2016 Postmortem

Betty Karlson

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7. Oh that explains. Activism is only appreciated when it is "silent activism".

Sun Mar 13, 2016, 10:09 AM

Mar 2016

Raise your voice in protest, and all of a sudden you are a bully - and a sexist and a racist and a socialist and a unicorn-rider and a complacent millennial who will go to Hell for sleeping with millennial boys and...

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Oh, Dr. Dean, we hardly knew ye. [View all] mac56 Mar 2016 OP

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I was the one who asked him about the SDs dana_b Mar 2016 #9

As I noted at the time... malthaussen Mar 2016 #27

He was, however, perfectly correct in saying so... malthaussen Mar 2016 #12

people within a system have a personal responsibility Pat Riots Mar 2016 #51

So he's incapable of doing the right thing because the system allows him to do the wrong thing? EmperorHasNoClothes Mar 2016 #102

Incapable? Hardly. malthaussen Mar 2016 #123

Dr. Freud, to the projection room, please... Dr. Freud... mac56 Mar 2016 #2

Dean is now a lobbyist. . I hope everyone knows this. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #3

Interesting ho no one in M$M ever mentions that he Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #99

Yeah! He sure isn't the same guy who ran for President. nt Duval Mar 2016 #107

he appears to be referring to the Nancy Reagan thing Enrique Mar 2016 #4

Oh that explains. Activism is only appreciated when it is "silent activism". Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #7

Apparently, he misremembers and should be reminded that... Wilms Mar 2016 #8

He is straight and bought and paid-for. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #13

That just about sums it up!! Not sure it there's enuf room on my jean jacket for all those Karma13612 Mar 2016 #21

That's why I wear dresses: more cloth to pin things on! eom Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #29

Brilliant!! eom... Karma13612 Mar 2016 #32

Democracy PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #5

Who, exactly, is surprised or disappointed about a lobbyist siding with Hillary? djean111 Mar 2016 #6

I thought that I knew Dr. Dean better than that. ladjf Mar 2016 #11

I know, it's sad. Very disappointing. eom Karma13612 Mar 2016 #23

That subject line needs correcting. Wilms Mar 2016 #10

another corporate sellout on team hillary. what a shock. nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #14

More proof that Hillary's camp is really Republican... malthaussen Mar 2016 #15

Yeah, that's a brilliant analysis. JTFrog Mar 2016 #24

I think you've got something there. Marr Mar 2016 #79

FYI: Results of (the) Jury Service demwing Mar 2016 #130

Oh, I disagree with juror 7. malthaussen Mar 2016 #131

Ridiculous SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #138

That was me, and sus453 Mar 2016 #167

Think nothing of it. malthaussen Mar 2016 #168

no need for apology. the disappointment is mutual. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #16

Why does he presume that anyone cares what he is "fed up" with? DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #17

Don't you feel slightly silly posting that in a thread with (so far) nearly 50 responses? N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2016 #50

I should feel silly for not caring what Howard Dean thinks? DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #57

Look up last night's SNL skit SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #18

Why is Bernie solely responsible for his supporters? malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #20

He isn't, but SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #34

Overly-aggressive? Projection much? mac56 Mar 2016 #36

If not, SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #41

Because propaganda works! TM99 Mar 2016 #100

So, SNL SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #135

I love when Clinton TM99 Mar 2016 #137

so snl also did a satirical piece on hc pretending to be bernie questionseverything Mar 2016 #153

Hillary supporters are just as agressive. malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #38

See reply above SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #42

So it got a laugh malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #46

Forget it, that's not the point SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #52

You attacked Sander's supporters first. malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #56

I didn't do squat SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #67

I have no Bernie Enemy list malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #70

No enemies list? SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #75

I personally don't have an enemies list malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #84

Someone linked to it in this thread. Absolutely spot on Number23 Mar 2016 #143

And Clinton supporters don't post proflically? Fawke Em Mar 2016 #146

I don't know what "proflically" means and I don't believe you do either. Number23 Mar 2016 #148

SNL also did a skit malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #160

What a valuable contribution to this conversation. Thank you so much for that Number23 Mar 2016 #166

Truth. mac56 Mar 2016 #53

Hillary's pandering and co-opting of Bernie's positions Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #142

Link. PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #28

That skit was fucked up. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #61

That had nothing to do with bullying beedle Mar 2016 #140

Let me get this straight malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #19

Gonna need a bigger bus. JTFrog Mar 2016 #22

That phase does not malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #26

Oh please. JTFrog Mar 2016 #33

If that is the case malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #35

Those of us who actually read through this thread know better, but JTFrog Mar 2016 #40

I read the thread malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #43

Um, yea. When he has the interests of the people again, let everybody know. theaocp Mar 2016 #45

Fine. I hereby throw him under the bus, where he threw me. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #156

So Bernie Sanders Supporters malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #39

I understand that the truth hurts, JTFrog Mar 2016 #49

My point still stands malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #58

No that was just you talking to yourself. n/t JTFrog Mar 2016 #62

I get it only Hillary supporters matter malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #66

Well said, Frog Number23 Mar 2016 #150

Yep. JTFrog Mar 2016 #159

Teacher says "Whenever a Clinton supports says 'Under the Bus' an angel gets his wings" DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #111

Did he already get thrown under there just for supporting Hillary? leftofcool Mar 2016 #113

Yup. n/t JTFrog Mar 2016 #116

He is not in politics anymore kacekwl Mar 2016 #25

People questioning Hillary Clinton are cyber bullies? malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #30

Actually, notice the ambiguity of how he phrased it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #64

Wow, very perceptive observation there. sammythecat Mar 2016 #136

That's exactly how I read it. Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #144

It's actually the grammatically-correct way to read it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2016 #147

Yes, exactly. Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #149

Yep. Without the hyphen, it means "Bernie supports." SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #161

Tell that to John Lewis leftofcool Mar 2016 #115

Howard Dean is the real trailblazer from Vermont. FarPoint Mar 2016 #31

do you follow his lobbying now? hobbit709 Mar 2016 #44

"The REAL trailblazer" pinebox Mar 2016 #96

Howard Dean is indeed a working man... FarPoint Mar 2016 #128

lol Howard Dean sold his soul pinebox Mar 2016 #129

Of course xloadiex Mar 2016 #37

Dean doesn't know who his freinds are olddots Mar 2016 #47

Well Dr Dean, when people mispeak nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #48

He turned out to be a nasty hot mess. Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #54

Simply put... Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #60

Two words: 99Forever Mar 2016 #69

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REA$ON$ Dr. Strange Mar 2016 #145

I remember... ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #55

Jimmy Dore Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #59

"The Superdelegate is Superdelicate!" mac56 Mar 2016 #68

Maybe President Obama had the big picture... ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #63

Ever since his excited yell in Iowa he's joined the DWS crowd. EndElectoral Mar 2016 #65

Did it ever occur to you Bernie folks that you all might be wrong? DCBob Mar 2016 #71

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The Democratic Party is the only thing between us and a complete takeover by RW lunatics. DCBob Mar 2016 #80

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There is no actual "Independent Party". DCBob Mar 2016 #88

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Until you all form a party of your own you will need to work with the Democratic Party.. DCBob Mar 2016 #94

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Feel free to do what you want.. DCBob Mar 2016 #98

You simply refuse to understand. TM99 Mar 2016 #103

What's with the nasty name calling?? "dicks"?? really?? DCBob Mar 2016 #105

I didn't call you a dick. TM99 Mar 2016 #119

Where is the Bad Language You Reference? PCPrincess Mar 2016 #122

I'm an "independent" Dem2 Mar 2016 #92

Nope. That never occurred to me. Right is right. I'm secure in that. Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #104

Fascinating. DCBob Mar 2016 #108

Well, she cuddles up to Henry Kissinger. JoeyT Mar 2016 #117

"your bias is clouding your judgement?" dana_b Mar 2016 #151

I'm sure they do believe she is our best candidate. Thing is, I disagree. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #157

Did your parents ever say to you ibegurpard Mar 2016 #164

I think in this case the "everyone else" are the parents and teachers telling the kids what to do... DCBob Mar 2016 #165

And the Hillary campaign just keeps on missing the point. Marr Mar 2016 #73

Nothing new here Dem2 Mar 2016 #74

Pointing out facts that are evidence of lies, of corruption, and of slanderous and libelous Zorra Mar 2016 #77

Dean: It's okay that Clinton LIES about Bernie. Plus, taking online Bernie supporters Skwmom Mar 2016 #78

LOL messiah Mar 2016 #81

Howard missed the "Obama Boys" smear so he has to jump on the "Bernie Bros" smear bandwagon Larkspur Mar 2016 #82

Another former hero turns to the Dark Side LongTomH Mar 2016 #83

I'm glad you posted this. TY ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #85

Almost no one STARTS OUT corrupt... RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #87

Howard Dean under the bus itsrobert Mar 2016 #89

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Howard Dean has left the democratic wing of the democratic party. basselope Mar 2016 #93

That is the first thing that went through my mind when I read that Tweet last night. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #95

Oh- go tell it to your corporate masters Howie. notadmblnd Mar 2016 #101

He has become like Dennis Miller Nightjock Mar 2016 #106

DR. heal thyself stupidicus Mar 2016 #109

He's Dead To Me (In A General Hospital -- Sonny -- type a way) LovingA2andMI Mar 2016 #110

Boo fucking hoo Not Sure Mar 2016 #112

So, this primary is all about who he likes and respect? eom Stellar Mar 2016 #114

I was a Deaniac from Maine and one of his state delegates. PWPippin Mar 2016 #118

Dean Could Never Disappoint Billsmile Mar 2016 #120

Howard Dean? the lobbyist? fbc Mar 2016 #121

Well, he's only telling the truth. Beacool Mar 2016 #124

Disappointing people can be very profitable. snort Mar 2016 #125

Dean is fed up with Bernie's supporters dragonfly301 Mar 2016 #126

Howard Dean has been a well respected DEMOCRAT for decades. George II Mar 2016 #127

Perhaps. And more's the pity. mac56 Mar 2016 #132

As one who hit the ground for him in 2003, I can say he was not well respected by the Establishment ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #133

You can't kick me in the teeth malletgirl02 Mar 2016 #134

Mistaking the truth for hate felix_numinous Mar 2016 #139

policitics is not bean bag ... beedle Mar 2016 #141

he needs some of his own medicine shanti Mar 2016 #152

Poor Hillary. So victimized. hopeforchange2008 Mar 2016 #154

Paul Wellstone would be disappointed. white_wolf Mar 2016 #155

"Bernie supporting cyberbullies"? Please. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #158

I remember Howard Dean, when he was noble. /nt NCjack Mar 2016 #162

Ridiculous that he is ignoring the will of the Vermont voters jfern Mar 2016 #163