I'm very impressed...

[Orrex]

I'm very impressed by the class and graciousness I've seen from a great many of Sanders supporters in the past several hours. From the levels of vitriol on DU in recent months (from both sides!) I feared that there would be no hope of unity once the primaries had (largely) passed.

I'm grateful to have been mistaken, and I appreciate my fellow Dems' willingness to unite against a common opponent.

Let's get this done!




(slightly modified and reposted from an earlier thread).

[Faux pas]

1. I'm very

depressed.

[Orrex]

4. I understand, and I'm sure you're not alone in that sentiment.

[democrattotheend]

2. Thank you

I think there are a couple dozen agitators on both sides here. The rest of us want to move on.

I'm heartbroken and I'm angry about the way things went down in the final days, but I also recognize that none of the process changes we want to see would have made the difference for Bernie.

It's probably a little easier for me than some of the other Bernie supporters because I never hated Hillary to begin with.

[Orrex]

3. I voted for Sanders in the PA primary

And would absolutely have supported/voted for him in the General.

I'm greatly optimistic about Democratic prospects up and down the ticket in November!

[auntpurl]

6. If you're talking about superdelegates

I want rid of them too!

And caucuses!

And Citizens United!

[democrattotheend]

7. Same

I have mixed feelings about caucuses, because they do give less well known candidates a chance to break through without having to spend zillions of dollars on tv ads, and they are a party-building exercise. On the other hand, I think they pose a hardship for a lot of people. I think a couple states have the option to send a proxy to caucus for you - maybe that is a good middle ground.

[Orrex]

11. I'm on board with all of that

[auntpurl]

5. Me too, actually on both sides.

Everyone seems calmer today, and are thinking more deeply about what they're posting. Of course, there will always be yahoos on both sides.

Thanks for your post.

[Orrex]

10. Having approached "yahoo" status more than once myself...

I can hardly fault others for their passion on the matter.

But that time has passed, so I'm formally casting off my yahoo hat and working toward unity for a sweeping Democratic victory in November!

[geek tragedy]

8. I think a unity platform of:

1) no restricted-hours caucuses
2) no superdelegates
3) DWS resigning as DNC chair

is easily doable.

[boston bean]

9. I don't know if we should do away with superdelegates... look at Trump.

If that doesn't scare the shit out of you, I'm not sure what would.. LOL

[SheenaR]

12. I hear you

But the people went to the polls and chose him as is their right. It's stupid and insane. But when we start meddling in that area, democracy as a whole is out the window.

Sometimes the people deserve what they ask for.

[boston bean]

14. The party will only become more limited in who they will put on the ticket in the primaries.

That will be the inevitable outcome of this.

Which isn't a bad thing... but a Bernie Sanders would have never been able to run. And i do believe his candidacy had merit. No matter how pissed off he made me with his artful smears against Hillary and the Party.

[SheenaR]

25. I would like to think that

both sides see the merit and value of our two very good candidates this year. And I hope objectively we can see that both sides and their surrogates were quite artful in their criticisms.

I haven't agreed with much you have said this year, but I offer my congratulations to you and the others on here.

[geek tragedy]

16. my response would be to look at the Democratic coalition--

no Trumpian character is going to get through our process.

our party is a lot healthier than theirs is.

[Logical]

23. At least add a rule they cannot commit until convention.

[SheenaR]

13. All this despite a litany of further hit pieces on the front page

against us.

It is your moment, HRC supporters. Not going to have it tampered by me. Enjoy it.

[Orrex]

17. Those will pass, I hope.

They serve no positive purpose at this point and can only result in bitterness and alienation.

[PepperHarlan]

24. There are a lot of GBCW posts in the Sanders group

But most posting here understand it's over and don't want trump anywhere near the WH. A good sign I think.

[trumad]

15. Uhhh---I read your thread then read the Ops posted below it....

I don't see it.

[NurseJackie]

18. It's happening! (To borrow a meme.)

[apnu]

19. K&R for being classy.

[Orrex]

20. I'm only following their example.

[Surya Gayatri]

21. K & R. Thanks for posting.

[BootinUp]

22. k&r!

[ALBliberal]

26. Yes we should unite and be strong against the R's. Remember Obama offering

the SOS slot? There's lots to be learned from that example of the victor sharing the spoils and moving forward for the greater good (even when applied on a citizen to citizen level). We are simply stronger when we join together.

[redstatebluegirl]

27. I agree I am very happy with the good feelings from many of the Sanders supporters!

This has not been a nice place the past few months, good to see some of that going away.

[Trajan]

28. I will abide by the rules ...

I cannot say I am depressed, because I am not - I am determined to take the Democratic Party away from the Third Way ... Period ...

This is their last election ....

There is a great population of young people who now 'get it' ... They are overwhelming in favor of a progressive agenda ... We have four years to capture their spirit and organize them ...

Young people want a dream to dream, just like I had in the sixties and seventies ...

The dream is otherwise dead ... That is unacceptable ...

I will abide ... I will even vote for her, if that is our only option ....

But I'll be damned if we don't provide a pathway UPWARD for regular citizens ...

The Third Way will NEVER LIFT THE MIDDLE AND LOWER CLASSES ... Prove me wrong - no bullshit allowed ...