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[NCTraveler]

1. You should put a sarcasm tag on this.

The parody hits a little too close to home.

[closeupready]

8. It was said, not parodying.

[NCTraveler]

13. Are you talking about a "someone on the internet said" type of thing?

Link.

I truly thought you were harshly mocking Sanders supporters. I thought it was way over the top. My apologies.

[closeupready]

16. No apology necessary - no, it was said here on DU by someone.

I don't have a link - I could probably find it, but that would be calling out. Others may recall the post - I know others responded to it.

Peace!

[NCTraveler]

24. Well, that about covers it. No link. No nothing. Someone on the internet said.

I really thought you were mocking Sanders supporters. Thought it was really harsh.

[closeupready]

25. Cheers.

[George II]

79. "Someone on the internet" said that Sanders was going to win all 50 states!

That lasted one state.

[NCTraveler]

85. +1 Exactly. nt

[JaneyVee]

54. No but Bernie fans are.

[MineralMan]

2. Probably someone is tracking everything here.

Some people apparently have doing such things as a hobby. Not many, though.

Why, however, would anyone worry about their future over what they type on an anonymous discussion forum? That seems way silly to me.

[closeupready]

10. Yup, agree with all of this. DU is a message board, lol.

Nothing more. Peace.

[RKP5637]

56. Likely the CC is looking at it all for entertainment in their basements while mom cooks for them.n/t

[closeupready]

75. lol, probably

[PeaceNikki]

3. What. The. Fuck?

This is DEMOCRATICUNDERGROUND.

There are Clinton supporters here because she is a fucking Democrat.

What kind of fucked up, weird, conspiracy theory bullshit is this??

You do know that Skinner is a Clinton supporter, right?

[closeupready]

14. As you must well know, some people get WAY too invested in

the discussions that go on here, to the point where yes, people DO keep track of names, dates, and probably serial numbers/IP addresses.

[PeaceNikki]

17. Yeah, well that's not fucking unique to "Clinton supporters" by any stretch.

[closeupready]

22. You mean, Sanders' supporters have said they are keeping track/lists and such?

I'm not familiar with any such discussions. If you are aware of them, can you post links to threads? TIA.

[PeaceNikki]

28. DU is not the only site on the web.

[leftynyc]

36. You have provided ZERO

proof that ANYONE has done that at DU. You just expect people to believe "someone on the board" said it.

[closeupready]

41. Other already HAVE believed it, because they recall the same conversation I did.

[leftynyc]

42. They believe it because they want to

NONE of you have provided one scintilla of proof. Nothing but paranoid bullshit.

[1StrongBlackMan]

63. Honestly, there was a post by a DUer indicating that she was book-marking posts ...

But, she is not a HRC supporter and she was not doing it BECAUSE the posts were by Bernie supporters. She specifically, indicated that she was book-marking the posts because of their racist/open hostility towards African-American DUers (and those that support African-America DUers) content ... the fact that the posters happen to be Bernie supporters was beside the point.

[Skwmom]

66. Oh the self-identified Bernie supporters mem again. I have yet to meet ONE Bernie supporter who acts

that way.

[senz]

76. I cannot imagine a sane, sincere Bernie supporter being racist.

Not possible.

Those who made that claim were trying to hurt Sen. Sanders with PoC.

[1StrongBlackMan]

83. Okay ...

Is calling Black folks that argue against economic primacy, "race-naggers" racist? What about questioning whether Black folks that support HRC are Stockholm Syndrome suffers? Or, to a less degree, calling Black folks that support HRC low information voters?

[leftynyc]

91. Ah - I tend to remember

the bigots also. Usually because those are the only time I alert. You may be interested in posts 280-286 on this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1136794

[1StrongBlackMan]

93. Yeah ... I saw that exchange ...

I won't comment ... I already have one hide today and am not trying to get a second.

[leftynyc]

94. Understood

Sometimes it's like they can't hear themselves.

[1StrongBlackMan]

95. I'm convinced they can't. n/t

[bettyellen]

15. Skinner was accused of calling Sanders people racist today.

I have to say he was more gracious about it that I have been. What utter shit.

[PeaceNikki]

19. Yeah, he gives people a lot more benefit of the doubt than I would.

[bettyellen]

29. just posting the demographics of a state is playing a "race card" here. Fucking wrong.

Lost a friend today after I reminded her she was bringing up Vince Foster just a few months ago, and I thought it was a shitty thing to say.
She said I called her shitty. I guess everything has to be an attack on the whole person's character with some people. There are no gray areas when people lead with emotion. I am over it.

[PeaceNikki]

30. That's a shame.

Skinner and your friend.

Well, I am still proudly "in your group".

[senz]

34. Oh, because no one's ever called us racist?

[bettyellen]

39. Never saw it. Many claimed it "was inferred" when his poor support among POC was mentioned. Link?

Hint- saying you think something "was not enough" isn't actually calling anyone a racist. It is saying they are giving enough of a shit about racism in their campaign. Sanders himself agreed with that, and added to his platform.

And what is with :rotfl:, why is this funny to you? Skinner posts a fucking chart and has people accusing him of racism. You sure you want to stick to that story?

[Deny and Shred]

58. I tried to make sense of this. Perhaps you could shed some light.

Apparently, there is a conspiracy to strip black voters of their political power. I tried to follow the logic, and did as asked ot try to understand. I got nothing but a cryptic reference to a larger problem that is supposed to be obvious. Take a look. Is it obvious to you? If so, help me out. It sure looks like someone is tracking Snagglepuss.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511123352

[senz]

72. The" larger problem" is Hillaristas accusing Bernistas of racism.

It is an insane lie that has been going on for months. It is vomitous.

From a comment on this thread:

There are racists and sexists that the Sanders campaign is desperately trying to manage. Live by Reddit, die by Reddit.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1139883

[senz]

65. What are you talking about?

I don't have a "story" about Skinner. I have nothing to "stick to." What are you trying to accuse me of?

What's funny is anyone suggesting that Bernie supporters have not been repeatedly accused of racism on this site. It has happened dozens if not hundreds of times. It's one of the stupidest tactics of Hill supporters, probably intended to bolster her firewall.

[1StrongBlackMan]

68. +1 ...

Hint- saying you think something "was not enough" isn't actually calling anyone a racist. It is saying they are giving enough of a shit about racism in their campaign.

Nor, is noting that Bernie's crowds lack diversity ... Nor, is recounting the history of the exit "white radicals" from SNCC to take up residence in Vermont.

[senz]

73. See reply #72

[senz]

87. There is no "racism" in Bernie or in his actual supporters.

It is an ugly accusation with no basis in fact. If anyone thinks they're helping Hillary with this tactic, then it just shows how cynical they are as it fits perfectly with her own dishonesty and cynicism.

It's hideous.

[PeaceNikki]

40. Has Skinner?

I also think that there's a tendency to get very defensive. There are racists and sexists that the Sanders campaign is desperately trying to manage. Live by Reddit, die by Reddit.

[senz]

67. Of course not. However you just proved my other point. So thanks.

I have never interacted with Skinner in comments.

[PeaceNikki]

69. lol. I proved what point?

I asked if Skinner has called you racist.

[senz]

77. You said, and I quote:

There are racists and sexists that the Sanders campaign is desperately trying to manage.

A Hill supporter actually tried to deny that some here accuse Bernie supporters of racism.

You were kind enough to furnish a fresh example of it. So thanks, PeaceNikki.

[PeaceNikki]

86. Not you. Not all. Some are. They aren't unique to the Sanders campaign, but it's a real problem.

I didn't call YOU or ANY DUer's racist or sexist. I didn't call ALL BS supports or MOST of them racists or sexists. I am referring to the very well-known, very vocal minority that the Sanders campaign is trying to work with. They exist.

And they are addressing it. Acting like it isn't a problem is naive and fucking stupid. Luckily the Sanders team knows this far better than you do.

http://mashable.com/2016/01/29/bernie-sanders-berniebros/#rcEH6k349mq4
http://www.buzzfeed.com/evanmcsan/the-bernie-bros#.jg5PWoDO16
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-35422316

[MelSC]

71. Voice of reason and sanity

It's becoming more rare on this forum

[emulatorloo]

4. No.

[Bjornsdotter]

5. I think it's possible

...that some members across the board do it. As an organized thing....I don't think so.

I'll speak my mind whether or not someone is collecting names.

[H2O Man]

6. No.

[Motown_Johnny]

7. Why Bother? She would have access to the NSA copies of all these posts.

They can always do searches later. Why keep track now?

[MineralMan]

64. It doesn't take the NSA to search DU.

Anyone can do it on Google. Everything on DU is accessible through a Google search. Always has been.

People who spend their time doing such things, though, need a better hobby, I think.

[winter is coming]

9. Who the fuck cares? n/t

[AtomicKitten]

11. +1

[bvf]

50. Exactly. +2 n/t

[DinahMoeHum]

55. Yeah, they're not THAT fucking clever.

n/t

[bettyellen]

12. Nope, and these CT theories are an embarrassment and hurt Sanders campaign.

[liberal N proud]

37. Oh, I think they just characterize the values of Bernie supporters

[bettyellen]

44. I'd hate to think that.

[Fawke Em]

46. Some anonymous person says something on a message board and it hurts Sanders?

I'm so tired of "BernieBros are mean" posts.

Only Bernie can hurt Bernie's campaign. What someone says here matters about as much as an oat grain in a stack of hay.

[bettyellen]

51. If it was only one person, but sadly it seems to be dozens here... many more on Reddit, etc etc.

Yeah, I'm sticking to pone banking from home, because people are acting fucking stupid.

[FSogol]

18. ALCOA!

Is this some kind of contest I'm not aware of?
Most baffling use of tin foil in a crazy-ass theory?

[Armstead]

20. No.

[alcibiades_mystery]

21. Mwahahaha...mwhahahaha

I'll get you, my pretties!

[closeupready]

23. lol, I know, right?

Regardless of who any of us here support, this is nothing more than a message board, lol.

[RobertEarl]

26. Yes. As much as they can

They have proven themselves to not garner much trust.

Most of them, iirc, are quite in favor of the nsa checking out everyone.

[liberal N proud]

27. I thought I had already seen the most insane theread without Trump for the day but

This kicks that all.

[closeupready]

33. Glad you enjoyed it - I enjoy that you enjoy it!!!

[zappaman]

31. LOL!!!!

Funniest post of the day!
And that's saying something with all the drivel that gets posted here lately!
So big congrats!!!

[senz]

32. I've been told as much by one of the nicer Hill supporters.

Months ago, one of them mentioned in a comment to me that my hostility toward Hillary had been noted by "people."

However, I am safely retired and old enough to know that this is a crucial election for everything I have believed in my entire life.

It is our duty to speak out for what is right.

[closeupready]

38. I'm not 100% sure, but if you were told that here on DU,

that may be the thread I am recalling.

That person WAS asked for further clarification, but as far as I know, he/she declined to give any follow-up. It disturbed me, particularly since a primary SHOULD be as contentious as possible, while remaining as COLLEGIAL as possible (since in theory, the candidates are supposed to all be on the same side, i.e., the opposition to the GOP).

[senz]

49. No one, myself included, questioned the comment.

I didn't know what to think or what they meant. The commenter is one of the few Hill supporters I actually like (on DU; there are plenty in real life), so I didn't question her about it. It seemed like she was cautioning me but I couldn't figure out why.

[leftynyc]

35. Are you serious

with this bullshit?

[Avalux]

43. I don't really care what they do. They may need my vote though, just saying. n/t

[Godhumor]

45. Oh believe me, I'm making notes on this thread right now

Be warned.

[leftofcool]

84. LMAO!

[randome]

47. Feb. 4th, 1:30 pm: I think closeupready is on to us.

It may be necessary to use harsher methods of satire and mockery to bring him into line. Absent that, Team Q will remain on stand-by for the rest of the week. eom.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it.
Nothing.[/center][/font][hr]

[closeupready]

78. Maybe I'm having a silly day, but this honestly made me chuckle out loud.

Still chuckling here ...

[brooklynite]

48. No - the NSA does it for them...

You seriously are worried that the Clinton campaign or anyone else spends a minute worrying about a bunch of anonymous bloggers?

[Ryano42]

52. Absolutely brother...

[kydo]

53. Do you think Bernie's supporters are tracking our postings on DU?

In order to later help wage retribution against individuals here who campaigned for his adversaries?

Just look at how they take anyone not supporting or endorsing the Bern as a stab in the back. Poor Sen Boxer. I remember when many of these very same people were all for sending her roses and all the praise she got around here.

Curious for thoughts. Do such discussions shut you down/make you fear for your future?

[arcane1]

57. The losers on those two hate sites probably are, but that's nothing but impotent envy. Harmless.

[Dem2]

59. Who thinks like this?

Weird stuff man.

[underpants]

60. You got mistakenly cc'ed on that email too?

[Conch]

61. If a frier from Chik-fila goes to KFC

does that mean they're tracking KFC or just making the rounds or there because the KFC was there?

[MuseRider]

62. I have not given that any thought.

I doubt I will because there is nothing you can do about it anyway.

While I would have a hard time believing this I was threatened here once by someone who claimed to know where I lived, who I was and if Kerry did not win he would make certain I felt the pain of not backing him in the primary (I think it was). Only time I had a thread hidden was when I posted about it. *that poster is still here usually only during election time. They all return.

Seriously, this HAS to be just idle talk doesn't it? I do not fear for my future. I say what I want as long as I don't go too far, I would like to remain here. Supporters say all kinds of things, the really angry supporters would certainly say stuff like that. Sometimes you get real mail and sometimes just threats in PM's. I would not worry about it. I can't imagine most of them would have any means to act on this.

[closeupready]

81. !!! Wow. Seriously? See how messed up some people are?

I also got a hate-PM years ago. (Imagine that. )

[onehandle]

70. Nobody I know in real life has any awareness of DU.

In or out of politics.

[jcgoldie]

74. This...

...is pretty juvenile.

[Kilgore]

80. Don't forget, she is part of the BORG COLLECTIVE

And they never forget.

[MariaThinks]

88. only in some luny fantasy. Paranoia?

[bigwillq]

89. Probably not (nt)

[Renew Deal]

90. I saw 1 Bernie supporter say she was tracking posts here a while ago

But I think this sort of behavior is pointless.

[Squinch]

92. It's WORSE than that! They're right behind you!!!! BOO!

What a ridiculous OP. You're fearing for your future because of this woo that you just made up?

Step back from the keyboard. You need a break. I've actually always liked you, but this is nuts.

[closeupready]

96. Either you are misreading my OP, or I miscommunicated.

In any event, I will self-delete, as I think it's provided enough humor, and isn't constructive here. Peace.