2016 Postmortem

LonePirate

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92. Your top priority issue may not be their top priority issue.

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 03:44 PM

Apr 2016

They could just as easily claim that you don't give damn about their top concern and we are as equally screwed. For someone who apparently considers themself to be a progressive, you have a surprising lack of empathy and tolerance.

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A Note to all Pissed off and Disappointed Sanders Supporters regarding DU [View all] Armstead Apr 2016 OP

I think a lot have left already Skink Apr 2016 #1

some. were. pushed. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #6

I'm ready to leave again. tymorial Apr 2016 #30

Yep, plenty of slashers @ DU; but progressives sholdn't run away... Jeffersons Ghost Apr 2016 #151

Don't agree with all of your assumptions Armstead but it was a well thought out post. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #2

After a career as a politician, Sanders just joined the Democratic Party. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #3

I think a lot of progressive independents joined to support Sanders. Loudestlib Apr 2016 #20

Otherwise, they'll sneak out in the morning after having used and gotten what they wanted. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #88

But ablamj Apr 2016 #146

except it just did, and they did it 0rganism Apr 2016 #97

The leadership ablamj Apr 2016 #147

party leadership eventually becomes a reflection of the people it represents 0rganism Apr 2016 #173

Don't care ablamj Apr 2016 #175

I joined years before Sanders Red Mountain Apr 2016 #137

Correction. yallerdawg Apr 2016 #33

"Democrats move the Democratic Party to the left" BillZBubb Apr 2016 #55

Exactly ablamj Apr 2016 #148

If you... deathrind Apr 2016 #4

Not exactly... CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #5

Thank you. Bernie had an agressive agenda. politicaljunkie41910 Apr 2016 #117

Bernie's plans or issues are issues that have been here for decades. But because of the decline of bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #134

Yes ablamj Apr 2016 #149

I'm not referring to reasonable disagreement or those who simply prefer Clinton Armstead Apr 2016 #163

It works both ways. CrowCityDem Apr 2016 #167

It does work both ways Armstead Apr 2016 #168

If/when Hillary officially becomes the nominee... Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #7

Thank you for your post. Made my heart calm. 7wo7rees Apr 2016 #8

sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery shireen Apr 2016 #18

Best wishes to you both Armstead Apr 2016 #26

(( )) blm Apr 2016 #51

Thk you for your kind wishes. 7wo7rees Apr 2016 #79

K&R suffragette Apr 2016 #9

This is a good place to vent. gordianot Apr 2016 #10

Yeah. It is a ventilator, among other things Armstead Apr 2016 #154

I'm used to the fact that many in the Party is right leaning and bigoted, part of the fun is Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #138

best of luck to you ibegurpard Apr 2016 #12

I assume you have registered at what will be the new home for many of us FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #14

do you know how many members jpr has now? questionseverything Apr 2016 #24

I heard awhile back arikara Apr 2016 #31

As of now, 1,125 -none Apr 2016 #78

1124 FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #35

ty, i have stayed here at du because i think it gets more views but my heart is with jpr questionseverything Apr 2016 #42

It will be changing very soon and will be more user friendly for us older non tech savvy people who Autumn Apr 2016 #132

I think I'll head to the food pantry or somewhere that I can see a tangible difference at day's end. peace13 Apr 2016 #27

peace, i have found no matter what the trouble questionseverything Apr 2016 #43

Agree! peace13 Apr 2016 #74

and my best to you questionseverything Apr 2016 #80

The neoliberal blueprint is to take something of value, FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #13

The loss of revenue will be the only thing missed when people move on. peace13 Apr 2016 #25

Well said, excellent post about the reality here. nt haikugal Apr 2016 #60

Truth! azmom Apr 2016 #83

I only joined in October 2012, not sure how LiberalElite Apr 2016 #101

Yuuge Plus One! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #118

Thanks, FlatBaroque. senz May 2016 #177

I disagree with the assessment of DU LonePirate Apr 2016 #15

Gender..........what can I say... peace13 Apr 2016 #21

For plenty of Americans, 230 years of male presidents is more than enough LonePirate Apr 2016 #29

Thank you. JTFrog Apr 2016 #37

Typical. desmiller Apr 2016 #58

When people like you say gender trumps integrity... peace13 Apr 2016 #46

I'm not making a gender vs. integrity argument. Even if I were integrity is a matter of opinion. LonePirate Apr 2016 #54

But it's a shallow thought on its face Prism Apr 2016 #113

I'm guessing her supporters don't think she will behave like her predecessors. LonePirate Apr 2016 #115

There's an article or interview Prism Apr 2016 #116

She's more hawkish than some Republicans! Zen Democrat Apr 2016 #136

Hear! Here! Gender; Margaret Thatcher, Sarah Palin, Carly Fiorina, Michelle Bachmann 2banon Apr 2016 #47

+100 peace13 Apr 2016 #72

"The "Glass Ceiling" has been broken years ago" JTFrog Apr 2016 #109

That Glass Ceiling has been broken globally. 2banon Apr 2016 #111

And many of us have a different opinion than you as to who is and isn't worthy. JTFrog Apr 2016 #112

We're in agreement on one thing. 2banon Apr 2016 #141

More hyperbolic teeth gnashing. JTFrog Apr 2016 #143

It's not the genitalia, it's the policies PDittie Apr 2016 #28

Yes. peace13 Apr 2016 #65

Voting for that change because you want to put a woman in the White House after 230 years Seeinghope Apr 2016 #44

You seem to be oblivious to the symbolism that gender represents for issues which some prefer LonePirate Apr 2016 #62

I get it but I don't agree with them. It is still sexist. It's voting for one issue. Our vote Seeinghope Apr 2016 #73

As a Latina, I say gender and race be damned. azmom Apr 2016 #86

High Five! Seeinghope Apr 2016 #89

LOL NJCher Apr 2016 #96

I'm also done with party politics too. azmom Apr 2016 #106

that's my plan, too NJCher Apr 2016 #130

This middle aged Latina is with you! vintx Apr 2016 #104

There were rumors that Julian Castro might be azmom Apr 2016 #108

azmom, I get the same impression about Julian Castro. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #120

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #119

Bernie would have been only the second president not descended from King John Lackland. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #140

And I totally agree with you. You are wrong. BillZBubb Apr 2016 #57

I don't think you understand Hillary supporters at all. LonePirate Apr 2016 #59

Hillary's supporters are mostly ignorant of history vintx Apr 2016 #63

They are as ignorant of the past as you are of thinking the past still exists today. LonePirate Apr 2016 #68

The past does still exist. It hasn't gone anywhere. vintx Apr 2016 #82

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #123

Your username fits your replies to me in this subthread so well vintx Apr 2016 #158

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #122

Today's issues don't matter to Hillary supporters - they clearly don't give a shit @ climate change riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #81

Your top priority issue may not be their top priority issue. LonePirate Apr 2016 #92

Anyone whose top priority isn't climate change is an utterly despicable person riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #99

If someone can't put food on the table, climate change is likely not their top concern. LonePirate Apr 2016 #102

Very soon very few people around the planet will be able to put food on the table riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #133

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #124

The DLC is not ancient history . TM99 Apr 2016 #157

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #121

There's no progressive change in electing Bill Clinton's wife as the first female president. Zen Democrat Apr 2016 #135

You Berniebros just want free stuff. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #139

The Sanders campaign has been discounted here from day one. peace13 Apr 2016 #16

Good post, thanks! haikugal Apr 2016 #67

: ) peace13 Apr 2016 #70

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #126

If you give up, She wins FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #98

Thanks for this. peace13 Apr 2016 #100

Their entire strategy is to demoralize us. The media is their partner FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #171

It has become clear.. peace13 Apr 2016 #172

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #125

I find the gloating kinda humorous. And after the nasty shit they threw at the Left rhett o rick Apr 2016 #17

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #127

Hold on...you think THIS place reflects resistance to progressive change??! JaneyVee Apr 2016 #19

Do you consider Clinton to be a progressive? peace13 Apr 2016 #22

Yes. n/t JTFrog Apr 2016 #38

Then you don't know what a progressive is. I do. But I sure don't know what a liberal is anymore. snowy owl Apr 2016 #150

Among some people, yes...It's a mixed bag as I said in the OP Armstead Apr 2016 #61

I think people post they're leaving because it violates the policy of DU not to support the nominee EndElectoral Apr 2016 #23

Well the only way to violate the TOS is to tread on certain subjects Armstead Apr 2016 #34

Many posts critical of Obama stood all the way through both of his elections Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #50

Problem will come with comparing candidates positions Paulie Apr 2016 #105

Constructive - even when critical - dialogue was abundant in 08 and 12 Maru Kitteh Apr 2016 #114

I don't think I have any more room in my ignore function. jwirr Apr 2016 #32

I have a mental ignore fuinction Armstead Apr 2016 #45

That would work. I suspect if I stay it will not take me long jwirr Apr 2016 #48

Frankly I'll be beyond being angry about Clinton in the General Armstead Apr 2016 #52

I think you are correct. I do not want trump although I have jwirr Apr 2016 #56

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Never gave it thought to leave here. sellitman Apr 2016 #39

I think DWS will be gone in the fairly near future. But, they'll install someone else just as bad. stillwaiting Apr 2016 #166

I visit less and less already. There are truly progressive websites that are not biased GoneFishin Apr 2016 #40

I'll be here for as long as they will have me. And I will vote bigwillq Apr 2016 #41

I may quit posting after the convention, I won't quit lurking tularetom Apr 2016 #49

My Bernie sticker stays on my car until the glue wears out Armstead Apr 2016 #53

thank you! shanti Apr 2016 #91

It's not the same place it was... ljm2002 Apr 2016 #64

I've reached that stage frequently over the years..... Armstead Apr 2016 #69

Honestly, I have loved this site. Many great articles posted and many great ideas pdsimdars Apr 2016 #66

The jury systems is basically random luck unfortunately Armstead Apr 2016 #71

I don't believe it after the amnesty artislife Apr 2016 #77

You have 3 hides and no star, that gives you 0% chance of participating on a jury. n/t seaglass Apr 2016 #93

I didn't have a third when I last checked artislife Apr 2016 #156

Whatever, I wasn't trying to be harmful. I thought you seriously didn't know. It was a glitch seaglass Apr 2016 #165

I get those jury requests too many times Armstead Apr 2016 #153

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I've been here since 2001 and have no plans to leave. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #75

Are you ready to be called a sexist 24/7? azmom Apr 2016 #84

I voted for a woman candidate for president in 2012. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #87

i think the best course of action is to stay out of the GDP artislife Apr 2016 #76

"Very frustrated with DU" ???? oasis Apr 2016 #85

I hope all my good friends that are Sanders supporters stay on DU. I do not want to lose a single seabeyond Apr 2016 #90

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i couldn't sleep last night, so i stayed up late making something for you... dionysus Apr 2016 #131

Beacool, this is the guy whom I could not remember. akbacchus_BC Apr 2016 #160

yes, Bea and I are buddies now. don't get between her and her bankies, or there will be trouble! dionysus Apr 2016 #161

I've Posted So Much Less These Days... The DLC/Third Way People Can ChiciB1 Apr 2016 #95

Huge +1! Enthusiast Apr 2016 #128

Thanks A Lot... Have To Post What I Feel... n/t ChiciB1 Apr 2016 #145

And we need you all to follow through and help build a better congress and restore voters' rights. bettyellen Apr 2016 #103

It's not over yet, Armstead. senz Apr 2016 #107

I know....just seeing a number of good people leaving Armstead Apr 2016 #110

Many will return MFM008 Apr 2016 #129

I'll stay. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #142

Amen. Wednesdays Apr 2016 #144

A major let-down for passionate voices. Passionate people won't-can't stay away. They'll be back. snowy owl Apr 2016 #152

We knew what the site was HassleCat Apr 2016 #155

You should stay, you are a long time DUer and I really like your posts. In a battle of two akbacchus_BC Apr 2016 #159

Thanks, but I'm not leaving Armstead Apr 2016 #164

OK, I'll stay then. Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #162

I'm only still here because DU is still good for news items Hun Joro Apr 2016 #169

I popped my head in for a bit... trailmonkee Apr 2016 #170

I'm not leaving, but I'm also not joining the Hillary Group. Miles Archer Apr 2016 #176