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In reply to the discussion: I believe it is correct to criticize Bernie when he disrespects my party. [View all]moriah
(8,311 posts)But I do still misunderstand why YOU seem to think I have a "sincere misunderstanding" of Sander's party status.
Despite letting Weaver promise for him that he would remain part of the Democratic party even if he lost, he continues to self-identify with the Independent label -- even on the "DNC Unity Tour".
For posts on this forum, supporting his efforts is allowed and making attacks vs criticism is not.
That's not because of his official Party affiliation, but was a special rule for him long before he made a bid for the Presidency because even though Dems still ran in VT, their candidate was likely to lose. And remains because he accepted money from the DNC for his Senate bid and has, for the most part, caucused with the Democratic Party.
I think I have a very clear understanding of both his actual party affiliation and how he has been treated by DU TOS since practically the beginning of time.