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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Seriously. When did we decide as a Democrat, I should feel shame, wanting a Democratic candidate? [View all]LuvLoogie
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Seriously. When did we decide as a Democrat, I should feel shame, wanting a Democratic candidate? [View all]
seabeyond
Apr 2016
OP
Abso fucking lutely generous of the Democrats. And instead of being gracious, he has been being the
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#4
Young people are too stupid to know better, yet outrage if POC are tarred with the same brush....
Human101948
Apr 2016
#299
Yes, TOS is correct. You're going right to the 3rd party advocacy line without crossing.
brush
Apr 2016
#320
"...third-Way Democrats..." and I stopped reading. Find a theme song. That one is played out.
Buzz Clik
Apr 2016
#27
But I'm dead serious. I'm so fucking tired of this "third way" bullshit, it's immeasurable.
Buzz Clik
Apr 2016
#52
I agree. I cannot even get a set definition, and all seem to fall under it depending whether
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#54
People objecting to a meaningless slur is that hurtful to you? This is a weird thing to come out
Squinch
Apr 2016
#149
I think you are right on. Thank you Andy. I stopped discussing politics, because there was no
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#168
The phrase has taken on a new meaning. Now it means, "I know that I hate Hillary. I've heard
Squinch
Apr 2016
#62
Yes. And there are issues, for sure. None of us are stupid enough to not get it. We live in
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#73
I think there are huge issues. But I haven't thought Sanders had any way to address them
Squinch
Apr 2016
#148
I agree with all of that. I posted basically the same basis, that it was the "third way" attack that
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#169
That was the threat to bring Sanders into the Democratic Primary, knowing what was probably in store
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#32
HE has never wanted to be in the Democratic Party. This is demonstrated throughout his career...
LuvLoogie
Apr 2016
#76
It is like, way back campaigning in New Hampshire, a long time Democrat said to Sanders, ....
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#84
Because I'm sick of the Bernie-bashing shit and lying. Bernie is 10 times more a Democrat than she.
HERVEPA
Apr 2016
#95
Especially when those within the Democratic Party have been doing all the work.
LiberalFighter
Apr 2016
#290
Ya. Ok. So? Hence the Democratic party allowing, .... get that? Allowing him to run in our party.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#15
Every time I see this list of his many categoric rejections of the Dem. Party,
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#39
The threat of third party run is taken seriously. That is what Democrats had to weigh. Nt
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#63
I think a third party run by Bernardo would have lasted about 6 weeks, maybe 3 months at the outside
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#91
Not to mention, the only reason why Bernie went beyond 3% was because the Dems let him try
KitSileya
Apr 2016
#200
We are dealing with Republicans, baggers and Libertarians who have no qualm what so ever,
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#6
I think this si a special election with both Sanders and Clinton. Both bringing their own special
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#53
I've often wondered if Bernie's most ardent fans are crossovers from the previous
procon
Apr 2016
#79
My son is doing a Philosophy paper on the different political party. He told me he used Sanders
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#88
I agree. I totally agree. This GE might be fucked up for them, but I do think that awareness will
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#121
Well. No. I think there are way more reasoned people, hence Clinton winning. But, I hear ya. Lol
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#7
All they had to do was take the steps to educate themselves how they would be able to vote, and they
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#11
They can take the time to clear caches so they can vote multiple times in online polls.
MADem
Apr 2016
#18
couldn't agree more - the Dems select the Dem candidate, the GOP select the GOP candidate,
DrDan
Apr 2016
#78
And we should make it as hard as possible to register or change registration (sarcasm)
All in it together
Apr 2016
#118
Making registration is being made hard by the GOP. Obama, DOJ, Clinton and the Democrats
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#123
I had heard a bunch of stuff about change in Texas voting so, well before the primary I googled
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#137
And if Warren had done so, the Cinton machine and supporters would be working overtime...
Armstead
Apr 2016
#51
And regardless of how often this has been pointed out, real absurdities, it is ignored. Nt
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#71
"...they'd rather co-opt someone else's, and then get mad, after shitting on our carpet,
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#22
Another.... Abso fuckin' lutely. Yes. There are so many interesting angles in this story.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#77
so until they are a "legitimate" party with their own corporate sponsors you'll do your part to
JCanete
Apr 2016
#202
"So then you"... This is another I simply will not do one more time. So you.... Then a huge story
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#214
Yep, the "wrap you around an axle" approach to conversation--it's what people do when their team is
MADem
Apr 2016
#217
it was a starting point, you could have corrected me if I misinterpreted your position,
JCanete
Apr 2016
#249
real eye opener ... however, I can not understand allowing someone else to determine how I feel.
Hiraeth
Apr 2016
#75
OWN IT. This is YOUR op. READ what YOU wrote. it is ON YOU. jesus. you are obtuse
Hiraeth
Apr 2016
#105
I know whatever you were implying was a jab at me. I totally do not get, nor care what the jab was.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#138
when did we decide? WE did not decide. YOU did. that is all I am trying to say here. no jab.
Hiraeth
Apr 2016
#143
Many people when registering in Cal wanted to be independent but registered for an actual party
All in it together
Apr 2016
#152
My position is Democratic rule, in a Democratic primary, picking a Democratic candidate.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#94
Not offended, disrespectful I think and why bother. You have already had the conversation,
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#263
I feel it is disrespectful to define another or create a story of who they are, instead of listening
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#271
And I feel it's disrespectful to attempt to claim such a personal attack when it isn't present.
jeff47
Apr 2016
#276
"So, you want a machine then." Stupid comment that had nothing to do with my reply, simply made to
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#279
I have no qualms with the democratic party, or for that matter the Rs, or the greens
nadinbrzezinski
Apr 2016
#28
How on earth is letting everyone who is member of a party participate in choosing its nominee
KitSileya
Apr 2016
#201
If all who are eligible are allowed to vote, and all can become eligible, then it is democratic.
KitSileya
Apr 2016
#205
You are ignoring all fact to try and make the point work. It doesn't hold up.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#266
You didn't address that person's point and just plowed straight ahead. It has nothing to do with
stevenleser
Apr 2016
#296
No, comparing general elections to party primaries is Apples and Nuts. Thanks for playing. nt
stevenleser
Apr 2016
#306
No one. Nor did I suggest it. Democrats voting in their Democratic primary will do the choosing.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#97
I think that the party crashers should go do the work and form their own
The Second Stone
Apr 2016
#55
Since the Clintons and the DNC made the Democratic party a less malevolent version
tabasco
Apr 2016
#59
"Too many think Democrat is a club" The strong majority of Democrats disagree with you.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#98
Why? Most of us are prepared with a "because" after "I want a Democratic president"
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2016
#66
You're silly. Hillary is the Queen of Shame and her followers are the Legion of Shame
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2016
#80
I don't know it Hillary has the empathy to feel shame. Her followers must speak for themselves.
Hiraeth
Apr 2016
#111
Seriously. When did we decide as a Democrat, I should feel shame, wanting a Democratic candidate?
jmousso75
Apr 2016
#90
If one wants to have a say in who the Democratic candidate is they should register as a Democrat
Maru Kitteh
Apr 2016
#106
Since we have been infiltrated by corporate beholden operatives that pose as Democrats.
insta8er
Apr 2016
#109
Where do you get off callling only one of our candidates Democrats? Who appointed you?
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2016
#127
Thank you. Maybe, you have explained it better than I did. I tried but, seemed to have failed.
Hiraeth
Apr 2016
#147
You're right. It's not a tough concept and it works. But, it's not democratic.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2016
#144
From what I had read, the only poor judgment or mishap was not kicking the 70k off previous election
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#171
You mean the shitty fucking candidate our major democratic party is shoving down our throats?
B Calm
Apr 2016
#195
Insulting to suggest if one does not go with your candidate, we are simply not looking at policy.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#173
That is the point, though. I lot of us see that Hillary is not a "real" Democrat.
Arugula Latte
Apr 2016
#166
And more of us disagree with you. Doesn't mean we open it up to have others decide, right?
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#175
Not sure I get what you're complaining about? Is it because Sanders runs as a D or that republicans
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#167
I think we are supposed to feel shame for wanting some one not anointed by the democratic party
Autumn
Apr 2016
#179
She is getting the votes. That isn't anointing. To want Sanders regardless of "We the people" would
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#182
I am trying to figure out the point of the OP. It seems like word salad to me.
Bread and Circus
Apr 2016
#212
Over 200 hundred replies had no problem understanding the OP so I have to wonder about your ability
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#221
I do not take it personally, and why the game? Think it makes you look clever?
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#237
There is no game, I just think the OP is poorly written. I told you that, you seemed upset.
Bread and Circus
Apr 2016
#240
Well the PUMA stuff kinda did me in...I cannot take on faith something just because I want to.
Rex
Apr 2016
#220
Sanders is the PUMA of 2016. I put no concern in it in 2008 and I certainly don't now.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#223
Lets wait until the race is called, them we can talk "PUMA" or not, Sea.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2016
#234
Sanders people meet the very definition of PUMA, Warren. And, I did not bring the word up.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#235
"Sanders people" are not a monolith. Im a sanders person, and I've said up and down I'll support the
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2016
#238
No, they are not Warren. Absolutely. None of us are regardless of our candidate. PUMA of 2008
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#239
I totally agree. 2008 I didn't even know what they were. I heard comments, but I was focused on
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#255
How about Port angeles? That or olympia. Which. I sure do like Port angeles. Lol. Nt
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#236
From what I've seen, it's all beautiful up there. Hard to go wrong, I think
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2016
#244
True that. Thanks. I still have a year to decide, but thanks. I am really listening to people up
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#270
Yeah, were i am now is probably about the farthest ive lived from the ocean in most of my adult life
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2016
#273
You'd have to deal with lot of hippies, in Eugene. But you get the Oregon Country Fair every summer
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2016
#283
But... You are truly limited in info to arrive at any kind of understanding how I define, shit.
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#224
Sanders has started a revolution among young people. That will not just go away imo even if he loses
Rex
Apr 2016
#243
Me too, we are the Democratic Party and should be bringing in the younger generations.
Rex
Apr 2016
#254
But lets not forget. Democrats ALWAYS attract youth in GE. This is not new. Sanders brought them
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#261
Exactly. I did not care who they are voting for, I want the enthusiasm, but I want it to go thru GE
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#274
Our primary is so long. Thankfully, the GE won't start up until about Sept.... and that is only
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#282
I agree with you. They will try to make it a race, but I think it is the Democrats to lose. Nt
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#286
That is what I've been saying under my breath, figured the last few months might as well say it.
Rex
Apr 2016
#289
The alternate universe is the one where BERNIE is a democrat. Hillary has
BreakfastClub
Apr 2016
#293
"Clinton is no democrat. She is a republican. Just like her husband, just like Obama."
seabeyond
Apr 2016
#316
It is astounding how ridiculous some (not all of course) of these Clinton supporters sound.
JumpinJehosaphat
Apr 2016
#259