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Red Knight

(704 posts)
11. And.....there it is!
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 11:44 PM
Nov 2016

The problem. You just don't get it. I can't help you with that.

Yes--I have Bernie--a man who represents what I believe the heart and soul of this party should represent. I can disagree with you on that, and I can even compromise on some things. But I won't change what I believe. And before you ask: I've been a registered Democrat from the first vote I ever cast which was 36 years ago. I don't have to explain or apologize to moderates for anything.

I am NOT leaving the party. I'll fight for it. But if the attitude that you've expressed--the dismissive attitude continues to prevail, many people will leave. See how that works out when all that is left is a so-called center-left party. If this election has not woken up such diehards to the reality of the situation(and keep in mind many of us voted for Clinton--not because she was our first choice but because she was the best choice of what was left)than it's over.

I know that not everyone will accept that. They will dispute it with things like a rigged election or popular vote totals.

That's not going to change things this time around.

But by all means--continue to work on shrinking the party. It's a great strategy.

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