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Bluenorthwest

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31. Did I say that they are? No. So why not respond to what I said? Evasion is a form of
Tue May 17, 2016, 08:22 AM
May 2016

dishonesty. I know exactly what positions are held by the unpledged delegates in our Party. 193 Representatives, 47 Senators, 21 Governors, 20 'distinguished members' such as ex Presidents and VPs and former Congressional leaders.
That's 281 persons who could have and in many cases did vote for DOMA who now whine about being 'bullied'.

Did you think you were teaching me something with your condescending snark?

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Sanders supporters to LWolf May 2016 #1
You *aren't* being bullied. You are being *beaten*. There's a difference. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #4
Ah yes JackInGreen May 2016 #9
It's democracy. Being outvoted is not being bullied. Hortensis May 2016 #47
NO! it is NOT democracy. That is the issue... pangaia May 2016 #126
Your place is to do your part to make sure underthematrix May 2016 #153
Oh, bullshit. LWolf May 2016 #10
The Oklahoma City Thunder "beat" the Golden State Warriors 108-102 last night. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #18
No. It does not. You're welcome. nt LWolf May 2016 #24
Electing a president is not a fucking basketball game. Dawgs May 2016 #48
Non sequitur. We were discussing the meaning of the word "beat" DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #49
Hey Everyone: here you have the very example of "manufactured outrage", we read about all the time. Sheepshank May 2016 #127
How about, your candidate is losing WhiteTara May 2016 #51
While the polls aren't closed here at home, LWolf May 2016 #88
Are there 500 delegates to be divided in Kentucky? WhiteTara May 2016 #90
A win is a win, LWolf May 2016 #91
oops. This one is a loss. nt WhiteTara May 2016 #93
Spare me your sanctimony. LaydeeBug May 2016 #59
It's all in your tone. LWolf May 2016 #89
I see you sought nuance when you should have focused on basic math skills. LaydeeBug May 2016 #98
so if Hillary is winning so decisively lapfog_1 May 2016 #54
I do not contort to "if/then" scenarios. I won't be bullied into that sort of parameter. LaydeeBug May 2016 #60
you are trying so hard to believe that, aren't you? lapfog_1 May 2016 #63
I don't need to *try*, the TRUTH does suffice. LaydeeBug May 2016 #64
So Sanders supporters don't believe anything they post? puffy socks May 2016 #76
pretty much lapfog_1 May 2016 #77
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #103
90% of success is showing up. Too bad Bernie's delegates didn't show. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #105
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #106
No. I'm not LaydeeBug May 2016 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #111
No. Really. And the math does indeed favor her. Too bad that upsets you LaydeeBug May 2016 #113
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #115
Oh, yes the math *does*. LaydeeBug May 2016 #117
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #122
Math is math...and you BEST BELIEVE I'll see you there LaydeeBug May 2016 #123
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Not a problem sweets. So will we. LaydeeBug May 2016 #125
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Oh, I'm NOT dreaming. In *reality*, I am PREPARED. LaydeeBug May 2016 #135
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LOL! Look who's dreaming now? LaydeeBug May 2016 #137
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...going absolutely nowhere. LaydeeBug May 2016 #139
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #140
Yes I do. LaydeeBug May 2016 #141
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I am glad you are entertained...that's about as far as it's gonna go LaydeeBug May 2016 #145
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No need. She's already won nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #147
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I like that you keep kicking my *awesome* thread about the WINNER LaydeeBug May 2016 #160
Filthy, scummy Nixonian behavior. nt Bonobo May 2016 #150
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Agreed. nt Bonobo May 2016 #152
Good luck in the GE JackInGreen May 2016 #2
Thanks. I take it the Dem nominee won't have your support? nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #5
My support is mine to provide or withold JackInGreen May 2016 #6
Nunya?? LOL! GulfCoast66 May 2016 #34
You're tell me JackInGreen May 2016 #42
LOL GulfCoast66 May 2016 #44
so *that's* why you brought up your jock strap? LaydeeBug May 2016 #67
Perhaps you should review this website's rules. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #66
The websites rules say that I need to tell you? JackInGreen May 2016 #92
Perhaps just tell yourself that math is math. LaydeeBug May 2016 #95
I doubt anyone cares about your "measurement" enough to ask rbrnmw May 2016 #82
Depends who they are. basselope May 2016 #86
They keep trying the same failed tactics over and over ... NurseJackie May 2016 #3
I don't believe it. nt Snotcicles May 2016 #7
Yeah, they can't be bullied. spinbaby May 2016 #8
Oh *I* know...if she wins, it's fraud, and if he wins, it's a revolution. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #12
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90% of success is showing up. Too bad Bernie's delegates didn't bother. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #107
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This November, I am happy to support the DEMOCRATIC nominee. Too bad you won't LaydeeBug May 2016 #112
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Mmm Hmmm MATH is why Bernie won't be the one. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #120
Cool story... BlueLouisville May 2016 #11
True story LaydeeBug May 2016 #15
You assume far too much from a simple post... BlueLouisville May 2016 #27
Honey, I didn't assume a single thing, but that didn't stop YOU LaydeeBug May 2016 #61
All snark no substance. BlueLouisville May 2016 #84
and how. LaydeeBug May 2016 #100
I think your last post proved my point... BlueLouisville May 2016 #118
as I think YOUR last post proved mine. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #119
Do you enjoy living under bridges? BlueLouisville May 2016 #149
I am not sure why where I live is relevant to the discussion LaydeeBug May 2016 #164
They're probably receiving them from camp Hillary...for "insurance". -nt- NorthCarolina May 2016 #13
Brock/Rovian Insurance Co. est. 1994. nt Snotcicles May 2016 #22
The Establishment complaining about being bullied by the little people Gavile May 2016 #14
except the establishment is what tried to ruin her LaydeeBug May 2016 #16
HA HA, now you're trying to pretend Hillary is not establishment? notadmblnd May 2016 #21
Why yes, her people do have original thoughts...see how their delegate LaydeeBug May 2016 #62
Cheating isn't winning notadmblnd May 2016 #71
Oh *I* know...if she wins, it's fraud, and if he wins, it's a revolution. nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #73
If you say so. notadmblnd May 2016 #74
+1 Orsino May 2016 #163
Who's being the bully? B Calm May 2016 #17
Bullshit. HRC has lready bullied and threatened you all for her support notadmblnd May 2016 #19
Do you actually believe the nonsense you just wrote? stevenleser May 2016 #50
Right. Hillary is such a poor poor vicitm notadmblnd May 2016 #72
What you wrote does not apply to my response. My question stands. Do you actually believe the stevenleser May 2016 #99
K&R Bobbie Jo May 2016 #20
How many of those 'Superdelegates' voted for DOMA, a bully's vote if ever there was one? Bluenorthwest May 2016 #23
Not all of those delegates are elected members of Congress. LiberalFighter May 2016 #26
Did I say that they are? No. So why not respond to what I said? Evasion is a form of Bluenorthwest May 2016 #31
So I am suppose to give you a response you want with your attitude? LiberalFighter May 2016 #32
My attitude? Check your verbiage. I said my piece and your response was to lecture me Bluenorthwest May 2016 #41
Why are you focusing on one issue? LiberalFighter May 2016 #52
Continue to bully the superdelegates and see how Sanders will win. LiberalFighter May 2016 #25
Can you provide on link to a confirmed Sanders supporter threating violence? BlueLouisville May 2016 #28
Here is one LiberalFighter May 2016 #30
That's not confirmation... it's more supposition from the Clinton camp. BlueLouisville May 2016 #37
They won't be bullied with different opinions ( the horror )... TheFarS1de May 2016 #29
Threats are dangerous and some people wonder why SDs are not Iliyah May 2016 #33
What do you expect when lobbyists are Superdelegates? pinebox May 2016 #35
election in the can larkrake May 2016 #131
They will not be bullied into supporting the VOTERS CHOICE? Who's the bully? ViseGrip May 2016 #36
Clinton by almost a 1000 delegates, over 3 million votes. You get that right? Oh wait, no you don't seabeyond May 2016 #39
Good. A bunch of little kid tantrums. Do not give in to this absurdity of a collective national seabeyond May 2016 #38
They should tell Brock to cease and desist then NorthCarolina May 2016 #40
It's "bullying" when we fight back. Got it. n/t Jester Messiah May 2016 #43
That's because they are bought and paid for. RATM435 May 2016 #45
Crystal clear... HumanityExperiment May 2016 #46
Their issue is with David Brock then, not Bernie supporters. -nt- NorthCarolina May 2016 #53
No link of course.... HooptieWagon May 2016 #55
The supers from my state are saying loud and clear "we don't give a sh*t who you voted for" azurnoir May 2016 #56
sorry to disappoint you, but Sanders is behind by EVERY standard LaydeeBug May 2016 #78
as I said the supers in my state are voting against the people of my state azurnoir May 2016 #79
Well, I live in a purple state, which voted sadoldgirl May 2016 #57
Real Democrats don't pull this shit? SheenaR May 2016 #58
And the Clinton spin machine keeps on spinning spinning spinning. insta8er May 2016 #65
Dearest superedelegates. F.O. frylock May 2016 #68
Sure, hiding behind jackboots and brown shirted armed guards VulgarPoet May 2016 #69
We are not hiding behind ANYTHING, we are STANDING UP LaydeeBug May 2016 #70
What are the qulifications for "real" Democrats? DNA testing? Secret decoder rings? Loyalty Oaths? Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #75
K & R Maru Kitteh May 2016 #80
"real Democrats don't pull this shit" .......COULDN'T AGREE MORE!! Bill USA May 2016 #81
"Superdelegates" are undemocratic bullshit. Splinter Cell May 2016 #83
Couldnt agree more, its cheating larkrake May 2016 #130
When you hold the power of 3000 actual voters, you ARE the bullies. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #85
If you all are "real" Democrats LiberalElite May 2016 #87
Thank you sander supporters!!!! No super delegates will switch from beachbumbob May 2016 #94
"**REAL** Democrats don't pull this shit." Surya Gayatri May 2016 #96
That's a joke, right? MrMickeysMom May 2016 #97
No perhaps not but they can be bought AuntPatsy May 2016 #101
They're not very bright are they? I hope the feel the consequences of their unhinged cirminal synergie May 2016 #102
just keep banging that gavel... whirlygigspin May 2016 #108
You will be hearing gavels being banged, death threats and other BS antics are criminal. synergie May 2016 #116
The consent of the governed can be withdrawn. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #121
Maybe if they didnt sell out to the DNC before any primaries, they wouldnt be so larkrake May 2016 #128
Who gives a rat's ass about an institution that should not have been created in the first place? merrily May 2016 #129
but then how will the neo-cons keep power if you remove lobbyist supers? larkrake May 2016 #132
"We were elected to be...oh, never mind." CanadaexPat May 2016 #133
That's cool...They WILL NOT get my vote either. Joe the Revelator May 2016 #143
Meh. It's their funeral. frylock May 2016 #144
Super. We don't expect you to be. According to what 7wo7rees May 2016 #154
Two just flipped for Bernie. bobbobbins01 May 2016 #155
Awesome! Didn't hear that. jillan May 2016 #157
And to the superdelegates from Bernie supporters: We Will NOT vote for you when it's time for jillan May 2016 #156
Have fun in Nov hereforthevoting May 2016 #158
We will! And I hope you'll join us LaydeeBug May 2016 #162
"I feel your pain"--- John Poet May 2016 #159
No...REAL DEMOCRATS help elect Democrats when it is clear LaydeeBug May 2016 #166
Sanders will not be successful in appealing to super delegates Gothmog May 2016 #161
No, but they will be bought, and be happy about it LondonReign2 May 2016 #165
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