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402. As a seen-the-light progressive who was until 2012 registered Libertarian...

Fri Aug 25, 2017, 08:43 AM

Aug 2017

I wound up voting for Jill Stein in the general. I was a newly minted purity-only lefty, an attitude left over for supporting the Libertarians in the general since 2000. Always wanted to see 3rd parties make more of a splash.

Even though I reside in NY which HRC carried handily, voting for JS was a monumental mistake. It's not possible in our electoral system for minor parties to do anything more than disrupt presidential elections.

Did my vote make a difference in NY? No. But many people with that protest vote mindset in swing states DID.

MY previous mindset is why this dangerously unhinged individual is occupying the Oval Office.

I have since registered Democrat. And will support the Democratic Party - with my time, treasure, and my vote. I understand if I'm not welcome here any longer. But I'd like to be.

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"This site only welcomes people who voted for HRC in the GE." (EDIT: Skinner clarifies his comments) [View all] NurseJackie Aug 2017 OP

I am happy to say that I qualify! get the red out Aug 2017 #1

There are 2 threads on this same subject Alice11111 Aug 2017 #60

GMTA NurseJackie Aug 2017 #143

... lapucelle Aug 2017 #264

Thanks for a second thread, then, NurseJackie. And THANK YOU, Admin! Hortensis Aug 2017 #373

Moi aussi! ProudLib72 Aug 2017 #2

Yes, while I was a strong Bernie supporter in the primary, voting for Hillary was a no-brainer... InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2017 #261

We also welcome those who wished they had voted for Hillary onit2day Aug 2017 #358

That would be wise, but that's not the feeling I get from reading the comments of some here... InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2017 #363

It's the way I feel and the way of the Democratic Party. Hortensis Aug 2017 #374

That is not what Skinner said...someone posted it yesterday and Nurse did above. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #381

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #481

K/R! Maven Aug 2017 #3

Well.... HenryWallace Aug 2017 #4

Well, then... okay. Goodbye! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #5

Were you fooled? DownriverDem Aug 2017 #43

Well... seeing that I started this thread, it's a safe bet that I wasn't fooled. :-D NurseJackie Aug 2017 #52

Guess we do like litmus tests zipplewrath Aug 2017 #30

This is a website for Democrats. murielm99 Aug 2017 #44

Nothing zipplewrath Aug 2017 #46

Well, there was only one Democrat running in the GE in 2016... nt ExciteBike66 Aug 2017 #49

Actually there were hundreds zipplewrath Aug 2017 #67

You mean voting for the Democratic presidential candidate? ehrnst Aug 2017 #85

I get it zipplewrath Aug 2017 #113

I think the fact that Trump is the president is the point ismnotwasm Aug 2017 #132

Not sure it is zipplewrath Aug 2017 #299

The thing is, if you are supporting Democratic candidates Control-Z Aug 2017 #349

The "purity tests" that refer to Democratic candidates sticking with the Democratic Platform? ehrnst Aug 2017 #221

Purity would be not willing to vote for the Democrat in the GE. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #273

Exactly! mcar Aug 2017 #298

Personally, I question that principle entered into it at all for most. Hortensis Aug 2017 #451

I'm pretty sure that anyone who didn't vote for Hillary is not MineralMan Aug 2017 #58

I actually know zipplewrath Aug 2017 #66

Then you know some very foolish people. MineralMan Aug 2017 #71

And we have our purity test zipplewrath Aug 2017 #76

OK. I have no problem with that, frankly. MineralMan Aug 2017 #86

I'm with you! Mountain Mule Aug 2017 #107

GOTV vote - really? Red Oak Aug 2017 #153

I'm not really concerned with non-Democrats. I get out the vote of Democrats who MineralMan Aug 2017 #170

GOTV since 1960? Ya caint be THAT chronological! 😉 sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #370

I can. In 1960, I was a sophomore in high school. MineralMan Aug 2017 #405

Was being complimentary. 🤗 Praise on being committed to our cause. 👍 sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #450

If you are not really concerned about non-Democrats... Red Oak Aug 2017 #404

We're in a solidly blue state and we have a dear friend who simply did not vote in CTyankee Aug 2017 #218

Poor guy. That's not what the statement meant of course. Hortensis Aug 2017 #389

Exactly. LakeArenal Aug 2017 #446

+1000. Plus, people NEED a site that is free of malicious disinformation, Hortensis Aug 2017 #382

Rather disingenuous framing. Democrats vote for Democrats. You act as if this is some foreign emulatorloo Aug 2017 #99

The very definition of purity zipplewrath Aug 2017 #108

No that's your dishonest framing. emulatorloo Aug 2017 #114

My reply was prior to your updates zipplewrath Aug 2017 #118

The 2016 election will never die. Nonetheless pretending that criticism of the minority of Sanders emulatorloo Aug 2017 #137

One vote in one election in which their vote gave us Trump(R). I have NO problem with Squinch Aug 2017 #146

If you want to call it purity to be expected to vote Dem WHEN IT FU_KING COUNTED... brush Aug 2017 #165

+1000 FakeNoose Aug 2017 #211

Thank you. Raine1967 Aug 2017 #227

Stop with the purity test crap. If they didn't have enough sense to vote for Hillary... brush Aug 2017 #155

Even after watching first hand what happened by not voting for HRC, you sit here Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #229

Did those people vote for Trump, Jill Stein or skip the President selection? n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2017 #84

Don't know any Trump votin' dems zipplewrath Aug 2017 #103

You know what? Nobody is interested NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #308

I'm interested. chwaliszewski Aug 2017 #364

Anyone who voted for Trump is a POS...but they would not want to come here anyway except to disrupt. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #385

It's not "other opinions" I have an issue with NastyRiffraff Aug 2017 #429

I get your point about chwaliszewski Aug 2017 #447

Voting Democrat is sort of the defintion of Democrat. Especially for President. ehrnst Aug 2017 #87

Good question. Voting for the Dem presidential candidate is the no-brainer of no-brainers. brush Aug 2017 #181

Those are the people I am most angry at, actually. They moonscape Aug 2017 #184

They helped put Trump in office. Chemisse Aug 2017 #196

How are they enjoying Donald Trump? RhodeIslandOne Aug 2017 #281

A river in Eygpt zipplewrath Aug 2017 #284

Putting aside whether the folks you know should be allowed here, I can't understand that decision. D23MIURG23 Aug 2017 #285

Understanding comes from communication zipplewrath Aug 2017 #292

That can't be. What-uh? 😯 n/t sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #369

If you didn't vote for the Democratic candidate for president...you are not a Democrat. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #384

So, say, in the past, you voted for Goldwater? zipplewrath Aug 2017 #459

Hillary Clinton didn't vote for Goldwater. betsuni Aug 2017 #461

16 was a different sort of year...and I have not seen any of the so called progressive (Greens) Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #463

If Donald Trump had been the Democratic candidate Mr.Bill Aug 2017 #342

Democrats would have never voted him in Control-Z Aug 2017 #352

Yeah, but these are strange times Mr.Bill Aug 2017 #355

You are reaching a bit too far. Control-Z Aug 2017 #371

Very far. Hortensis Aug 2017 #410

If? He wasn't, was he? MineralMan Aug 2017 #406

Do you think Skinner is a fool? Phentex Aug 2017 #413

Did I say Skinner is a fool? Mr.Bill Aug 2017 #460

I know 2 people who did that, and we don't really speak any more. One's always been an arrogant pill Hekate Aug 2017 #379

Spot-on. Very well said. Hortensis Aug 2017 #411

Those who did not vote for the Democratic candidate in the general are not Democrats. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #263

It sure wasn't for the Florida Senate seat in 2010. nt RandiFan1290 Aug 2017 #55

I don't know what in the hell that means murielm99 Aug 2017 #65

+1000 Hekate Aug 2017 #377

There has been a litmus test for quite some time... it's called the Democratic Platform LanternWaste Aug 2017 #80

Actually, it's not zipplewrath Aug 2017 #122

Correct, every one who is on the left is welcome here. With just a couple of caveats emulatorloo Aug 2017 #160

Sigh...not voting for HIllary is not opposing some portions of the platform, Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #232

But you still have to vote for the Democratic candidate. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #266

Are you sure you're on the correct board for your political views? You are on DEMOCRATIC underground ehrnst Aug 2017 #82

Well I thought I was zipplewrath Aug 2017 #125

Question: Are you the one who voted for every Dem on the ballot save Hillary? brush Aug 2017 #183

No zipplewrath Aug 2017 #296

Here's a quick way to predict your dreaded "purity tests:" ehrnst Aug 2017 #246

IT was our candidate against Raine1967 Aug 2017 #230

+1000 (nt) ehrnst Aug 2017 #248

Welcome to DU! XRubicon Aug 2017 #253

One counterpoint would be that no one is obliged to share who they voted for. D23MIURG23 Aug 2017 #289

Bye! obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #38

See ya bettyellen Aug 2017 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Hortensis Aug 2017 #375

Henry Wallace, it is merely an affirmation of our purpose, Hortensis Aug 2017 #376

I'm sure those were 162 quality posts Tarc Aug 2017 #398

So children under 18 and non-US citizens can go to hell IronLionZion Aug 2017 #6

Pretty sure that's was not what is meant by that statement. nt cwydro Aug 2017 #9

LOL! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #11

This was a joke, don't ban me yet. IronLionZion Aug 2017 #14

no, no, no -- hell *dot com*. he just said they can go to another website, that's all. unblock Aug 2017 #15

I'll get me coat.... mwooldri Aug 2017 #23

You won't need a coat where we're sending you IronLionZion Aug 2017 #59

LOL! Maven Aug 2017 #29

In general, are they "Trump enabling?" No. hunter Aug 2017 #35

I don't get why you are pushing this thing so hard. wasupaloopa Aug 2017 #258

So hard! IronLionZion Aug 2017 #346

There ya go! eom sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #372

Some DUers can't vote IronLionZion Aug 2017 #383

Huh? 🤔 sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #397

If a DUer didn't vote IronLionZion Aug 2017 #399

Ai Chihuahua! 🙄 I was replying to post number 258. sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #444

You know that is not what we are talking about wasupaloopa Aug 2017 #452

I know IronLionZion Aug 2017 #453

My thought as well - Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #362

Woot! wryter2000 Aug 2017 #7

+++++++++++ HAB911 Aug 2017 #8

Cue the ultra combatant "Whatabouts" in 3... 2... Already here! n/t TygrBright Aug 2017 #10

Is this new? cwydro Aug 2017 #12

YUp, today! obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #41

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #13

You didn't vote for Hillary? cwydro Aug 2017 #17

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #22

Then let me personally thank you for helping to elect the idiot racist fuckhead Orrex Aug 2017 #26

Remember the Electoral College krkaufman Aug 2017 #94

Not if that vote legitimizes a bullshit spoiler candidate Orrex Aug 2017 #201

Wow. cwydro Aug 2017 #28

Let me say.. disillusioned73 Aug 2017 #33

Absolutely! She has the right to vote for whomever she wishes. But that is not what this thread is lunamagica Aug 2017 #81

Do you mean that you helped elect Trump? louis c Aug 2017 #21

Let's extend that idea ... LovesPNW Aug 2017 #36

I am only responsible for me. louis c Aug 2017 #54

No, I just dislike the attempted marginalization of Bernie supporters LovesPNW Aug 2017 #63

No one is "marginalizing" Bernie BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #75

If you didn't vote for Hilary in the General louis c Aug 2017 #77

Yes, I DID vote for Hillary in the GE .. LovesPNW Aug 2017 #123

Well, you have my respect, as a fellow Bernie supporter who also voted for Hillary in the primary... InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2017 #366

You guys are getting splashed with a lot of blame meant for those who didn't vote for our candidate. Hortensis Aug 2017 #454

I couldn't have said it better myself. InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2017 #462

The majority of Bernie supporters voted for the Democratic nominee. emulatorloo Aug 2017 #89

Exactly. Some 90%, at least of Bernie's GENUINE primary supporters voted Hill in the general. Hortensis Aug 2017 #449

Who's marginalizing Bernie supporters? mcar Aug 2017 #134

Are you missing the point of this thread on purpose? brush Aug 2017 #192

if you didn't vote for Hillary Skittles Aug 2017 #378

Many sides krkaufman Aug 2017 #110

I think I made the EC argument clear louis c Aug 2017 #131

That is correct. If you are a Democrat...once the general is over you fall in behind the candidate Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #386

I yam of one mind and accord with what you say. sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #441

That is it...as I have said before I voted for anti-choice Tim Ryan in Ohio Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #465

I lulzed. Squinch Aug 2017 #148

Yeah, we're gonna miss your yearly 100-post input... Blue_Tires Aug 2017 #32

Hahaha. narnian60 Aug 2017 #247

Bye, Steiner! obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #40

Are you happy now? Serious question, are you happy now? lunamagica Aug 2017 #68

That's exactly how I feel. louis c Aug 2017 #16

Yep. I should be here. nt Blue_true Aug 2017 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author Beringia Aug 2017 #19

Good point.. disillusioned73 Aug 2017 #27

I agree, iamateacher Aug 2017 #62

God, I hate this shit. Hey, let's pick a fight with each other, that will be so useful. flibbitygiblets Aug 2017 #20

It's kinda pointless because Hillary is history leftstreet Aug 2017 #24

They do in-fight. Plenty. But they don't give a platform to spoilers and saboteurs. nt Maven Aug 2017 #34

Ouch. Lol. liquid diamond Aug 2017 #169

This message was self-deleted by its author roamer65 Aug 2017 #436

What about people who changed their minds???? This seems like a stupid policy. LAS14 Aug 2017 #25

This is the post for which I was looking. TomSlick Aug 2017 #317

They are welcome, and you know it. This policy is for those whose hostility Hortensis Aug 2017 #455

If you openly announce you voted for someone other than a Democrat...you are Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #388

If Sanders had won the nomination, I would have been happy to vote for him Steven Maurer Aug 2017 #31

I would vote for any Democrat who was the candidate. Some say Hillary was this or that. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #390

YAYAYAYAYYAYAYAY obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #37

Fuck Colin Kaepernick and Kid Rock! Dr. Strange Aug 2017 #39

Too stupid to vote in your own self interest? You're part of the problem. Steven Maurer Aug 2017 #48

Either your straw-man is burning, or your Freudian slip is showing LanternWaste Aug 2017 #83

I know they both read DU. Dr. Strange Aug 2017 #104

So they voted for Trump? Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #391

Kid Rock did. Dr. Strange Aug 2017 #394

Then they don't belong here...They are not Democrats. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #400

Kid Rock reads DU??? cwydro Aug 2017 #412

Mainly the Cooking & Baking Forum. Dr. Strange Aug 2017 #414

Lol! cwydro Aug 2017 #417

:) Dr. Strange Aug 2017 #418

Happy Dance! sheshe2 Aug 2017 #42

NICE! And very appropriate! R B Garr Aug 2017 #47

I'm good with that! CakeGrrl Aug 2017 #50

YAY!!! Thank you Skinner. and thank you Nurse Jackie for this thread! lunamagica Aug 2017 #51

Thank you!!!nt jrthin Aug 2017 #53

Thank you DEMOCRATIC Underground. nolabear Aug 2017 #56

yes, yes yes Cryptoad Aug 2017 #57

No Hillary and the DNC videohead5 Aug 2017 #61

There's no penance option? Beartracks Aug 2017 #64

I voted for HRC, but I think this view is short sighted. Vinca Aug 2017 #69

Bullshit! liquid diamond Aug 2017 #172

So Hillary lost some precincts in the upper Midwest by only a couple of votes. Vinca Aug 2017 #206

They knew what they were liquid diamond Aug 2017 #272

Suit yourself, but it will guarantee a Democratic loss in 2020. Vinca Aug 2017 #293

No it won't. xmas74 Aug 2017 #316

Simple solution: Keep your horrendous mistake to yourself. brush Aug 2017 #198

Say I made that horrendous mistake and came here after deciding to vote for Democrats. Vinca Aug 2017 #209

Well, it is what it is. IMO someone who voted for trump can't be that fucking sensitive... brush Aug 2017 #214

I saw the freaking Duck Dynasty wife on CNN earlier today and it sounds like Vinca Aug 2017 #222

Just tell 'em to keep their mouth shut about it then. What's that old saying... brush Aug 2017 #223

agree - and yes I voted for HRC Locrian Aug 2017 #380

I agree with you 100 percent, Vinca. roamer65 Aug 2017 #435

If you mean "DU voters," I don't think so. Persuasion outside DU is what MinMan does & all should do Hekate Aug 2017 #445

Divide and rule OBenario4 Aug 2017 #70

No doubt, many naive people will pretend the Democratic party platform is illustrative of your point LanternWaste Aug 2017 #88

Morons who enabled Dump Warpy Aug 2017 #72

And despite that, there will be people in this thread MineralMan Aug 2017 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author jayschool2013 Aug 2017 #74

When you joined, you agreed to abide by the Terms of Service mcar Aug 2017 #145

Grammar jayschool2013 Aug 2017 #220

Is there any discussion to be had with a #fakepresident cultist? Cary Aug 2017 #78

I don't care for this "only welcomes" phrasiology. John1956PA Aug 2017 #79

There, their, they're. Calm yourself. n/t rzemanfl Aug 2017 #93

I agree angrychair Aug 2017 #90

Self defeating Wibly Aug 2017 #91

This. n/t OBenario4 Aug 2017 #92

"Your base"? Shouldn't that be "Our base?" FSogol Aug 2017 #98

Yep. nt SunSeeker Aug 2017 #115

Good catch! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #119

LOL! sheshe2 Aug 2017 #341

I love it so much! I could watch it for hours... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #415

It's a keeper! :) sheshe2 Aug 2017 #423

Good catch thanks n/t emulatorloo Aug 2017 #179

FSogol....You nailed that one! Excellent observation! skylucy Aug 2017 #241

Where are the grammar police when you need them? N/T lapucelle Aug 2017 #311

Whooosssshh! FSogol Aug 2017 #330

No, it is your Wibly Sep 2017 #492

I think there's some confusion about what "the base" actually means. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #101

We're not accommodating political blackmailers, spoilers, and saboteurs any longer. Maven Aug 2017 #112

Exactly, a new group turns 18 every year and only half the country votes anyway. FSogol Aug 2017 #129

perfectly on point, maven obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #135

Well said, Maven. brer cat Aug 2017 #407

Uhhh... speaking to us from somewhere outside the party, are you? Squinch Aug 2017 #157

I'm Canadian Wibly Sep 2017 #493

BS! Stop ignoring the elephant in the election room. The election was stolen by... brush Aug 2017 #204

Shouldn't that "You" be We"? sheshe2 Aug 2017 #228

This is a board for Democrats and those who promote Democrats leftofcool Aug 2017 #259

It seems very simple... Phentex Aug 2017 #401

YOU NEVER REALLY LOVED SKINNER obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #265

The definition of the base is that treestar Aug 2017 #467

Divide and conquer....we all know the rules on this website, or should. Hulk Aug 2017 #95

Let's break it down. The site is to help elect Democrats, not just... brush Aug 2017 #212

We're on the same page... Hulk Aug 2017 #262

This Bernie sister voted for her. Lunabell Aug 2017 #96

I would not push this exclusionary position dogandturtlemom Aug 2017 #97

Just remember: we could have avoided all of this HAB911 Aug 2017 #100

Hasn't this been the policy more or less forever? GaryCnf Aug 2017 #102

I think so Phentex Aug 2017 #416

Maybe Skinner should just say: This site is for those who voted for the Democratic candidate for OregonBlue Aug 2017 #105

Why just 2016? pat_k Aug 2017 #303

I'm not American. OBenario4 Aug 2017 #106

No one is criticizing the majority of Bernie voters, as we voted for HRC in the general emulatorloo Aug 2017 #120

But simply saying "hey, we don't want you here" is pointless. OBenario4 Aug 2017 #128

I'm sorry did you just 'Brazil-splain' American Democratic Party politics to us? No thanks. (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #144

Well, I don't buy into this... OBenario4 Aug 2017 #147

Stay or go, I don't care what you think and I care less for your presumption that it matters. (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #152

Ok, then. OBenario4 Aug 2017 #154

I'll think, "if only that Brazilian person had voted in our election illegally?" GIVE ME A BREAK. FreepFryer Aug 2017 #159

You sound exactly like the xenophobic jerks of FreeRepublic. OBenario4 Aug 2017 #164

It's not xenophobia at all - it's not your place to presume to advise US on Democratic politics. Nt FreepFryer Aug 2017 #167

Oh, give me a break. You spent hours talking about other countries... OBenario4 Aug 2017 #173

When we are talking about Brazilian politics I will listen gladly to your unsolicited opinion... FreepFryer Aug 2017 #175

Ok, pal! OBenario4 Aug 2017 #178

Wow, really? Comparing me to the KKK for pointing out that Americans don't need your opinions ? FreepFryer Aug 2017 #180

Honey, I don't who do you think you are... OBenario4 Aug 2017 #182

In ad hominem, you have now called me xenophobic, kkk, 'pal' and 'honey'. FreepFryer Aug 2017 #186

Yep, and I'll call you more things if you insist in your xenophobic remarks. n/t OBenario4 Aug 2017 #190

It's not xenophobic to ask non-citizens to avoid explaining Democratic politics to Americans. FreepFryer Aug 2017 #191

Speak for yourself Beringia Aug 2017 #193

LOL! (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #194

You should not speak for other citizens in telling this poster not to post here. Judi Lynn Aug 2017 #195

I didn't, if you actually read my post. (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #200

How is that for closed minded dogandturtlemom Aug 2017 #274

Great point, thanks! And, if you voted for HRC in the GE, welcome to DU! (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #276

Find better "American friends." Sparkly Aug 2017 #322

A Republican DID win wryter2000 Aug 2017 #213

+1. (n/t) FreepFryer Aug 2017 #219

Yes, go home! leftstreet Aug 2017 #161

Why would you mock this excellent, intelligent poster by saying 'Brazil-splain'? Hate-speak. Judi Lynn Aug 2017 #202

'"Mansplaining" is not mocking manhood, it's mocking presumptiveness & privilege. FreepFryer Aug 2017 #205

It is apparent you know nothing about this poster obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #269

Judy is a friend of mine. She has known me much longer than you. OBenario4 Aug 2017 #318

You don't know that poster at all, or you wouldn't want to do this. Judi Lynn Aug 2017 #440

Don't even engage with this dude obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #267

Sadly you've shifted the goalposts. . Of course we will try to convince them. emulatorloo Aug 2017 #151

A vote for Bernie was a vote for trump. Period. Lil Missy Aug 2017 #282

Off-topic comment: moonscape Aug 2017 #216

I voted for HRC you but I can't prove it do I still get to stay elehhhhna Aug 2017 #109

K & R SunSeeker Aug 2017 #111

No brass band, cake, and ice-cream? Oh, it means "This site welcomes ONLY those who...." WinkyDink Aug 2017 #116

K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2017 #117

Thank you Skinner mcar Aug 2017 #121

:-D NurseJackie Aug 2017 #126

K'n'R ucrdem Aug 2017 #124

Nice to see Sen. Bernie Sanders is still welcome at DU!! nt RandiFan1290 Aug 2017 #127

there should be an addendum re: Putin targeting Bernie supporters SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2017 #130

I voted for HRC but want to win elections for Dems Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #133

I have no interest in winning them back ...this is not intervention underground but Democratic Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #392

There were Obama voters who voted for drumpf Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #431

I don't believe that...never have. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #464

Fake news huh? Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #466

Anyone could claim to be an Obama voter. People often lie. The people here in Ohio Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #470

You have a right to an opinion but not to your own facts Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #473

You have no provable facts I can rip holes in the slate article as big as Texas...let's Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #475

Can't agree to give up on facts you find inconvenient to your beliefs Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #478

Right, the word 'survey' means the poll is completely meaningless. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #484

This doesn't even make sense Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #485

I find survey polls unreliable. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #486

I'll believe the people who know how to interpret scientific data Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #487

If you look at the numbers, they don't work. About 7% more votes for Pres. Obama Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #488

Actually exit polls are usually right Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #489

I can't read through all the pros and cons. But if this site becomes an absolutist either/or erronis Aug 2017 #136

You understand that this is just an online forum and not the actual Democratic Party, right? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #138

Thanks - Like many, I think there's a lot of equating going on. erronis Aug 2017 #149

Sure, what makes it a good philosophy here? nt JCanete Aug 2017 #348

You agreed to the Terms of Service when you joined mcar Aug 2017 #150

Yup - and I voted for HRC. What's your point? erronis Aug 2017 #158

Everybody who is progressive is welcome here. You see a post that insists on lockstep, alert on it emulatorloo Aug 2017 #171

Skinner is talking about General Election voting mcar Aug 2017 #185

The actual choices were as follows: Vote for Hillary, Vote for Trump(R), enable Trump(R). Squinch Aug 2017 #163

Have you noticed those folks have Congress and the presidency? Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #393

What if I just came eligible to vote? California_Republic Aug 2017 #139

I shall not appologize for my Paulson vote Big_K Aug 2017 #140

Brings back so many fun memories, thanks! emulatorloo Aug 2017 #166

It's self-defeating, but whatever. It's his site. nt Gore1FL Aug 2017 #141

How binary. GeorgeGist Aug 2017 #142

It's his site, he can do as he damn well pleases. This is probably a hoax. alfredo Aug 2017 #156

... emulatorloo Aug 2017 #207

I have a hard time getting upset over things that happen on the internet. alfredo Aug 2017 #304

Seems short-sighted. shanny Aug 2017 #162

*facepalms Daxter Aug 2017 #168

Actually, I've made no such assumptions about you. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #174

I voted for HRC drmeow Aug 2017 #176

Agree. GentryDixon Aug 2017 #177

Wow, that is AMAZING AMAZING and AWESOME Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #187

Brilliant! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #225

Exlcusiveness, divisiveness and cliques will RandomAccess Aug 2017 #256

Apparently so... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #257

What a stupid policy! Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #188

You are confusing DU and Democratic Party outreach. SharonClark Aug 2017 #357

There's another post in there the OP probably won't like as much melman Aug 2017 #189

Why wouldn't I like it? Besides, this thread isn't about Bernie at all... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #197

AND, don't f***king say you're a Dem on your way out if you didn't. L. Coyote Aug 2017 #199

A-freakin-men! NT Bleacher Creature Aug 2017 #203

As it should be! n/t Greybnk48 Aug 2017 #208

No Right Wingers sanduca Aug 2017 #210

Core principles of this site states the following: mudstump Aug 2017 #215

Are you welcome here? XRubicon Aug 2017 #239

Why don't you run tell Skinner BainsBane Aug 2017 #242

:-D That's a most excellent idea. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #245

Agreed. I don't care if you voted for every D up and down the ballot. stopbush Aug 2017 #217

If a DU Member is not a 'Trump-enabling moron' and voted for our candidate in the election: Raine1967 Aug 2017 #224

And I do feel welcome! tonyt53 Aug 2017 #226

While i fit the bill, it seems ridiculous to make that AllyCat Aug 2017 #231

Did you miss the the title of the website? BainsBane Aug 2017 #233

Good grief AllyCat Aug 2017 #237

What's the difference between a Trump troll and a Stein troll? BainsBane Aug 2017 #243

I am Spartacus XRubicon Aug 2017 #234

Some of the responses here remind me that we need a forum here called Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #235

You're correct. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #238

Really mcar Aug 2017 #251

And in the section on primaries explain how trying to dESTRoY Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #252

I am in total and complete enthusiastic agreement mreilly Aug 2017 #236

I voted for Hillary lunatica Aug 2017 #240

If you stayed home during the election... Linc13 Aug 2017 #244

Agree 100%! brokephibroke Aug 2017 #249

Let's face it radical noodle Aug 2017 #250

It's really just that simple, isn't it? All this hemming and hawing, whining, complaining... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #255

It sure is... radical noodle Aug 2017 #286

Maybe there are some guilty consciences. betsuni Aug 2017 #345

You are correct. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #468

I voted for Hillary, no contest RandomAccess Aug 2017 #254

And please do remember most of us Bernie folks marlakay Aug 2017 #260

This OP does nothing of the sort. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #270

"Trump-enabling morons can find some other website" DesertRat Aug 2017 #268

I know, right? That was a great line! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #275

It's perfectly succinct DesertRat Aug 2017 #287

Vladimir must be laughing his ass off at this one pecosbob Aug 2017 #271

How so? What's so amusing? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #279

Umm, what? mcar Aug 2017 #301

Very clear if you ask me....and true! Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #277

:-D NurseJackie Aug 2017 #280

Pleased to say I qualify too! nightwing1240 Aug 2017 #278

If you didn't vote for Hillary, you stood by and let a madman assume control RhodeIslandOne Aug 2017 #283

Personally, I think its a dumb statement. I understand drawing lines so that you can narrow or focus JCanete Aug 2017 #288

I support this site and it's premise. I also support defacto7 Aug 2017 #290

Can someone tell me Mr.Bill Aug 2017 #291

We don't have to radical noodle Aug 2017 #305

In who's opinion? Mr.Bill Aug 2017 #309

I would imagine the same people radical noodle Aug 2017 #334

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Looks like you have it all correct. Goodbye. XRubicon Aug 2017 #297

Bye DarthDem Aug 2017 #300

Oh, how we'll miss you! johnp3907 Aug 2017 #307

Wow, people casually excusing voting for Bernie R B Garr Aug 2017 #314

How is that? torius Aug 2017 #365

If they failed to vote for the Democratic candidate, they don't belong here. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #387

Exactly. There was a destructive strategy promoted R B Garr Aug 2017 #434

And some and we know pretty well who they are ...still at it...with snide comments about Democrats. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #471

If you aren't part of the solution... Sparkly Aug 2017 #323

Agree! samplegirl Aug 2017 #295

Oh, sorry then. OBenario4 Aug 2017 #302

I'm sorry, too. Sparkly Aug 2017 #325

Not sure if that is wise....People have been known tochange their minds.... alittlelark Aug 2017 #306

They can still lurk and learn. Sparkly Aug 2017 #332

I voted for HTC both in the primaries and in the general GetRidOfThem Aug 2017 #310

I think the country is WAY too far gone for the ideal of coddling "like-minded liberals." Sparkly Aug 2017 #327

K&R Progressive dog Aug 2017 #312

I resemble that remark liberal N proud Aug 2017 #313

This is NUTS!!! How can you expand the vote the next time??????????????????????????????????????????? LAS14 Aug 2017 #315

There's more to the real world than this forum. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #321

They won't be reading DU for sure Phentex Aug 2017 #395

Kickety kick Cadfael Aug 2017 #319

Whoa -- you mean this is DEMOCRATIC Underground? Sparkly Aug 2017 #320

The question isn't "HRC GE voters" the question is ideologically blinded people. plimsoll Aug 2017 #324

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This isn't the protocol. johnp3907 Aug 2017 #329

OMG!! Report Skinner to Skinner!! Sparkly Aug 2017 #331

LOL! (Welcome to DU!) NurseJackie Aug 2017 #335

Am I correct in assuming this does not apply to non-US citizens, or ex-cons, or others Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2017 #328

Well, I voted for her all of the way, even in 2008. However, Alice11111 Aug 2017 #333

I am disappointed with this. /nt philly_bob Aug 2017 #336

Why? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #338

Because it limits the spread of DU ideas to only one group. philly_bob Aug 2017 #443

Yes!! shenmue Aug 2017 #337

HRC is the only legitimate candidate that won the Presidential election. democratisphere Aug 2017 #339

Thank You NurseJackie.. Grassy Knoll Aug 2017 #340

I'm just the "messenger"... I didn't say it, I just spotted it and brought it here. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #350

My first vote SteelSmasher Aug 2017 #343

It was exciting Phentex Aug 2017 #421

Good. If you were too much of a holy roller to stop the Klan-endorsed candidate, what use are you? Starry Messenger Aug 2017 #344

I was wondering where all this in-fighting came from. romanic Aug 2017 #347

Infighting? I'm not seeing it. How do you mean? NurseJackie Aug 2017 #351

best line ever: orleans Aug 2017 #353

He shoud have put the link to Discussionist Phentex Aug 2017 #396

OMG! Yes! Perfect! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #403

Voting for HRC in the general was a no brainer for most of us. southerncrone Aug 2017 #354

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I don't see how your callow sarcasm is helpful here. chwaliszewski Aug 2017 #368

sounds good to me! Butterflies Aug 2017 #359

You and me both! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #361

This is exactly what we need fescuerescue Aug 2017 #360

Is this from 'Skinner' Skinner? Thee Skinner? sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #367

As a seen-the-light progressive who was until 2012 registered Libertarian... TommyCelt Aug 2017 #402

Hallelujah! I voted for HRC. electron_blue Aug 2017 #408

Sorry, teens. Find another site. n/t Orsino Aug 2017 #409

... Phentex Aug 2017 #419

He didn't correct his spelling of morans! obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #420

Ha!! :-D NurseJackie Aug 2017 #422

Errr I'm Canadian. I voted NDP. TrogL Aug 2017 #424

A wise man once told me not to deconstruct the letter. ucrdem Aug 2017 #426

Midterms, midterms, midterms! Heartstrings Aug 2017 #425

Couldn't be more clear mcar Aug 2017 #427

Don't the folks that run DU also run Discussionist? vi5 Aug 2017 #428

Benie supporter here, voted for Hillary of course crim son Aug 2017 #430

Is there a time limit on this drmeow Aug 2017 #432

I voted for Ross Perot. Can I still post here? leftstreet Aug 2017 #433

Do you have compunction? sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #438

Well, technically my vote gave the US Clinton leftstreet Aug 2017 #442

Perot was an aberration. sprinkleeninow Aug 2017 #448

United we stand, divided we fall. roamer65 Aug 2017 #437

While I don't give a shit about anyone who voted against Hillary, Flaleftist Aug 2017 #439

People who would vote for her today are welcome, of course. Hortensis Aug 2017 #456

They were Trump supporters anyway you look at it. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #482

Love! ellie Aug 2017 #457

Thank you! NurseJackie Aug 2017 #458

I guess it's a little controversial? BootinUp Aug 2017 #469

"Go figure" indeed! I know exactly what you mean... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #472

K&R Jamaal510 Aug 2017 #474

Thank you again Skinner. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #476

Why not update your OP to include the full statement? Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #477

Great thread Gothmog Aug 2017 #479

It's interesting to see the reactions. I'll never fully understand... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #480

I will never forgive the Greens, Saradon,Jill Stein (personally)...and Nina Turner for the role they Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #483

Neither will I. And you're correct, there is no remorse, because... NurseJackie Aug 2017 #490

They are smug and please with the outcome and continue to attack Democrats and the Party. Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #491

That's it Wibly Sep 2017 #494