Bernie's got this! It's a lock!

[DanTex]

[cantbeserious]

1. Ever More Bernie Bashing

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[JoePhilly]

12. Looks more like he's making fun of some of Bernie's more ...

.... "enthusiastic" supporters.

[cantbeserious]

16. As Was Said - Ever More Bernie Bashing

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[1StrongBlackMan]

17. Because Bernie is his supporters and his supporters are him ...

Oh, wait ...

[cantbeserious]

20. Because - The Democratic Establishment Is Working To Drag Bernie Down Any Way Possible

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[1StrongBlackMan]

22. Just like the left and the right are working To Drag HRC Down Any Way Possible ...

and this is from a non-HRC supporter.

Go M.O'M!

[Demeter]

32. Hillary doesn't need any outside help to drag down her candidacy

She's more than capable.

[1StrongBlackMan]

49. Okay. n/t

[840high]

54. yep

[whatchamacallit]

47. Have you ever posted an O'Malley OP?

It's interesting, your support seems to mostly consist of aid and comfort to the enemy.

[1StrongBlackMan]

48. Yes. I have ...

It's interesting, your support seems to mostly consist of aid and comfort to the enemy.

I have no enemies in the Democratic Party ... not even Liebermann or Landreau, back in the day.

[whatchamacallit]

50. Of course

we're talking about O'Malley's political enemy. Is it because he doesn't have a little 'D' behind his name that Sanders seems to be your enemy?

[1StrongBlackMan]

60. HRC is not HRC's enemy, either. ...

Is it because he doesn't have a little 'D' behind his name that Sanders seems to be your enemy?

Bernie isn't my enemy, either. However, my lack of support for his candidacy, is unrelated to his not being a member of the Democratic Party. It's because I am more drawn to a candidate that has well thought out plans for addressing the issues that are important to me AND a record of working across the aisle to get things done.

[whatchamacallit]

62. Reading comprehension issue?

[1StrongBlackMan]

64. Please place me on ignore. You, clearly, are posting to bait me into a fight. n/t

[whatchamacallit]

66. Just trying to figure out

what your deal is.

[1StrongBlackMan]

68. Place me on ignore and it won't matter. n/t

[whatchamacallit]

69. Nah, I've never put anyone on ignore

Carry on.

[1StrongBlackMan]

71. Then ... Please suppress the compulsion to respond to my posts. n/t

[whatchamacallit]

73. Strange request

That sentiment is incompatible with the purpose of an Internet forum.

[1StrongBlackMan]

78. Apparently, so is common courtesy ...

Look you disagree with everything I write and think ... even when I haven't written it or thought it; but rather, you "reading between the lines" of what I "implied." You use your "spidey sense" to float communicate the voice in your head that I am a HRC supporter, when I have told you, repeatedly, I am not. You adjudge my posts pointless.

So why not save us both some time and knock it the fuck off.

[Metric System]

70. Who is the enemy? Hillary? If that's what you're saying then...WOW.

[1StrongBlackMan]

72. But, apparently, I have reading comprehension problems ...

which my two undergrad degrees, my Master's Degree, my Professional Degree, my several national certifications, and my career success (and pay check) would seem to refute.

[Metric System]

75. I can't believe Hillary is being described as the "enemy" on a Democratic forum. I didn't understand

the "reading comprehension" jab at you either, other than sheer nastiness.

[whatchamacallit]

77. For all intents and purposes

in a political contest Hillary is O'Malley's enemy. Check your silly faux outrage at the door.

[Metric System]

79. She's his primary opponent. I don't think I've ever heard any candidate call their primary opponent

their "enemy." That is loaded language and it's use against a fellow party member would be questionable.

[whatchamacallit]

81. Sure, whatever you say

[1StrongBlackMan]

83. "Nastiness" would be one descriptor ...

but with that poster following me across several threads to share, a couple others might apply ... any one of which would get me a hide.

[whatchamacallit]

85. Go for it

Be strong 1SBM.

[1StrongBlackMan]

86. I'm pretty sure that you would like that; but, I won't ...

so you can put away the Kleenex or tube sock.

[whatchamacallit]

87. Ooh... I guess we've reached

Stage: Creepy.

[1StrongBlackMan]

89. No we reached with your obsessivefollowing me around across multiple threads. n/t

[whatchamacallit]

91. Give me a break

If you really believe you're a victim and want to avoid the horror, why keep this exchange alive. Just walk away.

[1StrongBlackMan]

92. The wisest thing you have written ... EVER! ...

Bye.

[whatchamacallit]

93. Buh bye

[1StrongBlackMan]

94. Bye. n/t

[whatchamacallit]

76. Lol!

Internet citations of your accomplishments don't turn whatever you say into gold. Embarassing.

[1StrongBlackMan]

80. Keep it up! and you will some be hailed a "pillar of du". n/t

[whatchamacallit]

82. Uh... ok

[whatchamacallit]

74. In a political contest

your opponent is, in a manner of speaking, your enemy. What about that notion is Wow worthy?

[AgingAmerican]

58. Projection

nt

[1StrongBlackMan]

61. Projection? Okay ... Right! ...

[AgingAmerican]

63. Indeed

Projection. We see ever evolving versions of it from Hillary supporters.

[1StrongBlackMan]

67. I am NOT a HRC supporter ...

and you saying so, repeatedly, after being corrected, repeatedly, is offensive and asinine ... or asinine and offensive.

[AgingAmerican]

88. And the sky isn't blue

...when it's raining.

[1StrongBlackMan]

90. Oh how special of you ...

you know me better than I know me.

[Agschmid]

25. With all respect to DanTex...

I'm pretty sure he IS NOT the democratic establishment...

What a post.

[cantbeserious]

38. Who Knows Any More Whether Any DU Screen Name Is A Legitimate Person - To Many Infiltrators

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[Agschmid]

40. *Too

[cantbeserious]

41. *Too

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[ibegurpard]

24. that seems to be one of the narratives on the rotation

It's the on currently playing anyway.

[1StrongBlackMan]

27. You can't have it both ways ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251565025

[ibegurpard]

33. Yes we know

Bernie supporters were mean to Jane Goodall back in July.
What's next in the rotation?

[1StrongBlackMan]

36. Perhaps, the DU:Bernie response ...

"Don't pay attention to Bernie supporters. We are not the candidate" except when making fun at your expense is, in fact, attacking the candidate.

[virtualobserver]

53. did you actually read Jane's FB page?

[1StrongBlackMan]

59. Yes. n/t

[JoePhilly]

21. LOL

[kjones]

65. So what you are saying is that it IS appropriate to link Sanders supporters actions to him?

Oh this is great, because all I've heard up to this point is that supporters =/= candidate.
Glad to know that was all BS thought. I'll have to remember.

[cantbeserious]

95. Never Made Such A Statenent

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[LWolf]

23. I guess it's enthusiasm envy. nt

[Adrahil]

34. This has nothing to do with Bernie...

Just some of his more "statistics challenged" supporters here at DU.

[cantbeserious]

39. Sounds Like A Blatant Insult Of DUers

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[Adrahil]

43. That's a big chip on your shoulder....

If you're bad at statistics and think this applies to you, then I'd say that you need to understand statistics better, rather than feeling insulted.

[cantbeserious]

51. I'm Not The One That Made The Insult - Hence No Chips On These Shoulders

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[Fawke Em]

46. My son is fantastic at statistics.

Took AP Stats last semester and passed the AP exam to opt out of it in college.

He has a government class this semester, so he's been challenged to look at these things.

He can see the growth in Sanders' support in the state polls and extrapolate the trajectories in the national polls. What he sees is Sanders' support continuing to grow as his message gets out.

Ironically, in his school, everyone either supports Trump or Sanders. These kids can't vote, yet (he's a junior), but they have to be getting their preferences from something: family, friends and/or social media.

Telling Sanders supporters we're "statistically challenged" is nothing more than another meme meant to counteract Clinton's drop in the polls.

She's dropping. He's rising. And you don't need to be a statistician to see that.

What we don't know is what will happen when he gets more national exposure after the first debate. For all the news shows he's done in the past couple of months, the fact is that many people don't pay attention to all that until the fall. We're just about there and we're nearing the first debate.

After that, you'll get better data.

[cantbeserious]

52. ^^^ This ^^^

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[AgingAmerican]

96. "She's dropping. He's rising. And you don't need to be a statistician to see that"

nt

[quickesst]

44. Haha

When it's Hillary it's just a little humor. When its Bernie, its bashing.

[BooScout]

2. LOL....

[tecelote]

3. At least his numbers are going up.

Some candidates seem to suffer from more exposure. Not Bernie. He's got the groundswell to make it happen.

[lunamagica]

4. Pretty good!

[Betty Karlson]

5. Care to say anything in praise of your own preferred candidate?

Or are we to vote for her because of a mockery?

[Laser102]

8. I will. She is going to be an awesome president.

Smart, intelligent, capable, experienced, compassionate.

[Betty Karlson]

10. Like Mr. Sanders? Smart, intelligent, capable, experienced, compassionate?

What does she have that Sanders hasn't?

[tecelote]

11. Allegiance to corporate task masters.

[TheFarS1de]

13. I know ...

a ton of political baggage

[Agschmid]

18. This went so well...

I appreciate your attempt to be positive it just doesn't work.

[1StrongBlackMan]

19. Ovaries? ...

Oh yeah ... and overwhelming majorities among African-Americans, Women, Hispanics, and Democrats, (and when I last checked, among those earning less than $50,000/yr), i.e., the Democratic base.

[freshwest]

98. You said the 'O' word. Plus the Other People. Now you did it... n/t

[DanTex]

26. Both have a lot of positive qualities. And they agree on most issues.

The main difference is that Hillary can win the GE, and Bernie can't.

[wendylaroux]

57. all of that plus

he is soo beautiful?

[PoliticAverse]

30. Sorry, Elizabeth Warren isn't running. n/t

[Duppers]

31. +100

[1StrongBlackMan]

6. LOL ...

Real exchange:

"Well ... {ETA:The Trend Analysis says Bernie will overtake Hillary in ...}"

"What trend analysis?"

{Posts a series of data points showing increasing numbers}

"That's not trend analysis ... plotting two (or several) data points and drawing a straight line isn't trend analysis."

"Yes it is."

"Okay ... Pick up Lies, damned lies and statistics.

Crickets

The level of numeric illiteracy is impressive on DU.

[Agschmid]

9. To be fair the trend is positive for Sanders...

Especially in NH and IA.

[1StrongBlackMan]

14. Yes. That is true ...

but that trend is not to/cannot be projected on that straight line into the future to result in reaching a particular point at any time in the future.

(I will add that part of the exchange to the original post ... I got lazy and the coffee hasn't kicked in yet.)

[Agschmid]

15. But first... Coffee.

[retrowire]

7. you're mean. n/t

[demmiblue]

28. What is this... the 1950's?

If this was posted by a republican man, the most vocal feminists on this board would be all over your ass. Rightly so.

[jalan48]

37. Hillary and her supporters get a pass, for obvious reasons.

[SidDithers]

29. DU rec...

Sid

[Android3.14]

35. My hope is you awaken from the mommy fog

When you do, the country will be better for it. It's time to grow up as a species.

"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known." 1 Corinthians 13

[Gothmog]

42. That is very funny

[onehandle]

45. Don't knock extrapolating.

If the primary is extended through 2018, Hillary could lose as many as four or five states.

Lines Segments Don't Lie!

[Scootaloo]

55. I look forward to seeing you support your candidate someday, DanTex

[Amimnoch]

56. K&R!!

[Sancho]

84. As long as the empirical data continues, extrapolation is unnecessary

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=566294

Two Iowa polls today, Hillary ahead about 2 to 1.

Actually, this post by DanTex is funny, but closer to the truth than most would admit. If you take the "emotions" and cheering out of it.

This ones for you, DanTex. Enjoy!!

http://www.jstor.org/stable/1164602?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

One of my favorite articles on sampling!!

Eelworms, Bullet Holes, and Geraldine Ferraro: Some Problems with Statistical Adjustment and Some Solutions
Howard Wainer
Journal of Educational Statistics
Vol. 14, No. 2 (Summer, 1989), pp. 121-140

[freshwest]

97. 48 husbands? The matriarchy is back! But we will be kindly feminine overlords.

We won't make you wear a dress, either.

[PowerToThePeople]

99. I agree with the title

The picture, not so much. There is a larger dataset than two points. We'll revisit this thread after HRC drops from the race.