NYT : From Bernie Sanders Supporters, Death Threats Over Delegates

[workinclasszero]

From Bernie Sanders Supporters, Death Threats Over Delegates
By ALAN RAPPEPORTMAY 16, 2016

Thrown chairs. Leaked cellphone numbers. Death threats spewed across the Internet.

No, this is not the work of Donald J. Trump supporters, some of whom have harassed critics of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. It was angry supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders who were directing their ire at the Nevada Democratic Party — and its chairwoman, Roberta Lange — over a state convention on Saturday that they think was emblematic of a rigged political system.

“It’s been vile,” said Ms. Lange, who riled Sanders supporters by refusing their requests for rule changes at the event in Las Vegas. “It’s been threatening messages, threatening my family, threatening my life, threatening my grandchild.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/17/us/politics/bernie-sanders-supporters-nevada.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FNevada&action=click&contentCollection=us

[lapfog_1]

1. This photo really shows some ugly violence

from a group of people seated on the carpet in a casino.

Better call security.

[JaneyVee]

2. It says death threats. Where did you get violence?

[lapfog_1]

6. come on now

its been all over DU last night and this morning... the throwing of chairs, death threats, security called, etc.

Bernie supporters are just like Trump's. Sexist, misogynistic, white, males under 30. Not even true(tm) Democrats.

[JaneyVee]

7. And youre ok with that kind of behavior, threats, and misogyny?

[NurseJackie]

3. Their behavior is "emblematic" of why Bernie is losing.

Just imagine if all that angst and energy could have been directed and guided to more positive purposes ... and if Bernie's campaign had planned ahead and anticipated the various party requirements of each state. From what I can see his campaign and supporters have largely been reactive rather than proactive. (Lessons learned for next time, maybe.)

Alerter: These are my personal opinions and personal observations.

[blackspade]

4. Another bullshit hit piece.

[nc4bo]

5. So did the NYT find out the names of these folks and interview them?

Law enforcement should be involved since there have been threats of physical harm.

[m-lekktor]

8. looks like there are more than just "young white guys". nt

[CrowCityDem]

9. "Enthusiasm" has a down side, when their leader doesn't demand they act respectfully.