2016 Postmortem

Nanjeanne

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140. Why is it so hard for Clintonites to understand that most people make up their own mind about things

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 06:30 PM

Apr 2016

I could care less that Anne Rice once supported Bernie or that she now says she doesn't. It affects me not at all.

Are there seriously people who base their own opinions on someone else's because they wrote a book?

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Anne Rice says ... [View all] NurseJackie Apr 2016 OP

She's awesome. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #1

As a former Bernie supporter, you'd think her words would resonate. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #9

As a former Bernie supporter, her words are suspect. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #30

The wounds were not caused by Bernie. mmonk Apr 2016 #2

If she was irresponsible enough not to know who Bernie is before she supported him.... Armstead Apr 2016 #40

She's an author, not an oracle. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #46

That's my point Armstead Apr 2016 #50

Heh-heh! Yeah, sure. :-P NurseJackie Apr 2016 #55

Take yes for an answer sometimes Armstead Apr 2016 #57

So sorry, my fault entirely ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #61

You're good..........You should work in a pretzel factory Armstead Apr 2016 #63

That's better than someone hoping and praying for the GOP to win, or ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #73

And you move those goalposts creatively and with imagination. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #136

Not moving any goalposts Armstead Apr 2016 #137

What wounds? PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #3

very true rurallib Apr 2016 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #8

Would you prefer to cover LBJ's War On Poverty? PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #27

WHERE did I say I only wanted these programs updated to help Whites? PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #36

It's not about white privilege. Sanders supporters want EVERYONE to have privilege, except... Armstead Apr 2016 #47

LBJ overcame much of his racism to and passed major civil rights legislation. brush Apr 2016 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #89

Not advocating going back to any era of progressivism, just trying to get the facts straight brush Apr 2016 #92

Exactly- he's stayed on the issues that affected the decline of the US workers- mpcamb Apr 2016 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #28

Disgusted. PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #49

See, this is where you guys lost. The poster said something. That something was an accurate Squinch Apr 2016 #109

I double down on what I said about Nationalism and Protectionism. PyaarRevolution Apr 2016 #121

Oh, FFS. So you read crap somewhere and you tell a poster that has nothing to do with the crap that Squinch Apr 2016 #122

Last time I checked in with Anne Rice she was denigrating LGBT for Jesus, having made $$$ selling Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #4

Hate the message, attack the messenger. kstewart33 Apr 2016 #81

Ah, no. It's a matter of Rice having exploited my community for profit, then berating us for her Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #102

Talks some sense into his followers? Skwmom Apr 2016 #6

Vampires don't have a reflection Beowulf Apr 2016 #82

To be fair, she's been a bit of a religious loony in the recent past... auntpurl Apr 2016 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #11

I'd seen that too... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #14

From what I remember... auntpurl Apr 2016 #17

Yes but she did as you say, exploit homoerotic themes for $$$, then denigrate LGBT people for Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #21

I could go either way... auntpurl Apr 2016 #26

Big difference: Prince never claimed some candidate was God's choice. No politics for Prince, not Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #38

I'm sorry, but this Blue guy is lying through his teeth to you Tarc Apr 2016 #41

Thanks for the info. auntpurl Apr 2016 #51

I know, I've been an Anne Rice fanboy for years, and was pretty weirded out by her Catholic return Tarc Apr 2016 #60

I was a massive fan as a teenager auntpurl Apr 2016 #64

So you did not read any of that material and also did not pay attention to what she said but you Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #112

Lying about different things now? Tarc Apr 2016 #116

No, I'm not lying you nasty person, Anne Rice herself said she left her religion because she was Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #104

"...and that she had been anti gay prior to her leaving that faith" Tarc Apr 2016 #105

She joined an anti gay group for years, then her son came out then she said 'I can't be anti gay'. Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #111

You are still lying Tarc Apr 2016 #113

All I have done is cited her own public statements. She lost many fans and lots of money and Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #120

No, you haven't, you rely on the "no one joins a bigoted group unless they agree with the bigotry" Tarc Apr 2016 #125

I believe her son came out and that actually changed her thinking on LGBTQ issues justiceischeap Apr 2016 #34

Evolving and vacillation are not the same things. Also, while I welcome those who 'evolve' I do not Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #43

I've never followed closely her career or life-events ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #88

Why am I expected to care what Anne Rice says? hellofromreddit Apr 2016 #10

Even if they don't matter and aren't worth a bucket of spit they get printed and promulgated. mpcamb Apr 2016 #15

Why do you think anyone expects anything from you? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #19

She's previously been pro-equality but also anti equality, pro-gay then later anti gay, then later Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #22

Anne Rice was never at any time "anti-gay", what complete-arsed bullshit Tarc Apr 2016 #39

I guess you missed the Killer Mike threads. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #25

All 116 of them. nt Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #66

You mean the ones packed to the gills with people shouting that celebrity opinions don't matter? hellofromreddit Apr 2016 #139

Same reason people are supposed to think Sanders is a progressive standard? jus sayin uponit7771 Apr 2016 #76

Please explain. I don't follow your reason. hellofromreddit Apr 2016 #138

I was disappointed she went Sanders, afraid to see what she was saying in th Op cause I like her. seabeyond Apr 2016 #13

She's the definitive Hillary supporter, she's been pro-equality then very anti gay for Jesus and Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #18

She endorsed Sanders and said nothing until AFTER he lost. seabeyond Apr 2016 #20

Again: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #24

You can say whatever you want. She endorsed Sanders and said nothing until after Sanders lost. seabeyond Apr 2016 #29

I can say it, but you refuse to respond to what I say, very Anne Rice Christian of you....again: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #45

Because that is not the conversation I am having Blue. I stated something very simple. seabeyond Apr 2016 #67

So she's evolved. Orsino Apr 2016 #59

As did Sanders with marriage equality until 2009. That happens. Better than never evolving, ya think seabeyond Apr 2016 #94

Being this is the only issue that matters treestar Apr 2016 #75

treestar you are constantly confused by thinking people. I have personally talked to two Popes. Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #100

I get it but treestar Apr 2016 #103

You need to climb off the platform. Hillary credited Ronald and Nancy Reagan both. Here's the quote Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #118

Why should I care what a second-rate author says? Luciferous Apr 2016 #16

Lots of short-sighted, clueless voters in the US, obviously Triana Apr 2016 #31

So I'm worse than a Republican according to Anne Rice. She can go to hell. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #32

I've seen some online Bernie supporters that are just as bad as Republicans justiceischeap Apr 2016 #37

I am first and foremost a citizen. I will support the best candidate. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #56

I love Anne Rice, have been in her FB Group for ages, saw much of this first-hand. Tarc Apr 2016 #33

Were you with her during her years of anti gay Christian activism? Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #98

As I posted out to the other DU'er earlier, you lied about this Tarc Apr 2016 #101

I am quoting her. She joined an anti gay group, stayed for years, her son came out and she left that Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #114

I'm not going to argue about your dishonesty on 3 different fronts Tarc Apr 2016 #117

Yes, Bernie has to heal some wounds. JaneyVee Apr 2016 #35

Insisting the party of the people stands up for the people? Bad Thoughts Apr 2016 #42

Anne, it's the other way around. the Democratic party uses us. Baitball Blogger Apr 2016 #44

Yeah, there's a place next to my wife and me. Stinky The Clown Apr 2016 #48

K&R mcar Apr 2016 #52

Revolted by the way Bernie and "his followers" handled the revolution. oasis Apr 2016 #53

Interesting quotes. I agree with them. About this: Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #54

Someone was mean on the Internet, therefore Sanders is evil. Orsino Apr 2016 #58

You must have overlooked this one ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #62

Nope. That was my point. Orsino Apr 2016 #65

Pie in the sky is not an agenda. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #68

The change we desperately need, and the shrinking time we have to get it done... Orsino Apr 2016 #69

Because his "opponents" have enough integrity ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #70

The commitment to corporate dominance is not the change we need. Orsino Apr 2016 #72

You're out of viable options. Our next president will be one of two contenders. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #74

No, we are not out of options. Orsino Apr 2016 #77

That's a healthy attitude. Good for you! I'm happy to see it! :-) NurseJackie Apr 2016 #80

That depends on how progressive you think the GOP could be. Orsino Apr 2016 #86

Got it. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #90

What a nasty, undemocratic woman, as 30% have not voted. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #71

At some point in a primary Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #127

I have zero respect for Anne Rice. Coventina Apr 2016 #78

That's a fact. Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #96

No it does not. From vampire fanfic we got 50 shades of grey. msanthrope Apr 2016 #99

I know vast amounts of fanfic, much of it is based on projects I myself helped make. I've never Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #106

Oh brother. Blaming the fanfic community for 50 Shades is like blaming Coventina Apr 2016 #115

I don't always take political cues from authors of homoerotic vampire pulp fiction . . . hatrack Apr 2016 #79

Lol! auntpurl Apr 2016 #83

Good one! NurseJackie Apr 2016 #84

It's funny how conservative christian-ish that sounds Tarc Apr 2016 #87

Well I'm delighted you took offense - bless your heart! hatrack Apr 2016 #134

I'm a fervent Sanders supporter, and I'm pretty fucking tired of PatrickforO Apr 2016 #91

Anne Rice LWolf Apr 2016 #93

Ugh. They're already trying to blame the left if she loses the GE. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #95

The author that went Born again Christian then, when her books started tanking went back to her Katashi_itto Apr 2016 #97

Plenty of room whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #107

These are strong and accurate comments from Rice Gothmog Apr 2016 #108

good for her MariaThinks Apr 2016 #110

Love Anne Rice, and still do. Xyzse Apr 2016 #119

reality laced with tact Sheepshank Apr 2016 #123

"heal the wounds that he has inflicted." ??? yuiyoshida Apr 2016 #124

Oh yes, so much worse than republicans tymorial Apr 2016 #126

This back and forth inane bickering is just so damn annoying, we all live in glass houses, AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #128

As soon as Bernie utters the words "concede" or "withdraw" or "suspend" this will be over. Or ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #130

Yeah, but neither of them is going to do that. They have too much money to gain by not. Squinch Apr 2016 #131

Honestly, me personally, I dislike neither of our candidates, I didn't expect perfection AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #133

For the bitter, there's always room under the bus. apnu Apr 2016 #129

BUS STOP! Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #132

The woman with an Amazon meltdown doesn't like Internet stuff? The hell you say. Prism Apr 2016 #135

Why is it so hard for Clintonites to understand that most people make up their own mind about things Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #140

Authoritarian mindset Mnpaul Apr 2016 #141

Thanks for supporting war and cutting Social Security. Not eridani Apr 2016 #142

The wounds he inflicted in his ever-repetitive issues-oriented message? snowy owl Apr 2016 #143

"... heal the wounds that he has inflicted." What wounds would that be Ms. Rice? Scuba Apr 2016 #144