2016 Postmortem

NCTraveler

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29. "Why is he attracting some of these people?"

Fri Mar 4, 2016, 01:43 PM

Mar 2016

Million dollar question and I believe it has multiple answers. Many Paul supporters, like H A Goodman, care about economics only. They believe Sanders will not have any impact in many areas but do believe he will create chaos. They believe that is necessary for them to get traction. They know Sanders will have zero success with his healthcare plans so simply aren't worried about them. A founding thought of current libertarian economic ideas is that they stand no chance without destruction of the current system.

I believe their are other small groups that believe we must go down in order to be built up in their eyes. They wrongly see Sanders as a way to get to their means. Most groups that are more fringe feel this way. That everyone will simply recognize their brilliance once it all collapses. They couldn't be more wrong but when you are an outlier in the country it is about all you can hang your hat on.

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The last few days on DU have caused me to seriously reconsider a lot of things if Sanders wins the [View all] still_one Mar 2016 OP

We're all sure those things are fascinating. gcomeau Mar 2016 #1

Like how you wouldn't have to spend, potentially, the next 8 years... TCJ70 Mar 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author NurseJackie Mar 2016 #3

Leaving the country? PonyUp Mar 2016 #4

Does this mean both sides are done with loyalty oaths? nt noamnety Mar 2016 #5

What things? nt cyberswede Mar 2016 #6

they are still 'considering' roguevalley Mar 2016 #25

I prefer my threats veiled and/or ambiguous. Orsino Mar 2016 #7

You won't have to. BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #8

Saw this same Gwhittey Mar 2016 #12

Bullshit. yardwork Mar 2016 #18

This is something I really do get, I just can't get there myself right now. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #9

I agree completely and I will go a step further. yardwork Mar 2016 #13

+1 nt. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #15

You're one of the good guys, NCTraveler. yardwork Mar 2016 #19

Extremely kind and the thought is mutual. nt. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #21

I get that, but.... LisaM Mar 2016 #27

"Why is he attracting some of these people?" NCTraveler Mar 2016 #29

Yes, I know someone who loves Sanders but previously supported Ron Paul LisaM Mar 2016 #33

Maybe we need a new thread section: "Pointless General Discussion Threads" nt Jarqui Mar 2016 #10

We already have that. It's under "Democrats". cui bono Mar 2016 #14

No worries. Cha Mar 2016 #11

It must be Springtime in Camp Hillary if the PUMAs are in bloom Vote2016 Mar 2016 #16

Blocking has been on the upswing. oldandhappy Mar 2016 #17

Nice shoes DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #20

Is this another "poor Hillary" OP? Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #22

Substitute the names, revrese the positions and it's the same old threat plus irony: Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #23

Drama bigwillq Mar 2016 #24

Please offer a side of hash browns when serving up nonsense yourpaljoey Mar 2016 #26

huh VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #28

The first thing you might reconsider is one sentence posts. Vinca Mar 2016 #30

And that is your right Bjornsdotter Mar 2016 #31

I don't want to be embarrassed by a presidency rocked by constant scandal. alarimer Mar 2016 #32

It went from bad to worse after Hillary won South Carolina. grossproffit Mar 2016 #34