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Nitram

(27,776 posts) Tue Apr 25, 2017, 09:50 AM Apr 2017

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If I can make a suggestion, why don't we all just ignore the anti-Bernie/anti-Hillary posts. [View all]

It's just the Russians trying to keep us at each other's throats. And it's working. Don't open posts that are clearly still stuck in the Hillary vs Bernie infinite time loop.

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If I can make a suggestion, why don't we all just ignore the anti-Bernie/anti-Hillary posts. [View all] Nitram Apr 2017 OP

Yup onecaliberal Apr 2017 #1

aye Afromania Apr 2017 #2

Indeed. It looks like the goddamned primaries in here. CousinIT Apr 2017 #3

This is what I've been trying to do, though cbreezen Apr 2017 #4

Most of us are slow learners. Eyeball_Kid Apr 2017 #5

It worked. The most virulent "anti" posts made both sides angry with each other. Nitram Apr 2017 #7

I'm already there world wide wally Apr 2017 #6

Great idea. It would sure cut down on being asked daily to serve on jury duty! nt. PearliePoo2 Apr 2017 #8

oh please. There are no anti Hillary posts, it's not both sides. m-lekktor Apr 2017 #9

Yeah, haven't seen anti-Hillary posts in a long time. TDale313 Apr 2017 #12

I sure agree with you -- I have not seen anti-Hillary posts in a long time. Akamai Apr 2017 #25

And yet you ignore Sanders constant insulting comments about the Democratic party. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #71

This Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2017 #78

don't think he is insulting the party oldcynic Apr 2017 #94

Good point. I'll give it a shot: snort Apr 2017 #72

Absolutely melman Apr 2017 #90

Agreed. zentrum Apr 2017 #99

There is a visceral campaign against musette_sf Apr 2017 #106

Aren't they tedious? tavernier Apr 2017 #10

After all these years MuseRider Apr 2017 #11

MuseRider barbtries Apr 2017 #97

If you ever find one MuseRider Apr 2017 #102

it's a deal barbtries Apr 2017 #119

my strategy is to full ignore anyone ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #13

You know what? retrowire Apr 2017 #21

sounds like you had the right ignore list. ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #65

And today it's filling up again. retrowire Apr 2017 #67

yep.The whole Bernie vs Hillary thing is so 2016. nocalflea Apr 2017 #14

I see very few anti-Hillary posts. Posts about what Bernie is up to are not anti-Hillary but they JudyM Apr 2017 #15

Let 'em sink. Iggo Apr 2017 #16

no, i will not have the democratic party abandon women and POC to chase white men La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #17

... retrowire Apr 2017 #20

LOL! boston bean Apr 2017 #38

Wanting a thing to happen is much different than enabling a thing a to happen. LanternWaste Apr 2017 #56

From what I've learned today retrowire Apr 2017 #58

No one is asking for that. Bettie Apr 2017 #108

I have been trying to avoid the posts but then get asked to be on DU juries.... Freethinker65 Apr 2017 #18

How can we tell who the troll is retrowire Apr 2017 #19

I won't rec any side anymore, I only checked this because of the title. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #22

Yup -- trolls domestic and foreign (Russians, Republicans, Anarchists, etc.) -- are DELIGHTED if Akamai Apr 2017 #23

I'm bored with it all elmac Apr 2017 #24

I agree the election is over kimbutgar Apr 2017 #26

YEP! Zoonart Apr 2017 #27

2 simple steps: SCantiGOP Apr 2017 #28

actually, if you look in breaking news and place the one or two people who post most of the RW Sunlei Apr 2017 #39

I suport your goal, intent and motivaton Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #29

If you indeed support the goal, intent and motivation maybe Enoki33 Apr 2017 #42

It came to a head this weekend I believe Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #59

Thanks for the clarification. Enoki33 Apr 2017 #95

Really unfortunate comment to OP. Justice Apr 2017 #84

Amen. nt Nanjeanne Apr 2017 #93

Putin enid602 Apr 2017 #30

Whole heartedly endorsed here. Enough waste of energies. Enoki33 Apr 2017 #31

Ignore Republicans trying to denigrate people like Sanders? no we have to fight for OUR good guys. Sunlei Apr 2017 #32

Let them sink! emulatorloo Apr 2017 #33

That is just not true. boston bean Apr 2017 #35

Maybe not when you get down to the nitty-gritty emulatorloo Apr 2017 #41

please don't let the fight for the soul of the democratic party pass you by. boston bean Apr 2017 #44

I promise, I am not gonna let it slide. emulatorloo Apr 2017 #47

I know. I gots no beefs with you! haha! I just felt it was important to make the distinction in boston bean Apr 2017 #49

Yes emulatorloo Apr 2017 #50

Thank you DownriverDem Apr 2017 #37

I don't post in those threads, but that means I get called a lot for juries on tblue37 Apr 2017 #82

to you they may be only anti-bernie/anti-hillary posts. boston bean Apr 2017 #34

Where are these mythical DU members who don't solidly support the right to choice and womens rights? Kentonio Apr 2017 #40

they respond to me constantly. boston bean Apr 2017 #46

Would you mind referencing one or two such comments so I know what you're referencing? Akamai Apr 2017 #116

sure boston bean Apr 2017 #117

So what are some of those posts on Democratic underground they do not support women's health issues? Akamai Apr 2017 #121

When will you show us some of the bad things said to you about Women's reproductive rights? Akamai Apr 2017 #122

Sounds good to me DownriverDem Apr 2017 #36

Yep, I'm game. Enough of the in-fighting already. Kentonio Apr 2017 #43

Its because Bernies traveling with new DNC and Republicans don't want DNC to be in News coverage. Sunlei Apr 2017 #45

Kick. Rec. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2017 #48

I am more than happy to see posts discussing actual policies randr Apr 2017 #51

It seems many here are wasting time Runningdawg Apr 2017 #52

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes........................... oldcynic Apr 2017 #98

Lets also ignore the "Purity Testers" FairWinds Apr 2017 #53

That litmus test is self destructive too Alice11111 Apr 2017 #112

Some operatives are obviously trying to divide and disrupt Democrats TryLogic Apr 2017 #54

Seriously, I've been considering reporting them all as "refighting the primaries" Salviati Apr 2017 #55

It doesn't make a whit of difference Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #73

It's a weird and obvious thing. Useless. Except to Them. byronius Apr 2017 #57

Good advice. I will trash those threads. Martin Eden Apr 2017 #60

Agree. Pauldg47 Apr 2017 #61

+1. Agree ... obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2017 #62

And pro Bernie post LostinRed Apr 2017 #63

Already do. JDC Apr 2017 #64

Great Suggestion Perseus Apr 2017 #66

Keep it positive and simple Cary Apr 2017 #68

wack a mole... Javaman Apr 2017 #69

It is a whack-a-troll world. This is well-executed divisiveness, but it won't work. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #85

Agreed snort Apr 2017 #70

I do keep reading about insulting comments from Sanders. snort Apr 2017 #74

sorry about that ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #75

I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that what I've seen is that Bernie endorsed a candidate that snort Apr 2017 #80

well, many of us are buying the claim ProfessorPlum Apr 2017 #81

If I understand correctly, Senator Sanders endorsed an anti-choice Democrat... Raster Apr 2017 #101

That's how this stuff gets fucked up. snort Apr 2017 #103

I agree. We are being fucked with. Raster Apr 2017 #104

Good idea. n/t whathehell Apr 2017 #76

Usually do. MFM008 Apr 2017 #77

I'm trying. Thank you. bettyellen Apr 2017 #79

Been doing that since a year ago. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #83

An excellent suggestion. Vinca Apr 2017 #86

Yes!! paleotn Apr 2017 #87

Yes. It's become zentrum Apr 2017 #88

I'm just ignoring people left and right nini Apr 2017 #89

I'm all for it! StrictlyRockers Apr 2017 #91

I've been saying that too!! Thekaspervote Apr 2017 #92

what posts are those? barbtries Apr 2017 #96

As others have mentioned, better to just put the posters on ignore. denverbill Apr 2017 #100

I am trashing all strings with Bernie or Hillary in the subject line Jersey Devil Apr 2017 #105

You know, I never had an ignore list at all Bettie Apr 2017 #107

I have always suspected this plus.... yuiyoshida Apr 2017 #109

I'm in. wildeyed Apr 2017 #110

"It's just the Russians trying to keep us at each other's throats." musette_sf Apr 2017 #111

I told my husband tonight if it didn't stop marlakay Apr 2017 #113

that's what I am doing proud patriot Apr 2017 #114

Good point. Then we could concentrate on the other 3 or 4 posts per day. n/t DFW Apr 2017 #115

Donald Trump to strip all funding from State Department team promoting women's rights... fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #118

Agreed! We need to focus on the big goal, defeating Trump & the GOP. nt CaptainTruth Apr 2017 #120