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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: I am really tired of being told I am not a Democrat. And more tired of the sexism thrown at me. [View all]RoseMead
(1,014 posts)5. You're not the only one.
I feel exactly the same. Woman, mom, registered and voted Democratic since 1988. But now, I'm a sexist, racist, freebie grabber.
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I am really tired of being told I am not a Democrat. And more tired of the sexism thrown at me. [View all]
jillan
May 2016
OP
I'm an old broad, too. (I know this'll be hidden for using my noir-favorite noun broad.)
valerief
May 2016
#4
If this gets hidden because you used the term "broad" and posts that say lifelong Dems are not
jillan
May 2016
#7
The Clinton Democratic Party better hope that the kids don't decide to form their own party.
LiberalArkie
May 2016
#6
I probably have @ 500 people on Ignore. I clean out my Ignore every year or two, too.
valerief
May 2016
#12
after a year of throwing every attack at him and us, that is all they have
Viva_La_Revolution
May 2016
#13
Just as we weren't "Real Americans" when we strongly opposed the Iraq invasion.
Bernin4U
May 2016
#28
Most of the people saying that don't know the history of the Democratic Party.
cui bono
May 2016
#31
I think it doesn't matter what demographic you fit, if you don't support Clinton
davidpdx
May 2016
#35
I feel the same way. Also a senior citizen. Also a Dem all my life. But the truth is
Nanjeanne
May 2016
#36
Very unfair treatment. But those insults are just starters if you favor the Second Amendment.
Eleanors38
May 2016
#42
Voted for McGovern in '72. I have always showed up and voted even for the shitty
Land of Enchantment
May 2016
#43
I'm female,McGovern was my first vote, and I feel exactly the same way you do
CharlotteVale
May 2016
#44
Agree...and I'm also tired of being told that Bernie is tearing the Democratic party apart!
bluethruandthru
May 2016
#50
It does get tiresome being called a non-Democrat for defending FDR's values against neoliberalism
Vote2016
Jun 2016
#52
My first vote was for jimmy too, but it didn't count cuz I was in 9th grade...
lostnfound
Jun 2016
#56
Not the only one. I don't get the namecalling, because I have so many on ignore.
ladyVet
Jun 2016
#62