Will "GD: Primary" change to "GD: Politics" on Wednesday, or do we have to wait till the Convention?

[briv1016]

Also, what will happen to the attacks on the democratic nominee Obama?

(Yes, I know this has been brought up before; but it's time for an update.)

[Marrah_G]

1. You can refer to Skinner's post stickied at the top of the page

He was pretty clear.

[briv1016]

6. Thank you.

[newmajority]

12. Well, actually, he wasn't.

Skinner said "until one of the candidates drops out". And I'm sure he said so, thinking as any reasonable human being would, that Hillary would drop out after the last primary.

And she may well do so. All of us who can think rationally, certainly hope so.

But what if she does drag this out to the convention, despite ANY hope in Hell of being the nominee.

Should we be stuck with these Hillbot slander campaigns then, when the contest has been decided by all methods. except for the vain delusions of one deranged candidate and the even more deranged handful of psychos who claim to be her supporters (NOTE - I'm talking the Hillbots here, not the legit Hillary supporters. Anyone who has been here for more than 24 hours knows the difference.)

[cbayer]

20. I have a question.

Since there are sites where you sensitivities could be protected from these *deranged psychos* and which are owned by those you would consider to think rationally, why do you stay on this site?

[question everything]

26. Yes, you will be "stuck" with Hillary supporters as long as she stays in the race

and keep referring to us as "hillbots" and watch us staying at home not voting for the black dude.

It used to be that we were encouraged to vote for the nominee because of the Supreme Court. But the way Bill's presidency, during which he appointed two justices that give us hope - is now being trashed on these pages.

[grassfed]

2. Hillary blackmail to last beyond August

[LynneSin]

3. Will it somehow miraculously change the mentality of the posters here at DU

:eyes:

I think we could call GD:P "Fresh scoop of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top" and we'll still see this crazy infighting.

[JVS]

4. It'll give them a week to shape up or get banned

[Occam Bandage]

5. I'd hope it would change at 2025. It likely won't actually until she drops.

[cali]

10. Skinner has said there isn't a presumptive nominee until one drops out

technically, that's incorrect. There's a presumptive nom once someone reaches the number of delegates needed. But hey, it's Skinner's site and Skinner's call.

[Occam Bandage]

25. Were that true, John McCain would not be the presumptive Republican nominee, because

Ron Paul has not dropped out, and is also going to try convention shenanigans. But, as you say, his site, his call.

[cbayer]

7. The administrators of the site will make that decision because they own it.

So if you really want an answer, feel free to PM them.

On the other hand, if you just want to stir up the shit, do exactly what you did.

[Joe the Revelator]

8. Actually,with all due repect to Skinner et al, this is a member owned site....

as witnessed by the quarterly fundraisers. Skinner and Earl G are more like the CEO's who make the ship run, but still have to answer, at some point, to the people who help pay the bills.

[Richard Steele]

11. Actually, no it isn't. Their site, their rules. You and I don't "own" any part of it. nm

[Joe the Revelator]

13. I beg to differ, and I'm not try to stir shit, but all material is user generated

and most, if not all of the funding comes from the members. I am taking NOTHING away from Earl G and Skinner, but the simple reality is, this site cannot, and would not exsist without members.

[Richard Steele]

16. All of that adds up to "support", not "ownership". nm

[Joe the Revelator]

19. See below

[Richard Steele]

22. Well then I think we agree. nm

[cbayer]

14. I would say member supported

and they certainly have to take that into consideration when making a decision. I am sure they are quite aware of who pays the bills and I would bet it is not the relatively small group that causes all the chaos in gd:p. They have shown no inclination to bow to this group, and, for that, they have my respect and support.

[Joe the Revelator]

17. Member supported may have been keener wording on my part

And I agree with them. In most instances that garner my respect and support as well.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

9. It's not over!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpSFExhRdBA&feature=related

[Jersey Devil]

15. Depends I think on whether the supers put Obama over the top as "presumptive nominee"

Skinner said that move would be made when we have a "presumptive nominee", which I understand to be a candidate who has the majority of all delegates, elected and supers combined. After Saturday we should know the total needed and after the remaining primaries on Sunday and Tuesday, once the supers move past that number, Obama will be the presumptive nominee. Whether Hillary appeals the decision of RBC or takes it to the convention would not change that imo.

[rinsd]

18. Oh look Romero is showing again at the cineplex.

[apocalypsehow]

21. When Senator Obama reaches 2026 is when I'd think the change would come.

That's when he will officially be our presumptive nominee. It's going to be an interesting week after here at DU, regardless of when it occurs.

[shomino]

23. Well thankfully, in the meantime the mods are doing a great job.

Blatant trolling and anti-Democratic sentiment is locked down pretty quick. Honestly I'm impressed with the work they're doing.

[Crunchy Frog]

24. The admins would be insane to let this go on to August.

I'm not saying it wouldn't happen, just that it would be indicative of insanity on their part.

[Auntie Bush]

27. Don't hold your breath!

Obama wouldn't want to see any more dead people...especially if they were blue dead people.

[cbc5g]

28. Skinner's post on this topic, read here

"Once we have a presumptive nominee, those people will have one week to get it out of their systems. We believe that a one-week transitional period is more than fair for those of you who cannot switch gears easily or quickly. After this week-long adjustment period, we're done.

At that point, the moderators and admins will step in and shut down the primary infighting. The vast majority of people on this site will be glad to be done with the primaries. Sadly, a very small number of bitter partisans will not be able to let it go, and will likely be removed from this community. Few people will miss them when they are gone."