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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:06 AM Original message |
Anyone here at Du who either votes for anyone other than a Dem or not at all.... |
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VLC (487 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
1. are you a new owner of DU? |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
2. I agree, except for the "should not be here" part. But they are unhelpful in the extreme. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:26 PM Response to Reply #2 |
56. Your right... I changed it. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:32 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. Coolio. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
3. I voted for a Republican for county sheriff last year; should I leave? |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:10 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. I stated "Running this Country"...not County Sheriff |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:12 AM Response to Reply #3 |
12. So did I. I guess I'm going too. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:21 AM Original message |
This was my first R vote ever -- and he had a "Democratic" incumbent opponent. |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:25 PM Response to Reply #12 |
55. Just curious - if they didn't have an opponent, why did you vote for them? -eom |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:01 PM Response to Reply #55 |
74. Granted, it was a gesture with no practical consequences. |
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Justitia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:10 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. I only ask because there are a few consequences in local races... |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:13 AM Response to Reply #3 |
13. YES!!! GET OUT!!! TRAITOR!!! |
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Hydra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
4. Blah blah blah |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:42 PM Response to Reply #4 |
92. It's tough sometimes to tell the difference between those here on DU |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-29-07 02:01 AM Response to Reply #92 |
95. Not blind obedience....just know not voting will lead to another 4 years |
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Kelly Rupert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
5. That is expected behavior according to the rules. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:13 AM Response to Reply #5 |
14. I am trying to get people to follow the true spirit of this wonderful site |
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Reciprocity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:49 PM Response to Reply #14 |
68. But not everyone who is a member, is here for that reason. |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:35 AM Response to Reply #5 |
25. "Democrats and other progressives" |
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Kelly Rupert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:36 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Kind of hard to misinterpret |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:39 AM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Someone mentions Bernie Saunders downstream |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:41 AM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Bernie Sanders is not running for President...not relevant |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:12 PM Response to Reply #34 |
48. OK |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:18 PM Response to Reply #34 |
52. "running this country" |
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Kelly Rupert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:42 AM Response to Reply #32 |
36. I'm not in favor of booting people for being stupid. nt |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:57 AM Response to Reply #36 |
43. So it's your opinion that voting for Bernie is stupid? |
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Kelly Rupert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:59 AM Response to Reply #43 |
44. In the general election? Of course. |
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NYC Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:12 PM Response to Reply #32 |
79. Bernie Sanders is a unique case: |
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puebloknot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 05:04 PM Response to Reply #5 |
94. Consider this: We loyal Dems want to support Democratic candidates ... |
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stranger81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 03:14 PM Response to Reply #5 |
100. Note that the forum rules DO NOT read "Democratic Underground |
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mikelgb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
6. if you are going to do "anything" to prevent it... |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
8. What have you done with Skinner?! |
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riqster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
9. Constructive or Destructive, that is the question. nt |
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mikelgb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
10. LockStep Underground? |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:15 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. I do not support Hillary...but all these threads about NOT Voting..scares the shit out of me |
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mikelgb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:20 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. scares me too, because day by day I get closer to that feeling of... |
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Lost4words (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:21 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. well I was scared on 12/12/2000 and no dem has stood up yet! |
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againes654 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:25 AM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I think some of the unconditional support for Hillary |
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Rainbowreflect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:40 PM Response to Reply #21 |
66. I will most likely write in Kucinich in the GE. |
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againes654 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #66 |
78. Agreed on both accounts |
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stranger81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 03:19 PM Response to Reply #16 |
102. if it scares you, why not try to engage those people |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:40 AM Response to Reply #10 |
33. No. |
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bryant69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
11. I think that's a valid position - except the bit where you condemn others |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
15. I vote for Bernie Sanders every time |
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Bluerthanblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:40 PM Response to Reply #15 |
83. yeah, isn't Bernie |
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TheUniverse (954 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
17. I'll vote for whoever the nominee is probably... |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:25 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. I am not advocating "banning"anyone... |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
22. You don't get to say who should or shouldn't be here at DU. - n/t |
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bellasgrams (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:37 AM Response to Reply #22 |
31. I voted for Gerald Ford |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
23. I am far left of most here... |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
24. in your opinion . . . some may differ . . . n/t |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
27. Agreed. |
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Bitwit1234 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
28. With what this republican administration has done |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
29. you're off base - there's many valid reasons for some to do as you fear... |
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lateo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
30. Uh... |
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lligrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
35. I Dislike Bullies And Threats |
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never_get_over_it (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
37. So I've been a Dem and a feminist for over 40 years |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:55 AM Response to Reply #37 |
42. You have my highest respect.....thanks for all you have done. |
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never_get_over_it (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-29-07 08:22 AM Response to Reply #42 |
96. No |
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Richard Steele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
38. I have a knee-jerk dislike of self-appointed authoritarians. Even "well-meaning" ones. |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
39. What about if I vote.. |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
40. IBTL. |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
41. Kicked and recommended. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
45. This is telling..... |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:09 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. isn't it. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. It does help reassure that DU is still the place for me. |
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Raffi Ella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:57 PM Response to Reply #50 |
72. . |
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Zandor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
47. K & R n/t |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
49. since both parties front runners have been bought |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
51. This is probably worth saving until next October |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
53. I came for the Democratic, I stay for the Underground. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:24 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. I have to say...If Lieberman was running against a Repug, I wouldnt vote! |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:29 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. I put anyone who voted for Kyle/Lieberman in the same boat |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
57. Hit me, beat me, |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #57 |
61. Idahoans that vote "D"....Rock! |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
60. Blind loyalty and support are two different things. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:36 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. So, start a "PopulistUnderground" site. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:37 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Kindly, piss off. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:39 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. lol |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:15 PM Response to Reply #60 |
88. Nail, meet Hammer |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
64. Because there are some folks here.... |
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Rainbowreflect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
67. My question is should we vote for someone just because they |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
69. Maybe you can explain why you seek to suppress dissent on an open forum |
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Totally Committed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
70. I am here to try and keep HRC or any DLC-er from getting the nomination. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
71. I'll vote Republican if the Republican is antiwar and Democrat is Hillary. |
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Roxy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:02 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. Say goodbye to SCOTUS and the right to choose then.... |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. SCOTUS is already gone. Thank the Vichy Dems for that. |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:37 PM Response to Reply #75 |
82. Ya think? |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:54 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. Well said. |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
73. Because of Australia. |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
80. "Democratic" isn't just the name of a political party |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
81. Back to remedial Civics with you. |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
84. They'll change their tune once the nom is handed down, |
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txaslftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #84 |
87. Hmmmm. Be complicit in the murder of 100k Iranians or get TS'd from DU .... |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 03:02 PM Response to Reply #87 |
93. If the war drums are beating that hard I will abstain too, |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
86. "Democratic" by its very definition implies "choice". If the party |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
89. i think a lot of the time people say things like that (they won't vote for the |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
90. Here are my reasons... |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-28-07 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
91. I work tirelessly to prevent repukes from running the country |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
97. Hi, neighbor! |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 01:37 PM Response to Reply #97 |
98. Wow! That was beautifully written! It deserves to be a stand-alone post. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 01:44 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. Thank you for the kind words. |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
101. it seems to be a magnet for extremely whiny types. nt. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-30-07 04:41 PM Response to Reply #101 |
103. It drew you here, so that might be the first thing you've posted I can agree with. |
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