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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary supporter's new meme: Evolution in thinking is impossible [View all]ucrdem
(15,512 posts)69. Here's an example of dogwhistling:
"Bernie Sanders' Brutal Letter On Obama's Trade Pact Foreshadows 2016 Democratic Clash"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/05/bernie-sanders-michael-froman-tpp_n_6419874.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/05/bernie-sanders-michael-froman-tpp_n_6419874.html
Not just this article, but the letter to Froman, the Twitter gifs, the speeches, rallies, and interviews, all questioning Obama's honesty and credentials in strongly emotionalzed terms. THAT is what is meant by dogwhistling.
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Supporters Of Trump Coming To Bernie's Side Has Nothing to Do With Evolving..
CorporatistNation
Dec 2015
#85
Of course you know that's not what's happening, but that doesn't seem to bother you.
Scuba
Dec 2015
#10
Wow, perhaps one of the most vile posts I have ever seen on DU. And that's saying a lot.
Vattel
Dec 2015
#7
No problem, this one is still my favourite when I read posts like that:
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#28
Anyone accusing Sanders of racism has reached a pathetic and deluded place in their lives.
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2015
#48
I wish you lots of luck in your journey to convert Trump supporters to Bernie...
Cali_Democrat
Dec 2015
#6
No one here is denying that SOME, even MANY, Trump supporters are racist assholes.
Scuba
Dec 2015
#62
Trump Supporters Shout “Sieg Heil,” “Light Him on Fire” at Black Protester
Cali_Democrat
Dec 2015
#68
Perhaps since you don't know the difference between "some" and "all" you should pause posting ...
Scuba
Dec 2015
#75
Well done, Cali! they're looking for those itty bitty trump fans who aren't insane assholes.. do
Cha
Dec 2015
#88
Her supporters use the 'big tent' argument when excusing her RW positions
AgingAmerican
Dec 2015
#26
Poster, please! I ask you: Do we really want Indies and Republicans to start voting Democratic?
merrily
Dec 2015
#32
Dude, news flash: nobody is going to get anyone to "give up their guns" in this country.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2015
#87
Supposedly, the point of triangulating is to get votes from Indies and Republicans.
merrily
Dec 2015
#82
I guess in that case, Hillary is still for UHC, NAFTA, TPP, the Iraq War, Barry Goldwater,
Doctor_J
Dec 2015
#46
you're not supposed to change your mind less than once, or not change it based on new views and
MisterP
Dec 2015
#47
Well done, Nance.. I like how you put that. Don't forget many here thought jane hamsher was
Cha
Dec 2015
#90
Ah, it doesnt fucking matter one bit what he does, or doesn't do- that's the bottom line.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2015
#86