Bernie backers' attacks on Democrats infuriate the party

[woundedkarma]

46. It is in Russia's best interest...

That we remain divided.

I believe there are agitators out there who start these conflicts. While there are suckers who get pulled in and continue them.

If I'm a Russian troll, I would look for a weakness and exploit it. In this case, people don't trust the DNC. People who backed Sanders think he got screwed. Then, people are angry that Clinton lost (and have been for a year) and still look for anyone they can point the finger at and blame. Just look at the hatred with which they will point at ANYONE they think cost Clinton the election.

You don't need to lie to break people apart. You just need to emphasize the truth. Focus on the cracks. Make it matter more. People will do all the work for you.

And here at DU we are ground zero for how the Democratic party is ripping itself apart.

This article didn't originate here. I took a quick look at it.. here's what I don't like about the article:

"Tensions boiled over recently when a handful of Sanders loyalists bashed freshman Sen. Kamala Harris — a rising star in the party and potential 2020 hopeful — as an establishment tool."

Who were these "Sanders loyalists" ? Maybe you can come up with names, but why didn't the article author?

"In response, Democratic senators and outside groups have begun telling Sanders and friendly intermediaries that if he wants to be a leading figure for Democrats"

Who? Who is telling Sanders this? Article author is silent.

It talks about random "Sanders backers" like they're some mysterious evil element out to destroy anyone who disagrees with them.

That's how people who believed in a guy who wanted to give us single-payer healthcare are painted.

Come on.

We don't need bull articles like this that are trying to split the party further apart.

My wife likes to tell me that in reality democrats and republicans have very little they disagree with. Abortion and a couple other topics are used to keep us strongly opposed and divided. I'm not sure I completely agree with her, but she's a much smarter person than I am. I think it's the same thing here.

Those who would have liked to see Sanders win and those who would have liked to see Clinton win have far more in common with each other than not.

We need to stop fighting the last election. Stop fighting amongst ourselves (and I am not talking about normal debate, I'm talking about the vitriol and blame) and focus on getting trump and the republicans OUT so we can focus on getting Putin OUT of our elections.