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Please Stop the divisive posts. [View all] Demsrule86 Apr 2017 OP

HUH? jodymarie aimee Apr 2017 #1

You seem to misunderstand radical noodle Apr 2017 #3

That is what I meant...and sometimes I have to have it off the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #28

I will trash posts that divide us...I won't respond...and I like Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #4

I have not trashed anyone. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #56

Vote Democratic! Cary Apr 2017 #70

Agreed. Kind of zentrum Apr 2017 #90

Trash has a specific meaning on DU EvolveOrConvolve Apr 2017 #170

It's tough, but this is so true radical noodle Apr 2017 #2

It is hard not to respond too. And I do believe Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #6

I think you're a step ahead of me radical noodle Apr 2017 #11

I have a new zero tolerance policy Cary Apr 2017 #71

I agree with you...this is too important. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #122

I mostly agree Progressive dog Apr 2017 #163

You can trash third parties here ...I have seen in the Admins Forum...tongue in cheek Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #164

Those sowing dissent might want a divided party. Easier to beat us. Don't let them divide us. MaeScott Apr 2017 #168

Kermit 2020!! radical noodle Apr 2017 #171

Your post is divisive Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #5

My post is a cry for unity...it says let's stop fighting among ourselves. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #8

You said you'll hide Sanders' threads in the name of tolerance? Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #32

You said you'll hide Sanders' threads in the name of tolerance? The Polack MSgt Apr 2017 #37

Changed it...because that is not what I meant ...please see below. nt Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #39

Thanks! for making it clear to some who saw the original misguided wording. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #41

That's nonsense, too... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #42

What's nonsense? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #57

I amended my post in order to convey my true meaning Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #38

So if someone chooses to not argue, or not respond, or not "take-the-bait" ... that's bad? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #40

Many here have differing opinions on how to change the kacekwl Apr 2017 #53

We should be voting Democratic en masse and once we get back in power Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #58

There is an old saying among trial lawyers Cary Apr 2017 #73

Right ...vote Democratic! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #105

No, your post is divisive. BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #131

...and what are you? Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #137

Ohhh is this like a junior high thingy? BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #138

Hee! You really ARE new here! Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #139

Thanks, friend (used as an antonym) BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #140

That's all you got Sparky? Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #141

Yeah, that's all I got BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #142

I thought so... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #143

Maybe someday I can be a cool internet billy bad ass, too BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #144

Maybe! It takes more than a few posts to be credible here... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #145

Thanks for the advice. Truly. BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #153

Pumpkin? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #147

you tell me... Cooley Hurd Apr 2017 #158

I think it's ridiculous to ban all mention of Bernie Sanders, even... LAS14 Apr 2017 #7

I didn't mean it that way. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #10

Changed the post; hope it conveys my true meaning now. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #16

Much better. Thanks. LAS14 Apr 2017 #20

Thank you for pointing it out. I certainly don't want a unity post to create Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #30

+1 annabanana Apr 2017 #29

It's time to give up the primary fights CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #116

That is my feeling too. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #148

Until the primary was over, and even after, safeinOhio Apr 2017 #9

They had a lot of help radical noodle Apr 2017 #12

That is a good point we are assuming we really lost. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #18

Back in 1972 Michigan was a blue state safeinOhio Apr 2017 #43

That is a good point. We can not forget that racism and hatred played a part Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #59

Interesting point -- and maybe that explains Reagan Democrats and Democrats who voted for Trump karynnj Apr 2017 #120

This is because despite the infighting...they have Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #14

I go online and and still read safeinOhio Apr 2017 #22

I live in an area of Ohio that went for Hillary so I can't speak to that. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #33

One of my best friends was from Sharon, PA -- which she left after college karynnj Apr 2017 #125

I am sure there was Trump support but the numbers are too big...I think Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #127

Hate stampedes people to the polls karynnj Apr 2017 #132

I hear you but I still think some of these numbers were bullshit...and it wasn't just PA either. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #133

They knew how important the Supreme Court was too n/t radical noodle Apr 2017 #94

Yes, watching that smug faced Gorsuch sworn in... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #110

It's amazing how many DU'ers are really good at continuing the primary without getting hidden... KittyWampus Apr 2017 #13

This is very true...I don't know if they have an agenda or if they are Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #15

And when we disagree on party direction? zipplewrath Apr 2017 #17

I think the best way to handle Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #23

Oh, boy zipplewrath Apr 2017 #26

I don't oppose discussion. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #34

That conflict actually predates 2016 zipplewrath Apr 2017 #129

It can't be resolved apparently so we might as well just vote Democratic! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #134

That schtick got old a long time ago Cary Apr 2017 #95

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #19

It was not HRC's turn or anyone's turn. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #25

How does this "turn" thing work? zipplewrath Apr 2017 #27

There is no such thing as a 'turn'. We have primaries and that is Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #35

It seems to be the right wingers, and it's how they put down qualified women they're synergie Apr 2017 #159

I've discovered a wonderful feature on this site. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #21

Good to know. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #24

Good for you! NurseJackie Apr 2017 #31

Thanks Jackie... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #36

It's a little bit like watching a married couple bicker. Nevernose Apr 2017 #44

I love your post...you said it much better than I did...but it is exactly what I mean. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #60

What you call divisive, I call constructive criticism. alarimer Apr 2017 #45

Oh, brother. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #48

jeez how I despise post autopsies Skittles Apr 2017 #54

Oh well... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #63

Great points. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #62

Thank you...I really do want us to move forward and destroy the Republicans...I Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #106

Calling for Obama to be primaried or saying that Hillary wasn't qualified is NOT constructrive JTFrog Apr 2017 #52

I recognize and understand the pain...(as a Deniac) Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #64

It's time to give up the primary fights CajunBlazer Apr 2017 #117

I believe if we don't have party loyalty, the Republicans will win. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #130

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #46

Then how come almost half of Catholics voted for Hillary? Are none of them Christians? pnwmom Apr 2017 #65

I am a Democrat and a Christian. I play bells in my church choir. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #66

I think a lot of people have become vicious guard dogs askyagerz Apr 2017 #47

I don't know ....I think trashing Trump and the Republicans should still be an Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #67

HUGE K&R secondwind Apr 2017 #49

Thanks so much...I am really trying. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #68

Thanks so much. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #126

A kum-bye-ah moment Plucketeer Apr 2017 #50

I don't want to make nice with Repubicans Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #72

No worries retrowire Apr 2017 #51

That is my feeling...we have to push hard Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #55

Hey, Russia pays good money for those posts. byronius Apr 2017 #61

Haha... a girl or guy's got to earn a living...I heard there was good money in Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #74

Ya think? Cary Apr 2017 #69

YES and yes...we will defeat these truly evil people... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #76

I posted something similar Cary Apr 2017 #78

Thanks for the link. I K&R your OP. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #79

Not easy to say what needs be said in a couple NoMoreRepugs Apr 2017 #75

That is my point...no doubt there are things we could do better. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #77

Even though you "like" the poster? SMC22307 Apr 2017 #80

I enjoy reading a certain person's post and think he/she is good people. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #81

Participate? You're leading the charge with your OP... SMC22307 Apr 2017 #88

Whatever...sorry you feel that way. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #109

I'm with you, 1000%. Paladin Apr 2017 #82

I don't get how anyone can be focused internally with all the BS going on with Trump... Chakaconcarne Apr 2017 #84

I am confident that a good portion of them are exactly that: trolls. Paladin Apr 2017 #87

Yes...we must move on an save our ammunition for Trump or Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #124

Whatever it takes, to save what's left of our country. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #128

Agreed...the GOP are the enemy ...not any Democrat. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #149

My two cents Mr. Evil Apr 2017 #83

Blue Dog Democrats have a place radical noodle Apr 2017 #99

I was a Sanders guy. But, the OP is correct. SpankMe Apr 2017 #85

This is a great post and says everything I believe Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #113

Did Democratic US Senator Joe Manchin . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #86

Awww, now FairWinds..... Glitterati Apr 2017 #92

LOL +1 (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #93

If you favor a 50 state strategy GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #97

That is indeed the truth...and less painful I believe than in being Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #102

Right GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #112

I wish everyone was more liberal. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #121

Dems in red states have to vote in a way that Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #104

The Blue Dogs bragged openly about . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #111

And he is out of the House ...they need to vote for us when it matters. I can't think of any of the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #119

Object and do so loudly GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #135

I see your point. I support a public option...and lowering of Medicare age . Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #150

We are in total agreement GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #155

And on a related note about divisiveness, folks, elderly people are not "geezers" progree Apr 2017 #89

Someone called people that...horrible!!! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #101

And a jury thought it was OK. In fairness, it was referring to elderly people wearing Trump red hats progree Apr 2017 #107

I think the jury was wrong...name calling should not be allowed. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #115

Ok. We are a family here.... N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2017 #91

Works for me ...we are a big tent but right now it is all hands on the deck to fight Trump... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #100

Your post is well taken EXCEPT it reminds me of why I had problems in the 1960s with WE CAN WORK IT karynnj Apr 2017 #96

I have not seen posts recently that are the opposite...perhaps they exist and I missed Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #98

I think we should reach a compromise. kentuck Apr 2017 #103

Unenforceable Cary Apr 2017 #108

We should do exactly that. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #114

KnR Hekate Apr 2017 #118

Thanks! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #123

Kick! Squinch Apr 2017 #136

you make the mistake of seeing divisive posts coming from one side. You say you will be steadfast JCanete Apr 2017 #146

That is not true...I trashed one that Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #152

that's good. I didn't get that from your op, but I'll take it, and appreciate your goals. nt JCanete Apr 2017 #154

I should probably of mentioned this includes both sides of the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #157

Vote Democratic Cary Apr 2017 #161

Long past the time. guillaumeb Apr 2017 #151

It is...we are already having elections. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #156

I mostly agree. Else You Are Mad Apr 2017 #160

We have system. We have primaries and all... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #162

Your post about divisive posts is . . . quite divisive. - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #165

How so? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #166

To quote your OP: "Thus, I will trash any OP that asks why are we not being KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #167

That is a personal decision to trash OP's that cause division even if it does not Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #172

I'll try harder. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #169

Your posts are always great! Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #173