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Adrahil

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117. How on earth is this a constructive thread.

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Mon Mar 9, 2015, 02:21 PM

Mar 2015

I'm NOT alerting this, but this thread is just troll bait, IMO.

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If the Clinton campaign implodes, what splain will we get? [View all] Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 OP

Not *IF... Agschmid Mar 2015 #1

nah, she could easily survive this. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #2

Warren's another woman BeyondGeography Mar 2015 #8

Yup. Agschmid Mar 2015 #12

I'm starting to believe in the "by 1000 cuts" theory. Agschmid Mar 2015 #11

The Clintons are still here...Their enemies are all gone or defeated... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #32

Ah, actually their enemies now control both houses of Congress. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #61

A fly couldn't fit into the space between reality and me. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #69

Maybe you haven't noticed Andy823 Mar 2015 #36

Please list the DUers who will NOT support Clinton. Thanks. nt ChisolmTrailDem Mar 2015 #49

See this link. I stopped counting at 20 DUers who said they will not vote for Hillary in the general stevenleser Mar 2015 #54

Me. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #63

Check out stevenleser's link. nt Andy823 Mar 2015 #132

LOL people say the same crap every primary season Egnever Mar 2015 #101

Speaking for myself only, I've always said that I love Warren and Sanders. stevenleser Mar 2015 #50

The only way we win is to reassemble the Obama coalition or come as close as reasonably possible. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #59

Any Democrat put forward will beat any Republican out there. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #66

There is no way Sanders or Warren get to 270 electoral votes. In fact, I would be surprised if they stevenleser Mar 2015 #72

Anyone. Anyone who runs as a Dem. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #82

No, and I will tell you what states Obama won that most Democrats will have trouble with stevenleser Mar 2015 #89

A Populist candidate can win in those states. Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #92

No, they can't. nt stevenleser Mar 2015 #95

Why? Do you think those voters will vote against the economic self-interest? Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #98

See my #104 below. Sanders himself doesn't sound particularly confident. I have no idea why you are stevenleser Mar 2015 #105

So your opinion is based on your interpretation of what someone else said? Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #113

Nope, see my #112. I always have evidence. nt stevenleser Mar 2015 #114

The last post isn't evidence of anything. Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #121

Keep telling yourself that. nt stevenleser Mar 2015 #122

LOL, is this what you consider intelligent debate? Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #126

Well then. 99Forever Mar 2015 #149

Following last year's Vermont governor's race... OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #97

The startling thing is that Bernie as much as has indicated his own lack of confidence as far as stevenleser Mar 2015 #104

Bernie is not saying a Populist can't win Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #115

That is exactly what he is wondering. Whether he or any populist can win. stevenleser Mar 2015 #116

Waitasec. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #107

Hillary did well in her senate races in counties typically difficult for Democrats to win in NY stevenleser Mar 2015 #112

I have been one of the the biggest proponents of the "Blue Wall" theory on this board. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #102

Isn't obvious? daleanime Mar 2015 #3

We will hear more about Andrew Cuomo banning fracking? TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #4

I would hope that would depend on how and why it implodes. Orsino Mar 2015 #5

You have to ask? "All DU Lefties fault, didn't support the candidate enough." Rex Mar 2015 #6

What, exactly, is "hippie punching"? nt ChisolmTrailDem Mar 2015 #51

Were you here right after the Nov 4th elections? nt Rex Mar 2015 #53

No such thing as "usual suspects" when you are talking about some long time Democratic activists Tom Rinaldo Mar 2015 #7

+1 cyberswede Mar 2015 #9

yeah you are probably right, I'm overreacting to being called freeper for objecting to Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #13

To be honest, there probably are legitimate "suspects" on all political discussion boards Tom Rinaldo Mar 2015 #20

I just hate to see DU become cannibalistic before primary season even starts. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #21

"I just hate to see DU become cannibalistic before primary season even starts." DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #28

1. I'm curious as to what the official splain will be. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #34

It's impossible to do an autopsy on a live body and that's why they are never done. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #65

Great analogy! nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #67

Thank you.../NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #71

LOL...there are some pretty scandalous reasons why Oilwellian Mar 2015 #131

LOL...if Barack Obama was allowed to run in the 016 primary I wouldn't bet against him. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #134

There is a 40% chance that we can wake up on 11/9/16... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #10

I fail to see how that addresses the OP. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #15

My concern DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #22

Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #24

Wow. Agschmid Mar 2015 #25

I don't know because as I said I'm not obsessed with the measuring. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #26

"I'm not obsessed with the measuring" is not what you said upthread. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #37

It was a rhetorical device... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #42

it was a rhetorical device Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #70

I apologize if my pointing out your paraphilia has you shook. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #77

It was your obsession pal. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #80

Use of the quote box indicates your shookness Capt. Obvious Mar 2015 #87

Thank you for agreeing with me, I think. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #106

Then why are you speaking for "him"? Capt. Obvious Mar 2015 #108

Wut/NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #109

"Pal". There is no "need to get snippy with me", Warren. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #91

really? you have described me as having a dick obsession/pathology Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #123

Hmmm DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #128

That hidden post BainsBane Mar 2015 #137

This place is getting nasty DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #138

I wish they'd at least wait until we have actual candidates BainsBane Mar 2015 #141

That was disgusting and you are correct. ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #140

I feel a little responsible for this... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #143

You're not at all responsible for that person taking your metaphor where they did. stevenleser Mar 2015 #154

Ah, to dream... Buzz Clik Mar 2015 #14

Convinced who!? Are you kidding me? Rex Mar 2015 #29

Then I would suppose we would have to be disappointed a stronger candidate didn't run Egnever Mar 2015 #16

What we'll get is President Scott Walker ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #17

Now you're talking. That is an excellent splain! Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #19

I imagine they'd most likely be focused on beating the Republican nominee nt geek tragedy Mar 2015 #18

Will you please stop making sense?! This OP is for manufacturing outrage. No reason desired! stevenleser Mar 2015 #48

Usual suspects? If she loses it means she did not run a good campaign and someone else did. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #23

Pay attention Justin. "Implodes" - that doesn't even require running. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #30

Forgive me Warren! The better question is will Puma rear its ugly head if Hillary wins. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #31

Wait what? Dead end Clinton supporters will rise up if Hillary wins? Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #39

No my dear Warren, Puma or Party Unity My Ass is making a comeback. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #43

No, PUMA are unbending Hillary supporters. tridim Mar 2015 #119

Imho it is the same thing. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #120

Well then you are living in your own private puma. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #125

No Warren! I fully pledge to support our nominee. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #129

4/10/NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #35

I suppose objective reasoning would be out, then? randome Mar 2015 #27

OP has no interest in that. nt stevenleser Mar 2015 #47

What was the "splain" when John Edwards' campaign imploded? OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #33

My splain was "fuck that idiot". Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #40

That's not a splain. nt stevenleser Mar 2015 #45

'xactly. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #68

There you go. OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #60

I honestly don't know why Hillary wants to put herself through this shit again. Vinca Mar 2015 #38

Her persistence is what attracts me to her. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #52

Because she knows she can win? Rex Mar 2015 #56

Actually, if I believed that, I'd be far more likely to vote for her. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #74

No I was just explaining the mindset of the GOP, their fear is based on their emotional response Rex Mar 2015 #79

Oh, c'mon Rex Oilwellian Mar 2015 #136

I have no doubt, saw the pics of her hugging up on Old War Crime himself. Rex Mar 2015 #139

She does scare them and bipartisanship is a myth if it was ever true in the first place. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #155

Depends on when it implodes Proud Public Servant Mar 2015 #41

OMG, how silly. You realize that is a possibility with any candidate for any office, right? stevenleser Mar 2015 #44

yes I do. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #75

Gowdy and his right wing ilk are the ones imploding. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #46

Damn, don't you ever get tired of this crap. HERVEPA Mar 2015 #55

It's current news and should be in DU's GD... fadedrose Mar 2015 #62

Two things. I'm not a Hillary supporter. I'd prefer Warren or Sanders or possibly O'Malley HERVEPA Mar 2015 #64

As I typed that last post fadedrose Mar 2015 #103

My take is that she caused the implosion herself.... fadedrose Mar 2015 #57

It'll be blamed on the lefties and Repubicans working in some sort of teamwork. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #58

Hmmmm. This didn't go very well. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #73

oh its going fine. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #78

That we can agree on. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #96

Primarily some Democratic Party elected officials (pimarily in the Senate) mmonk Mar 2015 #76

'Spain' what you are talking about ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #81

The same sort DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #83

I never understood why Grimes did that. i know Obama is not popular in KY but that was a huge hrmjustin Mar 2015 #84

The only thing one should say in the event of a candidate pulling out is: "NEXT!" randome Mar 2015 #85

The irrelevant yet stupendously powerful fringe left QC Mar 2015 #86

It will, of course, be everyone else's fault but Hillary's dissentient Mar 2015 #88

What a stupid negative premise. What if the campaign does not implode still_one Mar 2015 #90

No need to worry Capt. Obvious Mar 2015 #93

Probably, but it looks like the ex governor of Maryland may throw his hat in the ring still_one Mar 2015 #99

"You never loved her." Iggo Mar 2015 #94

Probably you will get another round of threads that bash certain DUers. Rex Mar 2015 #100

'Splaining ... ieoeja Mar 2015 #110

"Ratfucking." DirkGently Mar 2015 #111

Technically thinking about Nixon Capt. Obvious Mar 2015 #118

It is amusing to watch people use that term and assume they have no idea the origin. nt Rex Mar 2015 #142

How ironic. OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #146

See post #111 for understanding. Rex Mar 2015 #147

Understanding what? OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #148

Oh I thought you might want to know what my reply was to, first. Rex Mar 2015 #150

My mistake. OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #152

Apology excepted! Rex Mar 2015 #153

How on earth is this a constructive thread. Adrahil Mar 2015 #117

Shouldn't we be prepared with the correct talking points? Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #124

Yup, a continuing pattern HERVEPA Mar 2015 #151

So now Clinton is imploding LOL dear god help us NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #127

uh no, the op asks what would happen if her campaign implodes. Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #135

What would happen if Scott Walker was elected Prez and we had a repub house and senate? NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #144

WHAT IF means WILL...did you not get the new DU translator for newspeak? Rex Mar 2015 #156

It is everybody's fault under the sun Aerows Mar 2015 #130

I love this thread for the simple fact that it is an eye opener Hutzpa Mar 2015 #133

I hope it happens sooner rather than later alarimer Mar 2015 #145