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In reply to the discussion: When did DU stop being a place where we support Democrats? [View all]Scuba
(53,475 posts)112. Yeah, how dare they "claim their vote is theirs" or "say they are voting their principles"?
That's outrageous! Shame on them. Don't they know Democrats are supposed to get in line and do as they're told?
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a good portion of this site's commenters have hated Democrats for a long time.
geek tragedy
Mar 2016
#2
sorry I don't see this as a game but a time of danger ffor democracy when corporations threaten our
hollysmom
Mar 2016
#45
If your moral beliefs can't allow you to vote for the only candidate in position to beat the GOP
baldguy
Mar 2016
#107
I make that you don't support the Democratic party, but want to pretend that you do.
Donald Ian Rankin
Mar 2016
#140
I believe the purpose of the party is to serve the people, not do the bidding of the corporations.
hobbit709
Mar 2016
#141
I have read it. I look forward to the day the admins start cleaning up this place.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#16
Only two people have a chance to win the presidency in November - the Dem and the Repub.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#19
I laugh at the people who claim they vote on principle but refuse to prevent Pres. Trump or Cruz
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#75
Oh, you're talking about candidate who has been a Democrat for all of a year?
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#24
If you presented an honest and complete list, I would put that person in the Dem column.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#30
I voted for Bernie this month, hence my avatar. Again, if you were honest about all of the issues
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#64
Thank you for your informative post. I'm glad someone actually read and processed my OP.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#25
You post as if you care about community standards yet your sig is anti-semitic.
cui bono
Mar 2016
#127
Kagan intends to back Hillary Clinton if Donald Trump receives the nomination...
BlueStateLib
Mar 2016
#48
I think you're mistaken if you assume foreign policy is the primary factor ...
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#51
If you think the right choice is something that helps elect Trump or Cruz, then we disagree.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#37
This is a perfect example of refusing to commit to voting Dem for whatever BS reason.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#56
I'll mark you down as a Trump supporter then if you are refusing to support the Dem in the GE.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#63
Some Citizens See The DNC As A Corrupt And Politically Bankrupt Institution
cantbeserious
Mar 2016
#39
That's unrelated to my OP given the binary choice of electing a Dem or a Repub.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#46
You're making a primary election argument in a discussion about the general election.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#54
If you have made peace with your vote helping electing Trump or Cruz, then so be it.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#80
I vaguely remember this place agreeing upon a generally-accepted set of values.
lumberjack_jeff
Mar 2016
#52
Stick around after the election when the trolls scoot and things calm down...
TreasonousBastard
Mar 2016
#86
Welcome to DU. I hope you stick around around for a while and enjoy your stay.
LonePirate
Mar 2016
#87
And it's not just a matter of taking sides. It's not just a matter of policy disagreements.
randome
Mar 2016
#102
i think my 'less evil' meter device has finally broken...it apparently was over-used...
islandmkl
Mar 2016
#104
Yes Everything was Much More Pure When we Lost 5 out of 6 Elections But With Mostly Liberal Resumes
Stallion
Mar 2016
#125
Yeah, how dare they "claim their vote is theirs" or "say they are voting their principles"?
Scuba
Mar 2016
#112
Since we have a Republican light posing as a (D) running and an independent who is more
insta8er
Mar 2016
#123
I'll gladly vote for Bernie(D) if he's nominated. But, I don't sign Loyalty Oaths.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2016
#128
Is that what you call the Hillary followers beating up on Sarandon? Good to know. nt
revbones
Mar 2016
#132
No, we call ourselves the sane ones who point out how badly Sarandon has jumped the shark
Tarc
Mar 2016
#134
So you're saying it's just for others to call Hillary followers brogressives. Got it.
revbones
Mar 2016
#135