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Tom Rinaldo

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29. I suport your goal, intent and motivaton

Tue Apr 25, 2017, 11:30 AM

Apr 2017

Prior to this weekend I had not posted any Pro Bernie OP's since before the Democratic Convention, and I have always steered away from posting attack OP's against Hillary

But you are sounding a lot like CNN in regards to the "scientific debate" on climate change, acting like there are similar numbers of scientists arguing for "each side" There are very very few anti Hillary threads on DU, at least since the 2016 Election review forum closed. There are very very many anti-Bernie threads being posted here daily however.

If a book like "Shattered" came out about Bernie's campaign there would be 8 OP's talking about it with over 200 posts per and over 80 recs each. Bernie people for the most part have just let it be (unless Bernie gets repeatedly attacked). The few threads there are about "Shattered" aren't burning up this place.

I support the spirit and goal of your appeal, but please don't promote false equivalencies.

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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