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mmonk

(52,589 posts)
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 06:54 AM Jun 2016

Congratulations to the Clinton supporters with your victory.

I have no beef with you and hold no animosity. I know you feel you have done what is right for yourselves and your country. I do not like the methods the party used, especially the voter suppression in Puerto Rico and the calling of the election on the eve of 6 primaries in the stretch (election manipulation). We still think you would win, we just wanted a place at the table this time and thus our desire to get to the convention (which is why we weren't giving in). After all this, I will do some self reflection as to remain in the party or not. Either way, if I'm out, I'll still be able to work with you for a better country. Have a great day and see you in the by and by.
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Congratulations to the Clinton supporters with your victory. (Original Post) mmonk Jun 2016 OP
I've learned a lot this primary election, especially that "working with you"... That Guy 888 Jun 2016 #1
you had to get that dig in bigtree Jun 2016 #2
The establishment could have just let it play out. mmonk Jun 2016 #7
As much as it pains me to say it... congrats too. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #3
I lived in NY, FL, and CA DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2016 #4
When I signed on to DU this morning I had every intention of congratulating them. Vinca Jun 2016 #5
Uhh ... Thank you? NurseJackie Jun 2016 #6
I did mean it. It's just that I've never seen done to mmonk Jun 2016 #8
And to you as well. NurseJackie Jun 2016 #9
 

That Guy 888

(1,214 posts)
1. I've learned a lot this primary election, especially that "working with you"...
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 07:04 AM
Jun 2016

doesn't guarantee you a place at the table, or even respect.

I want to work for a better country too, not sure yet if that means helping change the Dems, or leaving them.

bigtree

(85,996 posts)
2. you had to get that dig in
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 07:06 AM
Jun 2016

...so I'll respond, point blank.

Sanders is responsible for poll closures in Puerto Rico.

The news organizations called the election, not the 'party.'

I really don't look forward to more revisionist bull like this.

Didn't you used to be a republican? Maybe there is somewhere else better suited to your politics.

mmonk

(52,589 posts)
7. The establishment could have just let it play out.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 08:37 AM
Jun 2016

All the coordination to not just win, but demoralize and smear was real rather you believe it or not. That being said, I don't blame you if fell for it as politics can be emotional with all the back and forth. Something to think about though if you will, I'm a former precinct treasurer, state delegate for Barack Obama, and a state Democratic Party platform writer. Don't let primary anger get to you. I'm doing my best at working on that myself. Take care of yourself.

Vinca

(50,269 posts)
5. When I signed on to DU this morning I had every intention of congratulating them.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 08:12 AM
Jun 2016

Then I read some posts. Forget about it. They got an extra dose of nasty this morning. Apparently winning isn't good enough for them.

mmonk

(52,589 posts)
8. I did mean it. It's just that I've never seen done to
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 01:00 PM
Jun 2016

supposedly same team members what has been done. Anyway, best wishes. No problem.

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