I was blocked from Hillary group

[katsy]

Because in response to the someone in the WH stating that Hillary was PBO's natural heir... I replied we aren't a monarchy and the WH should leave the voters to decide the next candidate. There is no such thing as a "natural" heir in a democracy. No bloodline or coronation.

DUers know, and u can chk any of my posts, that I'd be proud to vote for any of our candidates and have always stated this.

I'm hurt. I truly believe that any sitting prez should not get entwined in the heated primary races. They should be above the fray and then when the voters make their choice, the prez's endorsement would carry more weight with ALL voters including independents and republicans. The media wouldn't be able to discredit presidential endorsement by inferring the prez was speaking out of both sides of their mouth. Which the media likes to do.

So I got banned. Thx a lot Hillary group. Just thanks for the ugliness.

[n2doc]

1. Don't put too much into it

They ban everybody who isn't a total rabid HRC supporter. The slightest sign of an open mind is grounds for banning.

And your point is well taken. Democracy should not be a game of "I got next".

[katsy]

2. Ty for a shoulder to cry on

I was stunned as I don't like attacking our candidates.

[LiberalElite]

3. They are

exceedingly touchy over there. Don't sweat it.
P.S. Welcome to the club!

[katsy]

5. I thought we, democrats, were better than drinking anyone's kool-aid.

Maybe we are generally but not in the Hillary group.

Such lack of critical thinking and cutting off open discussion doesn't serve their candidate well.

I'll not venture over there again.

[LiberalElite]

7. you can't anyway

Once your blocked, you have no access. We've had to block some of them too. They regularly alert troll here.

[Jim Lane]

18. Once blocked, you can't post but you can read.

I've thought about trashing the group, but I do find it amusing to read some of their nastiness about anyone who's not completely on board for Hillary. I find it particularly amusing that they say such vile things about people who disagree with them, then pop up in GD-P to complain about the negativity of Sanders supporters.

[Gregorian]

4. Me to! I was blocked for saying, wait for it..."Martin King had a dream".

They failed to see how it applied to the thread, condemned me for being off topic, and shut the door on me. It does hurt. It feels sad to me that we have failed to unite through intelligent conversation. Or something.

[katsy]

6. I'm stunned.

[Jim Lane]

19. It's actually more than that.

First, they're now up to 425 listed blocked members. Your number is several hours old so it's understandably out of date!

Second, they've blocked more than 425 because they've pruned their list, presumably as people are PPR'd. For example, Manny Goldstein is no longer on the list. I'm pretty sure that I was #99 at one point but now I'm only #93.

[Jim Lane]

22. Te absolvo.

I think you're entitled to consider yourself as an honorary block. They would if they could.

[sarge43]

9. Don't sweat it

It's like being thrown out of hell; the company isn't that great.

[nashville_brook]

10. it's seriously ugly. if they really expect HRC to get the nom,

doesn't it make sense to build relationships along the way -- instead of burning bridges.

[Lochloosa]

11. I've never been in there...but I've heard stories...

[draa]

12. I was blocked over the weekend.

I wear it as a badge of honor.

[MissDeeds]

13. Congratulations!!!

You are in excellent company!

[doc03]

14. I was too I think because I stated the fact she had a lot of baggage

from all the investigations and allegations by Republicans. Whatever I will survive and will vote for whoever gets
the nomination anyway. The only real concern I have about her becoming President is having Bill back in the Whitehouse again.

[RoccoR5955]

15. Welcome to the club. n/t

[katsy]

16. I received pm from someone who was blocked from Sanders group

If I could ask... Why is this going on? Why not just debate policies to death like we used to do? I've been a member since 2001 and think this is childish.

From duer BadDog:

Quote>>>> I was blocked from the Sanders group.
I'm pming you because I can't reply to your post, what with being banned and everything.

I'm not even American, I'm British and don't want another Republican presidency, not after what happened with Bush.

I was banned for saying that Bill Clinton is respected over here for his part in the Northern Ireland peace process and that Sanders is relatively unknown, both of which are true.

And I really, honestly, don't mind who gets in as long as they're not Republican.

I think the people who run such groups are a bit hypersensitive about the whole thing.
Reply to this DU Mail <<<< end quote

[HereSince1628]

17. Something went awry in the Hillary Group? Well... -that's- Oak Island!

Just when you think it's safe to dive back into 10X!

Have we found an important clue about where the Holy Grail of progressive politics is probably -not- hidden?

[WillyT]

21. Badge Of Honor ???

I know that's not true... but it get's me through the night.

[katsy]

23. Thx

Love the video