2016 Postmortem

TwilightZone

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44. Agreed. DU isn't representative of the real world. Never has been.

Wed May 18, 2016, 12:20 AM

May 2016

There's little doubt that the loud and vocal minority doesn't represent average Sanders supporters or the voting public. In the end, I think most Democrats, liberals, progressives, the majority of independents, and a not-insignificant number of Republicans will ponder the idea of President Donald Trump and act appropriately.

And, if not, nothing much we can do about it. As you said, we'll have to win without them. Work with what we have toward getting a Democrat in the White House and Democrats in Congress who can send her a more progressive agenda.

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My plea that everyone vote for the Dem nominee in Nov. [View all] Turin_C3PO May 2016 OP

I am MFM008 May 2016 #1

Right there with you and OP Sheepshank May 2016 #18

Good Luck As Well.. If The Untoward Happens You Know Where To Place The Blame... DNC/HRC/DWS CorporatistNation May 2016 #45

With The 3rd Way In Charge, Our Party Is Dead scottie55 May 2016 #70

I won't vote for Trump but I won't vote for a cheater.. either yourout May 2016 #2

(((hugs))) Starry Messenger May 2016 #3

Sorry but no AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #4

Cool story, Nostradamus. MirrorAshes May 2016 #46

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Sad is choosing this thread in particular to push your BS MirrorAshes May 2016 #62

And what about Hillary supporters who won't vote for Bernie? Merryland May 2016 #5

Same thing. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #6

I have seen an infinitesimal number of such. auntpurl May 2016 #12

I am a strong supporter of Bernie Sanders, but I will fully support Hilary if she is the nominee! DrewFlorida May 2016 #7

+1 auntpurl May 2016 #13

I will....unless it's Clinton Splinter Cell May 2016 #8

I can't believe the cruelty of some these replies. That's what privilege looks like lunamagica May 2016 #9

^^^THIS^^^ SunSeeker May 2016 #16

Well said, lunamagica. Indeed, she'll win without them. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #33

Good post, and good points. yardwork May 2016 #40

Agreed. DU isn't representative of the real world. Never has been. TwilightZone May 2016 #44

Reality is fuckin' cruel. Splinter Cell May 2016 #47

Is that why Bernie and his supporters are so very afraid of it? synergie May 2016 #77

I understand what you are saying and I will vote for whomever it is yeoman6987 May 2016 #60

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #103

I'll be voting Democrat NobodyHere May 2016 #10

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #11

+1 AtomicKitten May 2016 #23

What's worse than someone who lacks the basic humanity to post soemthing so vile is someone synergie May 2016 #69

Poster with 9 hides is deeply offended by incivility! QC May 2016 #72

Post removed Post removed May 2016 #79

^^^AMEN to this!^^^ Surya Gayatri May 2016 #105

Make that 10... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #106

You are aware that Skinner declared the jury system to be a failure? Cary May 2016 #108

Are you the same Cary that got banned a few years ago? n/t QC May 2016 #112

What's your point in asking? Cary May 2016 #114

Just wondering, since you act just like that Cary. QC May 2016 #115

In other words you want to be nasty Cary May 2016 #116

Yep, you're him. I thought so. QC May 2016 #117

Can you answer the question? Cary May 2016 #118

And what did I ever do to you? Cary May 2016 #119

I don't know. Why are you back to insulting people QC May 2016 #120

Who made you the judge of anything? Cary May 2016 #121

Flagged for Review again. GODDAM BERNIEBROS!!! QC May 2016 #113

By Golly!!! MrMickeysMom May 2016 #123

K & R SunSeeker May 2016 #14

wow...some cold hearted, privileged, self absorbed, entitled basterds on this thread. Sheepshank May 2016 #15

Yeah. auntpurl May 2016 #19

There is a time and place for such statements. This wasn't the place Sheepshank May 2016 #21

They sound exactly like spoiled, self-centered adolescents--no matter how old they may be in years. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #35

That was as cruel as I have seen it here. I am glad it was hidden, but I really hope still_one May 2016 #61

Yep. yardwork May 2016 #41

I will, and I will dedicate my vote to you and everyone who needs the ACA auntpurl May 2016 #17

I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis Txbluedog May 2016 #20

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Must suck to work so hard GulfCoast66 May 2016 #57

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Thank you GulfCoast66 May 2016 #65

Radical Bernie Supporters Are The Future Of The Democratic Party scottie55 May 2016 #67

The same supporters that disapproved of Obama, when 85% of liberal democrats approved? n/t BzaDem May 2016 #80

Hmmmmm.... QC May 2016 #75

They'll just go dormant til they can once again spew their RW bile with impunity. synergie May 2016 #82

i will do whatever is necessary to ensure the democratic nominee wins rdking647 May 2016 #22

She needs to drop out now. The longer she stays in, the more divided we are. Therefore she B Calm May 2016 #24

He needs to drop out now Txbluedog May 2016 #25

No she does, she cannot unite this party! B Calm May 2016 #26

And he can? Txbluedog May 2016 #30

The polls say he can. B Calm May 2016 #31

Lol. The actual VOTES metroins May 2016 #56

God bless you, I hope everyone takes your advise. wisteria May 2016 #27

I'm sorry about your terminal Cystic Fibrosis. SheilaT May 2016 #28

I'll be voting for every Democrat on the ballot... VOX May 2016 #29

Hello again, Turin_C3PO. I finally managed to find your X-post from the AA Group. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #32

Sure no prob :) Turin_C3PO May 2016 #34

... Surya Gayatri May 2016 #36

My issues are just as important as your issues. 99Forever May 2016 #37

Of course your issues matter. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #38

I got your back Turin_C3PO sheshe2 May 2016 #39

Great post. Thank you, and hang in there. yardwork May 2016 #42

Don't worry, the DU Sanders contingent is not representative of the whole Tarc May 2016 #43

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"She won't do it." BzaDem May 2016 #68

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Sure, and that vote will make it more likely that Trump will be President. BzaDem May 2016 #88

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So making Trump's election more likely is worth allowing you to feel good about your vote? n/t BzaDem May 2016 #98

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You appear to believe that your "voice" is more important than the consequences of a Trump victory. BzaDem May 2016 #100

Turin IS a Sanders voter and explained why voting for Dem in Nov matters to people blm May 2016 #110

I have two disabled family members and have seen their benefits get slowly gutted liberal_at_heart May 2016 #49

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Should vote Bernie. PowerToThePeople May 2016 #52

That doesn't make sense. All those who "would not vote for her" need to do BzaDem May 2016 #73

I really hope things get better for you. still_one May 2016 #54

The Republicans can unite Mz Pip May 2016 #55

Insane, isn't it? MirrorAshes May 2016 #64

I am ..... be insane not :) n/t kevinmc May 2016 #58

so everyone back the stronger candidate FFS! MisterP May 2016 #63

The voters chose the stronger candidate. MirrorAshes May 2016 #66

They did, and it's over. n/t BzaDem May 2016 #74

I'm so sorry about your diagnosis, and that trauma that you're going through as you synergie May 2016 #71

No nuance. Sad OP but ignorant riderinthestorm May 2016 #76

It isn't brave to risk other people's health for a 0% probability outcome. BzaDem May 2016 #86

I've been Turin_C3PO May 2016 #87

That's unfair and very unlike you, rider…..Turin has been a Sanders supporter blm May 2016 #124

I wish there was a more equitable solution to our HC system ... slipslidingaway May 2016 #78

While I do honestly care about you and want the best for you.... seekthetruth May 2016 #83

I'm sorry I didn't mean to imply that at all. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #90

Sorry mate. seekthetruth May 2016 #93

I don't know what to tell ya man. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #95

I hear ya seekthetruth May 2016 #109

Plus..... seekthetruth May 2016 #84

I'm just urging people Turin_C3PO May 2016 #91

If you're not for real. seekthetruth May 2016 #85

Of course I will. I care about women. He loved Big Brother May 2016 #89

I am a caregiver for someone that suffers from Chronic pain & that is one of the reasons I am voting jillan May 2016 #92

I want single payer also. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #97

I wish you well; no matter who wins. n/t Contrary1 May 2016 #94

Not sure what side you are on, but the HRC side has some very serious amends silvershadow May 2016 #101

Bernie voter Turin_C3PO May 2016 #102

Newsflash! Many people who have to work for a living wouldn't survive a Clinton antigop May 2016 #104

We've got your back Turin_C3PO Loki May 2016 #107

I think many missed that you ARE a Sanders supporter who voted for him. blm May 2016 #111

I'm not sure it matters to them. nt BainsBane May 2016 #122