2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumLate statement on the primary. I am converting my support to Hillary
As I said before, I was all for Bernie (as you can probably tell from my username)
But I believe the system for choosing candidates is fair, and the people have spoken.
Although I was proud of how far Bernie got, and I hope he is a great ally and stays a Democrat in the Senate, I fully support Hillary Clinton for president no matter who the Republican nominee ends up being.
My college classes ended earlier this month, and I have been working with friends to see what we can do to ensure other states are as blue as the west coast in November.
I forgot which poster it is, but I owe a donation to Hillary as a way to make good on my bet about who would win California.
Hang in there, Bernie supporters. The way Democrats are coming together for direct action against Paul Ryan and the GOP majority in the House is the reason I am a Democrat.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)MineralMan
(146,341 posts)bernie_FTW
(43 posts)I enjoy your posts. You hold your opinions but do so politely.
dirtydickcheney
(242 posts)She's a Democrat
How does this fit in with "supporting Democrats"?
riversedge
(70,381 posts)DemocratSinceBirth
(99,718 posts)randome
(34,845 posts)bernie_FTW
(43 posts)GOP is the party of the wealthy who want to remain wealthy at all costs. The GOP always TRICKS its followers into voting against their interests. They should fall apart as a party after this election.
The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)bernie_FTW
(43 posts)Barack Obama got reelected and joblessness is at 47 year low now. THis is what happens when Democrats are in the White House.
The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)have the congress we have lost our right to be governed responsibly.
It's like I've always said, "Never put a Republican in public office unless you wish to ignore the best common welfare of the public."
eastwestdem
(1,220 posts)as Democrats unite in solidarity.
bernie_FTW
(43 posts)since the efforts of the Democrats on the house floor. First I saw tons of FB posts from my friends saying "enough is enough" and also showing frustration and helplessness as to why congress won't act on this issue after the Orlando shooting.
Then the Dems were spurred to direct action to subvert the wall of treachery from Republicans. NOw the people are responding by flooding DC phone lines, linking the information on social media, and letting Republicans know their jobs are on the line.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)pandr32
(11,636 posts)...and I am so happy to hear you are onboard!
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)bernie_FTW
(43 posts)I try. I respect all of you that have been at this for so long.
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)DemonGoddess
(4,640 posts)Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)HamiltonSwan
(38 posts)And thank you.
Grassy Knoll
(10,118 posts)Bleacher Creature
(11,258 posts)bernie_FTW
(43 posts)led by the ugly turtle himself.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)??
Bleacher Creature
(11,258 posts)UCmeNdc
(9,601 posts)The Supreme Court affects everything. If we had the right judges in place there would have been no terrible citizen united result. Citizen United is destroying the United States. The GOP will further that destruction if they have the presidency. I am voting for Hillary!
Trajan
(19,089 posts)Not just today, but every fucking day ...
One conservative act, and I will personally lead the charge to throw out the entire party leadership ...
I don't trust a Clinton ... Not any of them ...
Prove me wrong, Hillary. ...
bernie_FTW
(43 posts)and I think he has learned a lot over the years regarding how to counter attack against conservatives. I see Hillary being even more effective as a president than Bill because she won't buy into conservative ideas like repeal of Glass-Steagell, welfare to work, and NAFTA which ultimately hurt our country.
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)toward the true hearts of the American people - liberal.
ONLY if we give her a progressive Congress. Otherwise, she'll be forced to compromise with Republicans should we sit out elections in off years and Republicans sweep back into power.
We need to ingrain within ourselves that important elections happen every single year. Mid-terms and off-years are why Republicans are still in control of governorships, State legislatures, and Congress. Republican voters know they don't have our numbers and rely on our failure to not GOTV in mid-terms and off-year elections. We need to change this attitude, and it helps that Hillary Clinton has understood this and is currently campaigning for a Democratic Congress, as well.
JSup
(740 posts)...think he did the best he could with the congress he had. Those were the years right-wing-mania really started snowballing.
After Reagan 'overthrowing' the Democrats they just couldn't accept a (D) as President... ever.
BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)NAFTA
China MFN
Repeal of Glass-Steagall
Deregulation of Wall Street.
No regulation of derivatives.
Expanded war on drugs.
Expanded the death penalty.
Sistah Souljah.
Punitive welfare reform.
DOMA
DADT
Pioneered extraordinary rendition.
Rwanda.
Privatization of prisons.
What's not to like? <wink-wink>
bernie_FTW
(43 posts)try: lowest African American unemployment in decades
keeping Saddam in check without invading
expanding our economy for virtually all of his administration
running surpluses in budget at the end of his presidency
brokering peace in Ireland
driving crime down
raising taxes on the top income earners with zero Republican votes
on and on.
AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)I am dazzled by your sincerity. Totally believable.
Trajan
(19,089 posts)For that alone I've bought him a marble stand for his regal bust ...
On the other hand ... Maybe all those republican things he did were not so good ...
But hey, the milk did taste good ...
Gone
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)ismnotwasm
(42,022 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)Nice to have you aboard.
liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)I got blocked from the Bernie group for it. Which is quite curious considering we were supposed to make the switch to the general election
synergie
(1,901 posts)cosmicone
(11,014 posts)synergie
(1,901 posts)brer cat
(24,630 posts)greiner3
(5,214 posts)La Lioness Priyanka
(53,866 posts)herding cats
(19,569 posts)I appreciate your taking the time to articulate how you feel, and what you're doing to change things.
Maru Kitteh
(28,344 posts)Thank you for the very good post! If you would like to stick around DU, a star membership makes a few things a little nicer. I wasn't the DU'er you made the donation bet with, but I tell you what. PM me, I'll trade you - your donation to HIllary for my donation to DU so you can have your star!
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)And welcome to DU!
calimary
(81,556 posts)Very elegantly stated. I forget who said it but - the only thing that stands between us and the GOP is the Democratic Party.
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)If we all work together we will win, and win big. Very glad to have you aboard! We have work to do and I think you'll be a great asset.