Bernie Sanders

merrily

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30. Thanks. Quite a few of us saw that. I am not sure what it was supposed to accomplish,

Sat Jan 30, 2016, 07:59 AM

Jan 2016

other than making real supporters of Sanders laugh. The day threads went up asking who was interested in a Bernie Group, my sides were splitting. Most of them have since announced that the horrors of being associated with Bernie and/or Bernie's supporters gave them cooties, so they just had to switch their support Hillary.

As far as I know, something like 5 to 10 are still keeping up the pretense, though I may have simply missed their "I've just seen the light and am switching my support to Hillary"posts. If I've missed any, I regret it because they do make me laugh.

At least one used to claim neutrality, but now claims support of Bernie, so he or she can whine about having been banned from the Bernie group. Never did a thing in the Bernie group but swoop in to defend Hillary and/or throw cold water on any optimism or good times related to Bernie. And one claims one thing in unsolicited pms and another on the board.

I am not sure if they don't get how transparent they are or don't care or some combination of both. Either way, it's amusing, so I'm good.

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Bernie Supporters are the worst human beings in the USA, if not the world. STOP IT. [View all] merrily Jan 2016 OP

The Clintonistas attacked Obama supporters *exactly* like this in 2008. (nt) w4rma Jan 2016 #1

I don't recall news stories about how bad Obama's supporters are. merrily Jan 2016 #2

From 2008: Hate Springs Eternal w4rma Jan 2016 #6

Thank you. Krugman! But, there, he is not complaining about how badly he himself is being treated. merrily Jan 2016 #8

This time around, he is playing the victim card ErisDiscordia Jan 2016 #9

I think he did exactly what he intended to do, only, given a choice, he would have succeeded at it merrily Jan 2016 #17

That much is obvious. ErisDiscordia Jan 2016 #21

I am not sure it's so obvious. I see so many posts using language like "blind" "cowardly" "afraid" merrily Jan 2016 #26

A case study, one DUer, two candidates smeared. First Barack the fake then Bernie the phony Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #64

. Perogie Jan 2016 #66

Bluenorthewest is mocking. AFAIK, he supports Bernie. Anyway, I loves me some BNW. merrily Jan 2016 #93

Thanks. You are a treasure chest of knowing so many things. merrily Jan 2016 #98

Almost verbatim to what he is saying now. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #94

I've always considered myself well informed. Until now. SusanaMontana41 Feb 2016 #109

The media wasn't insanely anti Obama the way they're anti Bernie jfern Jan 2016 #12

IIRC, the media was pretty much pro Obama, though not as blatantly anti-Hillary merrily Jan 2016 #18

The media was terrified of the Race Card being played on them ErisDiscordia Jan 2016 #22

I think it was that, in 2008, the power players in the Democratic Party were for Obama. merrily Jan 2016 #29

I think you have a point there Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #99

That has been my thought about the dramatic switchers. merrily Jan 2016 #100

The media elected Obama in 2004 noamnety Jan 2016 #69

This dreamnightwind Jan 2016 #74

Obama and Hillary were largely 2 sides of the same coin Bernin4U Jan 2016 #81

Bernie would be the first Jewish President. It fits that part of the profile. (nt) w4rma Jan 2016 #95

True. I did not watch that evening, but I have seen clips. They were pronouncing him Presidential merrily Jan 2016 #101

it was rigged early on Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #185

Hillary has never been any good at picking honorable people for her "friends" or campaign advisers. bvar22 Jan 2016 #88

Bernie threatens to hit them in the wallet kristopher Feb 2016 #114

Yeah Hillary had her right wing advisor who's now on Fox News in the 08 race. All in it together Apr 2016 #177

That's whats killing me about this. vi5 Jan 2016 #77

I find it very hard to believe people who like what Bernie is about Half-Century Man Jan 2016 #3

I think that is so of political message board posters in general. I don't find merrily Jan 2016 #4

You are correct V 4 C C i IN E Mar 2016 #134

Agree! merrily Mar 2016 #135

Yep. Bernie's message is about fairness, equality, and justice. It won't attract racists and bigots. GoneFishin Jan 2016 #47

+ a brazillion! nt tblue37 Jan 2016 #89

It's really sad... wtawilltaw Jan 2016 #5

We need to stop trying to get into other people's heads. merrily Jan 2016 #7

Great Post. They have been pulling this game for months now. Skwmom Jan 2016 #10

I think most threads Bernie supporters start get alerted on. However, it's certainly easy to merrily Jan 2016 #20

last term when when I was MIRT I saw multiple serial trolls that have haunted DU for years azurnoir Jan 2016 #28

Thanks. Quite a few of us saw that. I am not sure what it was supposed to accomplish, merrily Jan 2016 #30

Indeed. chervilant Jan 2016 #68

Thanks for the quote! Docreed2003 Jan 2016 #103

I lurked for a long time chervilant Jan 2016 #104

Haven't added anyone to ignore list yet... Docreed2003 Jan 2016 #105

Agreed, I think many Hillary supporters want us out of the party jfern Jan 2016 #11

No Democrat can win with us out of the party. They want us either to get in line behind merrily Jan 2016 #14

Yep, they want us to buy these t-shirts!... cascadiance Jan 2016 #84

Which is highly ironic considering their candidate LiberalElite Jan 2016 #23

yep, that's it in a nutshell eom LittleGirl Jan 2016 #27

Yes, but, in fairness, they had help. When clinton got re-elected, merrily Jan 2016 #31

yep they did have help LiberalElite Jan 2016 #39

Was there a meaningful primary? If not, the only choice was Dole or Bubba. merrily Jan 2016 #52

That I don't recall - LiberalElite Jan 2016 #56

And, at some point, you learned about the DLC and you knew what happened. merrily Jan 2016 #58

Yup. It took me a long time too. nt LiberalElite Jan 2016 #60

I had been so gung ho Obama. When I read complaints about his appointing Rahm, I was merrily Jan 2016 #62

Yeah - I have felt "had" and in LiberalElite Jan 2016 #65

Every President is a mixed bag to one degree or another. merrily Jan 2016 #70

Nope. LiberalElite Jan 2016 #71

Yes, as the primary moved on, I was feeling used too... cascadiance Jan 2016 #85

Overestimating how much we are deceived, manipulated and kabuki-ed is impossible. merrily Jan 2016 #90

and off of DU passiveporcupine Feb 2016 #110

someone here compared that scenario (post Clinton winning) on DU.. grasswire Mar 2016 #126

I think David Brock is behind it Bernblu Jan 2016 #13

Maybe. w4rma correctly schooled me on the attacks on supporters of Obama in 2008. merrily Jan 2016 #32

When supposedly high-regarded politicians stoop to this level, Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #15

One of the phrases I post is MFUA. Millennials: Fed Up Already. merrily Jan 2016 #34

I'm not new here, but started posting recently Perogie Jan 2016 #16

It says a whole lot more about them than us eom LiberalElite Jan 2016 #24

Dunno. I am a woman. merrily Jan 2016 #43

The issues are not confined to here. You have Klein and Krugman and other merrily Jan 2016 #49

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #19

Thanks so much! You are so consistent with your support for merrily Jan 2016 #42

K&R Mbrow Jan 2016 #25

Thank you so much! You should post whenever you want to. The way you say things is merrily Jan 2016 #44

This thread has been alerted. Puglover Jan 2016 #33

We're up to 3, two more and the thread gets pinned. smokey nj Jan 2016 #35

Actually lets do one more. Puglover Jan 2016 #36

Cool! smokey nj Jan 2016 #37

. merrily Jan 2016 #41

Love you too! smokey nj Jan 2016 #51

Times like this, I REALLY wish I could hug a poster. merrily Jan 2016 #54

Thank you. I cannot think of a single legit reason to alert on the OP. merrily Jan 2016 #38

There isn't any legit reason, but that doesn't stop them. smokey nj Jan 2016 #46

Maybe if there were fewer recruiters. Turbineguy Jan 2016 #40

Safety in numbers, for us and for them, too. merrily Jan 2016 #45

Bernie is unassailable so his supporters are smeared instead tk2kewl Jan 2016 #48

Well, they smear him, too. And lie, like about what medicare for all would cost. merrily Jan 2016 #50

Pinned. Puglover Jan 2016 #53

How many alerts so far? merrily Jan 2016 #55

LOL Puglover Jan 2016 #57

It's cute. Puglover Jan 2016 #67

Nice pin Autumn Jan 2016 #75

Pinning a thread that is alerted on frivolously is a great idea and will probably cut down on merrily Jan 2016 #86

+100 ... Yes these alerts totally confirm the very truth of your OP. Oh the irony. n/t 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #96

I fail to see any reason - whatsoever, at all, in the universe - why ANYTHING that ANY Bernie djean111 Jan 2016 #59

I don't know if it was supposed to make us switch. merrily Jan 2016 #61

K N R Faux pas Jan 2016 #63

and bernie supporters never made hate sites likr retrowire Jan 2016 #72

2 things: BLM Seattle and anti-Hillary = misogynist Bernin4U Jan 2016 #73

Spot on ... Thanks Merrily ... Trajan Jan 2016 #76

To reduce Bernie's supporters to BernieBros & thereby ERASE the existence of women like ME is sexist Turn CO Blue Jan 2016 #78

Yes! dana_b Jan 2016 #87

Also, we're the flies in the ointment. Bernin4U Jan 2016 #79

Much anti-Hillary stuff comes from Trump/Cruz supporters Dems to Win Jan 2016 #80

It's also a fallacy (ad hominem) Bernin4U Jan 2016 #82

Anti-Hillary stuff comes from many sources. Polls show many Americans do not trust her or believe merrily Jan 2016 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Jan 2016 #83

This is one of those times when it doesn't matter to me because of the cause. Gregorian Jan 2016 #92

I like it! Bernin' for life. It means you are not going to let go of the cause. merrily Jan 2016 #102

Excellent OP Merrily. You put your finger on many salient points 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #97

Thank you so much! merrily Feb 2016 #106

The guardian hired a twitter troll to complain about alleged mean Sander's supporters. Bangpowow Feb 2016 #107

Very interesting. The Guardian gets so much respect and deference from the left, too. merrily Feb 2016 #108

Love those pics! polichick Feb 2016 #111

Thank you! They make me smile. merrily Feb 2016 #113

2008 was awful, with trolls on both sides Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2016 #112

i am with you, merrily noiretextatique Feb 2016 #115

Turns out it happened in 2008, too.(Reply 6) merrily Feb 2016 #116

thanks for that context noiretextatique Feb 2016 #117

That is sad. I'm sorry. FWIW, you are not persona non grata with me. I was a fan of your posts well merrily Feb 2016 #118

it is everything noiretextatique Feb 2016 #119

I have a dear, dear relative who is a Republican. (Yes, only one, LOL!) merrily Feb 2016 #120

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #121

I've been banned from the Hillary group.... the_sly_pig Mar 2016 #122

Same here! mdbl Mar 2016 #124

As the saying goes..."who ain't?" ......nt freebrew Mar 2016 #125

"Look what they have done to my tailor suit" KingsburyQc Mar 2016 #123

Thanks! Welcome to DU and the Bernie Group, all at the same time! merrily Mar 2016 #128

Couldn't agree more, merrily... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #127

Apparently, harassing us via emails is what they do while on time out. merrily Mar 2016 #129

Right... and that's what I did... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #130

Good for you! merrily Mar 2016 #131

HEY... V 4 C C i IN E Mar 2016 #132

It's not a sprint, it's a marathon' and it's not only a primary, it's a revolution. merrily Mar 2016 #133

Personally, I won't be quiet and I help Bernie get nominated YourAMIGO Mar 2016 #136

Respectful is key. You don't need to be silent, but being rude does not do Bernie any favors. merrily Mar 2016 #137

The most dangerous attack on Bernie supporters could be that they are violent ... hallio Mar 2016 #138

My thoughts: The attacks are bullshet and Hillary supporters should not post in this group. merrily Mar 2016 #139

I am for Bernie, but it is quite worrying to me hallio Mar 2016 #140

Thank you for your concern. Bernie's supporters don't typically link to Hillary websites, merrily Mar 2016 #141

I am 300% pro Bernie / anti Hillary hallio Mar 2016 #142

Since when is peace a paining a problem for Sanders supporters? peace13 Mar 2016 #144

Thank you hallio Mar 2016 #145

Farewell! MIRT got this poster as "Trump pumper." merrily Mar 2016 #147

It's true I'm new here hallio Mar 2016 #143

New here and seeking a happy place BadWolf21 Mar 2016 #146

Welcome! This group is supposed to be a "safe" place on this board for DUers who want Senator merrily Mar 2016 #148

I've been called some rather foul names from Hillary Supporters far worse than any Tea Party ever PatrynXX Mar 2016 #149

Four things. merrily Mar 2016 #150

I hate to say this, but the dems will possibly be losing in 2016, thanks to the DNC, DWS and M$M. RKP5637 Mar 2016 #151

If Sanders is the nominee, Democrats will do fine. merrily Mar 2016 #152

Definitely that is what needs to happen!!!!!!!!!! RKP5637 Mar 2016 #153

K&R stage left Mar 2016 #154

Only misogynists support Sanders. That is the message, even from Gloria Steinem. merrily Mar 2016 #155

Gloria really disappointed me. stage left Mar 2016 #158

Frankly, SHE sounded misogynist. merrily Mar 2016 #160

45 yr old female lmbradford Mar 2016 #156

Sanders said "Feel the Bern" came from his supporters, not from his campaign. merrily Mar 2016 #162

I love Bernie undergroundpanther Mar 2016 #157

I am supporting him until one of us dies--and if he goes first, I'll support merrily Mar 2016 #159

victimhood as a campaign strategy noiretextatique Mar 2016 #161

If DU is any indication, it seems to work. merrily Mar 2016 #163

As the "so called" left wing of the party mountain grammy Mar 2016 #164

Thanks. As to the McGovern meme, please read this OP and all the replies. merrily Mar 2016 #165

Over 10 months ago. Wow! mountain grammy Mar 2016 #166

One of the replies on that thread, "What about Mondale?" inspired me to do a series of posts merrily Mar 2016 #167

It's true.. mountain grammy Mar 2016 #168

This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Apr 2016 #169

So sorry to hear about your mum, Karma13612 Apr 2016 #170

This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Apr 2016 #171

Thank you. Best wishes to you and your mom. merrily Apr 2016 #174

Bad human and ex GOPer Oixi1993 Apr 2016 #172

That is quite a shift! If you ever feel like posting about it, I'd love to hear. merrily Apr 2016 #175

Big Shift. Oixi1993 Apr 2016 #184

Real people, supporting real American values! ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #173

+1 merrily Apr 2016 #176

I'm tired of young people... CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #178

As far as college, the cost will very likely be a net plus to society. merrily Apr 2016 #179

We need to change the perception of college... CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #180

Apparently, you have to have a heart to heart with the Koch brothers. If you convince them, merrily Apr 2016 #181

Clearly people on both sides make unfounded attacks...so it seems that is just the game eastwestdem Apr 2016 #182

Sorry, but, whether intentionally or not, you are making a massively false equivalency. merrily Apr 2016 #183