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47. I'm not against welcoming someone like that. I just don't know any.

Thu Aug 24, 2017, 04:59 PM

Aug 2017

I mean, sure, they MUST be out there. There must be a few coal miners in West Virginia and Kentucky who are thinking, "I wouldn't have bought snake oil from Snidely Whiplash, so how the hell did I buy those scam speeches of Trump's?"

But I haven't read any such posts by people wanting to join DU as new converts. "I see the light" seems to be a truthful statement only when restricted to people who look at solar eclipses with protective lenses. The few Trump voters I have interacted with either still think they made the right decision, or else say, "well Hillary would have been just as bad or worse," but never admit that they know better except to the person they see in the mirror while brushing their teeth, and even then only on every second Tuesday of the month.

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I think du should welcome people who voted for trump and subsequently woke the fuck up [View all] elehhhhna Aug 2017 OP

Both of them? we can do it Aug 2017 #1

Ha ha! California_Republic Aug 2017 #11

THANK YOU! AND should welcome those who support(ed) Senator Sanders and elleng Aug 2017 #2

+10000000 Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #5

You go first. Step 1, vote for the Democrat. See how that works? WE don't join YOU. WinkyDink Aug 2017 #8

Been doing that. See how it worked? elleng Aug 2017 #9

+1 leftstreet Aug 2017 #13

DU does welcome those who supported Sanders and O'Malley in the primary oberliner Aug 2017 #18

Unfortunately it doesn't seem that way, elleng Aug 2017 #29

I hate to put it this way, but that's sorta Feelz over Realz. emulatorloo Aug 2017 #37

"there's a huge amount of hostility around here" left-of-center2012 Aug 2017 #63

Yes, a lot of people are trying to place blame. elleng Aug 2017 #89

natural process, there are deep divisions, and radius777 Aug 2017 #105

The hostility occurs when there is outright attacks against Dems and the Dem party Fla Dem Aug 2017 #68

A lot of short memories around here. Many Sanders supporters were so hostile... brush Aug 2017 #103

Yes, sadly I think we all notice it. JoeOtterbein Aug 2017 #128

This message was self-deleted by its author clu Aug 2017 #142

This is about the GE, not the primary mcar Aug 2017 #24

People who supported Sanders and O'Malley in the primary and HRC in the general are 100% welcome Maven Aug 2017 #51

From your keyboard to the jurors' screens. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #101

Thank you! zentrum Aug 2017 #61

It's not a matter of who they supported in the primary. It's who they voted for in the GE. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #64

+100000 as well Hulk Aug 2017 #81

If Sen. Sanders supporters voted for Hillary...fine...but if they didn't then no. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #87

Not if they continue to beat the drum against Hillary and the Democratic party nini Aug 2017 #96

Yes, that's not okay, and that's where the line gets drawn. eom sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #134

Agree. ATL Ebony Aug 2017 #104

Voting for Trump pretty much shows a person's true colors. THIS IS WHAT THEY VOTED FOR: MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #116

Thanks. I'm up on current events so I'm well aware of Trump stupidity and antics. ATL Ebony Aug 2017 #118

Then you should understand the reluctance to welcome people who voted for that. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #119

I understand that winning involves voters and turning them away or ignoring them ATL Ebony Aug 2017 #120

Do you understand fallout87 Aug 2017 #130

Do you understand that if we don't secure our voting process it doesn't even matter? MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #144

I haven't seen it, no. fallout87 Aug 2017 #145

DU is not the Democratic Party GulfCoast66 Aug 2017 #131

Sheesh, how many times does this need to be sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #136

They ARE welcomed here by the administration - Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #139

Why would Sanders and Omalley supporters need a welcome? SharonClark Aug 2017 #108

If they are willing to vote Democratic hell yeah n/t Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #3

What about the BoB'ers who knew damn well what not voting for Hilalry meant? JoeStuckInOH Aug 2017 #4

EVERYONE does, that's the idea, elleng Aug 2017 #6

And Hillary too? Control-Z Aug 2017 #20

*Crickets* lunamagica Aug 2017 #27

Back from where? elleng Aug 2017 #30

Let me make this more direct. Control-Z Aug 2017 #54

Certainly, and I never doubted it. elleng Aug 2017 #58

They're welcome to join the party and make contributions. And to read DU. Not to bettyellen Aug 2017 #23

There sure has been and is a lot of mean-spiritedness around here. elleng Aug 2017 #31

There were horrible attacks toward hard working and committed Dems here much of last year- until bettyellen Aug 2017 #44

I am mean spirited and mad as hell at people who claim to be progressives Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #78

The act of not welcoming people who sabotaged the Democratic efforts is not mean-spiritedness. Squinch Aug 2017 #113

Well said! Metatron Aug 2017 #125

+1000 ATL Ebony Aug 2017 #106

Yes, and THANK you, ATL Ebony. elleng Aug 2017 #107

Those BOBers have proven that they are not people we can depend on in the future. I don't Squinch Aug 2017 #111

Yes!!!! Arazi Aug 2017 #53

They get a very warm welcome BainsBane Aug 2017 #65

+1 Yeah & What about the ones now rejecting thier Trump vote but who STILL hate Hillary ?? lunasun Aug 2017 #93

Not sure people's feelings on hillary matter much anymore (except as a litmus test). JoeStuckInOH Aug 2017 #114

Just figure if they fell for all that and still don't see it as propaganda they will be hooked again lunasun Aug 2017 #115

Do you, now? And just where are these "huge opportunities" for the converted morons? WinkyDink Aug 2017 #7

DU isn't the Democratic Party ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #10

We're not "the party". marybourg Aug 2017 #12

+1 hamsterjill Aug 2017 #17

Who better to guide them, teach them, show them the way? Beartracks Aug 2017 #34

Who better? marybourg Aug 2017 #38

I think you're right. Beartracks Aug 2017 #42

Thank you. Well stated. nt marybourg Aug 2017 #45

How do you teach someone to not vote for a demonstrated bigot, misogynist, racist mocker LuvLoogie Aug 2017 #52

Good answer ! lunasun Aug 2017 #92

You're correct GaryCnf Aug 2017 #14

Yes, IF we are all moving forward. elleng Aug 2017 #32

Skinner disagrees with you obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #15

Redemption is not possible? tymorial Aug 2017 #26

Actually, he said virtually the same thing the OP said. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #141

I didn't read Skinner's statement as an absolute, merely a sentiment implying support of the Democra LanternWaste Aug 2017 #16

Same here. I think the word 'welcome' is key leftstreet Aug 2017 #19

this obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #22

Well this was his original statement which I think was rather clear: seaglass Aug 2017 #95

But this is his most recent statement. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #140

Yeah noticed a few super-literal replies in that thread, along the lines of emulatorloo Aug 2017 #48

NO it was absolute if we are talking about the same post. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #88

Do you mean "Sola Scriptura"? n/t sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #138

Sure, if they did wake up BainsBane Aug 2017 #21

Yes, both of them. haveahart Aug 2017 #25

You mean like all those rust belt guys who were so concerned with economics? You crack me up! Squinch Aug 2017 #28

Yes the guys who called Barack and Hillary dirty Republicans ucrdem Aug 2017 #35

The people who heard him calling Mexicans rapists and murderers solely because they were Squinch Aug 2017 #36

I'm guessing that their support for Kamala Harris would be underwhelming. ucrdem Aug 2017 #46

not to mention his going after Meryl Streep... CTyankee Aug 2017 #57

yea, sure Afromania Aug 2017 #33

It's worth reflecting on the actual definition of "welcome" jberryhill Aug 2017 #39

Of course! emulatorloo Aug 2017 #40

Are there any? Bettie Aug 2017 #41

How would anyone know frogmarch Aug 2017 #43

I'm not against welcoming someone like that. I just don't know any. DFW Aug 2017 #47

I see. So they voted Trump but had an awakening and now support equal rights for women, POC, LGBTQ Maven Aug 2017 #49

this obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #56

people got to start somewhere. People don't just wake up one day entirely enlightened on every issue JCanete Aug 2017 #94

In a couple years we could be welcoming some 20 year olds D23MIURG23 Aug 2017 #98

I'd like to see one of these mythical creatures workinclasszero Aug 2017 #50

They are weak, easily swayed, and malleable bucolic_frolic Aug 2017 #55

Please - It's always how do we reach out to idiots who don't know who to vote for XRubicon Aug 2017 #59

If they can stay awake long enough ToxMarz Aug 2017 #60

Right. LakeArenal Aug 2017 #80

I don't. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #62

If they voted for trump they were never asleep mdbl Aug 2017 #66

Our party needs to convince more people in more states to vote for us IronLionZion Aug 2017 #67

You are confusing the Democratic Party with DU. SharonClark Aug 2017 #109

They enabled the pigshit MFM008 Aug 2017 #69

There are many personalities at play here, and ... Whiskeytide Aug 2017 #70

If u voted for Trump ,,,,,, Cryptoad Aug 2017 #71

Hard to find one who woke up and says they'll vote Democratic mcar Aug 2017 #72

Woke up to what? Skidmore Aug 2017 #73

NO. If you voted for a pussy grabbing crook...fuck you. Go somewhere else. Augiedog Aug 2017 #74

yep Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #79

I agree--there weren't enough of us in 2016 geek tragedy Aug 2017 #75

You are confusing the Democratic Party with DU. SharonClark Aug 2017 #110

if you voted for a racist pig you are a racist pig .... stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #76

+1 dalton99a Aug 2017 #117

Nope! leftofcool Aug 2017 #77

I agree but let's be realistic.... steve2470 Aug 2017 #82

I find it amusing pecosbob Aug 2017 #83

Seems they are more than welcome to read. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #84

If they are genuinely interested in electing Democrats, why would they discuss 2016? yardwork Aug 2017 #85

I suspect the percentage... pat_k Aug 2017 #86

Fuck no. liquid diamond Aug 2017 #90

The purist attitude here askyagerz Aug 2017 #91

Sure, but I don't think such a person should run around bragging that they voted for Trump... D23MIURG23 Aug 2017 #97

I have no problem peggysue2 Aug 2017 #99

FIRST THEY NEED TO TAKE A ETHICS COURSE Demonaut Aug 2017 #100

The few that criticize Trump will vote for a GOPer next election. Hoyt Aug 2017 #102

Of course... Blue_Tires Aug 2017 #112

Yes I think so. Willie Pep Aug 2017 #121

I don't see the problem, as long as their conversion is real Fluke a Snooker Aug 2017 #122

Abso-freakin-lutely. aikoaiko Aug 2017 #123

Does that even wash out? n/t Mr. Ected Aug 2017 #124

if they really woke up they would apologize for it and accept why people are upset JI7 Aug 2017 #126

I don't like the foul language but agree 100% that we need ALL Dems; Past, Present and FUTURE! JoeOtterbein Aug 2017 #127

And we need a primer on how our 2 - party system works Freddie Aug 2017 #129

No. 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2017 #132

Are there... 3catwoman3 Aug 2017 #133

So, people who went out of their way, ignoring all our warnings, still voted for the Orange Thing? icymist Aug 2017 #135

If the Republicans rigged the election than that needs to be fixed first!! yuiyoshida Aug 2017 #137

Sure... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #143