Are Sanders Supporters Hurting Their Candidate?

[tech3149]

59. Perhaps I'm less informed than you because I don't read all things Bernie or Hillary

What I have seen posted are positive perceptions of Bernie and his adherence to presenting policies that would be truly positive and accepted by the majority of the country. Then there are those about his refusal to be sucked into the media frenzy for a mud bath, or anecdotal tales of those more apolitical or self described conservatives finding a level of interest or support for Sanders that surprises even them.
I have also seen here and heard on most of the progressive media we have left, absolute support for Bernie based on policy, but recognition of the monumental challenge and confirmed support of Clinton in the general if she is the candidate.
Without any specific threads given as examples, I can only say I do not see the animosity toward Clinton from Sanders supporters that you have.
Since the 2014 elections I have been inflamed by the Democratic "leadership" class telling everyone that this and that group were too lazy or disinterested to get out and vote. Well sure, they may not have gotten out to vote but I think their assertion of cause is just plain delusional and self defeating.
I think a real serious and introspective analysis would show that lack of participation was an indication that they weren't giving us something to vote for. It was just elect a Democrat because you'll really be screwed otherwise.
Republicans may be able to win by scaring enough people into believing there is no alternative but as a progressive, you have to get my vote by inspiring me that you have an accurate assessment of what is wrong and a policy that can fix it.