Democrats have nothing to gain be telling Bernie and his supporters to go to hell

[Orsino]

31. Key word being "support."

One side railing against the other on DU is fine. It's what Internet discussion boards are for.

The business of the Democratic Party lies in finding common ground, in making the biggest possible tent. "Possible," however, is always going to involve compromise on some important issues. I-can't-vote-for-anyone-who-x is an understandable position, and one most of us share. It doesn't build many bridges, though.

The sad truth is that the nation isn't really as progressive as we might hope, and at this point a working majority will never get behind equal rights for all and a complete dismissal of private money from politics. I wouldn't counsel anyone to give up on these points--dont, ever--but understand that our pretty protests don't yet equate to Democratic majorities. We must lead where possible, but we must also join with fellow Dems to gain control of local, state and the federal governments. Why? Because modern Republicans will not share power. Not at all. To enact a Democratic agenda, we must elect Democratic government.

If we fumble this again, there may not be many more chances.