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207. Hey, I get it. I was a closet-gay "College Republican" in the early 1980s.

Reply to Hekate (Reply #200)

Thu Apr 30, 2015, 05:45 PM

Apr 2015

Then I came out.
Now I'm a democratic socialist.
I guess I've evolved even more than "H".

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So, yeah, here's a big heaping helping of "Shut The Fuck Up" [View all] WilliamPitt Apr 2015 OP

Unrec... joeybee12 Apr 2015 #1

..... Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #62

Thanks for proving my point! joeybee12 Apr 2015 #76

. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #121

Rerec... NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #93

"Anybody" ashling Apr 2015 #192

It's not apologizing for the Popular NOTION . And that's good . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #197

Please explain what you mean by ashling Apr 2015 #211

That we shouldn't feel compelled to support Secretary Clinton. orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #213

Are Christy Walker Jindal Cruz Paul and Carson running in the Democratic Primary? NYC_SKP May 2015 #219

This message was self-deleted by its author orpupilofnature57 May 2015 #220

"Sheesh" ashling May 2015 #222

K&R! peacebird Apr 2015 #2

I hope you don't mean DU. onehandle Apr 2015 #3

Exactly...nt joeybee12 Apr 2015 #77

Guess what surfaces every other day, a new problem with Credibility, orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #82

Oh? ieoeja Apr 2015 #186

Well, I guess that settles that. Orsino Apr 2015 #4

How else do you become a Democrat? immoderate Apr 2015 #33

It's kind of like joining the Freemasons deutsey Apr 2015 #48

It can't be that tough. Lieberman got in. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #137

So did a certain "Goldwater Girl" MNBrewer Apr 2015 #173

What were you doing in HIGH SCHOOL that you grew out of in college? Hekate Apr 2015 #200

Hey, I get it. I was a closet-gay "College Republican" in the early 1980s. MNBrewer Apr 2015 #207

Uh, bad example. Orsino Apr 2015 #185

I'm waiting for the reaction over the "Socialist" label attached to the Dems.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #188

"How," indeed. Orsino Apr 2015 #176

As far as I can tell he never supported Goldwater. n/t A Simple Game Apr 2015 #167

What were you doing in HIGH SCHOOL that you grew out of in college? Hekate Apr 2015 #201

I was a liberal in high school and still haven't grown out of it through two rounds of college. n/t A Simple Game Apr 2015 #204

And you have not matured in your thinking in ANY area of you life? or you were just born wise? Hekate Apr 2015 #206

I'm starting to think you actually know someone that supported Goldwater. n/t A Simple Game Apr 2015 #208

Only one friend of mine in high school, not me. And high school was 50 years ago, f'gods' sake. Hekate Apr 2015 #210

I only bring up Goldwater to point out the hypocricy of many on DU. A Simple Game Apr 2015 #212

So, what, it's better to act like a republican your whole career while wearing a [-D] ? Jester Messiah Apr 2015 #172

No one seems to be objecting. bravenak Apr 2015 #5

They got overruled. TBF Apr 2015 #17

Ahhh. Ok. bravenak Apr 2015 #19

If Hillary's smart she'll welcome the challenge - TBF Apr 2015 #21

If he can get her to go left then I support him. bravenak Apr 2015 #23

what difference does it make if she moves left for the primaries magical thyme Apr 2015 #36

Exactly (n/t) bread_and_roses Apr 2015 #46

+1000. nt antigop Apr 2015 #47

I'd far prefer Bernie or Liz - TBF Apr 2015 #72

Exactly. It's so phony... SMC22307 Apr 2015 #119

That's inevitable. HRC will revert to form and rule as a neocon and Goldman Sachs Democrat, leveymg Apr 2015 #177

My cynical side says you are right LiberalLovinLug Apr 2015 #193

Who the hell cares what party he's in, if he's right on all the issues we care about? Maedhros Apr 2015 #6

Yep, as another Bernie Booster here said hifiguy Apr 2015 #7

I'd support him if he ran as a Republican notadmblnd Apr 2015 #29

That would mean you supported the Republican Platform and the rest of the GOP candidates... Hekate Apr 2015 #202

No, it would not mean that I support the Republican Platform and the rest of the GOP candidates notadmblnd Apr 2015 #217

You said you would support him if he ran as a Republican. I assume the "even if" is implied. Hekate May 2015 #218

Thanks for the civics lesson notadmblnd May 2015 #224

x 1.7 million TheBlackAdder Apr 2015 #8

I'd vote for him if he ran as a freakin' garden gnome. smokey nj Apr 2015 #12

Now I'm imagining a Saturday Night Live skit with the Travelocity gnome as Bernie. n/t winter is coming Apr 2015 #22

Yes! The Garden Gnome Party.. yes that will do it I think! :) 2banon Apr 2015 #129

"Puling." Cool, I learned a new word. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2015 #9

I give not a fuck Aerows Apr 2015 #10

He's twice the Democrat that the head of the Democratic Party is. eomer Apr 2015 #11

Exactly. Nt abelenkpe Apr 2015 #31

K&R loves me some Bernie! LiberalLoner Apr 2015 #13

may I ad a heart felt "Bite Me !!! " too ? olddots Apr 2015 #14

but...but...but he's just like Nader WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #15

Who is saying that? onehandle Apr 2015 #24

Here: smokey nj Apr 2015 #39

LOL - the nerve of DEMOCRATS MaggieD Apr 2015 #80

Yeah, how dare supporters of a candidate defend him from baseless attacks. smokey nj Apr 2015 #84

It's going to be a long campaign season for you folks MaggieD Apr 2015 #95

The only one being belligerent was you and you didn't correct anything. smokey nj Apr 2015 #96

Yet oddly it turned out I was right MaggieD Apr 2015 #97

No, you weren't right because you totally missed the point of that thread. smokey nj Apr 2015 #105

He wasn't a Democrat at all until he declared as.... MaggieD Apr 2015 #108

And nobody claimed he was going to run in the primary as an Independent. Now have a good night. smokey nj Apr 2015 #110

LOL - they sure did MaggieD Apr 2015 #120

No they didn't. Have a good night. smokey nj Apr 2015 #123

I'll listen demwing Apr 2015 #128

I'm not playing go fetch for you MaggieD Apr 2015 #133

Yeah, I thought so demwing Apr 2015 #178

"You folks" Aerows Apr 2015 #140

the snarling, billigerent Sanders supporters.... MaggieD Apr 2015 #144

Are you referring to the people on DU Aerows Apr 2015 #146

LOL - has nothing to do with me MaggieD Apr 2015 #147

I'm not seeing "snarling" Aerows Apr 2015 #148

Well I am MaggieD Apr 2015 #150

You really don't see the persecution complex on display? You haven't noticed thread after thread KittyWampus Apr 2015 #171

This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick Apr 2015 #145

I don't have a side MaggieD Apr 2015 #151

Interesting that you claim not to have a side. rhett o rick Apr 2015 #181

As usual you can't back any of that up MaggieD Apr 2015 #187

He's not like Nader at all fadedrose Apr 2015 #86

Woot! It just keeps on getting better! nt Zorra Apr 2015 #16

If he's on our primary ballot I'm voting for him. No question. nt TBF Apr 2015 #18

I'm more concerned with the grownups out of the third way reminding us that he's unelectable. Ed Suspicious Apr 2015 #20

Just because they say it, doesn't make it correct. smokey nj Apr 2015 #26

I read that earlier and loved it. Thanks for the reminder. Ed Suspicious Apr 2015 #37

K&R woo me with science Apr 2015 #25

Join the group ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1280 L0oniX Apr 2015 #91

Sanders/Lee NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #27

That would be awesome...good suggestion! haikugal Apr 2015 #40

Totally freakin' brilliant idea, NJNP. Zorra Apr 2015 #92

You bet BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #113

This kills the deniers. n/t Fantastic Anarchist Apr 2015 #28

He's not just a Democrat, he's a Democrat that has a long history... 99Forever Apr 2015 #30

And that should be the primary criteria of a Democrat. zeemike Apr 2015 #89

Absolutely, WRP! Duval Apr 2015 #32

K&R! darkangel218 Apr 2015 #34

I don't have any excuses. I have questions. blue neen Apr 2015 #35

Aren't these questions a bit premature? bvf Apr 2015 #45

The question of whether a candidate can win the proper amount of delegates is quite relevant. blue neen Apr 2015 #52

He has stated he won't be a spoiler. bvf Apr 2015 #61

Bernie isn't registering to vote in PA, truebluegreen Apr 2015 #191

In PA a candidate must file a nomination petition of 2% of former9thward Apr 2015 #51

Only Democrats and Republicans are in the primary. blue neen Apr 2015 #57

We have a loose system in the U.S. former9thward Apr 2015 #70

FEC Form 2 asks for party affiliation in block four. MADem Apr 2015 #153

The state sets the nomination requirements for the primary election. former9thward Apr 2015 #180

He's not going to run on Love and Pale Moonlight. MADem Apr 2015 #184

You are posting what the voter must sign NOT the candidate. former9thward Apr 2015 #214

Uh....please look at the TOP of the page. The candidate--or his people--have to fill that out. MADem Apr 2015 #215

You changed what you posted. former9thward May 2015 #226

No, I didn't. There are, in fact, THREE FORMS. At least! MADem May 2015 #228

Yep. nt silvershadow Apr 2015 #38

Hillary will be our nominee oberliner Apr 2015 #41

Just...can't...do...it. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2015 #49

You don't have to be excited, you just have to vote. Winning matters. n/t Adrahil Apr 2015 #169

I'll ultimately vote for the nominee. bvf Apr 2015 #50

Much respect oberliner Apr 2015 #53

Thanks for that. bvf Apr 2015 #66

I share your pain oberliner Apr 2015 #68

Living in a swing state, your words reflect my feelings exactly. bullwinkle428 Apr 2015 #101

That's it, isn't it? There's not a single candidate in the Republican Party that I can KingCharlemagne May 2015 #227

That won't be happening. nt LWolf Apr 2015 #58

I am excited about it... catnhatnh Apr 2015 #60

Your vote will not prevent it oberliner Apr 2015 #65

Perhaps... catnhatnh Apr 2015 #67

Understood oberliner Apr 2015 #69

* L0oniX Apr 2015 #142

I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Vote HRC - The 1% Manchurian Candidate cantbeserious Apr 2015 #158

Gahhhhhh F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #42

Born an Independent,,, Raised an Independent,,,,, Behold a Democrat! LMAO Cryptoad Apr 2015 #43

Born a Republican... Raised a Republican... Behold Hillary! BeanMusical Apr 2015 #189

You must not know many Republicans if you think,,,, Cryptoad Apr 2015 #190

Where did I say that she's a republican? BeanMusical May 2015 #221

What were you doing in HIGH SCHOOL that you grew out of in college? Hekate Apr 2015 #203

People who wanted to be cheesy could use those same words, and add MADem Apr 2015 #216

I'm still intending to vote for Hillary LuvLoogie Apr 2015 #44

Come tomorrow, when he officially announces, Buns_of_Fire Apr 2015 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Apr 2015 #55

He'll be a great candidate.. mountain grammy Apr 2015 #56

Bernie's got my enthusiastic, active support. nt LWolf Apr 2015 #59

jump! PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #63

Bernie represents Democratic principles The Wizard Apr 2015 #64

Screw that! I'll vote for Bernie. MineralMan Apr 2015 #71

+1 nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #162

I only wonder RoccoR5955 Apr 2015 #73

I adore Bernie, but I'm a Hillary Clinton girl all the way. Lyric Apr 2015 #74

Bernie will get some votes in New England. In TN redstateblues Apr 2015 #94

To be very honest, had any Clinton supporter said something like this Raine1967 Apr 2015 #75

that's the first thing I thought too... one_voice Apr 2015 #98

Thank you for the input. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #130

This. n/t Starry Messenger Apr 2015 #117

I completely agree. betsuni Apr 2015 #132

Another over the top Sanders supporter MaggieD Apr 2015 #78

YES ! YES ! What constitutes a Democrat and WHO looks more like a Republican ?? orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #79

most ironic.... quickesst Apr 2015 #81

Oh let me count the ways, Are you kidding ?? orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #85

count them... quickesst Apr 2015 #99

Being BANNED from a discussion for not being a Mindless cheerleader . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #104

still waiting... quickesst Apr 2015 #114

Sorry about that misplaced comma, but not about Hillary . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #106

Hilary.... quickesst Apr 2015 #124

And for the same reasons she won't need your help, MSM and orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #165

ok... quickesst Apr 2015 #209

I'm jumping, I'm jumping fadedrose Apr 2015 #83

Nobody playing hoop against the President, but he does Challenge him on orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #90

I'm happy!! tavernier Apr 2015 #87

Join the Bernie Sanders group... L0oniX Apr 2015 #88

Where the fuck am I? NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #100

Exactly! Andy823 Apr 2015 #111

Seriously, what the fuck is in the water tonight? NuclearDem Apr 2015 #135

Vodka, I should hope shenmue Apr 2015 #139

A heapin' helping of "fuck," apparently. MADem Apr 2015 #154

It's all coming out of the same sound machine. MADem Apr 2015 #156

It IS all good! NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #159

I hear you, and I agree. MADem Apr 2015 #160

Yes, some actors DO need the drama. n/t NanceGreggs Apr 2015 #163

Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! Suji to Seoul Apr 2015 #102

I support Hillary but wish Sanders well. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #103

Bernie !!!!! orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #109

... TBF Apr 2015 #115

He is a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist running for the Democratic Party nomination Gore1FL Apr 2015 #107

It's a long story. Check out a thread in the new Bernie Sanders for a hint of it. smokey nj Apr 2015 #118

rock the fuck out! blackspade Apr 2015 #112

+ 1000 !!! orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #116

STFU? You mean on democratic underground workinclasszero Apr 2015 #122

As Matt says Thespian2 Apr 2015 #125

One could argue that he is more faithful to hughee99 Apr 2015 #126

He's currently a member of DSA whose honorary chair is Cornel West: ucrdem Apr 2015 #127

lol'ing at the puling in this thread Oilwellian Apr 2015 #131

The fuck is with the hostility? NuclearDem Apr 2015 #134

That's a good question....! MADem Apr 2015 #157

He's a better Democrat than most Democrats! lastlib Apr 2015 #136

Now watch the Unions back Bernie over Hillary.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #138

I hope so. L0oniX Apr 2015 #141

Big Labor eyes Hillary warily antigop Apr 2015 #164

Expect Hillary's team to show her the movie, "Norma Rae" so she can fake it. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #174

So because he's finally decided to run as a Democrat we should STFU.... George II Apr 2015 #143

Hear, hear. AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #149

Good. We need more candidates to liven up the debates. McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 #152

They are flogging a dead horse AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #155

Bernie's more of a Democrat than the rest, that's for sure. PatrickforO Apr 2015 #161

Kicked and recommended! I knew it! This post has hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #166

Are many DUers against Bernie? IronLionZion Apr 2015 #168

He has more Democratic virtues than anybody else in the race . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #196

And this shows the hatred he gets from the Democratic party IronLionZion Apr 2015 #198

I'm afraid to agree with you for fear of Banishment, but I do . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2015 #199

Im supporting Hillary, but much love for Bernie and i wish him luck! N/t Adrahil Apr 2015 #170

When a politician identifies as a third party, there's a legitimate concern they would run on PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #175

I got that the other day. Triana Apr 2015 #179

+1 Go Vols May 2015 #229

From the Urban Dictionary "puls" and "pul" Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #182

I'm a Hillary supporter and I do not object to Bernie. hamsterjill Apr 2015 #183

AMEN! raven mad Apr 2015 #194

Let's do. Daemonaquila Apr 2015 #195

Bernie's a great guy and I look forward to his thoughts. Hekate Apr 2015 #205

Finally! HappyMe May 2015 #223

K and R bigwillq May 2015 #225