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In reply to the discussion: This is a Democratic civil war: The Hillary/Bernie rift cuts to the essence of the party’s soul [View all]Squinch
(59,964 posts)3. No it isn't. The vast majority of BS supporters are not cultish loons. The vast majority of BS
supporters understand the importance of this election and will vote for the Democratic candidate.
It is only a very small percentage who fall into the purity-crusader, "I will have my way at all costs because mom always let me before, I believe everything a republican ever told me about Hillary and the oligarchy is why my girlfriend broke up with me" camp.
And do tell:
while they remained insulated from any real contact with poverty, crime and the everyday struggle to get by, living in their exclusive neighborhoods, sending their children to private prep schools, sheltering their capital gains and dividends from the taxman,
When was the last time BS was not insulated from poverty, crime and struggle? Bennington College is the closest he comes to a slum, and it's only abandoned because Jane trashed it and then took her golden parachute and bolted.
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This is a Democratic civil war: The Hillary/Bernie rift cuts to the essence of the party’s soul [View all]
silvershadow
May 2016
OP
Well, Bernie's at the Appomattox Courthouse. He won't come in yet, but he's getting there. Nt
msanthrope
May 2016
#1
Not really. More like a big stomach upset. And when all is said and done it will be as if it
jtuck004
May 2016
#2
No it isn't. The vast majority of BS supporters are not cultish loons. The vast majority of BS
Squinch
May 2016
#3
I'll file that under the, "I believe everything a Republican ever told me about Clinton" comments.
Squinch
May 2016
#6
He's not a man of the people, no matter what he tells you. He's the definition of
Squinch
May 2016
#12
A lot of the Bernie supporters are indeed first time voters or independents. Essentially anti
LiberalArkie
May 2016
#36
Yes - Progressives vs Corporatists -- The 99% vs The 1% -- People vs Money -- Compassion vs Greed
cantbeserious
May 2016
#8
It's liberating in its way. Since the far right wing is actively and proudly purging liberals from
Doctor_J
May 2016
#25
I hope it doesn't happen. We'd better pick wisely. As for sitting back, I'm not sure
silvershadow
May 2016
#30
The picking is done, sadly for Bernie Sanders supporters like myself, it appears to be over
Jackie Wilson Said
May 2016
#32
You sound dejected. They've gotten to you. :( I'm waiting until the end. nt
silvershadow
May 2016
#34
Good choice. Bernie might win, yes. But if he loses, we both know what he will ask us to do.
Jackie Wilson Said
May 2016
#38