2016 Postmortem

rhett o rick

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22. Lots of you being critical of the OP's definition of progressive but not one

Thu May 5, 2016, 10:03 PM

May 2016

of you have enough spunk to give your own definition. Easy to criticize but too hard to express where you stand. Do you think Clinton is progressive? As progressive as Sanders and Warren?

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This message was self-deleted by its author BootinUp May 2016 #1

The gentleman goes by Bernie haha As intended, no one would or ever could possibly heil a Bernie! Biaviians May 2016 #18

Ok, I admit I know next to zip of German language. BootinUp May 2016 #23

Classy making a Nazi TM99 May 2016 #30

+1 mountain grammy May 2016 #36

Fine. But the OP is still deserves ridicule. BootinUp May 2016 #37

Well you begrudgingly deleted it TM99 May 2016 #41

I was not criticizing the candidate with that post BootinUp May 2016 #49

No it does not. pangaia May 2016 #42

Sometimes lock step thinking is generated by self-evident truths. JudyM May 2016 #72

Why should anyone care if they meet your artificial definition of who is a progressive? Gothmog May 2016 #2

Kinda like when people say Bernie isn't a true Democrat. bobbobbins01 May 2016 #6

Well if you don't agree with his/her definition, let us know your definition. nm rhett o rick May 2016 #12

I agree and you're right, they are not progressives. We know who they are. nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #3

Republicans can be "progressive" too or so that's what they told us way back when.nt nc4bo May 2016 #4

Progressivism started with Teddy, but FDR took the mantle a bit later -when clearly nobody had it. Tiggeroshii May 2016 #33

Well said and very true. 🍻 deathrind May 2016 #5

+1. Nail on the head. Now there *is* a choice. Now all becomes clear. JudyM May 2016 #74

So you get to define people? madaboutharry May 2016 #7

Your actions define you. Not your words. Tiggeroshii May 2016 #10

Well you don't give us much substance. Do you think Clinton is progressive? rhett o rick May 2016 #19

Sorry-No one appointed you to decide who gets to be called "progressive" redstateblues May 2016 #8

Lots of you being critical of the OP's definition of progressive but not one rhett o rick May 2016 #22

A BS supporter saying," lets be clear"???... dubyadiprecession May 2016 #9

And a newbie Clinton fan. rhett o rick May 2016 #25

That "newbie" has been here since 2002, fyi. eom Tanuki May 2016 #38

LOL. As if we don't know that trick. rhett o rick May 2016 #39

Not only are they not progressive, Broward May 2016 #11

Let's put it very simply, I am a Democrat, Hillary is a Democrat, whether you want to label Hillary Thinkingabout May 2016 #13

Hard core. Liberal. Hillary? nc4bo May 2016 #21

What is it like to be able to write off someone's entire history like that? TCJ70 May 2016 #24

Rose-colored? bvf May 2016 #40

Like support for the Iraq war,Payday loans, support for fracking and less environmental regulations? Tiggeroshii May 2016 #47

So progressive that she's wooing Repubs with her "shared values" right now! Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #60

Sorry.... CherokeeDem May 2016 #14

Are you as progressive as Sanders and Warren? Or do you approve of rhett o rick May 2016 #28

Again... CherokeeDem May 2016 #46

You can call yourself whatever you want. But your actions speak loud and clear. Tiggeroshii May 2016 #53

Let me say this one more time... CherokeeDem May 2016 #63

OK Dem2 May 2016 #15

This applies to Sanders as well. joshcryer May 2016 #16

Why don't you guys admit that you like Clinton because rhett o rick May 2016 #32

I like Sanders and Clinton. joshcryer May 2016 #44

This!^^^^^^10000! 2banon May 2016 #45

Your progressive hero will endorse Hillary redstateblues May 2016 #61

+1 BootinUp May 2016 #77

lofl, the temper tantrums are getting cuter ... coochy coochy coo uponit7771 May 2016 #68

+1 uponit7771 May 2016 #65

sanctimonious much? uponit7771 May 2016 #17

Awww... SidDithers May 2016 #20

They are reaching out to Bush donors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ViseGrip May 2016 #26

Everything ya need to know in one short sentence! nt nc4bo May 2016 #29

The Oligarchy wants Clinton. nm rhett o rick May 2016 #35

The RWers have never fought anyone as long or as hard as HRC, and they still hate her. bettyellen May 2016 #57

RWers hate her, yes indeed! But oligarchs just love Hillary! Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #64

Loligarchs. It's like you all learned a new word and can't help using it at every opportunity. bettyellen May 2016 #66

Ok then, "plutocrats", how's that? Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #69

Link to article: "Hillary forces target Bush donors" Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #67

Go Hillary! fun n serious May 2016 #27

Those who would judge where progressivism begins and ends Sheepshank May 2016 #31

The history of progressivism is standing up for the poor, underprivileged and the environment Tiggeroshii May 2016 #43

Nope... You don't get to decide where progressivism is the defining factory for the Dem party Sheepshank May 2016 #48

Why do you think I'm the one doing this? Progressivism is a set of actions to address a problem Tiggeroshii May 2016 #56

tl;dr version: lolz obamanut2012 May 2016 #34

You should change your DU name GulfCoast66 May 2016 #50

Time for a nap. Starry Messenger May 2016 #51

What sanctimonious nonsense Recursion May 2016 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #54

And you don't realize that your corporatist DNC and candidate thebeautifulstruggle May 2016 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #73

Let's be clear, cheapdate May 2016 #55

To be frank� CobaltBlue May 2016 #58

i agree 100% with the OP thebeautifulstruggle May 2016 #59

Sorry, not true at all. Eko May 2016 #62

I'm a Democrat and I will support Clinton or Sanders if he was to be nominated! demosincebirth May 2016 #70

I am progressive and I support Hillary Tarc May 2016 #75

You're right, and there's a term for it. Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #76