Take a Deeeep Breath, Berners

[Land of Enchantment]

Yes, I am new to DU but I have been around a long time and have been through campaigns since '72. Everything is proportional. She 'won' Iowa by .3 of a point yet if you look at an electoral map Iowa is hers. Similar problem with a slightly larger margin with her 'winning' Massachusetts. So what if she 'wins' Ohio? The delegates will be apportioned by percentages again. I await the results of Illinois and Missouri but if she 'wins' them too then so what? The worm will turn and the map does not favor her.

I will donate again tonight to Bernie and do everything I can to help nominate him because I believe he is the only person who can win in November and he is the candidate of my lifetime.

For all you Hillary supporters who blocked me on my 3rd post here because I did not understand the 'rules' about 'groups' you need not respond to this OP. Save your breath because you will need it in the future in the event you are defending yourselves for handing this to Trump.

Keep the Faith Berners. It ain't over, it's going to be a long haul and I'm in it for the Long Run.

[danimich1]

1. Good point!

[Omaha Steve]

45. For those that don't know donate to DU for Bernie HERE

Donate to DU for Bernie at Act Blue here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforbernie

[Land of Enchantment]

56. Thank you, Omaha Steve

for putting this up. I need all the help I can get! I have enjoyed reading your posts and congratulations on Nebraska!

[drray23]

2. you are from new mexico ?

I love new mexico. I lived there for two years . I am now in virginia. I wish I lived in sante fe. Its the most beautiful town in the country as far as i am concerned. That light is just magical.

[Land of Enchantment]

4. Yes, I am!

I am lucky to live here, the people, the food and the light. I'm a recovering accountant and now a starving artist but am very happy here. This is indeed a magical place.

[Voice for Peace]

68. Abq here -- THANK YOU for encouraging post.

Onward!

[Land of Enchantment]

98. Hello there!

East Mountains here, redville. Thanks!

[Plucketeer]

79. RE: your Hillary group expulshion

Read my Sig line.

[Land of Enchantment]

94. Well then! I am in GOOD company!

Thanks, I don't feel so alone...

[bkkyosemite]

103. #208

[ezgoingrl]

102. How do I

find out what number I was?

[Helga Scow Stern]

99. Glorieta-Pecos here! nt.

[Land of Enchantment]

100. Hola! My

mother in law lives 20 miles west of Vegas. Beautiful up there!

[cherokeeprogressive]

3. Welcome to DU LoE! Too bad you were exiled from Castle Bansalot. Or not LOL.

The Hive has well over 700 people on its block list... but they'll NEVER have me. Why? Because I wouldn't dream of going there to post. Oh, I love to go there and read their whiny crap, but post there? Not on your life. So I'll always be able to say they haven't banned me LOL.

Welcome again!

[Land of Enchantment]

5. Thanks

guess my skin has toughened a bit. I do enjoy reading your posts.

[Ghost Dog]

25. .

Just to mention I was banned from there (first post there, to boot) just for voicing my opinion that for me the entire concept (without mentioning any current candidates) of the rôle expected to be played by a FLOTUS, or indeed a FGOTUS, willingly or otherwise, appears to my eye to be extremely sexist.

Go figure...

[k8conant]

8. I got banned a couple days ago because I thought I was in GD:P

but I wasn't.

[MrMickeysMom]

29. You're wise, cherokeeprogressive...

Castle Basalt is like a sand trap, and I don't even play golf. Best let them be.

[Land of Enchantment]

93. I have enjoyed reading your posts and

know you were not addressing me but I had to jump in to tell you that you are one of the reasons I joined DU. And, I love the kitten discovering he has hind feet. Thanks.

[MrMickeysMom]

107. ...

Thanks, Land o E... I've never been given such a compliment!

[Silver_Witch]

69. I was banned because I didn't know the rules

prohibited me from posting on their posts. How silly are they that afraid.

[k8conant]

6. Thank you!

I've been through campaigns as a voter since 1972 also. I keep hoping that we get a dove in the White House instead of a hawk; a dreamer and doer with a Congress to match. There are so many good things that we could do in the USA if instead of preaching exceptionalism we concentrated on doing the right things right.

[Land of Enchantment]

15. Right ON!

This should be a no brainer and it is confounding why we do not take care of our own people.

[William769]

7. On the road to nowhere. nt

[farleftlib]

12. Stay classy

Oh, that's right, you can't, you're with her. D'oh

[Jenny_92808]

61. +1

[Land of Enchantment]

13. Can someone tell me where the 'Ignore' button is? nt

[kgnu_fan]

38. I just learn that. The 4th button on your right next to the name of the poster you want to ignore

[Cassiopeia]

49. You can also click on the posters name

and choose ignore from there. Block just mail, or everything from them.

[k8conant]

14. Save your breath...

[Sancho]

20. when you live in the past and look behind...

the road ahead is nowhere...

[Chan790]

55. No...that's Hillary's supporters.

I have to know...is getting your nominee worth losing the White House? Because that's what Hillary gets us...nothing and a President Trump. The Hillary Cult of Personality has wrought us a Cheeto-complexioned fascist as our next President.

You should all be ashamed of yourselves.

[So Far From Heaven]

64. No, NO. Call the cheeto police!!!!

Just call him raccoon face, or maybe freakin' goggle eyes.

Don't disparage a true American classic crap food like Cheetos.

[Chan790]

66. Fair enough.

I really like Cheetos but if I continue to think of them as being Trump-colored, I'm going to lose my appetite for them.

[NurseJackie]

57. +1

[senz]

86. Geez, why have I never put you on ignore before?

100% negative. What's to like?

Bah bah, nursie.

[Lizzie Poppet]

78. Try and have at least a shred of grace.

Even if it's undiscovered country for you...

[William769]

80. You all should have thought about that before this evening.

[Lizzie Poppet]

83. "You all"

Revealing...

[Howler]

9. :)

((((Hug))) thank you .and welcome to d.u. or er welcome back.

[Land of Enchantment]

19. Thanks for the hug and here is a big

wet slobbery kiss! (I used this photo a few days ago and got some laughs.)

[Howler]

22. Rofl!

I got mini bull mastiffs..... they are called pugs.

[Land of Enchantment]

59. Love it. We have a German Shepherd who keeps bringing me cat toys while i am trying to keep up with

the surprising response to this thread!

[Howler]

70. Awwwww

Precious! I like German sheperds......well I like dogs. Rofl! You pup is trying to get in on the election too. Bless him/her heart. My pugs are in bed with their dad. The are a hundred percent daddies girls.

[Mike__M]

10. Yep. It would have been nice

to cut this thing short tonight, but we had expected all along that its going to come West before its over.
Why else would Bernie have come out here last summer for those huge rallies, unless he knew he'd need us.
I know I'm ready for my vote to matter.
"Mock Caucus" training tomorrow, my first try at precinct caucus chair!

[Land of Enchantment]

21. You got that right!

Bring it on and we will bring it too!!! You will make a great precinct caucus chair!!!!!

[St Aug girl]

92. Good luck tomorrow

[damonm]

11. As the Mennen "Skin Bracer" commercials used to say...

"Thanks; I needed that."

[So Far From Heaven]

18. Jesus, I haven't thought about Mennen forever.

I teach undergrads and things like this are a rip to bring up in class. I use my sister as a classic example of people dedicated to killing the ozone layer with her hairspray back then.

They just stare and probably wonder if I'm senile.

[Land of Enchantment]

23. LOL! I remember those commercials!

I'm awake now.

[JTFrog]

16. Sorry, you can't stop me from replying to your meta thread in GDP.

At least before it gets locked.

I'm sorry things didn't go your way.

[Land of Enchantment]

34. Thanks--but I don't understand

what 'locked' means. Can you explain?

[dana_b]

17. I am seriously putting every

gloating, or person that I have seen gloat in the past, Hillary supporter on ignore tonight. I can't take them and I want to smash something right now.

[Land of Enchantment]

27. Hey dana_b

they have a secret misery known only inside themselves---the mean ones, anyway. It takes a shallow person to relish another person's discomfort, pain. This is far from over and if you want to smash something I recommend raw eggs, preferably in a bowl or against a large plastic bag taped to the wall and I hope you have either a good omelette recipe or a mop and lots of paper towels. Chin up, this is going to get better. email me if you feel so inclined!

[dana_b]

58. lol... thanks

I should go do that. You've actually helped. Thanks

[werknotgoin2takeit]

74. My ignore is working overtime now

I can't help but put the worst of the H supporters on here as the face of the candidate. I know I shouldn't. I don't want Bernie being judged by his supporters but it sure is hard not too. I think a craven candidate would attract the same types of people as supporters. Honestly, how hard would it be to meet someone only to find they were a Trump supporter, it would be very hard not to judge on that alone. But, we are fighting the good fight, we can't back down.

[chervilant]

84. Actually,

I am automatically adding gloating Hi11ary supporters to my IL, along with anyone who posts snarky, derisive posts about Bernie or his supporters. My IL is VERY long now.

[djean111]

105. I already have quite a list.

I am not angry, more like bemused.

[0rganism]

24. if i remember, Sanders picked up another delegate in Iowa recently

it was close there, and there were recounts in what was it, Polk county? that went Bernie's way. he may have narrowly "won" Iowa as a result. don't recall exactly though.

[roody]

28. It's the caucus process.

Delegates have to show up to county, district, and state conventions to represent their candidates.

[Land of Enchantment]

30. Yes, I believe it was Coffee Cat

who suffered through that fiasco to help keep all of us updated. I think it has to go through yet another convoluted state vote to settle the delegate count and that is coming up later on. It's all about staying in it for the long run and I know Bernie is not going to bail on us. Thanks and keep the faith!

[roody]

26. I am donating tonight also.

[Land of Enchantment]

31. Right on!

My 27 bucks went in tonight too!

[zentrum]

42. Sending him $ tonight

Thanks for keeping our spirits up.

And yes, was banned from the HRC group which I had inadvertently wandered into and where I said something factual but mild. I was stunned by the meta of it and hoped fellow Berners were not acting the same way.

Have some deep roots in Santa Fe myself years ago. Artist relatives on Garcia—in the old John Sloan studio. Do you know it?

[Land of Enchantment]

54. Wowsers

Yes, I know SF fairly well and Garcia. Sounds like you got the same treatment as me. 'How Not To Win Friends And Influence People'.
They are a little 'touchy', eh? It's good to find some super nice folks on this side of it. Thanks.

[kgnu_fan]

32. thank you for your post. We all need it.

[Land of Enchantment]

35. My pleasure. I have survived

some really ugly campaigns and have some insight that I hope helps calm a few raw nerves and lends support.

[elmac]

33. This is one Bernie supporter who is proud

to be banned from the HC group!

[Land of Enchantment]

40. LOL-I was shocked

by the suddenness of it. I know I must be in good company! All I said was she would swing back to the right so fast their heads would spin! (And I was referring to her hubby's run for office.) You'd think I had used a bad word or something.....

[elmac]

44. Yes, they are very touchy

they must be sponsored by the DNC

[Tragl1]

36. Checking in from Cedar Crest, NM

I have no worries, Ohio was a toss up anyways, hopefully Bernie gets IL and MO. Reality is Clinton is not going to keep doing as well. Think I read another post on how this is the last of her southern state "firewall", let's see what happens on the west coast.

[Land of Enchantment]

46. Hello, neighbor!

Yes, we are close neighbors! Yes, I think KY (May 17th I think) will be the end of this streak and everything else is looking so good. I ignore the MSM and refuse to accept the conventional 'wisdom'. It's only going to get better!

[Rebkeh]

37. It's been said 1000 times but I don't care

This is a marathon, not a race.

I'm in until the convention.

Eom.

Thanks for your positivity and welcome to DU

[Land of Enchantment]

48. Me too! Thanks

for your kind words and I am grateful to find a new community of friends who are like-minded souls. I could not agree with you more.

[erlewyne]

39. I did not know the rules and got blocked.

It cemented a disdain between me and groups other than
"General Discussion".

I will back Bernie forever because he is on my side.

Thank you "Land of Enchantment". (can't wait to google it)

[Land of Enchantment]

63. Yep, it stings eh

and I thank you for taking the time to empathize with me. Bernie has our backs and we have his!

[4dsc]

41. Hillary camp banned me for stating the truth

about the difference between their respective rally here in Des Moines. The Hillary rally lacked the enthusiasm that was apparent in the Bernie rallies. Most folks at the Hillary rally acted like she was some kind of Hollywood starlet whereas Bernie came across as the people candidate.

[Land of Enchantment]

65. They do get a little touchy

and some can be downright mean but I'm guessing they might just be a little jealous of the enthusiasm for their opponent. I've always thought she started out at her peak and has nowhere to go. She can't grow her base and is, in fact, losin her base bit by bit. I would love to go to a Bernie rally but we vote on June 7th. Rats.

[Lucinda]

96. LOL She is up about 2 million votes over Bernie, and 300+ delegates

and chooses to do smaller gatherings for a reason. I'd say both her strategy, and voter enthusiasm, are producing pretty good results so far.

[davidthegnome]

43. I've been looking at the delegate counts.

Nearly every site I have checked (if not EVERY site) is including the super delegates in their counts. CNN is also doing this somewhat frequently. Going by those numbers, she has more than double his delegates, overall. If, however, we remove the super delegates from the count, her lead becomes far less overwhelming. Still, I do expect that the numbers being repeatedly thrown up are going to convince a lot of people that Sanders is already out of this.

I have to admit, it's a struggle for me tonight. I am watching the Illinois numbers and they don't look good. Looks like we might pull off a win in Missouri, which would be some salve for our wounds, at least. Michigan was a huge upset, which, perhaps, made us a bit over-confident going forward. So each of tonight's defeats, I think, will seem far more significant than they actually are.

There's a number of states still to go, a number of votes still to take place. Particularly... California. The polls there seem to indicate a significant Clinton lead, but Sanders has demonstrated his ability to move forward, to come up from behind. From 3%, to a real challenger. From practically no money, to fund raising that has blown away previous records - most of which comes from regular people.

It will be harder now, a more uphill struggle than it was even before... but we have come up, come forward from so very much less - that I believe we can do this. Bernie Sanders is the man who represents my progressive ideals. Not only does he lead on climate change - he is the only candidate, period, who is giving it the attention and significance it deserves. Let's keep going, keep our enthusiasm and our faith strong until the convention.

Don't take the insults, the ignorance - or the contempt of others to heart. Let them laugh, let them tell us it's hopeless, that it's already over. As long as we remain true to our principles, to what we need, to what we believe in, to what we can do... we will keep this thing moving forward. Let's keep fighting for every vote, for every state and every delegate remaining. We can still do this. It is not mathematically impossible, it is not so severely unlikely as some "experts" are predicting.

I'm not going to give up, I'm not throwing in the towel, nor should anyone else. We can climb that hill, we can win this thing.

[Tragl1]

50. Its all a matter of the glass being half full.

If you were to tell me six months ago Bernie would be in the position he is now, I'd have slapped you and called myself Nancy. No offense to Nancy's, just saying. He has a shot, a long shot, but it's a shot. His state wins will keep getting better I have no doubt.

[Land of Enchantment]

82. Funny you bring up that name, Nancy

oh... I'm sure there are lots of Nancy people in HRC's group and it WAS a Nancy so just 'Don't Call Me Nancy' with deepest apologies to 'Don't Call Me Shirley'.
Seriously, He has a remarkably GOOD chance, shot. It's proportional and thank dog it is not winner take all. Hang in, friend.

[Land of Enchantment]

71. Thank you for your well thought out and eloquent

post. I agree completely. I keep saying she has nowhere to go. She cannot attract new voters and all those points going to Bernie are coming from her base. She might be ahead now but it is a very long and winding road and not for the faint of heart. Thanks again for your time and your support.

[TrueDemVA]

47. Just getting started.

This is jus when things get going. Endurance. Tire out the goons who keep trying to beat you down. Fight on. That is the real American spirit.

[So Far From Heaven]

52. That is the spirit of the true revolutionary.

Just ask George Washington.

[PatrynXX]

51. I know. This wasn't gonna be a big night

it's just this ugly comments from the Hillary bullies it sorta takes ones breath away. We'll get back on our feet. besides we have 2 states too close to call and in the 3 states he lost he gained over 100 delegates , now how does that spell a winning strategy to have your opponent win 100 + delegates?? Mind you Obama wasn't settled until the last few weeks.

[Thespian2]

53. Excellent post...

I will add another pledge to Bernie in addition to my monthly giving...If the 1%er thinks this over, she has another thought to think...

When HRH comes out ahead in a contested state, she barely squeaks by...Only in Republican states does she win by a wide majority...

If there is any justice in the world, Bernie will win...

[So Far From Heaven]

60. I absolutely LOVE the 27 dollar donation button. Gonna hit it again tonight. (nt)

[Jenny_92808]

62. Me too!

Thanks for the reminder.

[Land of Enchantment]

76. Thank you for your support.

I agree, as a proud member of the 99% that it is hard to beat the other team and the referees while playing on an uphill incline. My gut tells me we will prevail and I have a pretty good third eye.

[Silver_Witch]

67. I haven't gotten a call for a donation tonight

I am standing by with my $27 for another donation to the one I want to call President.

[JDPriestly]

72. Also donating to Bernie tonight.

The West has yet to be won. California has I think 564 delegates to the Democratic convention.

But I am very disappointed in Illinois and Ohio. What fools they are.

Do they really like Hillary's stance on fracking????

If she or Trump wins, it will be a sad day for the environment.

And no matter which would win, we would have war.

Go, Bernie!

[GoneFishin]

73. Also donated to Bernie tonight.

[senz]

75. Good OP. Good thread.

It ain't over till it's over.

And it ain't over.

[Dont call me Shirley]

77. I hope Bernie wins NM...

Lots of Bernie bumper stickers in ABQ.

How do we know if we are banned from the Crown Jewel group?

[Land of Enchantment]

85. One of my heroes on DU see #82

Don't call me Nancy. OMG.
Lots of Bernie stickers in the East Mountains on my car....
Making a huuuuge sign for Bernie for the piece by the highway. Our neighbor CHAIN SAWED the huge one we made for Obama in '08. It was on 4x4's and was 8x4 feet, donated to us by an 80 year old lady here.

I got a really cold notice when I got kicked out and didn't know how to handle it. I inadvertently wandered into Nancy somebody's snake
pit and had no recourse as far as I could tell. If you are banned from the Crown Jewel Group it will likely happen after you have logged out and won't realize it until later. Just sayin...

[Dont call me Shirley]

87. LOL, L.O.E. Forgiven....

[Plucketeer]

81. Another C-note to Bernie

Proud to say that I'd never DREAMED I'd ever give an amount such as I sent Bernie's way since he started his quest. Unlike sending money to support the Coronation, I look at it as an investment in my and my family's life - NOT a validation of all things corporate.

[Land of Enchantment]

88. Awesome. I could not agree with you more

and we donate for the same reasons. Three millennials between us and a 6 year old. It's going to take all of us to make this happen and it is FOR all of us. Corporate America will lose this one.

[dchill]

89. Thank you, LoE!

Some of us seem to have forgotten that this was always supposed to happen. Michigan and Missouri are free candy, and it ain't over til it's over - in June, fer cry-sakes!

To those folks, I say: SNAP OUT OF IT!

[Land of Enchantment]

90. Yep, can't allow ourselves to get caught up

in the ongoing narrative and memes that bombaard us daily. Perspective and foresight will get us through the easy pickins for her and we will own the road soon. Thanks!

[Land of Enchantment]

91. just tried to reply to 'I'm in Tears'

OP but, you guessed it, I'm blocked. Oy Vey.

[BigBearJohn]

95. Thanks! Great post indeed.

[akbacchus_BC]

97. Welcome to DU, glad to have you!

I was surprised by the outcome, I thought Mr. Sanders would have won in at least two states. Just goes to show how the establishment is so powerful.

Very sad tonight, but let's hope this is not the end of Mr. Sanders Campaign, he needs to keep going. He is the person Americans need right now! Not Trump or Mrs. Clinton!

[Kalidurga]

101. I'm not worried, my people are on it.

[pdsimdars]

104. Enchanting!

I totally agree. You just keep walking forward, that's all there is to it. They can throw all kinds of insults at you and discouragement, but you don't even have to listen to it. Just keep moving forward with your friends on the path for something you know is right.
Simple.

[knixphan]

106. Take it from moviemakers

Despair is just a plot device. https://t.co/mVQXkw9zbk
ONWARD!