. Planned Parenthood should not have endorsed any candidate. JDPriestly Jan 2016 #104

You're right that they shouldn't have jeopardized their relationship senz Jan 2016 #111

Bernie has HRC so scared, she forced PP into this premature endorsement. Divernan Jan 2016 #118

tell it Cali tell it retrowire Jan 2016 #109

I'll alert the media. nt arely staircase Jan 2016 #112

really. Amimnoch Jan 2016 #113

Meltdown? The meltdown in this thread is all Hillary supporters cali Jan 2016 #121

You're being an emotional uppity woman again, cali. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #122

Obnoxious and snotty. Amimnoch Jan 2016 #124

And uppity, don't forget that while you're chastising me! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #125

Your words not mine. Amimnoch Jan 2016 #126

Showing how I think of myself? No, thank YOU for proving my point! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #127

I was # 7 me b zola Jan 2016 #129

Thanks. Some folks really want me gone. cali Jan 2016 #130

It was on me, the third failed alert since last night. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #132

You and BMuS have been strong, consistant voices that won't be cowed me b zola Jan 2016 #133

Ah, the swarm is up early I see. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #131

There should be some remedy for being stalked me b zola Jan 2016 #134

Congratulations me b zola! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #135

Thank You BMuS! me b zola Jan 2016 #136

Nope, we're quite happy with the endorsement. Amimnoch Jan 2016 #123

And I congratulate Hillary's campaign and supporters on it. cali Jan 2016 #128

Translation: Bernie did not get the coveted PP endorsement and now PP is just disgusting leftofcool Jan 2016 #115

Wow. You translate "I've supported PP for decades. I will continue supporting them" as cali Jan 2016 #119

Pretty much...otherwise why the OP? nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #140

Seriously, the op makes it clear that I support PP. Furthermore, I don't cali Jan 2016 #146

of course you begrudge the endorsment Sheepshank Jan 2016 #147

Wow. Disgusting to tell me I begrudge the endorsement cali Jan 2016 #148

if you don't begrudge then it's sour grapes Sheepshank Jan 2016 #149

So saying I support PP and congratulating Hillary and supporters on the endorsement is cali Jan 2016 #153

in what way is it germane? nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #154

You are a man telling a woman who has repeatedly expressed support for cali Jan 2016 #155

yeah...well I think narrow minded assumptions are gross Sheepshank Jan 2016 #156

More dissembling from you. Ugh. I have in no way griped about PP cali Jan 2016 #160

you griped. It is what it is Sheepshank Jan 2016 #163

Bwahaha. Keep digging. Keep making shit up. cali Jan 2016 #164

yup...I called it and you are taking the defensive posture Sheepshank Jan 2016 #169

Wow, I'm just dumbfounded by the comments directed your way. George II Jan 2016 #158

Still supportive of Planned Parenthood dragonfly301 Jan 2016 #141

"Innocuous" and "fun" progressoid Jan 2016 #144

I support their mission but I can no longer support their organization. hay rick Jan 2016 #151

I'm a Hillary supporter but let's get real. Nye Bevan Jan 2016 #157

Thanks. I actually have no problem with anyone trumpeting the endorsement cali Jan 2016 #162

THese two are not mutually exclusive. I support PP but cannot support Hillary Ferd Berfel Jan 2016 #166

If you've supported them for decades BainsBane Jan 2016 #168

It's right there in the op. Period. cali Jan 2016 #170

I understand this concept may be alien here BainsBane Jan 2016 #176

Yawn ismnotwasm Jan 2016 #171

I support Planned Parenthood. I do not support this . Autumn Jan 2016 #174

A strange endorsement. Bernie is also a strong supporter of reproductive freedom, and FAR less Doctor_J Jan 2016 #177

Its easy understand if you were not a Sanders supporter lewebley3 Jan 2016 #179