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padruig

(133 posts)
422. Not voting this year ?
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:20 PM
Mar 2016

Unhappy with the outcomes of the primaries ?

Not voting this year to protest ?



Please welcome President Trump ?

After signing up for one day as a Democrat in order to vote frazzled Mar 2016 #1
Some perspective pinebox Mar 2016 #3
So DINOS switch in and out just to vote for Bernie? So the party no longer belongs to true Dems? nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #361
The true Dems., the Progressives and Liberals, are in the minority. The majority have long Cal33 Mar 2016 #415
every word you say is true NJCher Mar 2016 #432
Right the MILLONS of people leaving the dem party you mean the indies and Green Party voters? FloridaBlues Mar 2016 #421
A party narrow enough to conform to your idea of a true Democrat... Chan790 Mar 2016 #426
You say that as if it means anything anymore Hydra Mar 2016 #446
No such thing as a true Democrat 21st Century Poet Mar 2016 #448
That's one question I have never been able to answer. Loki Mar 2016 #538
Most Independents will not vote for establishment candidates this year... modestybl Mar 2016 #556
So you weren't dem before and then you leave? brush Mar 2016 #607
Yes there are many Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #9
You just confirmed Frazzled's point jmowreader Mar 2016 #272
The party percentages late last fall TM99 Mar 2016 #310
Bernie appeals across the spectrum Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2016 #423
20% of the Democratic vote? brush Mar 2016 #434
Last fall the number of registered Democratic voters was at 23%. TM99 Mar 2016 #435
But you wrote 20% of the Democratic vote brush Mar 2016 #466
Read again. TM99 Mar 2016 #468
I declared dem to caucus for Obama TBF Mar 2016 #619
Tell yourself whatever you need to Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #28
I stopped supporting the DNC after Wasserman-Schultz pulled that crap with the debates. vintx Mar 2016 #61
Same here! The DNC today is almost like being in the RNC. All establishment driven. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2016 #121
I learned that back in the Obama campaign days. Why is everyone now so hot about leaving the ancianita Mar 2016 #202
Best news I've heard today SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #229
You seem to be oblivious to the fact that the Republicans are having their problems Cal33 Mar 2016 #420
That has nothing to do SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #431
No? Trump might very well split the Republican Party in two. He has so threatened several times. Cal33 Mar 2016 #569
are you saying SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #571
I am saying that the Republicans are going through just as rough a time right now as the Cal33 Mar 2016 #597
Good response... Thespian2 Mar 2016 #283
many Democrats will say they will hold their noses and vote but INdemo Mar 2016 #260
If this is true.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #297
Bernie isn't winning the popular vote because people aren't seeing and hearing him. HeartoftheMidwest Mar 2016 #326
OF COURSE Bernie is on mainstream media. Hortensis Mar 2016 #336
Sorry. HeartoftheMidwest Mar 2016 #344
Of course Hillary's AND Bernie's coverage is scant. Hortensis Mar 2016 #350
My aunt lives in WI and hears about Sanders all the time. xmas74 Mar 2016 #481
The Corp-Media has financially invested in Clinton and almost completely ignore him. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #401
Ad nauseum. Tell it to those who can always be fooled. Hortensis Mar 2016 #413
Hard to read what you mean. Sounds like you are rationalizing not helping the 99% because rhett o rick Mar 2016 #417
He's on MY TV all the live-long day. He's on every news channel, and every talking head show. MADem Mar 2016 #369
In late Jan there was a nation wide event called MarchForBernie where rhett o rick Mar 2016 #437
Did people show up? If they did, then the "word went forth." MADem Mar 2016 #441
What?? People showed up because Sanders has a great network. That has nothing at all to do with rhett o rick Mar 2016 #447
What do you mean by "What???" If he "has a great network," he doesn't need the "news that no one MADem Mar 2016 #458
Whether you think he "needs" it or not has nothing to do with the question of why rhett o rick Mar 2016 #496
They're not ignoring him, though--he's on TV more than Clinton. smh! nt MADem Mar 2016 #497
He might get on Ellen, but no one is broadcasting the thousands that show up to see him. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #593
No one is broadcasting the town halls that Clinton does, either. MADem Mar 2016 #594
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #595
This is an offensive post and I am going to memorialize it. MADem Mar 2016 #596
The jury voted 7-0 to hide it Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #604
And I did NOT alert on that thing, either-I didn't see any point. I am glad, though, that I have MADem Mar 2016 #621
7-0. Wow pintobean Mar 2016 #605
Oh my...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #609
... William769 Mar 2016 #624
7-0 and not a single comment. Interesting. Autumn Mar 2016 #625
I think that says something. pintobean Mar 2016 #628
Most people are pretty calm about their remarks Autumn Mar 2016 #629
.. Cha Mar 2016 #613
I would love to see the young people come out and vote in droves gg4usa Mar 2016 #590
Hillary cant beat Trump but bernie can. Polls are showing that INdemo Mar 2016 #329
Hillary wont win and not winning but the GoldmanSach's will buy it for her and INdemo Mar 2016 #362
Oh brother.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #386
Haven't you been paying attention? Unknown Beatle Mar 2016 #399
I'll have to hold my nose and be roughly as drunk as a Scottish sailor VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #535
Thats me too and I was born with blue blood INdemo Mar 2016 #552
Same here. Dean, DWS, and Hillary are so arrogant that they don't think they need us. n/t Dawgs Mar 2016 #69
many of the Clinton operatives are acting just like the Bushies INdemo Mar 2016 #264
Well - I certainly don't need them. 840high Mar 2016 #321
Correct. They think because they are good at cutting backroom deals, closeupready Mar 2016 #545
I'm about done too MissDeeds Mar 2016 #130
My husband and I are considering doing just that, MissDeeds. Duval Mar 2016 #233
It's not an easy decision MissDeeds Mar 2016 #439
Threateners are tantrum throwers ignorant of party history/vision. Independent is not yet viable. ancianita Mar 2016 #241
I am assuming that each person will take leftcoastmountains Mar 2016 #248
So why are you here. You're not politically driven enough to even be here. What's your story. ancianita Mar 2016 #255
I don't follow your logic. noamnety Mar 2016 #265
Yes. Pick your third party. Look at states' party majority status history. Tell me the "leavers" ancianita Mar 2016 #302
I'm still not following your logic. noamnety Mar 2016 #312
I see third party voting in a majority of blue rather than red states on the map. Perhaps I'm wrong ancianita Mar 2016 #335
allowed on state ballots greymouse Mar 2016 #293
It might well be fewer. So show me the latest chart of third ballot states. I posted a quick find. ancianita Mar 2016 #308
Improved in the last 8 years? Kentonio Mar 2016 #427
I'm sure you can google as well as I can, greymouse Mar 2016 #519
I hate to bring up third parties but I read about it here and simply try to make the case that it's ancianita Mar 2016 #531
It's precisely BECAUSE I know the history of the party that I reject its current direction. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #309
Thanks for the thoughtful response. It's your decision. I've decided they will never drive me out. ancianita Mar 2016 #318
Likewise...and I respect your decision. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #320
Then give us candidates like Sanders TM99 Mar 2016 #314
Threatening to not vote the party nominee is the last thing DU'ers should voice here. ancianita Mar 2016 #332
Come the end of the primaries TM99 Mar 2016 #338
By no means is she an FDR Democrat. I never claimed that. I'm selling that the FDR voters need not ancianita Mar 2016 #368
You are a party faithful. TM99 Mar 2016 #395
So you are in this to sabotage a Clinton win? fun n serious Mar 2016 #398
Nothing I wrote even TM99 Mar 2016 #402
I re-read your post.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #407
No problem. TM99 Mar 2016 #409
You're welcome. nt fun n serious Mar 2016 #412
I wouldn't fight that. I simply see the FDR wing as the seed from which that leftist party grows, as ancianita Mar 2016 #526
Then the FDR wing must act TM99 Mar 2016 #553
Have you, while bashing the dems and Clinton, paid any attention to what's happening . . . brush Mar 2016 #449
Oh, I assure you, I am very real. TM99 Mar 2016 #457
You didn't address the question. brush Mar 2016 #460
You ignored my answer. TM99 Mar 2016 #467
As the saying goes, All Politics is Local. All eyes on Presidential election, but we are going to Hestia Mar 2016 #562
I don't disagree that local TM99 Mar 2016 #573
You guys need to start your own party if you don't like the dems brush Mar 2016 #444
You don't understand history. TM99 Mar 2016 #453
Are you serious with that? brush Mar 2016 #464
Yes, I am serious because TM99 Mar 2016 #469
If you studied history so much as you claim you have to know . . . brush Mar 2016 #471
Really, please read a history book TM99 Mar 2016 #474
You're fooling yourself brush Mar 2016 #475
You are starting to embarrass yourself. TM99 Mar 2016 #476
You're embarassing yourself brush Mar 2016 #480
Are you are a PoC? TM99 Mar 2016 #484
IMO if you're withholding your vote if Sanders doesn't win . . . brush Mar 2016 #488
So I see you didn't answer TM99 Mar 2016 #491
Read for yourself brush Mar 2016 #506
This does not dispute my argument. TM99 Mar 2016 #551
What? Did you not get the key phrase? brush Mar 2016 #561
It is happening to both parties. TM99 Mar 2016 #572
Of course I'm an AA. brush Mar 2016 #574
You refuse to look at what is TM99 Mar 2016 #575
What exactly are you talking about that's supposed to be in my face? brush Mar 2016 #583
Sweet Jesus! TM99 Mar 2016 #585
OK, OK! You cited history and Whigs but nothing close to that has happened since the 90s . . . brush Mar 2016 #587
I'm one of them too mindem Mar 2016 #288
This talking point is really tired mythology Mar 2016 #416
Two things can travel in the same direction Kentonio Mar 2016 #429
We are also talking about it seriously marlakay Mar 2016 #424
Amen.... daleanime Mar 2016 #155
I'm just a lowly School district employee inchhigh Mar 2016 #224
I Just Wrote A Letter To The DSCC, The DNC & The Florida State Party... ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #274
Many of us feel that way. 840high Mar 2016 #316
To me with Bernie running greiner3 Mar 2016 #419
People who think this way have lost it CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #492
Boy are you in for a rude awakening CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #52
The way the DNC is operating, they are ensuring a republican win in 2016. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2016 #129
And they're perfectly fine with that.... daleanime Mar 2016 #156
It's the most incredible thing. The DNC today just just another faceless corrupt and uncaring RKP5637 Mar 2016 #197
They don't listen to "the people" Plucketeer Mar 2016 #220
Excellet Point, Dale McKim Mar 2016 #436
Oh, like the party that talks about penis size on tv is gonna beat anybody? brush Mar 2016 #452
Americans often do not play with a full deck when they vote. Often it's driven by emotions, they RKP5637 Mar 2016 #482
I'm with you on that. brush Mar 2016 #483
This election has me very concerned. I just find it startling Trump has the following he does, RKP5637 Mar 2016 #485
It's heartening to read clear-heading reasoning on this board brush Mar 2016 #489
Thanks for the discussion we had!!! RKP5637 Mar 2016 #490
Read this to understand Drumpf supporters. Hestia Mar 2016 #566
Clinton does not represent my values. Bernie does. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #131
You sound like me werknotgoin2takeit Mar 2016 #201
I have a little hope, because Sanders is not getting out. Duval Mar 2016 #242
I echo your feelings and your path as an active lifelong Democrat. The party has left us. DiehardLiberal Mar 2016 #295
Yep! You're right. More people in the party seem to prefer Clinton . . . brush Mar 2016 #455
It has already started, CoffeeCat -- read this article about MA Dems Samantha Mar 2016 #370
Yeah, but weren't people begged to change their party affiliation to vote against Drumpf and vote Hestia Mar 2016 #567
I did not hear that but it might be true; the only fact I have is what the Secretary of State said Samantha Mar 2016 #570
I am an indy who re-registered as a Dem dana_b Mar 2016 #56
Bern or let it burn! That's almost where I'm at. n/t brewens Mar 2016 #247
Does that make you feel better? BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #63
43 percent of voters are currently independents nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #75
+1 Bubzer Mar 2016 #134
My 22 year old Dem registration card sits next to a lighter. Blue State Bandit Mar 2016 #82
I certainly only re-registered to vote in my state's closed Dem primary. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #92
I've been a registered democrat for 32 years Pakhet Mar 2016 #271
I'm a lifelong Democrat and have been voting for Democrats my entire adult life. ncliberal Mar 2016 #144
+1 dana_b Mar 2016 #159
+2 n/t phazed0 Mar 2016 #216
+3 nt Live and Learn Mar 2016 #231
+4 nt Duval Mar 2016 #246
+5 ... explainer... nashville_brook Mar 2016 #290
yep. THe party was sold to Corporatists like the Koch Bros and has been movie Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #303
.^that 840high Mar 2016 #322
After I vote in the CT primary I will unenroll from the DEM party as well. nt m-lekktor Mar 2016 #345
+10 eom Karma13612 Mar 2016 #348
+11 Barack_America Mar 2016 #445
+12 RiverLover Mar 2016 #510
+13 (nt) bigwillq Mar 2016 #515
+14 Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #522
Heh. bvf Mar 2016 #147
They were ALL in it elljay Mar 2016 #184
Not true. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #200
My husband has always been a registered Independent. a la izquierda Mar 2016 #219
My husband also has been an independent his whole life. NEOhiodemocrat Mar 2016 #249
Many who voted for Reagan left the Party after the 1968 debacle. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #284
You are absolutely right! LiberalFighter Mar 2016 #285
Makes no difference, they won't vote for her and she won't win without independent votes tularetom Mar 2016 #306
I know a lifelong Dem creatives4innovation Mar 2016 #324
You can buy this: bvar22 Mar 2016 #414
So with you, Bvar McKim Mar 2016 #438
He was never in it either. Chicago1980 Mar 2016 #461
Bingo, frazzled. What a stupid gesture to announce one is "leaving" a party one has never been in.nt Hekate Mar 2016 #505
I'm a registered democrat... Buddyblazon Mar 2016 #537
So you don't think the Democratic Party needs to grow? Gore1FL Mar 2016 #539
I don't think it needs to shrink frazzled Mar 2016 #542
Just out of curiosity, Gore1FL Mar 2016 #546
I think it's all over the Internet and in the news, but here frazzled Mar 2016 #550
This pretty much proves that when you are looking for something to complain about Gore1FL Mar 2016 #564
+1! n/t Herman4747 Mar 2016 #568
I am a dem, voted D for over 40 years. IF Hillary gets the nom I will switch to Indie peacebird Mar 2016 #627
IBTL, and TheCowsCameHome Mar 2016 #2
You're 100% correct pinebox Mar 2016 #4
It's stunning that the Democratic party has come to this. I say that as a lifelong Democrat Autumn Mar 2016 #5
The only reason I remain registered D is to keep the republicans from banging on my door. If you're RKP5637 Mar 2016 #137
We have Unaffiliated. Since I switched I haven't received a call, mail or anything. Autumn Mar 2016 #223
You represent what so many are saying CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #152
And the sooner the establishment recognizes this the better. jwirr Mar 2016 #418
So... vote for Bernie or we quit? Adrahil Mar 2016 #6
Cute let's call people names pinebox Mar 2016 #10
It's pretty simple really. Adrahil Mar 2016 #21
Then perhaps offer up a candidate who actually fires up the base pinebox Mar 2016 #64
Judging from the popular vote that candidate is not Bernie hack89 Mar 2016 #296
You mean that group that helped get Obama elected? pinebox Mar 2016 #498
The group that is now not voting for Bernie hack89 Mar 2016 #509
Why does the "base" need to be titillated into voting? They need to please GROW UP! RBInMaine Mar 2016 #495
Quit the history rewrite. Hillary is as progressive as Reagan. pinebox Mar 2016 #499
+1 VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #580
+1 Jamaal510 Mar 2016 #507
Proud moron here! ejbr Mar 2016 #85
What is really pretty simple, really RiverLover Mar 2016 #95
Yup. Shadowflash Mar 2016 #208
Anyone who thinks Clinton is the same as Cruz or Trump is a moron. NT Adrahil Mar 2016 #230
We just can't be sure about Hillary. Can't be sure. She says a lot of things. All over the map. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #256
Moron, really? Come on you can do better than that! A Simple Game Mar 2016 #250
+1. MADem Mar 2016 #451
Precisely. ghostsinthemachine Mar 2016 #14
Thanks. I feel the same way. Adrahil Mar 2016 #26
+1000 stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #24
This one refused to vote for Hillary in the GE is he a moron? Dragonfli Mar 2016 #62
He was then. He's wised up since then. NT Adrahil Mar 2016 #232
Like with a cloth or something Dragonfli Mar 2016 #252
Why is it moronic? We get center-right Hillary or far-right Cruz or Trump. Dawgs Mar 2016 #83
It's moronic because..... Adrahil Mar 2016 #234
Wow, did you miss the mark. eggplant Mar 2016 #93
Here's the thing.... Adrahil Mar 2016 #239
It doesn't excuse your offensive statement. eggplant Mar 2016 #351
I salute your astute observation. Blue State Bandit Mar 2016 #105
Got the analogy wrong pdsimdars Mar 2016 #126
LOL, another ridiculous post. Adrahil Mar 2016 #240
Which reality does Hillary represent? The Far Left Mar 2016 #337
Depends, what direction is the wind blowing in? nt VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #610
I guess there will be lots or morons out there. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #148
The morons are the one voting for a closet republican. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #205
This is one HUGE Bernie supporter elmac Mar 2016 #162
I'll vote Hillary in the GE if it absolutely comes down to that point VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #611
'Anyone who refuses to vote for Hillary int he GE is a moron.' Shadowflash Mar 2016 #195
Wrong. ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #217
It's a protest thing. You don't have to be a registered democrat to vote in the GE Autumn Mar 2016 #236
Wanna make a change in the party? Participate! Adrahil Mar 2016 #243
I have for over 40 years. nt Autumn Mar 2016 #261
I think of it more like dealing with a kid noamnety Mar 2016 #269
It's like dealing with a kid who refuses to eat if they can't eat pizza. floppyboo Mar 2016 #301
Condescension chervilant Mar 2016 #319
I am only one oldandhappy Mar 2016 #7
Many are following in your footsteps pinebox Mar 2016 #13
Me too Old Codger Mar 2016 #68
I wish I could do that, because I would! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #214
Same. Changing to unaffiliated. nt PonyUp Mar 2016 #357
Me too. Barack_America Mar 2016 #443
I won't do it ... not yet anyway. vintx Mar 2016 #8
I don't think that's a very good idea Armstead Mar 2016 #11
A temper tantrum? pinebox Mar 2016 #19
Wow. And Walmart is in the tank for Hillary, too. senz Mar 2016 #36
I'm sick of that kind of crap too Armstead Mar 2016 #97
+1 stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #27
Aw...hoping to limit the damage done by your candidate? senz Mar 2016 #44
I see it as a difinitive line drawn in sand - fredamae Mar 2016 #57
and the Millenials arent inclined to listen to threats dana_b Mar 2016 #71
Good for them - fredamae Mar 2016 #199
I agree....We Do have to draw a line in the sand. Armstead Mar 2016 #106
I'm sure they'll try-but I doubt that'll fredamae Mar 2016 #218
Honestly, that is a stupid argument - blaming your LOSS because people voted for the other candidate pdsimdars Mar 2016 #267
Ask the GOP in my state how that has gone for them nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #88
I don't know about the GOP ion your state...But I don't want to see.... Armstead Mar 2016 #114
It will regardless nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #153
It would only be temper tantrum if Hillary or Bernie were similar. n/t Dawgs Mar 2016 #91
DNC need glasses! Want them to wake up oldandhappy Mar 2016 #450
... SidDithers Mar 2016 #12
Who said anything about Trump pinebox Mar 2016 #23
I did read it... SidDithers Mar 2016 #38
Read this pinebox Mar 2016 #135
Sounds like you agree with them... SidDithers Mar 2016 #139
I said this pinebox Mar 2016 #146
The Democratic Party left them a long time ago. Broward Mar 2016 #15
Trying to break Guinness World record for sore loser temper tantrum alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #16
It's a temper tantrum when people fight for what they believe in? pinebox Mar 2016 #31
There there alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #41
It's a temper tantrum? I haven't ever left the spot I occupy. Labor. The party's 80-year roots. silvershadow Mar 2016 #72
That's cool. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #165
Ditto this: "...I will have to hold my nose pretty hard to vote for her." CrispyQ Mar 2016 #339
If she is the what represents democratic values. Rilesome Mar 2016 #463
I'll be drunkenly staggering to the mailbox to put my absentee ballot in VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #584
That's sure to win independents to your side. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #79
They are 2016's PUMAs. And just like 2008's PUMAs sufrommich Mar 2016 #113
Folks act like this is their first rodeo: oh, we're in the "we won't vote for the nominee" stage alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #192
Obama and Hillary were like zalinda Mar 2016 #235
I guess the founding fathers were having a REAL tantrum when they decided to declare Independence ? pdsimdars Mar 2016 #161
ROFL alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #188
Ick. chervilant Mar 2016 #342
Why would you think to call them sore losers? You think that will hurt their feelings? rhett o rick Mar 2016 #406
sore losers wyldwolf Mar 2016 #17
no, eyes wide open oldandhappy Mar 2016 #22
sore losers wyldwolf Mar 2016 #25
You can not will timmymoff Mar 2016 #94
sore losers wyldwolf Mar 2016 #132
not sore Pat Riots Mar 2016 #117
Braino deado pdsimdars Mar 2016 #163
PUMA - Bernie style wyldwolf Mar 2016 #166
Who would know about PUMA timmymoff Mar 2016 #175
Apparently you and Bernie wyldwolf Mar 2016 #176
Your short answers are cute, timmymoff Mar 2016 #194
Some day, believe me, that phrase will fit you to a T. senz Mar 2016 #257
but until then, it fits you to a T wyldwolf Mar 2016 #262
This win/lose mentality senz Mar 2016 #315
What is your (and Hillay's) strategy to woo these sore losers yodermon Mar 2016 #212
NONE fun n serious Mar 2016 #393
Losers? You really don't get it. There comes a time jillan Mar 2016 #289
I hear that every election cycle. wyldwolf Mar 2016 #294
Considering the Dem track record over the last 35 years. maybe someone should start listening. n/t Gore1FL Mar 2016 #540
not at all - people who 840high Mar 2016 #325
I am sore that Democrats would support the Clinton Aristocracy and abandon their principles. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #404
Not at all The Traveler Mar 2016 #479
I know you are but what am I? Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #523
Guess I want to add that where I am oldandhappy Mar 2016 #18
LIES AND MANIPULATION <- this is it exactly vintx Mar 2016 #34
And DNC SuperPAC money. cprise Mar 2016 #133
Every poll says otherwise. sufrommich Mar 2016 #20
Link please? pinebox Mar 2016 #47
..... sufrommich Mar 2016 #84
Awesome thanks pinebox Mar 2016 #142
Better keep tossing those coins in the well. n/t JTFrog Mar 2016 #167
The Date Is December 2015! Things Have Changed! n/t ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #307
What Does The Date December 2015 Mean At The Beginning Of The Article? n/t ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #305
They launched a website!!!!!!! NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #174
It's sad that you don't see it and are blind. 41% of Bernie supporters say #HillNo! pinebox Mar 2016 #373
100% of Bernie supporters NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #533
Actually they don't pinebox Mar 2016 #577
Go diggin' in this thread NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #592
This is the Democratic Party not being Democratic. RiverLover Mar 2016 #511
In 1979, in the UK, the left did this very thing. Zynx Mar 2016 #29
They got the third way nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #99
Not quite sure what you're saying here TubbersUK Mar 2016 #100
. stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #30
I know it is hilarious pinebox Mar 2016 #54
Ok. zappaman Mar 2016 #32
Jury results. edbermac Mar 2016 #33
Aw, come now, who alerted? TheCowsCameHome Mar 2016 #50
lol Alerter obviously didn't actually read my post pinebox Mar 2016 #59
There are a fair number of people here who have *significant* reading comprehension problems. kath Mar 2016 #115
If ignorance is bliss Old Codger Mar 2016 #86
Worlds briefest Democratic party members MaggieD Mar 2016 #35
Sigh. I wish it were that simple. iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2016 #157
mocking something that damages the party eh? retrowire Mar 2016 #187
Do you miss them already? MaggieD Mar 2016 #207
They could have benefitted your party as a whole. retrowire Mar 2016 #227
No they couldn't have MaggieD Mar 2016 #251
Well, maybe if the Democratic Party actually upheld it's beliefs? retrowire Mar 2016 #276
They do MaggieD Mar 2016 #299
Hear that everyone? retrowire Mar 2016 #347
When you finally get down to what Hillary supporters are really supporting dreamnightwind Mar 2016 #433
Post offices, police Dept.s, firefighters, social security, Rilesome Mar 2016 #478
Could This Be Part Of The Reason - HRC Is Owned By The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks cantbeserious Mar 2016 #37
Same old smears. Still no proof of quid pro quo redstateblues Mar 2016 #48
Here's your proof pinebox Mar 2016 #67
Come on, you are in denial pdsimdars Mar 2016 #171
What more proof could any reasonable person want? My God! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #278
A Repuglican or a Repuglican. earthside Mar 2016 #102
Roger That - Reflects Successful Brainwashing By The DNC DWS DLC Third-Way Establishment cantbeserious Mar 2016 #108
In my state we don't register by party. It's quite liberating. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #39
Here in Ohio, while we're 'registered', the only time you really do so is at primaries, iirc. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #77
Thanks for reminding me why I hate other Sanders supporters Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #40
Your Opinion Only - Others See The World Much, Much Differently cantbeserious Mar 2016 #45
No shit, sherlock Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #74
No Need For Profanity cantbeserious Mar 2016 #78
No need for capitalizing every first letter either, but people write in different ways Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #87
Burr In One's Saddle cantbeserious Mar 2016 #90
Why? coyote Mar 2016 #70
Actually pinebox Mar 2016 #73
I don't think they have the ability to form a new party Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #81
Actually this base revolt nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #127
I think they do & many have the drive to do so pinebox Mar 2016 #374
But you just love those Hillary supporters? BillZBubb Mar 2016 #101
I obviously didn't say that Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #104
But you don't hate them like you do Bernie supporters? BillZBubb Mar 2016 #112
It was irrelevant to the conversation at hand Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #119
I don't hate anybody's supporters. I find many of them vexing. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #145
Bravo! TM99 Mar 2016 #330
Well, when people are acting like fucking children Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #384
Yes, sweetheart, I am TM99 Mar 2016 #394
My state went for Sanders. joshcryer Mar 2016 #377
My state did not go for Sanders Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #383
how very interesting Hiraeth Mar 2016 #42
either of the Democratic candidates can win this election 0rganism Mar 2016 #43
See my post up thread pinebox Mar 2016 #80
none of the prelim. polling matters if Trump runs indy 0rganism Mar 2016 #124
I think many Hillary supporters think that somehow everyone will just come around in the end. reformist2 Mar 2016 #46
Classic ratfucking. zappaman Mar 2016 #49
One could say the same thing about superdelegates. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #66
Your guy, Tad Devine created super delegates redstateblues Mar 2016 #340
My "guy." Like I'm supporting Bernie because of Tad. Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #371
That is exactly what it is. It is not playing well. It is confirming all our suspicions about trust. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #291
Exit polls have always been notoriously unreliable. zappaman Mar 2016 #360
Exit polls are inaccurate when there has been deliberate cheating. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #385
And "pivotamerica" is.....? brooklynite Mar 2016 #51
One guy, Patrick Curl... SidDithers Mar 2016 #58
Use this for your links pinebox Mar 2016 #89
....correct. nt Zorra Mar 2016 #608
When a legitimate news source reports this figure, then it will be news. kstewart33 Mar 2016 #53
Disagree pinebox Mar 2016 #103
Great post, thanks! vintx Mar 2016 #141
You are welcome and thanks pinebox Mar 2016 #143
You forget the individual right to thought process. You say "good riddance." madfloridian Mar 2016 #363
Some of us plan to leave the party on the day after the Dem convention Zorra Mar 2016 #55
I came back, just to vote for Bernie. Fuddnik Mar 2016 #98
I joined just for Bernie pinebox Mar 2016 #110
Reagan just keeps on winning, long after his death. Zorra Mar 2016 #178
yes dana_b Mar 2016 #177
I'd be more worried about the hundreds of thousands who haven't even bothered to come out for Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #60
Here in my very red area of Virginia, phylny Mar 2016 #222
It's still possible for him to win the nomination, but... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #266
I'd hazard a guess at he at LEAST needs big wins in Michigan and California? VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #586
.../... Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #65
I prefer this one pinebox Mar 2016 #116
That's good, beedle Mar 2016 #164
What did we expect? HassleCat Mar 2016 #76
A lot of Republicans will vote for Hillary making up the difference, because Trump will be the JRLeft Mar 2016 #96
If you believe that nonsense, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn you'd love to buy. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #111
Exactly, and the GOP is not going to let Trump win at the convention EndElectoral Mar 2016 #123
I don't like Hillary but Trump has no chance against her. JRLeft Mar 2016 #138
You may want to check polls for that pinebox Mar 2016 #375
There are tons of Rs who won't vote for Trump redstateblues Mar 2016 #343
Said no republican ever. pinebox Mar 2016 #120
oh my... I am sick of my Repub dana_b Mar 2016 #189
Repugs are salivating to vote against Hillary. They are known for falling in line. nt PonyUp Mar 2016 #366
It's not just Sanders supporters... vi5 Mar 2016 #107
That pretty much sums up my feelings as well. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #140
You said it perfectly pdsimdars Mar 2016 #109
The nature of religion is that disciples believe the mythology of their sect before and above fact. Ford_Prefect Mar 2016 #173
Very much agree Colorado Rambler Mar 2016 #334
This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #118
I have refused to join the DNC this year or last. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #122
Do you really think that a majority treestar Mar 2016 #125
Nope, none does nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #136
This Revolt Has Been Building For Years - The DWS, DNC, DLC, Third-Way Has Only Themselves To Blame cantbeserious Mar 2016 #150
I know nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #158
This Bernie Supporter Doesn't Really Care If You Vote For Him! ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #313
Yeah, if they don't re-align, Rebkeh Mar 2016 #128
How will they re-align if you aren't there to help progressives in their future primaries? w4rma Mar 2016 #151
Huh? Rebkeh Mar 2016 #226
*You* act as an example for folks in closed primaries states. (nt) w4rma Mar 2016 #328
I'm not impressed. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #149
kick kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #154
Sore losers who can't handle the fact that their candidate of choice won't be the nominee. Beacool Mar 2016 #160
So losers? VS people getting pissed on and pissed off? pinebox Mar 2016 #378
It's all about the positions Bernie has WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2016 #168
seems if Hillary people are so worried that a democrat wont be our next wendylaroux Mar 2016 #169
exactly dana_b Mar 2016 #225
I know right!!?? wendylaroux Mar 2016 #254
So, they're going to take their marbles away and go home and allow a Nazi to get elected... MrScorpio Mar 2016 #170
No, they're going to take their marbles and go play over there Arazi Mar 2016 #182
No, I'm going to vote for the candidate for whom I WANT to vote. Maedhros Mar 2016 #258
Will this be the end of DWS? I hope so. eom Frustratedlady Mar 2016 #172
When you get party regulars like Howard Dean thumbing his nose NorthCarolina Mar 2016 #179
The DNC really stepped in it when they suspended our access to the voter files Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #180
well would you look at that retrowire Mar 2016 #181
I guess they will have to live with electing Donald J Trump itsrobert Mar 2016 #183
oh nay nay! dana_b Mar 2016 #238
What childish BS. Threatening Hillary supporters to vote for Bernie, or else. Metric System Mar 2016 #281
Bye, enjoy what the Republicans do. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #185
I hope Sen. Sanders can be the uniter like Hillary was when she asked her riversedge Mar 2016 #186
and I hope Hillary will do it again, this time for Bernie. mountain grammy Mar 2016 #196
If, by some riversedge Mar 2016 #206
I'm really pulling for a Clinton/Sanders ticket Jon Ace Mar 2016 #292
I know a young woman in Florida.. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #190
Oh the irony of not voting for HRC in the GE but ending up with a Repub who is 1000x worse. LonePirate Mar 2016 #191
Blame the Democrats for ignoring, insulting and shaming liberals and progressives. Maedhros Mar 2016 #263
By all means, blame someone else instead of taking responsibility and doing what is best for America LonePirate Mar 2016 #275
So, you're opting for "shaming." Maedhros Mar 2016 #286
Thank you -- tis thread just leaves me gobsmacked obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #358
It's just a temper tantrum. zappaman Mar 2016 #367
no it's not dana_b Mar 2016 #381
The lesser of two evils -- unless Bernie wins -- is how they fuck with our turnout every time! ancianita Mar 2016 #193
Can't say I blame them. TIME TO PANIC Mar 2016 #198
IF YOU LIVE IN A BATTLEGROUND (TOSS-UP) STATE... Herman4747 Mar 2016 #203
Praise the Goddess I'm a Texan, then. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #588
that would be unfortunate mountain grammy Mar 2016 #204
I am going Independant Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #209
I happen to be one of them. Aha Mar 2016 #210
I was an independent because of the Clintons PatrynXX Mar 2016 #211
So, what we have here is the "it's all about me" asiliveandbreathe Mar 2016 #213
Oh for effs sake, enough SG posts. MyNameGoesHere Mar 2016 #215
Thank God McGovern supporters didn't abandon the Democratic Party when he got crushed. Hoyt Mar 2016 #221
I read this whole thread Shadowflash Mar 2016 #228
For how many election cycles will we be told by the Democrats Maedhros Mar 2016 #273
Yup. Shadowflash Mar 2016 #298
We are seeing party realighments best case nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #300
I reject the reagan era.... Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #237
My dad agrees with you proud patriot Mar 2016 #244
yes,and repubs are vastly outnumbering democrats in primary voting already. wendylaroux Mar 2016 #268
The (R)'s are ready for their revival... ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #245
Then the revolution will be over ... Onlooker Mar 2016 #253
I'm not sure an avowed socialist who has said... BobTheSubgenius Mar 2016 #259
Let's face it. Hillary is a Pink, Bernie has Yeti blood. Share a bowl of frop with him. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #518
"I like Hillary, But..." For Hillary skeptics/undecideds, check out... imwithher16 Mar 2016 #270
To those living in the Clinton bubble... Docreed2003 Mar 2016 #277
I've been a Democrat since listening to the 1952 Democratic convention on the radio, JDPriestly Mar 2016 #279
Scary stuff. zentrum Mar 2016 #280
I am leaving the Democratic Party because I am a democrat. jillan Mar 2016 #282
Whambulance voters..... Historic NY Mar 2016 #287
I have only one thing to say to this OP still_one Mar 2016 #304
I am sick & tired of the 840high Mar 2016 #311
i agree ellennelle Mar 2016 #317
I would not leave over a Hillary Nomination but I will leave if the DNC/Hillary does not denounce EV_Ares Mar 2016 #323
Opportunists just like their candidate Renew Deal Mar 2016 #327
Wow, that is some precious projection TM99 Mar 2016 #331
If this is true, can you please BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #333
She is also winning the minority vote. TM99 Mar 2016 #341
I thought Bernie was supposed to drive turnout redstateblues Mar 2016 #346
Show me a post that actually states that? TM99 Mar 2016 #353
She also happens to be winning BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #349
I am not trying to woo you or any Clinton supporter. TM99 Mar 2016 #352
Your numbers are now incorrect pinebox Mar 2016 #521
I doubt it.. Peacetrain Mar 2016 #354
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #365
nah - let it stand. dana_b Mar 2016 #388
The right is going through its own humbled_opinion Mar 2016 #355
Spineless 1% loyalists are watching every counter balance to rightwing, conservative government whereisjustice Mar 2016 #356
Contribute to the DNC, co-sponsored by Monsanto and Goldman Sachs! whereisjustice Mar 2016 #359
Wow--that is one UGLY hate-filled website--sort of a 21st Century Edition of PUMA! MADem Mar 2016 #364
good post n/t obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #390
When the leader of the DNC does this... Tragl1 Mar 2016 #372
blech - she is disgusting dana_b Mar 2016 #389
Sore losers for Trump then? nt OhZone Mar 2016 #376
No people are pissed off pinebox Mar 2016 #380
On the take is a lie - OhZone Mar 2016 #382
And that percentage... SkyIsGrey Mar 2016 #379
I appreciate everyone's passion and dedication TNNurse Mar 2016 #387
I have seen this admonition my entire life. TM99 Mar 2016 #405
Seriously, what is it you don't understand about this? kristopher Mar 2016 #408
No shit, right?! TM99 Mar 2016 #410
These kinds of threats are made every primary. So boring. nt BreakfastClub Mar 2016 #391
Meanwhile read the replies pinebox Mar 2016 #456
Fear fear fear 24/7 is the Republican (and Republican Lite) way felix_numinous Mar 2016 #392
If you are thinking of doing this in Florida, please wait until after August 30th pengu Mar 2016 #396
That's my plan. djean111 Mar 2016 #454
Just remember the presidential primary is in March and the senate primary is in August pengu Mar 2016 #459
Yup. August 30, vote for Grayson, try to keep yet another DINO out of the senate. djean111 Mar 2016 #462
They're all backing the max Romney donor pengu Mar 2016 #465
Did you know that the progressive Caucus in Florida was threatened with decertification, djean111 Mar 2016 #470
Our state party is just awful pengu Mar 2016 #514
I've been trying to pound into people's heads the truth that Clinton is only electable among Dems. PoliticalMalcontent Mar 2016 #397
I am 58 years old..... mudstump Mar 2016 #400
You don't seem to be aware of the fact that the Republicans are having problems also -- to Cal33 Mar 2016 #425
I hope these people realize that is not at all what Bernie intended from the "revolution". DCBob Mar 2016 #403
Wait. The many, many times you have said you would never vote for Hillary is no longer true? seaglass Mar 2016 #411
I'll vote who reps me pinebox Mar 2016 #501
Not voting this year ? padruig Mar 2016 #422
Oooh it's the Fear Factor. PonyUp Mar 2016 #428
Activists never stay home pinebox Mar 2016 #502
Any post that still whines about coin flips shows ignorance dbackjon Mar 2016 #430
All I have is this map from 2006 fullautohotdog Mar 2016 #440
Lots of us already have. TransitJohn Mar 2016 #442
Hill underturnout red states; Bernie massive turnout blue states ... fierywoman Mar 2016 #472
Interesting that the lower turnout happens in red states where Voter ID laws are stringent Blue_Adept Mar 2016 #544
I am going to dispel a myth here SandersDem Mar 2016 #473
Ok, then. I'll add your name to the list of those leaving. Purrfessor Mar 2016 #477
@GeeOhPees2 twitter is my home <3 pinebox Mar 2016 #493
I'll vote for the Dem nominee because I don't want to see Republicans control... Purrfessor Mar 2016 #591
my party right or wrong voteragain Mar 2016 #486
After this election cycle Pharaoh Mar 2016 #487
Boo fucking hoo! NurseJackie Mar 2016 #494
Yup. I have tissue for you pinebox Mar 2016 #500
Then these "Democrats"... chillfactor Mar 2016 #503
you are so wrong dana_b Mar 2016 #517
How about a yuuuuuuge write-in strategy? LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #504
This doesn't sound like a good strategy. Winning by quitting? Never seen that actually work in lexington filly Mar 2016 #508
I'm One of Those Democrats Who Will Leave the Party Evar Mar 2016 #512
I'm with you Evar. platitudipus Mar 2016 #576
Many in the Democratic Party`s Machine democrank Mar 2016 #513
I would NOT vote for HRC...... BrainDrain Mar 2016 #516
Thanks. This thread let me fine tune my ignore list a bit more. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #520
When in doubt, hit me up & I'll show you who you should ignore lol pinebox Mar 2016 #525
Me too. Over 500 replies and I see less than half that. Ignore is my friend! n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #528
Pfft... Non-story. Hundreds of thousands have been leaving both Parties for years WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2016 #524
They aren't Democrats. They're Republicans who registered as Dems to vote for Bernie Fla Dem Mar 2016 #527
Already gone. I left when Race to the Top and Common Core crippled our education system. liberal_at_heart Mar 2016 #529
you are clearly wrong...a hillary nomination is the ONLY path to victory as sanders beachbum bob Mar 2016 #530
That's O.K. tazkcmo Mar 2016 #532
Yes, neither the DNC nor Hillary want or need Sanders' supporters, correct. closeupready Mar 2016 #536
Hello, President Trump! wryter2000 Mar 2016 #534
Hillary and the gang better be careful... there is a significant contigent of the party that's ready Bread and Circus Mar 2016 #541
+1 harun Mar 2016 #548
Guaranteed progressive promises. LOL. The weathervane will promise everything for a vote. n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #565
Once she releases the transcripts and we all see her harsh words raouldukelives Mar 2016 #543
Hillary needs to drop out. NOW. Herman4747 Mar 2016 #547
The person with 1.5 million votes MORE than Sanders BainsBane Mar 2016 #554
You present some evidence that Hillary is more popular... Herman4747 Mar 2016 #563
as a Sanders supporter annabanana Mar 2016 #549
As a Sanders supporter I say pinebox Mar 2016 #578
It's the economy. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #555
I said goodbye to the DNC after the 2014 Mid-Terms. staggerleem Mar 2016 #557
I lived through PUMA in 2008, nothing these people are doing is any different this time around. CalvinballPro Mar 2016 #558
This is a serious situation. Bread and Circus Mar 2016 #559
Sounds like a supermarket tabloid headline. Nitram Mar 2016 #560
Not speculation however pinebox Mar 2016 #579
Well, we'll see Nitram Mar 2016 #581
Many aren't DINOS pinebox Mar 2016 #582
If they won't support the Democratic nominee, they are DINOs by definition. NT Nitram Mar 2016 #598
Indy's who switched affiliation in order to vote Bernie aren't DINO's pinebox Mar 2016 #599
If they will omly vote for Berrnie, who is a DINO, they are DINOs. Nitram Mar 2016 #600
You guys are funny pinebox Mar 2016 #601
Pinebox, amusing that you assume all Clinton supporters think alike. Is that true of... Nitram Mar 2016 #603
I can right now show you a massive thought process taking place pinebox Mar 2016 #617
You're so cute, pinebox, when you are talking tough. Nitram Mar 2016 #620
Not as cute as you having a history pinebox Mar 2016 #622
One need only look at your nasty comments in this very thread to know where you're coming from. Nitram Mar 2016 #623
We still need to STOP TRUMP NOW! gg4usa Mar 2016 #589
I'm not worried about Trump. RNC will ditch him pinebox Mar 2016 #615
I don't believe it gg4usa Mar 2016 #631
It's already starting pinebox Mar 2016 #632
Truth ... salinsky Mar 2016 #602
Lesser of 2 evils is still evil pinebox Mar 2016 #616
Millions have already voted. How many have left the party so far? Freddie Stubbs Mar 2016 #606
Probably a ton pinebox Mar 2016 #614
I came BACK to this party for Bernie. Hillary does not represent me or my beliefs. basselope Mar 2016 #612
I dont think you are alone. I think there are a lot of Bernie supporters Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #626
Well... if I was voting MY financial welfare... basselope Mar 2016 #630
After the coin tosses & Bill with bullhorn TBF Mar 2016 #618
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