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CA_Transplant

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150. Give the power to the people
Mon Jun 13, 2016, 06:42 PM
Jun 2016

The whole concept of super delegates is rooted in control. The DNC didn't "trust" their constituents enough to let them decide the nominee. What's democratic about that? That's an oligarchy, not a democracy.

anyone who supports the super delegate thing needs their head examined. If we are roguevalley Jun 2016 #1
Tad Devine? Get back to us. Nt msanthrope Jun 2016 #9
I don't have to. it is wrong period and since roguevalley Jun 2016 #17
Your post speaks more to your credibility SCantiGOP Jun 2016 #142
The presumptive nominee has no honesty. Loudestlib Jun 2016 #153
Done. Phlem Jun 2016 #2
K&R ReRe Jun 2016 #3
Yes. 840high Jun 2016 #4
Good luck with that one. No way in hell the systemic controllers are giving that power back. AntiBank Jun 2016 #5
THIS is the one thing Hillary should be doing to win over Bernie supporters. jillan Jun 2016 #6
Without SDs, Bernie has no chance of winning the nomination AllTooEasy Jun 2016 #12
We're talking about future elections pokerfan Jun 2016 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #38
She would have still won. Called getting the majority of the vote and delegates in those states. Laser102 Jun 2016 #64
So disingenuous. So completely missing the point on how superdelegates were used stillwaiting Jun 2016 #84
The superdelegate idea is even more insidious. seabeckind Jun 2016 #87
Well said. stillwaiting Jun 2016 #90
+1 n/t Smarmie Doofus Jun 2016 #99
K&R jwirr Jun 2016 #121
They have been part of the system WhiteTara Jun 2016 #120
Arguably, without the SD's jumping in at the start, we would not have had a bandwagon effect... Ash_F Jun 2016 #28
Obama metroins Jun 2016 #30
Trump won because they ran 16 candidates Ash_F Jun 2016 #32
The ONLY reason LittleGirl Jun 2016 #41
That's why he said such inflammatory things. Ash_F Jun 2016 #48
yep eom LittleGirl Jun 2016 #97
Also, to answer your question. The Iraq war was still fresh on people's minds Ash_F Jun 2016 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #65
Iraq did not hurt her as much this year no. Ash_F Jun 2016 #67
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #68
No, I said it creates a bandwagon effect. Ash_F Jun 2016 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #72
Yet another juvenile post Ash_F Jun 2016 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #77
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #37
Science trumps anecdotes Ash_F Jun 2016 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #42
SD support is at this point, nothing but a poll Ash_F Jun 2016 #44
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #46
This comment is juvenile. Ash_F Jun 2016 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #55
I already gave that answer to another poster in this subthread. Ash_F Jun 2016 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #59
Read the paper when you have calmed down. Ash_F Jun 2016 #61
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #63
Another juvenile post Ash_F Jun 2016 #66
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #86
Also it is many studies. Ash_F Jun 2016 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #49
You seem upset. Ash_F Jun 2016 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #53
It's not a study. It's a paper that cites multiple studies. Ash_F Jun 2016 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #57
The writers did not conduct any studies. They referenced them. Ash_F Jun 2016 #58
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This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #79
Ok explain this text from the abstract rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #88
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"Hillary would have won without superdelegates" Ash_F Jun 2016 #78
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #81
I am glad you agree with the findings then. Ash_F Jun 2016 #82
Not what I said rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #85
You seem bizarrely fixated on me at a personal level Ash_F Jun 2016 #89
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #91
You've called me a lot of names over the course of this conversation Ash_F Jun 2016 #92
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #93
Actually no. Ash_F Jun 2016 #94
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I have to go to work. Ash_F Jun 2016 #96
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When you look at the early endorsements of both the SDs jwirr Jun 2016 #122
You know Hillary better than that. Phlem Jun 2016 #137
Tulsi Is Presidential billhicks76 Jun 2016 #7
Tulsi is right wing as hell, have you ever seen her on a talk show rip on Obama for not saying MattP Jun 2016 #8
let's get her a job in DC and out of Hawaii, where she is being primaried nt msongs Jun 2016 #10
Being a liberal doesn't seem to be part of the litmus test any longer. nt phazed0 Jun 2016 #14
Ive Met Her And You Are Dead Wrong billhicks76 Jun 2016 #16
Link lancer78 Jun 2016 #19
It really helps to get perspective on votes Kaela Jun 2016 #24
Hillary Is As Hawkish As They Come billhicks76 Jun 2016 #26
Why, by daring to point out Islamophobia BainsBane Jun 2016 #36
No One Thinks That billhicks76 Jun 2016 #167
If You Cant Tell The Difference Between A Hawk and a Dove Well Then What Can Be Done? billhicks76 Jun 2016 #168
The GOP takes the same view. BainsBane Jun 2016 #40
Well, no, it's a fact obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #163
She's rightwing as hell when it comes to gays and Muslims. Check out her Fox interviews. Nt msanthrope Jun 2016 #11
yeah ive heard her MFM008 Jun 2016 #15
bingo obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #165
Au contraire. Kaela Jun 2016 #23
this coming from someone with 4 posts? MFM008 Jun 2016 #29
Awesome refutation. seabeckind Jun 2016 #70
Here let me help with that as i have a lot. Gore1FL Jun 2016 #111
Her interesting defense of her father shows her anti-gay bias. I note you msanthrope Jun 2016 #134
lolz "lifelong Democrat" obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #166
So, do you think Gabbard is more RW on the issue of Muslims than this person? brentspeak Jun 2016 #124
I correctly identified an ISIS supporter, apparently. Surely, you are not faulting me for that? nt msanthrope Jun 2016 #133
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Loves Putin and loathes Obama, too obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #164
She wants to keep out Syrian refugees athena Jun 2016 #113
Her anti-interventionist leanings are excellent dreamnightwind Jun 2016 #135
A president can't say, athena Jun 2016 #141
??? A president can refrain from interventionism dreamnightwind Jun 2016 #143
A factual perspective is in order. AJ.Akia Jun 2016 #157
Troll attacks towards Tulsi because she supports Bernie? tm2clean2 Jun 2016 #160
You registered today, and you're calling a long-time member a paid troll? athena Jun 2016 #161
“I believe we must offer refuge to the most vulnerable...." AJ.Akia Jun 2016 #155
Loves Putin, loathes Obama, has been rabidly anti LGBT obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #162
I'm confused. She wants Bernie to outright lose?! AllTooEasy Jun 2016 #13
I think this is intended for starting next time. Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #21
This is for future contests *nt* AJ.Akia Jun 2016 #156
Apparently you have not read the answers to you assumption. jwirr Jun 2016 #123
Right now the GOP wishes they had super delegates. BainsBane Jun 2016 #18
Because Republican primary voters chose a bigot Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #22
Why not? BainsBane Jun 2016 #31
In my view the best thing about Super Delegates, whether intended or not, is still_one Jun 2016 #110
Right wing hacks have no place in our party lancer78 Jun 2016 #20
Yes, certain prominent party members should leave and go back to the GOP. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #27
In my opinion, Sanders is an Independent who does not pose a long term threat to the Party. Trust Buster Jun 2016 #34
with you on this! Her Sister Jun 2016 #75
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Cleveland Cavaliers launch petition to end three point shot. nt LexVegas Jun 2016 #51
LOL! Bradical79 Jun 2016 #140
What about caucuses? Her Sister Jun 2016 #52
This Bernie supporter wants to get rid of caucuses dreamnightwind Jun 2016 #136
Bernie lost and SD's had zero to do with it BeyondGeography Jun 2016 #60
I thought the democrats were the party of the people. seabeckind Jun 2016 #69
Tulsi Gabbard doesn't have a clue about the unpledged delegates process. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #76
I'm with HER! Red Knight Jun 2016 #80
Every one of them have been elected. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #101
Including the lobbyists? seabeckind Jun 2016 #103
Yes! They were elected at their respective state conventions. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #105
Another swing and a miss. seabeckind Jun 2016 #107
A closed union doesn't have anything to do with a union's organization. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #112
A closed union has to do with who gets to join seabeckind Jun 2016 #116
Well excused me. By your explanation you apparently want anyone LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #119
IOW you like the idea of an entrenched power structure. seabeckind Jun 2016 #83
It is not entrenched. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #100
Try 1776. Learned it in history. seabeckind Jun 2016 #102
That does not apply to the party organization. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #106
It most certainly does apply. seabeckind Jun 2016 #108
It's hilarious that a process that has never been used is such a 'problem.' onehandle Jun 2016 #104
How you feel about democratic principles? seabeckind Jun 2016 #109
Except that isn't what he is saying. The Caucus actually supresses votes. The open still_one Jun 2016 #115
What of the principles? seabeckind Jun 2016 #117
All you have to do is register as a Democrat to be a Democrat. You have a problem with that? still_one Jun 2016 #118
What of principles? seabeckind Jun 2016 #127
Since you haven't answered one of my questions I poised, go find yourself someone else to argue with still_one Jun 2016 #131
Mind the door. seabeckind Jun 2016 #132
Agreed. The caucus by its structure, supresses those who cannot physically attend still_one Jun 2016 #114
Only if we get rid of caucuses and open primaries. Adrahil Jun 2016 #125
Looks like Tulsi hitched her political wagon to a shooting star stopbush Jun 2016 #126
Tulsi who? still_one Jun 2016 #128
You know, Tusli. The person who ran on an anti-gay platform early in her stopbush Jun 2016 #129
I know, someone who will be soon forgotten still_one Jun 2016 #130
but has been fully pro-LGBT after her military service in the middle east Ashish Jun 2016 #144
People who care about hitching their wagon for political advantage, vs. people Cheese Sandwich Jun 2016 #139
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: The Democrat that Republicans love Fla Dem Jun 2016 #149
It's hypocritical to criticize Tulsi AJ.Akia Jun 2016 #154
Seems like she is against war tm2clean2 Jun 2016 #158
It might behoove someone to show that the superdelegate process has been detrimental first. randome Jun 2016 #138
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She hates Obama. Hate is never a good place from which to launch new ideas. randome Jun 2016 #148
Perspective = hate?! CA_Transplant Jun 2016 #151
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Give the power to the people CA_Transplant Jun 2016 #150
Way to go Tulsi!! floriduck Jun 2016 #152
She ought to touch base with Tad Devine Fla Dem Jun 2016 #159
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