[BERNIE GROUP] I Earned A Badge Of Honor Today!

[Bubzer]

Well, technically, it was last night. I made a post to our Bernie Group, asking for help documenting any new cheats or tricks the Hillary campaign employs. That, combined with a reposting of the link and the list it goes to, earned me my first hide!

Now, perhaps you're asking yourself why I see that as a Badge Of Honor... after all, no one should celebrate a community at odds with itself... and I certainly take no joy in the idea that hundreds upon hundreds of people have left DU, all because a small group of Hillary supporters have nothing but animosity toward Bernie Sanders... to the point where even the admin, a self described Hillary supporter, silenced us off the main page, at time he knew Bernie would be at his stride.

I see it as a Badge Of Honor because, those working at the behest of the establishment sought to silence me... and all they did was galvanize me! I see it as a badge of honor, because they've stood up and acknowledged me, through their actions, as a threat to all the lies and propaganda constantly thrown directly at us. In some small way, I've been deemed a threat to the establishment... and no matter how small that threat may be, I will absolutely take pride in that Badge Of Honor.

Thank you for the acknowledgment to whomever voted on the jury.
And thank you to all my Bernie Bros & Sisters... you guys give me strength and keep me honest!

I hope you all have a fantastic day today!

I know I will!

[Mbrow]

1. Give em hell, Bubzer, I saw that this morning.

I got my first hide for telling one of the shills to climb back under their rock. that was some time ago. I go to JPR for some sanity but like to read whats going on over here.

[hootinholler]

2. I can't unhide it...

But I sure as fuck could throw them the finger by pinning it

[Bubzer]

4. Thank you hootinholler!

[gordianot]

3. I am fascinated with the tearing apart of the Democratic Party.

The protected groups here on DU are particularly loathsome. I have a speech ready for when I am told to my face that I am not a "True Democrat". I still am able to post on the Sanders Group. One must remember that DU is not the real world.

PS I have known the Clintons for more than 30 years and have spoken with them at Democratic functions many times. In a pinch may have to vote for one in 2016 definitely not my first choice.

[Bubzer]

5. I dislike that protected groups feel necessary in order to be able to speak.

The flip side of that is I enjoy being able to come to a place to share thoughts with like-minded individuals.

[hootinholler]

7. Well if you think this group is particularly loathsome

I suggest your memory is a wee bit faulty as I ask if you would like to maintain the privilege of posting here.

Perhaps you should review the welcome thread and the links in it as a refresher.

[gordianot]

8. Odd isn't it that the Sanders campaign still accepts my money and vote.

Do what you must.

[LiberalElite]

16. does the Sanders campaign get

your comments?

[gordianot]

17. Actually Sanders campaign does not, no complaints with them.

I know people in Clinton campaign and they get an ear full from me ( not that it matters) I only know Sanders supporters ( no officials) and have no problems as long as he stays true to what he says. I do not make political decisions based on what supporters say. One thing that does push my button is the Clinton line "True Democrats" I have seen that here on DU and heard it from official Clinton people.

Add to that Bernie Sanders may become the only game in town in the near future.

[daleanime]

6. I hear that....

it's taken me 10 years but I've finally gotten my first one thanks to this primary season. And my first ban too, of course.

[Bubzer]

11. It's sad that it has gotten so bad. Even 2008 wasn't this bad.

On the flip side, allow me to thank you for standing up for what you believe in

[JackInGreen]

9. I need to remember that more often

the more cheap shots someone takes at me, the more I know they HAVE to take cheap shots, and that they're losing.

[Bjornsdotter]

10. Got my first hide in 12 years

...last week. It was the first time I was alerted on also. Mine was for quoting a Hillary supporter insulting us. Ironically, the insult was in the Bernie group and we didn't alert on it.

My take...they know Hillary isn't a slam dunk and tge alert team is out in force.

[gordianot]

12. Not a slam dunk is right.

A friend in the real world told me the Clinton campaign is worried about legal problems and Sanders has appeal to Democrats.

[Bubzer]

13. Wow! 12 years? That's quite impressive! Especially with nearly 6k posts!

Thank you for standing up for what you believe!

[bvar22]

14. Congrats.

Can you link to the hide?
I would like to read it.

[Bubzer]

19. Sure! It's right here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280159939

[bvar22]

22. Thanks.

I love the reply that Bill is just a private citizen, and can go where he pleases.

Maybe...but can he block the entrance to a polling station and campaign for Hillary with a Bull Horn?
Can he wear campaign buttons and Pins for Hillary INSIDE Polling Stations?
I think not.

[DamnYankeeInHouston]

15. I'm jealous. I can't get banned. I feel so unworthy.

[gordianot]

18. Just let me know I can help.

Sanders group seems to be tolerant of me (so far) but I have a way of getting under the skin of Clinton people very quickly. My ban on the DU Hillary group is a source of amusement to a long time Hillary supporter and DNC type.

[SoapBox]

20. I saw that this morning on my way to work...

It was a post of beautiful...and of corse they were snooping the group as usual.

One thing..Everyone can still give it a Rec AND Read it!

[Bubzer]

21. Also, hootinholler was awesome and pinned it!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280160062