2016 Postmortem

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107. The author of the OP says that there is no point to them.

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No Minds Are Being Changed [View all] NanceGreggs May 2016 OP

Replace the name "Hillary" with "Bernie" everywhere in your post and it's still just as true. n/t Binkie The Clown May 2016 #1

No, it wouldn't be. NanceGreggs May 2016 #7

Her supporters are generally obnoxious AgingAmerican May 2016 #13

Thanks for totally missing the point. NanceGreggs May 2016 #16

Thanks for failing to make a point. Self delete, save yourself some grief. nt Logical May 2016 #42

That's a bit obnoxious on your part, isn't it? xmas74 May 2016 #124

Thanks for the post, nancegreggs: SCantiGOP May 2016 #103

There is no effort whatsoever from Hillary supporters AgingAmerican May 2016 #155

That is an online study with a laughable 3.07 margin of error (which tells you right there pnwmom May 2016 #18

Thanks for blasting that phony poll intelligently. Hortensis May 2016 #76

And the results were interesting in their own right. xmas74 May 2016 #125

Specifically obnoxious, too. ChairmanAgnostic May 2016 #59

This website unbanned all Hillary's disruptors in coordination with Brocks million dollar AgingAmerican May 2016 #64

Yep, I bet there is a big star member now Duckhunter935 May 2016 #78

Are you saying only Hill supporters were allowed back? sheshe2 May 2016 #97

I'm saying most of the returned banned members were Hillary supporters AgingAmerican May 2016 #99

It's not surprising: BSS dominate the DU juries redstateblues May 2016 #111

With 85% of DU supporting Bernie, the jury pool may be tilted oasis May 2016 #118

If you look at their transparency page AgingAmerican May 2016 #119

Saying the word fuck does not get one hidden. See? Squinch May 2016 #127

Being abusive and dropping F-Bombs does AgingAmerican May 2016 #150

Fuck, fuck, fuck.... Squinch May 2016 #185

That isn't an F-Bomb AgingAmerican May 2016 #186

You keep saying there is no conspiracy. I have no idea what you are talking about, but I am Squinch May 2016 #187

Wait Bobbie Jo May 2016 #172

Lol! These guys kill me! Squinch May 2016 #188

Their harping seems to not have much effect. I tune it out. We need Bernie to continue brewens May 2016 #142

Too bad there weren't enough ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #168

I noticed that about Bernie supporters Lil Missy May 2016 #153

Anti-HRC posts don't persuade but anti-Bernie posts do? NT Eric J in MN May 2016 #21

Neither do. NanceGreggs May 2016 #24

Im guessing the FBI might help a few people change their minds going forward. litlbilly May 2016 #116

I'm guessing you've not heard the news... Squinch May 2016 #128

when Bernie wipes her out in Oregon and California, he will be in the lead with delagates and she litlbilly May 2016 #169

She has not won the nomination. If she had, that would only make all the anti-Bernie posts even merrily May 2016 #27

Sorry Bernie is done. He will endorse Hillary at the convention redstateblues May 2016 #112

Sorry, both parts of my Reply 27 were accurate. merrily May 2016 #164

We never were in the realm of "anyone can still win this/ it can go either way" thinking Triana May 2016 #123

Sorry Nance, it is just as true. Hillary fans are the real "BernieBros". berni_mccoy May 2016 #174

indeed so Duckhunter935 May 2016 #77

+1 krawhitham May 2016 #190

Made this same point to you and all the Bernie bashers. n/t JimDandy May 2016 #2

The point now being ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #6

The 4 main reasons are the same reasons you keep engaging with us: JimDandy May 2016 #11

Yes, there might be some people who are still persuadable. But the election has already been decided pnwmom May 2016 #20

No, that is a lie. The convention hasn't even started yet. ChairmanAgnostic May 2016 #60

IF, a big if, Bernie got to the GE, the truth and non truths would be out, Hillary did not choose to Thinkingabout May 2016 #156

Or her getting indicted. Fawke Em May 2016 #89

"You are not changing anyone’s mind." Indeed. villager May 2016 #3

I keeping wondering, what's the point of all that wasted energy and time? betsuni May 2016 #4

Project much? Katashi_itto May 2016 #5

Project what? NanceGreggs May 2016 #8

Are you familiar with the psychological term 'projection'? CrawlingChaos May 2016 #10

It has nothing to do with being "rude" ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #12

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #23

You have to be kidding! Hillary's the most public candidate in history... Sancho May 2016 #29

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #32

Not according to 20 years of Gallup polls.... Sancho May 2016 #33

Yes, it seems to be the defense mechansim of choice for the very upset Bernie supporters. synergie May 2016 #22

The best that can be said for your post is that it hints at a desire for civility. Betty Karlson May 2016 #9

You don't think that Hillary Clinton has been subjected to legitimate (and illegitimate)..... George II May 2016 #55

No. She has been subjected to mostly illegitimate criticism. Betty Karlson May 2016 #63

Sorry -- it ain't over til the fat lady sings. And gawd I hope she doesn't sing. (talking about BigBearJohn May 2016 #14

No matter how loud ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #17

She's just about finished clearing her throat. brush May 2016 #54

Denial is a river redstateblues May 2016 #113

They are talking to themselves, convincing each other that "victory" is just Surya Gayatri May 2016 #15

Exactly. okasha May 2016 #94

Yes, I get your drift, Nance. And, really too bad for them that Hillary is going to win Cha May 2016 #19

Correct. murielm99 May 2016 #25

No, it's not pointless. Beowulf May 2016 #56

Nearly every word in your post murielm99 May 2016 #88

Just because YOU can't see it doesn't mean it's "meaningless propaganda." Fawke Em May 2016 #90

More word salad, murielm99 May 2016 #145

How does the koolaid taste? Beowulf May 2016 #93

I will be drinking champagne murielm99 May 2016 #146

I assume some serial posters are paid operatives. Sancho May 2016 #26

I wonder why anybody would waste money hiring trolls on DU. MoonRiver May 2016 #48

I don't know, but maybe the RW would pay people to attack Hillary. Sancho May 2016 #114

It is definitely very suspicious, and many get banned shortly after "awaking." MoonRiver May 2016 #181

And they're easily identifiable. okasha May 2016 #95

K&R! DemonGoddess May 2016 #28

So why did you change yours after 2008? hobbit709 May 2016 #30

she went away right after you asked the question. I posted what you are talking about below litlbilly May 2016 #62

LOL! NanceGreggs May 2016 #69

My fault, didnt look at the timeline. But still, it isnt funny and im still trying to figure out litlbilly May 2016 #71

Probably because ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #75

Im not a kid, im 62, they are just not looking deep enough. I dont dislike Hillary, but I have litlbilly May 2016 #81

Just to get this out of the way. If Elizabeth Warren was running and not Bernie, i would litlbilly May 2016 #82

I really find it hysterical that people here, who don't or barely know those they respond to... George II May 2016 #120

What is the point of all of the anti-Bernie screeds? Vattel May 2016 #31

What is the point of all the anti-Hillary screeds? sheshe2 May 2016 #101

The author of the OP says that there is no point to them. Vattel May 2016 #107

yet here you are... ibegurpard May 2016 #34

I threw a recommendation to your post to highlight the one sided aggressiveness of the Clintonites. w4rma May 2016 #35

KNR Lucinda May 2016 #36

Another K&R NastyRiffraff May 2016 #37

I refer you to this Nance. litlbilly May 2016 #38

Looks like someone changed her mind. /nt Sweet Freedom May 2016 #57

It sure does. litlbilly May 2016 #61

Not at all. NanceGreggs May 2016 #68

You did change your mind Sweet Freedom May 2016 #86

I fing it amazing how so many here at DU are capable of a complete about-face panader0 May 2016 #184

Yesterday's wave of "Look what this asshole protester did!" posts was also futile. hellofromreddit May 2016 #39

It's called a message board...... for discussion Armstead May 2016 #40

"Debate and discussion" left the building ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #73

IF that pic wasnt out there it wouldnt be posted. It is what it is. litlbilly May 2016 #117

Yes, it is what it is. NanceGreggs May 2016 #121

So, what is your point of it being posted over and over? If its not bad, you should be happy right? litlbilly May 2016 #122

Because it's pointless. NanceGreggs May 2016 #135

Pointless, that's subjective. It's only pointless to you, it has a point to us. litlbilly May 2016 #137

Glad to hear it! NanceGreggs May 2016 #138

I am not ok with the speaking fees, JEB May 2016 #140

Were you "not okay" with those speaking fees ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #141

The question I was trying to ask, JEB May 2016 #143

I have NO problem with it at all. NanceGreggs May 2016 #147

I suppose you respect Kissinger as well. JEB May 2016 #149

I judge a potential POTUS ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #154

Even when that friendship requires not just poor judgement, JEB May 2016 #162

Friendship is not always a matter of ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #163

I too have some questionable friends, JEB May 2016 #165

Well, you can support ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #166

I'm in Oregon so for now, I'm with Bernie. JEB May 2016 #167

FFS another rant from you. And these silly posts are changing no ones minds either. You.... Logical May 2016 #41

Minds are closed. Martin Eden May 2016 #43

DU rec...nt SidDithers May 2016 #44

It is the repsonsibility of voters to scrutinize candidates. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #45

Tierra, it seems that both candidates have been scrutinized thoroughly. kstewart33 May 2016 #49

K&R Bobbie Jo May 2016 #46

K & R. nt kstewart33 May 2016 #47

Great post! MoonRiver May 2016 #50

True, and the converse is true. HassleCat May 2016 #51

I agree. NanceGreggs May 2016 #70

Hillary Clinton will still win the Democratic nomination and be elected President. George II May 2016 #52

No but there is a demoralization going on felix_numinous May 2016 #53

+1,000,000!!! Amaril May 2016 #74

And her supporters must also be hell-bent on losing in November. Fawke Em May 2016 #92

I hate GD: P in general Turin_C3PO May 2016 #58

cosign your op obamanut2012 May 2016 #65

What an ironic OP. rhett o rick May 2016 #66

Even if 'no minds are being changed', people here still don't have to swallow shit and polly7 May 2016 #67

Likewise (n/t) Amaril May 2016 #72

Your minds are as unchangeable as concrete, not usually a good thing for a mind. Hillary's positions highprincipleswork May 2016 #79

You've got to start somewhere. Hillary will be the latest in a string of supply-side presidents. immoderate May 2016 #80

I just have one question for you Nance, if no minds are being changed, what happened to you? litlbilly May 2016 #83

HRC supporters are just like super delegates, we are not changing our vote! William769 May 2016 #84

Indeed....good thought. George II May 2016 #85

My mind has changed...because of hillary supporters right here angstlessk May 2016 #87

It works both ways, Nance. Blue_In_AK May 2016 #91

I agree. NanceGreggs May 2016 #102

K&R brer cat May 2016 #96

Great thread Gothmog May 2016 #98

Yes it is pointless Andy823 May 2016 #100

Desperation... MrWendel May 2016 #104

Thanks Nance. sheshe2 May 2016 #105

You wont change anyones mind with this post tymorial May 2016 #106

I'm not trying to change minds. NanceGreggs May 2016 #110

K&R ismnotwasm May 2016 #108

There is more to political life than just this one primary. aikoaiko May 2016 #109

Hear, hear!!! Beacool May 2016 #115

A constructive suggestion for you Jim Lane May 2016 #126

My real point is this ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #131

I understand your point, but there's an important point you're evading. Jim Lane May 2016 #170

You're voting for genitalia. Shocking. nt MadDAsHell May 2016 #129

Jury Results Goblinmonger May 2016 #130

Of course ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #132

I doubt many let their opinion of something change by talking to anonymous people on the WWW. Rex May 2016 #133

Well, exactly. n/t NanceGreggs May 2016 #136

At least we don't ever have to see Ted Cruz's smarmy face again! Rex May 2016 #151

Good... Rockyj May 2016 #134

Wow... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #139

And vice-versa! Nothing a Hillary supporter has ever posted about Bernie made me change my mind. jillan May 2016 #144

Yes, and vice-versa. NanceGreggs May 2016 #148

There is nothing they can post here that will change my mind. hrmjustin May 2016 #152

Sort of like these non-stop posts about "Please stop talking Bernie Supporters" Silver_Witch May 2016 #157

I haven't seen any ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #158

Thanks, I needed this one, felt good. Thinkingabout May 2016 #161

You must have too many people on ignore then. Silver_Witch May 2016 #180

I've never understood why anyone thinks the point of GDP morningfog May 2016 #159

Well, then what IS the purpose? n/t NanceGreggs May 2016 #160

To sit around and talk politiics. morningfog May 2016 #171

That's not talking. Talking assumes discourse. These posts are written to just bash. Very shrill. AgadorSparticus May 2016 #173

Fine, add "to vent" to it. morningfog May 2016 #175

Venting is fine until you have too much of it & then it becomes toxic..Like some people we all know AgadorSparticus May 2016 #176

The calling card from the fringes on both sides of the political spectrum is narcissism. Trust Buster May 2016 #177

You got that right...GOHILLARY!!!! asuhornets May 2016 #178

The same could and should be said about anti-Bernie posts, thucythucy May 2016 #179

Without measurements and statistics, such assertions are worthless. Orsino May 2016 #182

K&R savalez May 2016 #183

They are here to 'bother' us. Nothing more. onehandle May 2016 #189