Is DU heading to a purge of Clinton supporters?

[cgrindley]

Poll question: Is DU heading to a purge of Clinton supporters?

In the news a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Freep had a major meltdown that resulted in the purging of all Giuliani supporters from the site. Here at DU the situation probably couldn't arise.... or could it?

[jgraz]

1. Only if they watch porn

[Selatius]

2. You can't purge people without banning. Skinner and the mods have that power.

And Skinner doesn't run this site like they run Freeperville.

[MadMaddie]

3. Last time I checked Hillary is a Democratic Candidate !

Last time I checked Giuliani is a Rethuglican!! His supporters can go elsewhere....

So what about Democratic Undergrounds purpose is confusing?

Just askin....

[Dhalgren]

4. Clinton is the Democratic front-runner and the most persecuted?

Man, that's a neat trick...

[BlooInBloo]

20. DU hates her more than republicans. Outside of DU, they're more reasonable...

... About the ONLY topic on which that's the case.

[EFerrari]

40. Like they're "reasonable" about so many other topics . . .

[proud2BlibKansan]

41. I hate Republicans more than I hate Hillary

[BlooInBloo]

42. You're an outlier then.

[Forkboy]

49. You don't seem to like DU very much.

"DUers love Drudge, Politico, etc. They simply don't care."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1633617#1633831

" DUers have always hated Clinton."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1630819#1632582

"Never been a word of outrage on DU because of that." "DUers slay me."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1627597#1627675

"Hopefully they take the celebrity gossip out of his show...I realize that'll bug DUers, but whatever."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1622542#1625050

"DUers simply hate Democrats..."
"No-one hates Democrats like a DUer."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1583928#1584750


"DUers will HAAATE the American public so much more if they vote for Clinton....than they do for voting for republicans!"
"DUers are insane."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1607351#1608618

"DUers like to use *hypocrisy* as a rationalization for ripping on a rich pretty republican.."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1610057#1610209

"Lots (maybe most) DUers believe that animals are as morally valuable as people."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1609406

"DU loves nothing so much as celebrity gossip. Anna Nicole, Paris, etc."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1607152#1607198

"Oh wait - was I talking about DU or Chris Matthews?"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1583228#1583557

"DUers make me want to :puke: sometimes."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1583699#1583744

"Ripping on Democrats is DUers' job."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1579871#1579891

"Just your typical Democrat-hating DUer."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1578788#1578926

"As usual, voting record matters not in the least to DUers."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1570926#1571014

"I fail to see what moral high ground DUers have for criticizing the media, when they happily spew crap sources as well."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1571133#1571630

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We love you...can't you return a little of that love?

[marmar]

5. Dios mio.

:eyes:

[H2O Man]

6. No. n/t

[BuyingThyme]

7. Actually, Hillary supporters have made a HUGE comeback here.

It will only continue as time passes.

Even I will eventually come around (if/when she gets the nomination). But I'm still always right.

[wuushew]

22. It is still possible to be disappointed with a nominee

see Kerry 2004, post Grand Canyon speech.

[cynatnite]

8. Dem site that supports Dem candidates...

not sure how much simpler it could be.

[cgrindley]

9. Here's a promise DU

I promise that I won't say anything either negative or positive about Edwards. I won't post in a single Edwards thread. So please lay off Hillary.

PS to the Kucinich supporters, I'm still going to make fun of you guys.

[AlCzervik]

11. you want people to lay off Hillary for fear of a purge but you will still make fun of

Kucinich supporters? Um ok.

[Forkboy]

16. Says it all about this poster,doesn't it?

[AlCzervik]

19. yup, don't call my kid a brat and btw your kid is a horror show!

unreal.

[cgrindley]

Come on the Kucinich jibe was a joke

but he's unelectable you know...

[AlCzervik]

23. no i don't know.

[CreekDog]

30. Yeah Kucinich was anti-choice before 2004

And now he's pro choice.

Kucinich is a POLITICIAN. Yes, really, to his supporters, he is get over it.

And despite his politicking, he's not getting anywhere in the primary race.

[onehandle]

10. Poll question: Are Hillary Clinton Supporters unwelcome at Democratic Underground?

So far 32% of DUers say yes.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3464764&mesg_id=3464764

[BlooInBloo]

25. Of course they are. Few are willing to SAY it tho. Just like other things in US history.

[scarletwoman]

12. How about "other", as in: "don't be fucking ridiculous" (nt)

[rjones2818]

13. Bwahahahahahaha

That's a good one!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[orleans]

14. i say du will remain open to all dem candidates & all dem supporters

but i do think that roll in the hay business sounds rather fun. (however, i voted in the first category)

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

15. Since This Site Actively Supports Hillary (As It Should, Since She's A Dem) Then I'd Have To Say No.

[Forkboy]

17. Where's the friggin' waaaaambulance?

[BlooInBloo]

18. They wish.

[EFerrari]

21. I voted no on this one. But when so many people are so concerned

shouldn't the DEMOCRATIC Party at least listen?

What is it about "your product ain't selling" that the party leadership doesn't understand?

We're supposed to just fall in line, donate and stfu?

Sorry. I'm a liberal. I can't do that.

[CreekDog]

31. Remember you speak for yourself SFExpat

People are "buying" Hillary, certainly more support for her in the party than for the other candidates.

I'm in a family of die hard Democrats here in SF and San Mateo Counties and they love Hillary...it was me that was hesitant to support her, but among party faithful, they've liked Hillary more than any of the others and for longer.

Yes, in our own party, you are not buying, but there are more that are buying than there are like you that aren't.

[EFerrari]

32. Which is why I use the singular personal pronoun.

And, just look at this thread. :shrug:

I have no axe to grind here. I just genuinely think this won't work out well. If I'm wrong, I'll buy you a beer, Creekdog or the non alcoholic politically correct beverage of your choice.

[ruiner4u]

24. It will be the night of the long knives all over again...

:scared:

:hide:

[cgrindley]

27. I actually fear it

It won't be a purge, but it will be an unrestrained dogpile on anyone posting a pro-Hillary article or comment. And the secret weapon of the anti-Hillary forces is the old chestnut of accusing the poster of being a Freeper or a Republican... EG you support Hillary, you Freeper.... only Freepers want Hillary to win the nomination... shit like that. It's really pissing me off because it's a particularly noxious way of attempting to control thought.

[Forkboy]

38. And the secret weapon of Hillary supporters is the old chesnut of calling people sexist.

Which is also a particularly noxious way of attempting to control thought.So,I hope that equally pisses you off.

[ruiner4u]

48. I cant wait for the Obama supporters super secret chesnut..

[Forkboy]

50. Bet I can guess.

:)

[EFerrari]

35. LOL! I hope there's steak to got with those knives.

:)

[JeffR]

26. Holy shit! Was DU offering free violin lessons recently?

I sure hear a lot of sad fiddle music from the Clinton camp these days...

[EFerrari]

44. Hope I didn't miss it -- I could use a refresher course!

[JeffR]

47. !

:nopity:

[NuttyFluffers]

28. Crrrrrucify them! Crucify, Crucify! Crrrrucify them!

:evilgrin:

seriously though, it's all good fun during the primary season. until someone loses an eye... then it's even more fun! get to play marbles!

:bounce:

[CreekDog]

29. Anyone watching can see Hillary's support on DU increasing

You see more positive posts in support of her than before, more vigorous defense of her from many more contributors than before and her icon is on display much more.

People are coming around including me and I was not a supporter, not even close. Now I'm close.

[varkam]

33. Help! Help! I'm being oppressed!

Disagreement is at the heart of our democracy, no?

[ulysses]

34. oh good lord.

no.

[porphyrian]

36. So, you're seriously saying DUers are like freepers. Nice. - n/t

[TSIAS]

37. No

If anything, the HRC support is surging. Just like her support for the surge in Iraq.

The support for her tells me a lot about this site as a whole.

[CreekDog]

51. Oh what does it tell you...I'm dying to know

Also, Hillary did not support the surge.

If you're going to criticize her, how about being correct in your criticism. Much more convincing that way.

[tammywammy]

39. What a silly question

No

[undeterred]

43. No matter who the nominee is, they will be criticized down to their toenails

and there are no exceptions.

[NoPasaran]

45. There's not going to be a "purge"

And DU does not "hate Hillary". There's just a small. noisy contingent of Hillary Haters who think they're accomplishing something by posting nasty, hysterical attacks.

[RandomKoolzip]

46. The only "purge" that'll happen around here is when I barf from

watching the pro- and anti- Hillary posters mix it up.

A freakin' pox on both y'all's houses....

[Swamp Rat]

52. "Lighten up Francis!"

:D