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Dark n Stormy Knight

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101. Is that how Atticus became a racist?

Thu Aug 24, 2017, 10:36 PM

Aug 2017

(Or, more of a racist, as many say he was already pretty darn racist in the first book.)

OK, that was my first, cynical thought.

But, although I do believe many Trump voters are unreachable, some aren't beyond redemption. Probably enough to make a difference in the midterms. So, yeah, those who have the patience and ability ought to try to reach them. I'm not so sure it's a great idea to ban from DU everyone who didn't vote for Hillary.

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"Does this site ONLY welcome those who voted for HRC in GE?" [View all] lapucelle Aug 2017 OP

Well, there's your answer I guess, but ... dawg Aug 2017 #1

at a minimum, those who would have voted for hillary but couldn't due to age, non-citizenship, unblock Aug 2017 #4

I don't think Skinner meant to exclude them wryter2000 Aug 2017 #7

In his initial post he said those eligible to vote for her. seaglass Aug 2017 #82

I agree. We need to reach some of those non-Clinton voters. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #8

I agree we should welcome repentant trump/3rd party voters... Beartracks Aug 2017 #16

Why would they even be on a Democratic site? SharonClark Aug 2017 #17

Looking for redemption. Beartracks Aug 2017 #23

To disrupt probably nt Progressive dog Aug 2017 #118

Anyone repentant would have a thick enough skin radius777 Aug 2017 #100

There is nothing I would believe from them except, "Here's why I voted for Trump: Squinch Aug 2017 #47

I think you're oversimplifying. At least I hope you are. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #116

And I believe that is all bullshit. No one voted for Trump(R) for those reasons. They could not have Squinch Aug 2017 #117

I'm glad you're not running this site Progressive dog Aug 2017 #119

K/R Maven Aug 2017 #2

I terminated communication with five I have known for twenty years HAB911 Aug 2017 #3

Amen to that! demosincebirth Aug 2017 #6

Strategically not a great idea Reiyuki Aug 2017 #12

As far as this site is concerned it's moot HAB911 Aug 2017 #20

Focus on nonvoters and young voters? (nt) Reiyuki Aug 2017 #22

for me, yes HAB911 Aug 2017 #24

That seems to be the right step, IMO mcar Aug 2017 #44

Yes. If someone voted for Trump(R), we're never going to get them, and frankly we don't want them. Squinch Aug 2017 #48

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #40

After a few informed discussions is perfectly rational and strategic to "move on" - some are so bettyellen Aug 2017 #35

Skinner is correct. Neither the alt-left or alt-right want radius777 Aug 2017 #99

Me, too. hamsterjill Aug 2017 #38

Hmm. Iggo Aug 2017 #5

Thank you, Skinner. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2017 #9

Happy Dance! sheshe2 Aug 2017 #10

Let's hope they learned a lesson DownriverDem Aug 2017 #11

They don't learn, though. murielm99 Aug 2017 #13

The Nader experience shows that they DO learn. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #36

Exactly. And naive is a kind description. R B Garr Aug 2017 #55

Only some admitted Stein voters still post here BainsBane Aug 2017 #14

I think, perhaps, the statement might be modified to: Stonepounder Aug 2017 #15

Well said, Stonepounder. nt kstewart33 Aug 2017 #19

Why should I welcome someone who voted for Stein or wrote in? Blue_true Aug 2017 #84

Well, maybe because ... Stonepounder Aug 2017 #94

Look, people like that refuse to budge. Blue_true Aug 2017 #97

Like you? n/t Stonepounder Aug 2017 #98

No. Blue_true Aug 2017 #110

Is that how Atticus became a racist? Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2017 #101

I have no interest in speaking to greens Tavarious Jackson Aug 2017 #131

So, we are no longer the 'big tent'. Stonepounder Aug 2017 #103

Here are the Terms of Service concerning supporting Democrats in the GE. lapucelle Aug 2017 #108

IMHO, DU would not survive another period like the many months of hell that we experienced in 2016. kstewart33 Aug 2017 #18

Agreed oberliner Aug 2017 #25

The nastiness was driven by people that never bought into democratic core values. Blue_true Aug 2017 #86

Yup...Progressive Underground is not the name here...and the election rules are clear too... Moostache Aug 2017 #30

2016 was horrible, but I think the 2008 primary was worse. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #66

At least that stopped after the primary nini Aug 2017 #83

Yes, that is a very significant difference. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #85

Of course not gratuitous Aug 2017 #21

The OP is a direct quote of a question to and a reponse from Skinner. lapucelle Aug 2017 #105

The unofficial rules are a lot more byzantine than that. Bonx Aug 2017 #26

The real answer is NO.... Joe Nation Aug 2017 #27

As it should be! lunamagica Aug 2017 #28

Well, that's certainly a relief. Glad to hear it! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #29

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #31

Refighting the primaries is also not allowed here, so will not respond. bettyellen Aug 2017 #32

no refighting the primaries obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #33

Seems like the poster took the hidden thread and posted it again verbatim in another thread! Squinch Aug 2017 #52

K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #34

People who could have voted, but who didn't vote for Clinton, marybourg Aug 2017 #37

Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with that. flibbitygiblets Aug 2017 #42

My granddaughter wasn't old enough to vote. GeorgeGist Aug 2017 #39

Well, there's common sense interpretations of the rule Bradical79 Aug 2017 #57

I'm NOT one, but what about those annabanana Aug 2017 #41

No one would know who people voted for unless they tell you BumRushDaShow Aug 2017 #45

(which is a good thing, I think). . . . n/t annabanana Aug 2017 #121

I suspect that the percentage of... pat_k Aug 2017 #64

Just like the TOS states mcar Aug 2017 #43

2 obvious exceptions karynnj Aug 2017 #46

wish that statement would have been made BEFORE I donated... wont make that mistake again! kcdoug1 Aug 2017 #49

Live and learn, eh? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #50

I just donated again Phentex Aug 2017 #111

+1 RelativelyJones Aug 2017 #51

I voted for HRC Plucketeer Aug 2017 #53

Grammar police alert: The order of the words should be "welcome only" John1956PA Aug 2017 #54

It's a direct quote from a different OP, but thanks. N/T lapucelle Aug 2017 #62

I wrote neither the question nor the response. lapucelle Aug 2017 #120

I did realize that Skinner wrote the sentence. I regret not specifying that you were not the author John1956PA Aug 2017 #128

"Only" functions as an adverb in your first example. lapucelle Aug 2017 #130

K&R! Thanks, lapucelle. R B Garr Aug 2017 #56

This concept doesn't deserve to be 3 of the top 5 trending threads MrPurple Aug 2017 #58

Why not? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #59

Nothing against those who posted, but 3 simultaneous threads reiterating the same basic concept MrPurple Aug 2017 #60

I doubt it was coordinated. But... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #61

It is NOT a "closed issue" unworthy of discussion. pat_k Aug 2017 #65

Who are you quoting? Who said anything about a "closed issue" ... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #67

"I'm sure it will die down" and "smattering of dissent, complaints, and whattabouts,"... pat_k Aug 2017 #68

Your argument is probably something best taken up with Skinner, not me. Although... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #70

Skinner's statement reflects a belief I find extremely problematic. pat_k Aug 2017 #71

Wrong if you vote Green, you do not belong on a Democratic website. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #72

I'll wait for Skinner to tell me my vote for McKinney... pat_k Aug 2017 #74

Vote Democratic always. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #106

Start here... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #73

I'm sending DU mail to Skinner. pat_k Aug 2017 #75

I think that's a good idea. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #76

... LexVegas Aug 2017 #63

Good. brer cat Aug 2017 #69

I know! Right? But there's a LOT of hair-splitting and "whatabouts"... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #79

I seem to think so Victor_c3 Aug 2017 #77

#ImWithSkinner TeamPooka Aug 2017 #78

Ahh, well then. I suppose I'm out. Shandris Aug 2017 #80

Gee my friend, if that was a death scene in a movie, would would have needed another shooting. 😳 Blue_true Aug 2017 #88

Goodbye! n/t kcr Aug 2017 #104

You either did, or you wish you did. No in-betweens Corvo Bianco Aug 2017 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author Raine1967 Aug 2017 #87

What about people who changed their minds????? This seems like a stupid policy. LAS14 Aug 2017 #89

Lapucelle is and has always been a Hillary supporter. sheshe2 Aug 2017 #91

What about people who changed their minds???? This seems like a stupid policy. LAS14 Aug 2017 #90

Changed their minds from voting Trump? mcar Aug 2017 #92

There's a super wide variety of people in the world. Of COURSE there are people who could... LAS14 Aug 2017 #93

No, we're not mcar Aug 2017 #95

It only matters if said Trump enablers bring it up ecstatic Aug 2017 #96

That's my thought. Anybody upset by this rule is a disruptor. yardwork Aug 2017 #132

Thanks for this, KTM. elleng Aug 2017 #102

Well, it certainly seems that way, thankfully! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #107

Well... it appears that Skinner has now clarified his original comments. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #109

That was his "double down" of his original statement. George II Aug 2017 #112

I believe you're correct. (I welcome BOTH statements... don't you?) NurseJackie Aug 2017 #115

Indeed I do. George II Aug 2017 #129

It is very clear. Anyone who voted in 2016, and refused to vote for the Democratic nominee in still_one Aug 2017 #114

Great question, why indeed. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #123

Give it a rest already. Cary Aug 2017 #125

So kids, if you're considering registering to vote... Orsino Aug 2017 #113

I caucused for Hillary when she and Obama were in the primary Horse with no Name Aug 2017 #122

Good point still_one Aug 2017 #124

I agree that we need to look forward, but disrupters are already at work. yardwork Aug 2017 #126

I agree Horse with no Name Aug 2017 #127

Bookmarking this OP and the ATA OP! Madam45for2923 Aug 2017 #133

omg! THANK YOU skinner orleans Aug 2017 #134

This is not a site for BOB or stein voters Gothmog Aug 2017 #135