2016 Postmortem

merrily

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95. If I were you, I'd start backing up now if you want to save your posts. Ya never know.

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Once the primaries are over, are DUers required....? [View all] kentuck Feb 2016 OP

They're required to go along to get along lol. nt cherokeeprogressive Feb 2016 #1

I guess I will be leaving then. 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #5

... zappaman Feb 2016 #12

This LW1977 Feb 2016 #31

some don't care about that, they only care about their own petty causes and can't seem to look demosincebirth Feb 2016 #130

"Their own petty causes"? I think you just perfectly described why the party is so very split. Kentonio Feb 2016 #142

+10,000 GoneFishin Feb 2016 #154

...and of course Bernie would just wave his magic wand and demosincebirth Mar 2016 #179

No, but he'd actually try, which would make a nice change. Kentonio Mar 2016 #180

Sometimes it's as much about what a candidate *won't* do Matariki Mar 2016 #189

Bernie would make better nominations than Lady Warbucks any day. Fuddnik Feb 2016 #152

Yeah, or Joe Arpaio GoneFishin Feb 2016 #155

l think you and many others better start facing reality that Sanders demosincebirth Mar 2016 #182

Not there yet by any means. TheUndecider Mar 2016 #206

So far, he's campaigning for himself. And as for reality: the status quo is untenable. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #228

You know what PETTY is? Its going with the color BLUE even when that color only serves RiverLover Mar 2016 #214

The above post was brought to you by the Clinton campaign reach-out effort. Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #147

Zappa would sue him to stop using his name. Fuddnik Feb 2016 #153

Good one! zappaman Mar 2016 #216

No, I'll turn into Third Way Betty and praise the demise of my generation. eom Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #223

The conclusion that I have drawn is that the Clinton camp CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #227

This is why you had best not count on Sanders supporters in the General. n/t Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #203

We will welcome you with open arms. TM99 Feb 2016 #13

I'm going there for the first time right now. I have a feeling I will be spending most of my time liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #15

Or we can just unite to defeat the fascist rightwing... JaneyVee Feb 2016 #21

I know your statement is rhetorical, but.....why? Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #38

Because America isnt just about you. Its about us. JaneyVee Feb 2016 #42

If that was the case, you wouldn't be asking for support for a candidate who is strictly about 'HER' Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #46

Oy. JaneyVee Feb 2016 #50

LOL. Hortensis Mar 2016 #174

Read Reply 38 again, this time for comprehension. merrily Feb 2016 #68

You do realize how objectively wrong you are right? mythology Feb 2016 #62

Very misleading Clinton campaign propaganda. OF COURSE merrily Feb 2016 #69

Wha? He loved Big Brother Mar 2016 #191

I did not say she signed it. merrily Mar 2016 #194

There it is! The "all votes are equal" fallacy WhaTHellsgoingonhere Feb 2016 #102

But the fundamental difference is that one candidate seeks to limit corporate influence, the other Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #128

If you truly think that Clinton "is no more of a progressive than Kasich or Rubio", Tanuki Feb 2016 #146

Exactly!!!! FarPoint Feb 2016 #57

I will indeed vote against every corporatist fascist. Will you? merrily Feb 2016 #70

If we defeat them by electing someone just as corrupt, we haven't won anything. n/t Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #204

First we have to defeat the fascist rightwing John Poet Mar 2016 #215

I just registered over there, too. (nt) Autumn Colors Feb 2016 #96

I just registered there too. Bernie all the way! PonyUp Feb 2016 #138

Sweet, next year at this time you can talk about the good ol' days at that site snooper2 Feb 2016 #159

Sure they do! polly7 Feb 2016 #164

Could I also have a link to that site? Barack_America Feb 2016 #19

. merrily Feb 2016 #47

Thanks! Barack_America Feb 2016 #54

No problem! They leave a light on for Bernie's supporters. merrily Feb 2016 #66

Thanks for the link BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #195

Sent you the link. Rules are simple support Bernie and each other. No trash talking DU or Autumn Feb 2016 #48

Thanks! Barack_America Feb 2016 #55

You may link to OP's here that you find interesting or want to discuss as long as it's about Autumn Feb 2016 #64

Great mods, too! merrily Feb 2016 #72

Quoting Alvin dark in Jim Bouton's "Ball Four". Take a hike son, take a hike. HERVEPA Feb 2016 #24

It's not either/or: I've been posting here and there. merrily Feb 2016 #28

sounds like a plan. +1 Karma13612 Feb 2016 #94

No one has to announce who they are or are not voting for. merrily Feb 2016 #10

exactly. liberal_at_heart Feb 2016 #17

I would not be here to bait BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #196

? I was not telling Bernie supporters not to bait. merrily Mar 2016 #197

I know BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #198

I have no clue why you go out of your way to make that known, but I'm not trying to censor anyone. merrily Mar 2016 #199

Make America Whole Again. JaneyVee Feb 2016 #2

We're not the ones who ripped it a new one. merrily Feb 2016 #30

Exactly. nt Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #39

That's your opinion. JaneyVee Feb 2016 #44

Nope. Fact. New Deal Democrats existed a half century before New Democrats. merrily Feb 2016 #51

Those New Deal Democrats... JaneyVee Feb 2016 #53

You KNOW I was not referring to that. It was no part of the New Deal legislation. merrily Feb 2016 #63

Settlers......nt haikugal Feb 2016 #83

Dishonest smear tactics. merrily Feb 2016 #89

The artful smear.. haikugal Feb 2016 #105

I guess I missed the artful part. merrily Feb 2016 #107

.+10 840high Feb 2016 #45

This x 1000 (nt) jeff47 Feb 2016 #56

.... madfloridian Mar 2016 #173

From the TOS brooklynite Feb 2016 #3

TOS summed up: FangedNoumenom Feb 2016 #22

Those were the rules when you signed up tammywammy Feb 2016 #23

They weren't the rules when I signed up. CBGLuthier Feb 2016 #79

Actually, they were. When you signed up for DU3, you agreed to the new terms. n/t JTFrog Feb 2016 #101

I don't recall signing up for DU3. I signed up for DU, the original, however, I am sure I CBGLuthier Feb 2016 #108

So you've appointed yourself America's spokesperson Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2016 #113

yet she receives massively more votes than her opponent - what does that say about him DrDan Feb 2016 #145

That only seems to be true thus far in Red states where she will not win in the general. nt IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #167

When did Massachusetts, Iowa, Nevada, and Virginia become "red states"? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #178

say much more about how far right the party has moved SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #176

*snort! nt artislife Mar 2016 #184

This is Democratic Underground. KentuckyWoman Mar 2016 #226

of course you know that no website can command we vote for a certain party restorefreedom Feb 2016 #157

Of course it can't...but it can command you not advocate or discuss it. brooklynite Feb 2016 #161

that is certainly their option. if bernie is not the nom, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #162

The format is currently broken out. Jim Lane Mar 2016 #181

hmmm interesting. well my visits to the presidential forum restorefreedom Mar 2016 #193

I assume the protected groups will stay. Jim Lane Mar 2016 #219

good to know. i might even check out the kucinich group! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #220

It only matters if you plan on posting. PowerToThePeople Feb 2016 #4

Please see Reply 28 merrily Feb 2016 #33

I signed up in the first days PowerToThePeople Feb 2016 #40

You don't need to be purged, either. Just don't take bait. See Reply 10. merrily Feb 2016 #73

DUers are 100% free to Nader America. onehandle Feb 2016 #6

Nader did not run as a Democrat. Perhaps you mean "free to PUMA America." merrily Feb 2016 #67

What GOP scum said those horrible words! We should make sure never to vote for such a person. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #131

Touche Fuddnik Feb 2016 #156

TOS rules Depaysement Feb 2016 #7

no one can tell anyone else how to vote restorefreedom Feb 2016 #158

Most supporters will get in line when the nominee becomes evident. As will the losing candidate. nt LexVegas Feb 2016 #8

Not sure how true that is this time davidn3600 Feb 2016 #35

Absolutely. highprincipleswork Feb 2016 #163

Not this one. nt PonyUp Feb 2016 #127

the voting booth is too small, therefore TheCowsCameHome Feb 2016 #9

And I am not waiting for Skinner to come to WA State artislife Mar 2016 #185

Here is what the ToS says. TM99 Feb 2016 #11

I predict a slew of GBCW and GOIABOG posts in the relatively near future ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #14

GOIABOG? nt Chichiri Feb 2016 #78

Going Out In A Blaze Of Glory. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #109

Probably not quite as readable as hillarysupporters.com, but not as many merrily Feb 2016 #98

LOL ... Are you saying that HRC is going to get the Democratic nomination? eom. 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #110

Poster, please. merrily Feb 2016 #111

Well. What other conclusion could one arrive at? ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #148

o.k. nt merrily Feb 2016 #149

I'll be voluntarily taking a leave of absence from DU Armstead Feb 2016 #16

Find a niche with the down ticket races. Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #26

I am getting to the point where I( just don't give a damn. Armstead Feb 2016 #90

I feel you Armstead, just hate to lose you. Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #117

I was thinking about that, but my races will be pretty darn boring. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #134

Me too. Hillary's supporters are killing any possibility of me voting for her... Barack_America Feb 2016 #34

Supporters should not factor into your decision. merrily Feb 2016 #81

+1. The supporters are just icing on top, that they have no real reasons to back her. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #135

I tell the same thing to both sides: You don't judge a candidate by their supporters, merrily Feb 2016 #137

If that were the litmus test, many wouldn't vote for either. grossproffit Feb 2016 #151

Why would supporters make any difference? Codeine Mar 2016 #177

The TOS do not require you to write glowing posts. merrily Feb 2016 #74

Frankly I will be depressed and ennervated and won't give a shit for a while Armstead Feb 2016 #88

That's my understanding, too, although the ToS wording isn't a model of clarity. Jim Lane Mar 2016 #165

Thanks, Jim Lane! Great post. merrily Mar 2016 #166

Same here (nt) Autumn Colors Feb 2016 #84

Surely there are not folks here that think Bernie or Hillary are not better than any Repub running? kentuck Feb 2016 #18

Unfortunately, there are. eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #32

Plenty of folks have said they won't vote for the nom obamanut2012 Feb 2016 #37

If Bernie isn't gonna win according to most h supporters artislife Mar 2016 #186

Some of us are tired of being blackmailed. jeff47 Feb 2016 #61

Hey, I'm ticked hifiguy got the name Unicorn J. Sparklepony. merrily Feb 2016 #87

You mean this? Fuddnik Feb 2016 #160

You are a cruel person, I was going to post this magazine cover mrdmk Mar 2016 #183

Some of us don't know what "blackmailed" means and post about the word anyway CreekDog Mar 2016 #200

Yes, you should probably stop that. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2016 #209

No, that would be you CreekDog Mar 2016 #217

No, you were complaining about people not understanding the term. jeff47 Mar 2016 #218

Let's review the word "blackmail", its definition and the way you used it just upthread: CreekDog Mar 2016 #221

Here's another definition for you jeff47 Mar 2016 #222

Yes, many. You must not have read many posts in the last year. merrily Feb 2016 #75

I will never vote for Hillary - period. Autumn Colors Feb 2016 #106

might as well just vote for trump then MirrorAshes Mar 2016 #169

But according to the other side, any vote not for Trump is for the (D) candidate. Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #207

I believe you are olddots Feb 2016 #20

I don't think that is so. In any event, it's known now and the rules are not being amended, but are merrily Feb 2016 #91

My understanding of the TOS... Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #25

Someone got booted recently for saying he could not vote for Hillary. merrily Feb 2016 #77

Thanks for the heads up...I'll still take my chances. I've been around since 03... Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #116

Ok. I am all for free speech. I just don't like seeing people get blindsided. merrily Feb 2016 #119

Same here Joe the Revelator Feb 2016 #120

I get it. I've actually asked to be banned. It didn't work. merrily Feb 2016 #121

Not really SwampG8r Feb 2016 #27

Once the primaries are over, LWolf Feb 2016 #29

I plan on reminding UglyGreed Feb 2016 #36

Speak out against, I think. Blue_In_AK Feb 2016 #41

Post removed Post removed Feb 2016 #43

GD:Primaries will be replaced with... actslikeacarrot Feb 2016 #49

LOL. With a big drive-in theatre screen showing videos 24/7. n/t PonyUp Feb 2016 #150

I think we essentially support the nominee.... FarPoint Feb 2016 #52

Well, of course in real life you can vote for whomever you want Karma13612 Feb 2016 #58

No rule requires affirmative support. merrily Feb 2016 #97

I'll be backing up my posts, moving to JPR, and forgetting this place even exists. VulgarPoet Feb 2016 #59

If I were you, I'd start backing up now if you want to save your posts. Ya never know. merrily Feb 2016 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author SidDithers Feb 2016 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author fun n serious Feb 2016 #80

Oops. He self-deleted a perfectly good threat. merrily Feb 2016 #93

I'll probably ship out until next election season... TCJ70 Feb 2016 #65

I'm compiling baby goat pictures gwheezie Feb 2016 #71

This ain't your first rodeo, kentuck. Was your question purely academic? Buzz Clik Feb 2016 #76

Thanks for your comment. kentuck Mar 2016 #224

Yes Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2016 #82

Not exactly. See Replies 10 and 28. (The rule itself is in Reply 7.) merrily Feb 2016 #99

You're pointing to your own posts and not saying anything Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2016 #112

So what? The posts I referenced contain correct statements. merrily Feb 2016 #118

Scrutinizing the candidates before an election is the responsibility of the people in a democracy. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2016 #85

Depends on who is wielding the ban hammer Hydra Feb 2016 #86

You'll all be here, alerting and screwing up the jury pool. nt Codeine Feb 2016 #92

I've served on a lot of juries. If alerts are coming from the left, I haven't seen them. merrily Feb 2016 #100

Those Who Don't Support The Democratic Nominee Are No Better Than Republicans! Corey_Baker08 Feb 2016 #103

Well, on too many core issues Democrsts have become Republicans Armstead Feb 2016 #140

And yet, everyone still gets an equal vote, regardless of who they are or aren't better than. Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #208

DU is just a virtual discussion board deutsey Feb 2016 #104

Ditto. Just posted the same below. Barack_America Feb 2016 #124

"the whole point of this place was to support the Democratic party's resurgence,not to watch the DLC kath Mar 2016 #201

They're required to do both, HOWEVER, Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #114

If I don't vote for Hillary, I will tell DU that. Barack_America Feb 2016 #123

And when November is past and we have President Trump Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #125

But what I'll want to say is, "I told you so". I have nothing to say... Barack_America Feb 2016 #126

I think after this, the Democratic Party is finished. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #129

We need a viable progressive choice. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2016 #132

Hopefully both of the Big Two will split. Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #211

It will if the Establishment Republicans Le Taz Hot Mar 2016 #213

The soul of the party? Like the witch hunters were concerned about the soul... displacedtexan Mar 2016 #210

You must be brought to heel. basselope Feb 2016 #115

If a politician is clearly contrary to a person's political interests, delrem Feb 2016 #122

I don't belong to any political party there and I do speak up on the warmongering polly7 Feb 2016 #139

If we are required to sign a loyalty pledge, closeupready Feb 2016 #133

She must earn our votes yourpaljoey Feb 2016 #136

I'm hoping there will be a purge MelSC Feb 2016 #141

How very DNC of you.. Kentonio Feb 2016 #143

the latter - pretty clear DrDan Feb 2016 #144

Once the primaries are over and each party has named its official candidate Samantha Mar 2016 #168

several DUers obliquely criticized Kerry after the '04 convention. They were never heard from again Bucky Mar 2016 #170

Because I was never a fan of Obama's, I simply trashed his name during the election season ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #171

Yes, and yes. I've seen many good people banned for that. madfloridian Mar 2016 #172

Name a single one. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #188

you've been here since 2001, don't play games with us CreekDog Mar 2016 #175

+1000 grossproffit Mar 2016 #190

Who is this "we" you are talking about? kentuck Mar 2016 #225

I believe keeping your negativity to yourself is all that is required. McCamy Taylor Mar 2016 #187

My hope is everyone supports the nominee Ell09 Mar 2016 #192

Loyalty Oathes will be distributed. Complete and sign - required. Here is a sample: leveymg Mar 2016 #202

Oh My.... KoKo Mar 2016 #229

Liberals are required to move to a liberal country. nt valerief Mar 2016 #205

Gotta love the hubris in this thread jcgoldie Mar 2016 #212