2016 Postmortem

DesertFlower

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78. you're right.

Reply to CorkySt.Clair (Reply #37)

Tue Mar 15, 2016, 09:29 PM

Mar 2016

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I'll admit it. I am massively depressed and angry and bitter tonight [View all] Armstead Mar 2016 OP

"looks like the Democratic voters have imposed the Big Clampdown" corrected for you. eom tarheelsunc Mar 2016 #1

Propaganda and brand names work wonders Armstead Mar 2016 #5

Or maybe some folks just don't think your candidate is the best pick? Adrahil Mar 2016 #85

I don't. I realize there are people who like her or don't like him. Armstead Mar 2016 #88

OK. I don't agree with that assessment, but there ya go. Have a good night. NT Adrahil Mar 2016 #92

The voters voted. Simple as that. riversedge Mar 2016 #104

"Best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter" davidn3600 Mar 2016 #122

It's a massive loss for everyone except the those at the top. Broward Mar 2016 #2

The "You're too STUPID to vote for my candidate" excuse. Haven't heard that one for awhile... brooklynite Mar 2016 #6

It's a massive win for people like you. Broward Mar 2016 #14

idiocracy vs corporatocracy dana_b Mar 2016 #66

That sounds about right, nt. Broward Mar 2016 #71

true marions ghost Mar 2016 #116

Now, by "Big Clampdown" you mean "letting Democrats vote for the candidate of their choice"? brooklynite Mar 2016 #3

I said I am pissed and bitter -- at a lot of things Armstead Mar 2016 #17

Just out of curiousity Karma13612 Mar 2016 #44

Were you this scared of the Obama Administration? brooklynite Mar 2016 #52

? I was against Clinton back then. I was for Obama. Not sure what you are Karma13612 Mar 2016 #67

What??? Silver_Witch Mar 2016 #93

Obama is a decent human being with integrity Armstead Mar 2016 #103

I think there is no retirement for us Karma... Silver_Witch Mar 2016 #84

+100 . Gawd I don't want to keep working beyond my abilities. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #102

You have the candidate you deserve. Beowulf Mar 2016 #50

I have the candidate the Democratic Party is asking for...I think they call that "democracy" brooklynite Mar 2016 #54

How appropriate you used quotes around democracy! Beowulf Mar 2016 #97

Don't self delete PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #4

If I was single, and a few decades younger, I would leave the present US as well. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #59

I am not young myself PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #65

In some ways, I kinda wish Trudeau hadn't even made the joke about Karma13612 Mar 2016 #76

I could be in Canada in an hour. PowerToThePeople Mar 2016 #82

40 minutes if I go the speed limit. :-) Karma13612 Mar 2016 #94

If she even hints... TCJ70 Mar 2016 #7

I'm with you. I hope Hillary wins big in the general NightWatcher Mar 2016 #8

My health on that day will be determined by her behavior Armstead Mar 2016 #21

If that is the future, I live in NY. pangaia Mar 2016 #38

yeah, it gets pretty chilly dana_b Mar 2016 #74

I live in New England...The weather can do strange things to one's system in November Armstead Mar 2016 #101

I'm done with politics. Barack_America Mar 2016 #9

i felt that way in '74 when nixon DesertFlower Mar 2016 #22

I believe it was 1972. He resigned in 1974. CorkySt.Clair Mar 2016 #37

you're right. DesertFlower Mar 2016 #78

We're fucked. Conservatives have taken over both parties. Broward Mar 2016 #46

That's it right there. RiverLover Mar 2016 #91

I appreciate your post. Misery loves company as they say. Broward Mar 2016 #95

+1. Please do not self-delete. You echo my thoughts exactly. JonLeibowitz Mar 2016 #10

it really illustrates the difficulty of going up against the establishment....as a Democrat virtualobserver Mar 2016 #11

Secretary Clinton is more than capable of imploding DefenseLawyer Mar 2016 #12

Yep ezgoingrl Mar 2016 #13

I've Said It Many, Many Times Already! Kissing Democrats Good-Bye, After I ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #42

I doubt things will go as you or anyone else expects. randome Mar 2016 #15

I appreciate that but I donlt have much hope for that Armstead Mar 2016 #25

"help keep pushing her and her supporters further left". This is a seriously terrible... TCJ70 Mar 2016 #27

The movement to the right in the 80s and 90s was born out of necessity, I think. randome Mar 2016 #41

If that were true, the DNC would have been all in for Bernie... TCJ70 Mar 2016 #45

Sanders, despite his age, isn't 'old school'. But the DNC is. randome Mar 2016 #61

Hard to come out of the bunker when you're locked inside by the fatcats Doremus Mar 2016 #87

Unfortunately too many of those bunkers are lined with gold Armstead Mar 2016 #110

It is the people (voters) who push the candidates and force social change. Not,the,other way around. kerry-is-my-prez Mar 2016 #121

I'm not angry or bitter bigwillq Mar 2016 #16

I expected it too...But hope springs eternal Armstead Mar 2016 #29

i am with you. restorefreedom Mar 2016 #18

even if bernie does not win, his DesertFlower Mar 2016 #19

Exactly, whatever happens stopwastingmymoney Mar 2016 #34

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^ The change must come from the bottom jwirr Mar 2016 #64

Mine too mvd Mar 2016 #20

Bernie is just getting started killbotfactory Mar 2016 #23

I have a list of Bernie followers that I am donating to. I will jwirr Mar 2016 #75

I still stand by my prediction: Trump will win against Clinton. n/t Skwmom Mar 2016 #24

+1 dana_b Mar 2016 #68

Me too. Sky Masterson Mar 2016 #26

Hillary's massive organization encouraged early voting and her supporters did exactly that. LonePirate Mar 2016 #28

I guess she learned one lesson from 2008 democrattotheend Mar 2016 #57

I'm sorry. I know that feeling all too well. grossproffit Mar 2016 #30

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I'll Still Be A Bernie Supporter, But I NOW Completely ChiciB1 Mar 2016 #31

Yep, I think so too. Luciferous Mar 2016 #43

I am hoping "the revolution" continues. We need more young people getting involved. bettyellen Mar 2016 #32

I've been going for the long game since 1980 (and before) ...Getting too damn long for me Armstead Mar 2016 #40

Me too- been disappointed with young voters since I was one. I am really hoping awareness bettyellen Mar 2016 #48

I'm joining the pity party... PassingFair Mar 2016 #33

I'm with you Shadowflash Mar 2016 #35

as soon as we vote for Bernie in the CA primary, my husband and i are both leaving the Dem party; amborin Mar 2016 #36

No need to dawdle... brooklynite Mar 2016 #39

ROFL! democrats are those who uphold democratic principles and values, not those loyal to the "D" amborin Mar 2016 #56

as will I dana_b Mar 2016 #98

So because one candidate didn't get nominated, it's all over? CalvinballPro Mar 2016 #47

It isn't just one candidate...I'm feeling the crap of the last 35 years bearing down Armstead Mar 2016 #55

Have a good cry, you'll be ok nt firebrand80 Mar 2016 #49

I don''t cry. I throw things Armstead Mar 2016 #60

Just think, now you can direct your bitterness at hoping Clinton fails. Hoyt Mar 2016 #51

Naw I'll just get politically apathetic marked by occasional perioids of outrage Armstead Mar 2016 #63

Why not focus on some sweet congressional races this Fall? bettyellen Mar 2016 #70

I live in one of those blue places where Dems are basically good and secure Armstead Mar 2016 #72

Me too, but I try to adopt a candidate out of state. Do some phone banking..... bettyellen Mar 2016 #96

America has pretty much decided. OnlinePoker Mar 2016 #53

I am awash in pessimism Trajan Mar 2016 #58

EVery single Voting place in my town was totally full today-in IL What gives??? Bern2WinUSA Mar 2016 #99

People are afraid of radical change npk Mar 2016 #62

What's frustrating is that Bernie isn't radical Armstead Mar 2016 #69

All I know if I feel this discouraged at age 66 I can't imagine how sad it must be Nanjeanne Mar 2016 #73

I'm under 40... TCJ70 Mar 2016 #77

This isn't a choice Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #79

yup we're fucked ibegurpard Mar 2016 #80

Please don't self-delete. You are feeling what a lot of us are feeling. Karma13612 Mar 2016 #81

I'm a huge Bernie supporter. Deadshot Mar 2016 #83

She's got me for one day in November. That's it. Armstead Mar 2016 #89

Not going to happen to this old hag... Silver_Witch Mar 2016 #100

I don't pay attention to those people. Deadshot Mar 2016 #123

k&r anything can still happen nationalize the fed Mar 2016 #86

From your post to God's ear... Armstead Mar 2016 #90

I guess I think that the revolution is a lot closer even if Vattel Mar 2016 #105

Hopefully my optimism will return tomorrow Armstead Mar 2016 #107

Hillary is winning this thing FAIR AND SQUARE!!!!! beaglelover Mar 2016 #106

Yeah okay whatever.... Armstead Mar 2016 #108

You just keep telling yourself that. chervilant Mar 2016 #113

Aww.....you mad 'bro??? Need a hug???? beaglelover Mar 2016 #114

This was rigged from day 1 davidn3600 Mar 2016 #124

Oh FFS, what utter bullshit. Your candidate beaglelover Mar 2016 #133

I'm furious at the media. If Bernie had gotten half of Trump's coverage.... Dems to Win Mar 2016 #109

Now Do You Think She Will... WiffenPoof Mar 2016 #111

"We don't care. We don't have to." Armstead Mar 2016 #112

He's the most clearly and unapologetically left-leaning candidate to perform so competitively since Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #115

They did take notice...and crushed it by any means necessary Armstead Mar 2016 #117

Sorry. I hear you. Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #118

Sorry, but with this kind of defeatism we would still be British subjects. Skwmom Mar 2016 #119

You're correct. But sometimes one just has to vent Armstead Mar 2016 #120

Hi! I am new to DU! My first post. Seeinghope Mar 2016 #125

Welcome to DU GP6971 Mar 2016 #127

Thank you! Seeinghope Mar 2016 #129

Welcome to DU. Thanks for having your first post here. Armstead Mar 2016 #130

I didn't even feel this sad in 2004 loyalsister Mar 2016 #126

This is exactly how Im feeling as well. bunnies Mar 2016 #132

Me too, Armstead. Chan790 Mar 2016 #128

me too ... shireen Mar 2016 #131