Bernie Sanders

Hydra

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76. It's quite possible the Centerists would rather lose

Sat Sep 26, 2015, 06:12 PM

Sep 2015

They have to do an intricate dance with the Republicans to stay relevant- the lesser of two evils, but the only electable option.

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So some do not consider us real Democrats? Want us to leave the party? [View all] madfloridian Sep 2015 OP

Written by a self-described "big donor" to the Democratic party. truebluegreen Sep 2015 #1

That "big donor" is an idiot, then Warpy Sep 2015 #3

Yup.... truebluegreen Sep 2015 #8

Naturally, a “big donor” would be crestfallen that he can’t buy this candidate dorkzilla Sep 2015 #20

Yup. truebluegreen Sep 2015 #65

I think the "big donor"... malokvale77 Sep 2015 #67

"big donor"... malokvale77 Sep 2015 #61

Yup. truebluegreen Sep 2015 #66

Yes they are. malokvale77 Sep 2015 #70

Yup! truebluegreen Sep 2015 #71

amazing. My family has been part of the dem party since it was formed in 1796. roguevalley Sep 2015 #79

I've been a Democrat since I was first able to vote some 45 years ago. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #2

Same here. OnionPatch Sep 2015 #85

Holy Crap - LiberalElite Sep 2015 #4

That's what I was going to say Hydra Sep 2015 #74

I could give a rats ass pinebox Sep 2015 #5

I'm at the point that with charges and counter-charges flying at over a year before the actual Bohunk68 Sep 2015 #6

Good Point...it is a year away from the election, and you also said something very very important.. Stuart G Sep 2015 #22

Ah the "love it or leave" meme katsy Sep 2015 #7

reminds me of the Bush years. "If you aren't for us you are against us." Jackilope Sep 2015 #19

You said it better than I katsy Sep 2015 #62

Remember the awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #87

That site is vile and of no help to HRC. questionseverything Sep 2015 #29

Exactly what I was thinking. katsy Sep 2015 #68

Fascist is as fascist does Demeter Sep 2015 #9

Thank You for your post Demeter...you said it well. n/t haikugal Sep 2015 #37

The Hillary people better squash that shit quickly, They may get their wish. nt Snotcicles Sep 2015 #10

But we will leave the party AFTER we win the WH artislife Sep 2015 #15

I really don't get where this is coming from.. DianeK Sep 2015 #11

Having a post hidden... lunatica Sep 2015 #36

thank you DianeK Sep 2015 #50

.... madfloridian Sep 2015 #55

Hey MF - sorry about that pause. hootinholler Sep 2015 #12

Mad you have been sharing about the formation TM99 Sep 2015 #13

"Progressives will be relegated to the fringes and dismissed completely." madfloridian Sep 2015 #14

Thanks for the post-my thoughts as well. jalan48 Sep 2015 #21

Reading what both of you Post Marty McGraw Sep 2015 #44

+1000000 HooptieWagon Sep 2015 #64

a destructive suggestion. barbtries Sep 2015 #16

Thanks. madfloridian Sep 2015 #18

I've not been a Democrat since 2004 Le Taz Hot Sep 2015 #17

...classic... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #23

Beyond sad. Yes. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #24

Liberal bashing within the Democratic Party is kind of DirkGently Sep 2015 #25

They consider themselves to be the true Liberals.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #51

Hmm. davidthegnome Sep 2015 #26

Sour grapes, it appears. Cleita Sep 2015 #27

"Sanders is the spokesperson for what the Democratic Party used to stand for" madfloridian Sep 2015 #28

I wish I could rec and kick your post lunatica Sep 2015 #40

I agree... yuiyoshida Sep 2015 #57

Bravo for stating the reality of the Democratic Party! appalachiablue Sep 2015 #75

+10000000 nashville_brook Sep 2015 #80

In the spirit of Pope Francis' visit, let's remember this from his UN address: forest444 Sep 2015 #30

Well, Sanders is polling about 25% nationally among Dems Doctor_J Sep 2015 #31

It's quite possible the Centerists would rather lose Hydra Sep 2015 #76

Written by a true centrist lunatica Sep 2015 #32

Just who/what is a Democrat anyway? mwooldri Sep 2015 #33

To me this sounds like a RepubliCON posing as a Democrat RoccoR5955 Sep 2015 #34

Well, I could point out that a lot SheilaT Sep 2015 #35

It is ironic that a person posts this on a site dedicated only to Hillary and on which, I presume, JDPriestly Sep 2015 #38

This person seems to think Duval Sep 2015 #39

You know what MissDeeds Sep 2015 #41

I've never read such a crock of crap on this site before Hulk Sep 2015 #42

Maybe the party needs to break up with some of its "members" Fearless Sep 2015 #43

When exactly did Clintonistas sulphurdunn Sep 2015 #45

To whoever wrote the original piece, what a load of fucking tripe. CrispyQ Sep 2015 #46

"Oh, but some will say we need them to win the election. I strongly disagree." LiberalLovinLug Sep 2015 #47

I'm supporting Hillary Clinton YoungDemCA Sep 2015 #48

thank you your thoughtful contribution DianeK Sep 2015 #52

This is the same as 2008 unapatriciated Sep 2015 #49

This money guy is as corrupt as his opposition, thinking he determines value for the FDR wing and ancianita Sep 2015 #53

You really think the Party needs people in it like that?? Has Obama needed that shit?? Hell NO! DonCoquixote Sep 2015 #54

I'm not going to sign the divorce papers. The Democratic party is stuck with my ass. BlueJazz Sep 2015 #56

Well, i already left ejbr Sep 2015 #58

as I've long noted to those sad ones, as usurpers stupidicus Sep 2015 #59

Well said MissDeeds Sep 2015 #60

It is much more than just this latest meme of truedelphi Sep 2015 #63

And that link is on the Hillary for America site. Amazing. rogerashton Sep 2015 #69

Fuck anybody who thinks they can eject a New Dealer Trajan Sep 2015 #72

What a palooka! dae Sep 2015 #73

Read it again. It was written by a Republican tblue Sep 2015 #77

"Better to pirate what someone else built." stranger81 Sep 2015 #78

Sanders supporters are not all Democrats. Lots are from the alienated 63% eridani Sep 2015 #81

If you are a registered Democrat you are in the party. Walk away Sep 2015 #82

You seem to have taken a wrong turn. smokey nj Sep 2015 #83

no, that d after clinton's name is meaningless elana i am Sep 2015 #86

My parents belonged to unions in the 60's/70's - TBF Sep 2015 #84

Hmmmmm, I wonder who on earth posted that? in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #88