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Nitram

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47. Looks to me like the jury is participating in the debate.

Wed Jun 3, 2015, 10:17 AM

Jun 2015

And voting based on their political opinions rather than an objective reading of the rules. Perhaps the system needs an overhaul.

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So where does the anger of the Bernie supporters come from? [View all] upaloopa Jun 2015 OP

Bernie will not win anything without support from those on the fence and those leaning Hillary. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #1

Yes as they keep saying we can't win without them treestar Jun 2015 #5

It's not all of Bernie's supporters Andy823 Jun 2015 #24

hammer... meet nail Sheepshank Jun 2015 #61

That's it in a nutshell... Bobbie Jo Jun 2015 #70

"Hillary supporters would have to be converted" -- at a 100% conversion rate Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #29

And Hillary won't win the general election without Progressives. jalan48 Jun 2015 #65

Really? I don't think so. A real Progressive will not allow an ultra RW candidate like Fla Dem Jun 2015 #75

I'm assuming nothing. I get a couple of impressions about the most venomous Sanders supporters: Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #80

Anger Is Probably Not The Right Characterization cantbeserious Jun 2015 #2

if you want party politics to change you have to get in the party politics game >>> KittyWampus Jun 2015 #20

That's funny. 99Forever Jun 2015 #3

Well, you have to make sure... daleanime Jun 2015 #8

LOL DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #34

Aren't you special. 99Forever Jun 2015 #37

I find your attempts to intimidate people from the anonymity of an internet connection hilarious. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #40

Intimidate? 99Forever Jun 2015 #45

those that explode at anyone who doesn't just fall in line to support Hillary R Clinton. AlbertCat Jun 2015 #53

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #68

If Hillary had an R after her name I would vote for her. AlbertCat Jun 2015 #72

You wrote "If Hillary had an R after her name I would vote for her." NYC_SKP Jun 2015 #73

I think some are to sensitive Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #4

That's strange, I can easy think of a couple of issues.... daleanime Jun 2015 #11

Case In Point: "can not take any criticism of the anointed one" Thanks for the demo Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #31

It goes both ways. bravenak Jun 2015 #6

bravenak, when I log onto DU, it's sounds like bickering. Like a family bickering�. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #21

So true! bravenak Jun 2015 #25

I don't think it helps that the DNC is raising money for Hillary. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #7

Unless you have evidence that the Committee as a whole is supporting Hillary, what one person does.. brooklynite Jun 2015 #28

yeah, because hey, it's only the FINANCE CHAIRMAN cali Jun 2015 #49

Don't you love the way some people split hairs? n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #59

There are a few Democrats in the race... Sancho Jun 2015 #51

he hasn't been a loyal Democrat AlbertCat Jun 2015 #60

He hasn't had a "D" on his name in Congress... Sancho Jun 2015 #64

Pssst... Hillary isn't the only announced candidate with a D behind her name. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #71

If the DNC wants to look at their rules, that's fine. Sancho Jun 2015 #78

I do agree that there has been some pretty unfortunate and unfair attacks on Hillary el_bryanto Jun 2015 #9

The OP is a good example of rogerashton Jun 2015 #10

reductio ad absurd(um) DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #30

Technically HassleCat Jun 2015 #56

I would have thought after Bernie has said he has never run a negative campaign and does not Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #12

I understand why some long-time DUers are taking a break from DU during this time. randome Jun 2015 #13

From the tyrranical equation of money with political power. Orsino Jun 2015 #14

Funny how the same charge was leveled at Dean supporters. Bonobo Jun 2015 #15

Anger? No. Disappointment is more like it. The arms deals in relation to donations & paid speeches think Jun 2015 #16

Bernie, save us from your vitriolic followers! procon Jun 2015 #17

I'm not ready to choose sides, AlbertCat Jun 2015 #66

Results from the jury - DURHAM D Jun 2015 #18

Boy Juror #7 sure nailed it didn't he? I don't agree with hiding it el_bryanto Jun 2015 #27

Yeah, if only it wasn't a jury. As it is ... Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #35

Juror 7: A jury is not a soap box. Try doing your job! Juror #2: Are you shitting me? Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #33

I agree truebluegreen Jun 2015 #50

Oh, snap! Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #52

Looks to me like the jury is participating in the debate. Nitram Jun 2015 #47

+1 on the jurors taking part in the debate; +1 on the need for an overhaul. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #55

I love all our candidates and pray that some of Bernie's more rhetorically violent supporters... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #19

+1 Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #36

Be the change that you seek. n/t QC Jun 2015 #22

For fuck's sake deutsey Jun 2015 #23

I think your second point is the most relevant.... brooklynite Jun 2015 #26

Nice hit and run! nt Logical Jun 2015 #32

Bullshit meta flame bait. morningfog Jun 2015 #38

This PowerToThePeople Jun 2015 #44

I see. If the Hillary campaign has nothing on Bernie, go after his supporters. Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #39

Dumb OP Stainless Jun 2015 #41

Probably because most of us are broke, like we just left the WH or something. nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #42

Don't mistake dedication and resolve for anger Trajan Jun 2015 #43

denial ain't just a.... Plenty of HRC supporters here are as nasty as can be cali Jun 2015 #46

Well, stuff like this OP are likely to piss us off, so I guess mission accomplished nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #48

Keep on stirring the chamberpot. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #54

Oh boy. Old old trick - accuse others of what one is doing. djean111 Jun 2015 #57

I don't think OPs like this are productive. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #58

i agree. When i supported Howard Dean I felt the same. Thing is I couldn't trash John Kerry either. Laser102 Jun 2015 #62

I like Bernie, and I may vote for him in the primary. drm604 Jun 2015 #63

Hillary is a key figure in the 1% Establishment that angers so many of us. leveymg Jun 2015 #67

Hillary has the blood of 1,000,000+ dead Iraqi civilians dripping from her hands. How KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #69

Transpacific partnership. chev52 Jun 2015 #74

I can explain HassleCat Jun 2015 #76

Probably from the arrogance and hubris of some of the more vocal supporters of Clinton frylock Jun 2015 #77

Locking. Meta is prohibited in GD. Please see Skinners pinned thread in GD Autumn Jun 2015 #79