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Excellent Post!! I agree UMTerp01 Apr 2016 #1
Sure, I'll be there when they get their chops ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #2
I agree. Sparkly Apr 2016 #3
You are correct, EXCEPT you forgot something Armstead Apr 2016 #42
Special place in hell for Lieberman and Nelson on the Public Option nt eilen Apr 2016 #128
Moving to the left for political show is not moving to the left. A platform is words on a paper if Skwmom Apr 2016 #4
You have to start somewhere apcalc Apr 2016 #33
That is why the 1% loves identity politics. Gender doesn't matter to me. I don't support sexism. Skwmom Apr 2016 #48
Women's rights concern me, because women should be able to control their own bodies all american girl Apr 2016 #77
Absolutely. I would like to know that the young women in my life Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #50
Bernie would have won this election had it not been for voter suppression and Unicorn Apr 2016 #99
His campaign was a jumpstart to something that will be more "bottom up" and pervasive... villager Apr 2016 #5
Good post. auntpurl Apr 2016 #6
I don't think that will happen unless/until there's another draft. Sparkly Apr 2016 #8
I think there will be other inexorable forces aside from a draft, that will compel people to act. nt villager Apr 2016 #70
No, he would have had the majority because 2016 post occupy people want the 1% out. Unicorn Apr 2016 #109
have the read posts from HRC supporters on DU? PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #7
Of course not. Sparkly Apr 2016 #9
I love your avatar. BeanMusical Apr 2016 #12
Thanks =) PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #15
I'm very liberal apcalc Apr 2016 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #45
Yup....been busy! apcalc Apr 2016 #104
What are your thoughts on the Death Penalty? Do you support compromise on abortion? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #10
Sorry, what does that have to do with my post? auntpurl Apr 2016 #11
Oh, nothing I guess. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #18
I'm not against any Democrat in the WH auntpurl Apr 2016 #22
So no thoughts on the Death Penalty or compromise on abortion. Got it. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #27
Exactly, you're exactly right. auntpurl Apr 2016 #29
Where do you think Hillary comes down on those two issues? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #31
Her views are right there on her website. auntpurl Apr 2016 #36
"The left" does their groundwork -- but they continually get the rug pulled out Armstead Apr 2016 #47
I do think it's "too much to try" auntpurl Apr 2016 #52
I was not talking about only Sanders Armstead Apr 2016 #58
Agree re: commies auntpurl Apr 2016 #63
Most Dems don't reflect the majority... haikugal Apr 2016 #62
Ding-ding-ding-ding; We have a winner. fleabiscuit Apr 2016 #94
Thank you and it's an important fact that needs to be addressed. I view Clinton as a corrupt haikugal Apr 2016 #102
I admire your grace at hanging BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #71
Ha ha, well, I'm old now. auntpurl Apr 2016 #76
LOL, I'm old too. BlueMTexpat Apr 2016 #82
I like what you're saying, but I don't believe Hillary wants a "push to the left" Schema Thing Apr 2016 #13
I'm not talking about Hillary auntpurl Apr 2016 #14
Correction -- Millionaires in the realm of more than $190 Million Armstead Apr 2016 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Apr 2016 #16
Sorry? auntpurl Apr 2016 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Apr 2016 #26
Right, it's there. auntpurl Apr 2016 #44
Reponses coming in on the thread. Still not banned. nt auntpurl Apr 2016 #73
You're not trying hard enough. fleabiscuit Apr 2016 #106
lol auntpurl Apr 2016 #108
+1 BeanMusical Apr 2016 #20
.. MgtPA Apr 2016 #123
Cool beans, however Bernie is my guy until the race is over. You wouldn't like me Joob Apr 2016 #19
I say vote for your guy. auntpurl Apr 2016 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Apr 2016 #28
Not a fact. Also whenever we point out FACTS WE or Bernie WE GET ATTACKED and Need to TONE IT DOWN Joob Apr 2016 #30
Hill supporters insightdeluxe Apr 2016 #129
That 3rd paragraph is the part ... JoePhilly Apr 2016 #21
Yeah. auntpurl Apr 2016 #24
Exactly! JoePhilly Apr 2016 #25
Here Armstead Apr 2016 #51
Sounds like you would love the change that this revolution would bring. Snotcicles Apr 2016 #32
Not bothered either way. auntpurl Apr 2016 #39
Are you even in the United States? shalafi Apr 2016 #83
I've been watching Hillary Clinton since 1992. auntpurl Apr 2016 #85
That's sweet, Auntie, but it does rather make your language about local activism at the grassroots Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #124
Why would I do the work? auntpurl Apr 2016 #127
Kind of funny. peace13 Apr 2016 #34
"If someone else does all the work": Yeah, that's...pretty much how it works. auntpurl Apr 2016 #43
It's OK, you are pretty much safe where you are at. peace13 Apr 2016 #53
My friends and family are mostly all back in the States auntpurl Apr 2016 #55
Your OP and the response two up are two different worlds. peace13 Apr 2016 #119
Here's the thing about the 'revolution'... Blanks Apr 2016 #35
So true.. auntpurl Apr 2016 #46
Ridiculous... jack_krass Apr 2016 #65
You're speaking for others... Blanks Apr 2016 #86
The bottom line is... jack_krass Apr 2016 #98
How do you feel about his deception... Blanks Apr 2016 #107
Yup, the whole pope trip was a disaster, don't know WTF the campaign was thinking jack_krass Apr 2016 #113
Don't get me wrong... Blanks Apr 2016 #118
A-friggin'-men! Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #117
K&R. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #38
It's not about a guy. Orsino Apr 2016 #40
" his message didn't resonate with enough voters" LongTomH Apr 2016 #41
As a Bernie supporter, I wholeheartedly agree. TeacherB87 Apr 2016 #54
I agree that she will. auntpurl Apr 2016 #61
Wait so now that the primary is all but wrapped up... now Bernie has great ideas? Bread and Circus Apr 2016 #56
Hey man, you want out, join another party, I'm not trying to keep you in! auntpurl Apr 2016 #64
I reject what you have to say as it is insincere. Bread and Circus Apr 2016 #114
Bernie's message is tremendously well-received, but Hill had the system rigged long ago. senz Apr 2016 #57
Bingo! Armstead Apr 2016 #59
Hillary Clinton's entire campaign is built off of Citizens United - There is no grassroots support. aurelius2112 Apr 2016 #68
Yep, there it is!! nt haikugal Apr 2016 #80
auntpurl, you know I love ya dana_b Apr 2016 #60
If they get on the ballot in PA, I will support them all the way! auntpurl Apr 2016 #67
yeah, that's a big struggle to get on the ballot dana_b Apr 2016 #81
They can learn a lesson with Sanders run. fleabiscuit Apr 2016 #112
When the other candidate is financially tied to the media Trajan Apr 2016 #66
...thanks? auntpurl Apr 2016 #72
In comparison ... Trajan Apr 2016 #79
GDP has mostly been a cesspit of vile crap for months now auntpurl Apr 2016 #90
I second Trajan auntpurl. Thanks for being thoughtful. nt haikugal Apr 2016 #89
Thank you! auntpurl Apr 2016 #91
We share a state.... haikugal Apr 2016 #93
I miss Philly so much. auntpurl Apr 2016 #101
Home is like that. I'd enjoy The UK...feel a great affinity for the British. Mother was an Aussie. haikugal Apr 2016 #105
I agree with much but it takes a great leader which can start anywhere snowy owl Apr 2016 #69
I like some of Bernie's ideas. auntpurl Apr 2016 #84
Clinton's revolting. You're right. shalafi Apr 2016 #74
Since HRC will most likely govern to the right of Obama, I find your premise weak. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #75
I think not. auntpurl Apr 2016 #88
+1! DCBob Apr 2016 #78
Thanks nt auntpurl Apr 2016 #92
If Hillary's supporters wanted to move left, they would vote for Bernie. w4rma Apr 2016 #87
I'm not saying they necessarily WANT to move left (although some definitely do) auntpurl Apr 2016 #96
That's accurate. They'll have to be dragged back to the left. (nt) w4rma Apr 2016 #97
w4rma, respectfully, that's ridiculous. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #120
Running a campaign to disenfranchise and insult potential Democrats is stupid. But, Clinton keeps w4rma Apr 2016 #121
Most Hillary supporters ARE against moving to the left. liberalnarb Apr 2016 #95
It was an attempt to get the WH back after 12 horrific years. auntpurl Apr 2016 #100
It worked? liberalnarb Apr 2016 #103
The Clinton's "New" Democrat 'ideals' lost us the Congress for the first time since FDR. (nt) w4rma Apr 2016 #115
Not true. "Most" Hillary supporters are no different than any other dem. nt BreakfastClub Apr 2016 #110
Auntpurl, thanks for such a marvellous post, especially this: Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #111
Glad you enjoyed it! auntpurl Apr 2016 #116
K&R! DemonGoddess Apr 2016 #122
With Hillary you don't get Revolution, but Devolution! EndElectoral Apr 2016 #125
Hillary believes in revolution? Nedsdag Apr 2016 #126
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