2016 Postmortem

Codeine

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40. One should not take the internet so seriously.

Thu Feb 25, 2016, 11:35 PM

Feb 2016

One should also not pretend Bernie supporters aren't just as obnoxious.

Allowing wounded feelings to influence your vote seems strange to me. I've seen much vileness posted by Bernie supporters, many insults and just flat-out nastiness -- I'll still happily vote Sanders in the exceedingly unlikely event that he becomes the Democatic torchbearer.

Why would I let some person I've never met influence me with petty insults on my computer or phone screen?

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Until today, I could've voted for Hillary if she won the nomination. [View all] Buddyblazon Feb 2016 OP

Okie dokie. Vote for Bernie then, but at least vote. leftofcool Feb 2016 #1

I will indeed. :) Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #2

make your mark with your vote. Then come sit with me. roguevalley Feb 2016 #22

My pleasure... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #27

This one's on me Duckfan Feb 2016 #106

Can I have one?... please. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2016 #146

You got ID? n/t PonyUp Feb 2016 #149

Here... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2016 #151

The beer is on the house! n/t PonyUp Feb 2016 #157

lots of sympathy oldandhappy Feb 2016 #3

Oh You Are About the See a Whole Bunch of Democracy in the Next 2 weeks Stallion Feb 2016 #8

Yes...and I politely tried to exchange them. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #21

I'm sorry if people disrespected you, but there is a lot of that happening on both sides. StevieM Feb 2016 #85

I agree tazkcmo Feb 2016 #124

You may have felt disrespected by some Sanders supporters, but we don't ban opinions... MrMickeysMom Feb 2016 #139

I got banned from the Hillary group for telling them they had people in their group A Simple Game Feb 2016 #166

not voting for the candidate because of personal conficts with DU members ? I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU trueblue2007 Feb 2016 #102

Being dismissive doesn't make you seem more practical, just less of an ally demwing Feb 2016 #35

Amazingly enough... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #44

did you mean to respond to me? demwing Feb 2016 #48

I'm sorry that you have nothing polite to say to me... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #59

I think you were trying to respond to Stallion? Beartracks Feb 2016 #76

No. I was replying to demwing... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #79

No worries! demwing Feb 2016 #137

Stallion shit! Beartracks Feb 2016 #95

I've Been Studying the Polls Stallion Feb 2016 #45

Don't you understand it doesn't matter if she beats Bernie? She has far less chance than him of JudyM Feb 2016 #52

Clinton Beats Republican Front-Runner Trump in 16 of Last 18 Polls Stallion Feb 2016 #57

Awesome. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #53

Tea leaves??? Old Codger Feb 2016 #89

If it's wrapped up in 2 weeks, I don't get any democracy n/t arcane1 Feb 2016 #55

And you'll see a bunch of it this fall Fawke Em Feb 2016 #77

And don't forget, an awful lot of money! Dustlawyer Feb 2016 #88

No vote is wasted. artislife Feb 2016 #111

Excellent point! Fawke Em Feb 2016 #127

You are not alone. There was a time when I too said - I support Bernie but I have no problem voting jillan Feb 2016 #4

I've been a Democrat all of my life. CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #41

Their argument against not voting for her in the general artislife Feb 2016 #115

I have been a Democrat my whole life also, and will never vote for Hillary either. peacebird Feb 2016 #156

Ditto ⬆️ agracie Feb 2016 #87

Really - when was that time?...cant seem to find it here on DU? pkdu Feb 2016 #110

so your input is basically worthless here bigtree Feb 2016 #5

And this is what I'm talking about... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #10

You know there's a vocal "brave" HRC supporter who says the same Arazi Feb 2016 #12

I'm sorry that happened... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #17

I'm so sick of the term "Berniebros" CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #58

+ 100000000000 eom Arazi Feb 2016 #61

+1 Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #62

That one doesn't phase me at all. It borderlines on childish gibberish. I would be as hurt if GoneFishin Feb 2016 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #134

Excuse me, but this is Democratic Underground CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #50

Wow. merrily Feb 2016 #91

You're in good company. I'm immediately a right wing plant because I'm in the military. VulgarPoet Feb 2016 #6

I'm a Bernie supporter but I don't get this rationale Arazi Feb 2016 #7

+1. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #13

By that same measure, you would have to say neither do a lot of Sanders supporters mythology Feb 2016 #161

Vote for the candidate that best represents your own values tk2kewl Feb 2016 #30

In the primary. Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #72

I hope your not cursing at me tk2kewl Feb 2016 #74

I'm making a general overall statement. Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #75

Ok... I will vote how I choose tk2kewl Feb 2016 #78

Some times that means crashing it all to the ground. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #80

That's just dumbass. Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #121

Way to win votes for your candidate. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #126

"You're no progressive or liberal" - TBF Feb 2016 #144

I certainly will use my 840high Feb 2016 #86

I'm with you on this, Arazi! RufusTFirefly Feb 2016 #123

Her supporters are well known all over Social Media, most people just block them. BUT you won't have sabrina 1 Feb 2016 #9

Like I said... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #15

It's up to us. We have done the impossible so far, and we're just going to keep going. sabrina 1 Feb 2016 #19

After seeing Bernie on Tweety tonight, I am conviced he/we will get it done. litlbilly Feb 2016 #64

Thought the same thing! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2016 #150

That's because we're not bitter. Major Hogwash Feb 2016 #65

A surprising number of the most divisive Clinton supporters in 2016 loathed her in 2008 Fumesucker Feb 2016 #131

It's very weird seeing so many of them fip-flop within 8 years. Major Hogwash Feb 2016 #135

Someone in this thread claims Hillary will have this wrapped up in two SammyWinstonJack Feb 2016 #67

So you hold Hillary responsible for something somebody did to you her on DU? Jitter65 Feb 2016 #11

It's not just here at DU, it's her, her surrogates and yes her Hillarybots. jillan Feb 2016 #20

Oh shoot! We've been called worse. leftofcool Feb 2016 #32

The Bernie bozos aren't all that kind. Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #73

So why use the term bozos... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #82

Because of the term Hillarybots used. Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #84

I don't use that term... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #94

Narcissism disguised as principle 72DejaVu Feb 2016 #14

Nailed it. n/t NanceGreggs Feb 2016 #92

You're entitled to your opinion. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #96

And you as well. NanceGreggs Feb 2016 #103

BOOM! sheldon Feb 2016 #108

Why isn't your vote narcissism? artislife Feb 2016 #116

Because, if the good of the country 72DejaVu Feb 2016 #141

So much this. nt sufrommich Feb 2016 #138

In a nutshell PeaceNikki Feb 2016 #142

White privilege at it's finest. giftedgirl77 Feb 2016 #155

Ah yes... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #16

I understand, but I would never throw away a vote that could have been against Trump renate Feb 2016 #18

At this point... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #24

you have repeated this about 11 times. enough already trueblue2007 Feb 2016 #104

I understand your feelings. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2016 #23

Nap time. Put it down and walk away. WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #25

Being dismissive... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #28

They do have that effect. senz Feb 2016 #26

I can forgive a candidate her supporters Matariki Feb 2016 #29

This!!! BillZBubb Feb 2016 #109

No problem, if you think your hurt feelings Progressive dog Feb 2016 #31

I won't vote for someone... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #33

So you'll never vote because your Progressive dog Feb 2016 #54

I don't vote for people that have supporters Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #56

You too, Progressive dog Feb 2016 #60

Please direct me to the post... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #63

This! If a person can afford a Republican Presidency treestar Feb 2016 #148

You are determining your vote based on people at DU? madaboutharry Feb 2016 #34

Okay, thanks for the announcement! MaggieD Feb 2016 #36

Dismissive. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #38

Yeah, these posts are getting kind of old MaggieD Feb 2016 #43

Why don't you take a look at how little... Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #47

I bet you'll vote for her ... Onlooker Feb 2016 #37

Then I'll only vote down ticket. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #39

One should not take the internet so seriously. Codeine Feb 2016 #40

I'll alert the media. n/t Lil Missy Feb 2016 #42

More dismissiveness. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #49

why are you so important? treestar Feb 2016 #153

Technically, you'd be voting for Hillary and not ... NurseJackie Feb 2016 #46

It's not revenge. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #51

Okay. You've clearly made up your mind then ... NurseJackie Feb 2016 #136

Read the writing on the walls of America... Thespian2 Feb 2016 #68

If I held Bernie's supporters against him, I wouldn't vote for him either. Adrahil Feb 2016 #69

The behavior of supporters of the candidates will not influence who I vote for. Beowulf Feb 2016 #70

Hillary didn't call you dumb or mock you, someone on the forum did. Chicago1980 Feb 2016 #71

I have seen all kinds of stupid things said here but this takes the cake. iandhr Feb 2016 #81

Ok Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #83

.... 840high Feb 2016 #97

Respectfully, you should not vote based on a candidate's supporters. merrily Feb 2016 #90

So you're holding your vote hostage JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #93

Then don't condone bullies. Buddyblazon Feb 2016 #98

Being 100% behind sheldon Feb 2016 #112

Sitting home is not a solution JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #133

Think the Hillary Board is secretly a pro Bernie group PatrynXX Feb 2016 #99

Welcome... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #100

OP is just too vengeful in my opinion trueblue2007 Feb 2016 #101

I know how you feel OP, my own people banned me because HoosierRadical Feb 2016 #105

You Too... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #107

Yep, me too HoosierRadical Feb 2016 #118

Well, if you get it started... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #132

WTF? maddiemom Feb 2016 #113

Oh please, this board should be called Sanders Underground. Beacool Feb 2016 #114

What will you do radical noodle Feb 2016 #117

Oh grow up. Bernie supporters have called me a whore, a sellout, a neocon, a self-hating homo... ashtonelijah Feb 2016 #119

"Bernie supporters have called me a whore, a sellout, a neocon, a self-hating homo..". workinclasszero Feb 2016 #130

+1 treestar Feb 2016 #147

Would it be possible to point to the post in which you were called an idiot, nut Thinkingabout Feb 2016 #120

I can totally relate...I'm voting for Hillary for the same reason... anotherproletariat Feb 2016 #122

Ah, the old "Lie down with dogs, get up with fleas" thought process. IdaBriggs Feb 2016 #125

That could possibly be the weakest reason for playing games with the fate of the world jsmirman Feb 2016 #128

Cool story bro workinclasszero Feb 2016 #129

other way around bro.... smiley Feb 2016 #140

My five rules for survival during Silly Season: Buns_of_Fire Feb 2016 #143

you let other people control you like that? treestar Feb 2016 #145

It's an evolution EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #152

I guess, don't vote then, but... liberal N proud Feb 2016 #154

Please don't let the ignorant on a message board stop you from holding your nose and voting Cobalt Violet Feb 2016 #158

You do realize that a Sanders supporter on this board said mythology Feb 2016 #159

Please consider that it may be fright wing trolls randr Feb 2016 #160

The Sanders supports do the same thing katmondoo Feb 2016 #163

No one should be swayed by supporters on an online forum. That seems ridiculous to me. stillwaiting Feb 2016 #165

You need to look at the big picture . . . for the good of all of us. Vinca Feb 2016 #162

All candidates always have some unpleasant or even abusive supporters. thesquanderer Feb 2016 #164

Locking... BooScout Feb 2016 #167