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Be Careful Here Folks... (Original Post) WillyT Mar 2016 OP
Yep, looks like it's getting real. nt retrowire Mar 2016 #1
It's coming any time anyway... onecaliberal Mar 2016 #3
I don't really care. Yuugal Mar 2016 #2
^ that^ onecaliberal Mar 2016 #4
Also that ^^ ezgoingrl Mar 2016 #33
Neither will I. Never, ever. bjo59 Mar 2016 #14
Mr. Trump thanks you for your support. PSPS Mar 2016 #18
Is he running with Dr Stein? Yuugal Mar 2016 #22
No, Trump thanks you for giving him a corporatist who has supported every trade agreement BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #30
Ditto... TheProgressive Mar 2016 #19
You managed a 0-7 sweep. SMC22307 Mar 2016 #40
Good advice. nt JFKDem62 Mar 2016 #5
They've been looking for that purge Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #6
We're going to put Tim Canovas and Fettermans into seats. Gregorian Mar 2016 #7
fine, purge me dana_b Mar 2016 #8
I'm new here... Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #9
You will be banned from this site for saying anything negative about Hillary. SamKnause Mar 2016 #17
Sam's right, even if you write something in this group, or other places it's observable. appalachiablue Mar 2016 #26
Just in case bernbabe Mar 2016 #10
+100. nt nc4bo Mar 2016 #12
Fuck em Pharaoh Mar 2016 #11
Who cares? BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #13
A Fascist Authoritarian Nazi vs. a weak Fascist Guardian of the Oligarchy is exactly what the MSM Lorien Mar 2016 #25
I agree. BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #28
It's far from over: Lorien Mar 2016 #34
Bernie didn't win outside the Old South 60-40 tonight did he? BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #35
What reality is that? nc4bo Mar 2016 #41
You, DO NOT SPEAK FOR CALIFORNIA! Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #57
Chin up. It's OK. Lazy Daisy Mar 2016 #47
Don't get me wrong. I will be keeping an eye on Bernie. BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #49
At this point, who the fuck cares ??? SamKnause Mar 2016 #15
Me too lmbradford Mar 2016 #16
I did see the message control patrol out Hydra Mar 2016 #20
Not worried in the least. It's exactly as Bill Curry, Clinton's former advisor, predicted Lorien Mar 2016 #21
Yes, this article says it too, and it was written before the Michigan win: kath Mar 2016 #23
thank you renate Mar 2016 #42
Sorry if Somebody shadowandblossom Mar 2016 #55
thanks for that. Yes we knew this was coming GreatGazoo Mar 2016 #56
AND HERE YA GO: WillyT Mar 2016 #24
And Again... WillyT Mar 2016 #27
Thanks for the link PADemD Mar 2016 #39
Lol, what a pathetic bunch. BeanMusical Mar 2016 #50
You know Willyt Mbrow Mar 2016 #29
Up to tomorrow Bernie has been fight the party machines, he has done surprising well. LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #31
Thanks WillyT. CentralMass Mar 2016 #32
Not going out there for days. So please post in here anything you hear. Please!! jillan Mar 2016 #36
They're THAT insecure they can't wait til Convention?! nt nc4bo Mar 2016 #37
So it's fair to say we've entered the ... Babel_17 Mar 2016 #38
I'm actually feeling really good Lazy Daisy Mar 2016 #43
a.m. reporting says Missouri is Hillary by .2 percentage Duppers Mar 2016 #53
Bernie is already the winner elmac Mar 2016 #44
well yeah especially as they cheered PatrynXX Mar 2016 #45
I think a purge at this point would serve to prove that those who cannot take the heat Ford_Prefect Mar 2016 #46
Well, they can't purge you from life. And it might be good for your heart, in more ways than one. jtuck004 Mar 2016 #48
Silence = Death Kalidurga Mar 2016 #51
I will vote for Bernie Sanders no matter what!!! desmiller Mar 2016 #52
I hate putting people on ignore, but tonight I did it. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #54
Ya win some, ya lose some. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #58

ezgoingrl

(1,223 posts)
33. Also that ^^
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 10:11 PM
Mar 2016

I'm tired of settling. Can't do it anymore. I. Just. Can't. I live in Oklahoma, it literally doesn't matter who I vote for from now on.

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
40. You managed a 0-7 sweep.
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 11:45 PM
Mar 2016

Bra-vo!

On Tue Mar 15, 2016, 11:36 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

I don't really care.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1280&pid=147369

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Refusal to vote for the nominee means tombstone. EOS.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Mar 15, 2016, 11:42 PM, and the Jury voted 0-7 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I wholeheartedly disagree with any purist for not voting for the Democratic nominee, but, they are entitled to their opinions. I can respect that even though I don't agree with it.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: What nominee? It ain't over, alerter. EOS backatcha.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Most of this thread expresses the same sentiment. I think these kinds of hides can wait til after the primary.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Petty and stupid but not worthy of a tombstone.

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

Cassiopeia

(2,603 posts)
6. They've been looking for that purge
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:38 PM
Mar 2016

since the day Sanders announced.

They can keep waiting, it's not over.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
7. We're going to put Tim Canovas and Fettermans into seats.
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:38 PM
Mar 2016

This doesn't stop here. And look how we did it without the help of the MSM!

SamKnause

(14,896 posts)
17. You will be banned from this site for saying anything negative about Hillary.
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:44 PM
Mar 2016

It does not matter if it is the truth, you will still be banned.

appalachiablue

(44,022 posts)
26. Sam's right, even if you write something in this group, or other places it's observable.
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:54 PM
Mar 2016

Still, we keep the faith. PM if you have q's.

BernieforPres2016

(3,017 posts)
13. Who cares?
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:41 PM
Mar 2016

I am not going to be here to purge. I am an Independent, not a Democrat. I have no interest in either of the crooked corporatist parties.

Hillary versus Trump is probably about what this country deserves.

Lorien

(31,935 posts)
25. A Fascist Authoritarian Nazi vs. a weak Fascist Guardian of the Oligarchy is exactly what the MSM
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:51 PM
Mar 2016

wants, but neither left of center Dems or the rest of the planet deserves either of those blood thirsty planet killers.

Besides, the Repug establishment will do anything to stop Trump, and if they do he'll break off and create a third party. At which point we could do the same. Let's face it; the DNC is as far Right as the party of Reagan was in the 1980s, if not more so. Centrists and Left of center voters NEED representation. If not with the Dems, then with a new party!

BernieforPres2016

(3,017 posts)
28. I agree.
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:56 PM
Mar 2016

I'm not going to throw any more money into this campaign because in my opinion it is a lost cause. But if Bernie was to decide to run 3rd party (which I don't think he would do) or to start a 3rd party after the November election, I will be with him.

BernieforPres2016

(3,017 posts)
35. Bernie didn't win outside the Old South 60-40 tonight did he?
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 10:25 PM
Mar 2016

He's not going to win states like Pennsylvania, New York and California 60-40 either. Time to face reality.

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
41. What reality is that?
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 11:49 PM
Mar 2016

I don't think anyone thought he'd steamroll over Ms. Tofu for reasons plastered all over this group and GD:pee.

 

Lazy Daisy

(928 posts)
47. Chin up. It's OK.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:29 AM
Mar 2016

I'll pitch in for you. It's not just about Bernie, it's about us. Can't give up now, have to see this through. In order to continue to cultivate and get candidates up and down the ticket who are just like Bernie we need to stick with this. The message has to be sent loud and clear.... enough is enough is enough. Can't walk away now that it's getting tough.

BernieforPres2016

(3,017 posts)
49. Don't get me wrong. I will be keeping an eye on Bernie.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:02 AM
Mar 2016

I no longer think he has a realistic shot at winning the nomination after tonight. But I believe he is not going to give up on the political movement and I will be following him.

Hydra

(14,459 posts)
20. I did see the message control patrol out
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:45 PM
Mar 2016

But it's going to look silly if the lead tomorrow is narrow and not a total landslide.

Lorien

(31,935 posts)
21. Not worried in the least. It's exactly as Bill Curry, Clinton's former advisor, predicted
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:46 PM
Mar 2016

He said that Bernie would at best only get MO, but that, for Dems, the REAL primary doesn't begin until after March 15th. That's when the States that really count vote. Open primary States will almost certainly go to Bernie.

kath

(10,565 posts)
23. Yes, this article says it too, and it was written before the Michigan win:
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:48 PM
Mar 2016

Clinton Will Build Her Biggest Lead on March 15. Sanders Will Erode It After That. - See more at: http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2016/03/clinton-will-build-her-biggest-lead-on.html#.dpuf

renate

(13,776 posts)
42. thank you
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:07 AM
Mar 2016

I'm feeling pretty low tonight.

And I have to add, if the shoe were on the other foot I would not be kicking anybody when they're down. Because it isn't nice. I'm both hurt and disappointed by a relatively few people's behavior in a community that I have always thought of as welcoming and friendly (although those of her supporters who are being tactful or even silent aren't, by definition, drawing the same amount of attention. I need to remember that most people are nice).

shadowandblossom

(718 posts)
55. Sorry if Somebody
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 08:47 AM
Mar 2016

kicked you when you were down. If the shoe were on the other foot I wouldn't want that done to me.

GreatGazoo

(4,606 posts)
56. thanks for that. Yes we knew this was coming
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 08:54 AM
Mar 2016

and Bernie did extremely well everywhere but Florida. Onward!

Mbrow

(1,090 posts)
29. You know Willyt
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 10:01 PM
Mar 2016

I saw on the front page one of the hilbots asking Skinner for a purge. I'm incline to let them have this place, after all Skinner is a HRC fan. All the bullshit and red baiting etc I'm spending more time at JPR. Much nicer. On the other hand I don't like walking away from a fight but the real fight is not here. I've sign up this morning to be a Bernie Delegate for Idaho and my wife is going to be the Bernie vice chair for our caucus and a delegate there as well. I'm thinking thats the real fight. Truth is I come here anymore because there are so many people here who's option I respect and just plain Like. Retrowire had a good OP on toughing it out because we did not expect Bernie to do well today. But from now on..... Thanks as always for posting.

LiberalArkie

(19,800 posts)
31. Up to tomorrow Bernie has been fight the party machines, he has done surprising well.
Tue Mar 15, 2016, 10:09 PM
Mar 2016

We will be able to better tell what will happen with the next ones.

 

Lazy Daisy

(928 posts)
43. I'm actually feeling really good
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:13 AM
Mar 2016

a couple hours ago, not so much. But as I see the closings, in the states called for Hillary, Bernie isn't too far behind her. And in Illinois it's closing. Don't think he'll take it, but it will be another 50/50 win. Shouldn't give the Hillary camp a warm and fuzzy feeling. Missouri is going to Bernie, tight but a win. The next states should be very good for Bernie.

So all in all, it's not lost. It's a tough fight, but I'm old school south side Irish.... we're tough.

Duppers

(28,469 posts)
53. a.m. reporting says Missouri is Hillary by .2 percentage
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 02:47 AM
Mar 2016

With 99% of precincts reporting.


I'm not feeling so well.

 

elmac

(4,642 posts)
44. Bernie is already the winner
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:14 AM
Mar 2016

he's got the right stuff, he will either be President or the most respected and powerful Senator in DC.

PatrynXX

(5,668 posts)
45. well yeah especially as they cheered
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:23 AM
Mar 2016

at yet another Democrat loss. okay whatever be a bunch of hypocrits , if we lose someone on DU it's not a happy moment . I might not vote for a certain particular I'll write in the name of the Liberal that needs to win. I won't vote agains everything I stand for. But I'll still be voting for Democrats in any other election

Ford_Prefect

(8,610 posts)
46. I think a purge at this point would serve to prove that those who cannot take the heat
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:27 AM
Mar 2016

could have stayed out of the kitchen rather than burning this bridge. I for one would take it as rather poor manners indeed.

We have 50% of the democratic electorate yet to speak. However some among us must insist that they already know their minds, and ours, and thus have intuited the state of the entire political universe. Oh, for such clarity and enlightenment!

I have voted Democratic since Nixon lied his way into office. I can say with some perspective that it ain't over yet. This has been a primary season like no other previously and I suspect there will be more surprises yet. Closing the Barn Door so soon could be worse than shutting it too late.

Among many here I also have a right to be heard, a right to participate in the discussion. I have played by the rules so far.

But apparently that is not enough for a select few. Truly some animals must insist on being more equal than others, without reservation or qualification. That is sad. How weak must opposition be to be loyal enough. Must we surrender our minds along with our voices?

 

jtuck004

(15,882 posts)
48. Well, they can't purge you from life. And it might be good for your heart, in more ways than one.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 12:45 AM
Mar 2016

"Diabetes: Yet another reason to get out of that chair"

Last year we learned from a scientific review of 47 studies that this sedentary behavior increases your chances of getting a disease or condition that will kill you even if you exercise. Now a new study from the Netherlands running in the journal Diabetologia suggests that even an extra 40 minutes of couch potato behavior will dramatically increase your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

The authors came to this conclusion after strapping motion monitors to participants' thighs for eight days and testing the glucose levels in their blood. Of the 2,497 participants, the majority sat for at least nine hours a day. An extra hour of sedentary time was associated with 22% increased odds for type 2 diabetes and 39% increased odds for metabolic syndrome, suggesting that "sedentary behavior may play a significant role in the development and prevention of type 2 diabetes." 
...
Earlier studies have shown that sedentary behavior can lead to type 2 diabetes and many other diseases including cardiovascular problems, cancer and other chronic conditions. There's a reason physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth-leading risk factor for death for people all around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
...
Whatever you do get up and move. Your body will thank you if you do.


http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/02/health/sitting-will-give-you-diabetes/index.html

desmiller

(747 posts)
52. I will vote for Bernie Sanders no matter what!!!
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 01:31 AM
Mar 2016

I took a pledge to write Sanders' name on the ballot if it comes down to it and I will honor that pledge, even if it risks a Trump presidency. Typical Hillary Supporters and other Democrats might call my ass a fool, but I don't fucking care. My resolve will never waver. I've been following Sanders since 2010 - I was 29 at the time, and I'll be damned if I forsake him now.

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
54. I hate putting people on ignore, but tonight I did it.
Wed Mar 16, 2016, 03:37 AM
Mar 2016

I think this person is the only person I have on ignore.

If Bernie is not the nominee, I leave DU until after the November election. If Hillary is the nominee, my representative will definitely be elected, so this will be the first election in many, many years in which I will not volunteer.

If Bernie is the nominee, I will volunteer a lot.

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