2016 Postmortem

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76. I was gonna suggest Eugene Debs, but yeah, they'd go full-bore Mandela on that

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If the FBI recommends indictment on any charge, will Hillary people agree she needs to withdraw? [View all] IdaBriggs May 2016 OP

No, they will be fine with her running a campaign from her jail cell. lagomorph777 May 2016 #1

I really believe that they'd rather Trump win than have Bernie get the nomination Time for change May 2016 #72

I agree that many supposed Democrats would rather have Trump be POTUS than Sanders. PufPuf23 May 2016 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow May 2016 #102

Definitely - which is disturbing Baobab May 2016 #155

Sure looks that way! At this point, just B Calm May 2016 #83

If Bernie were indicted for anything, would you agree that he should withdraw from the contest? Arneoker May 2016 #114

There are major differences between Powell's case and Clinton's lagomorph777 May 2016 #116

I think that the Democratic Party is on the verge of moral bankruptcy Time for change May 2016 #125

I definitely agree with the below. Different Drummer May 2016 #154

Yes, if Bernie were indicted he should withdraw. JonLeibowitz May 2016 #128

Yes. If Bernie is indicted on criminal charges, he should withdraw. IdaBriggs May 2016 #132

If he is/was indicted for something so blatantly stupid and or arrogant Carni May 2016 #137

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R May 2016 #149

Bookmarking for response. Matt_R May 2016 #150

Even before indictment. FBI investigation would be enough to convince me he should withdraw. highprincipleswork May 2016 #152

...and... Chan790 May 2016 #75

I was gonna suggest Eugene Debs, but yeah, they'd go full-bore Mandela on that Scootaloo May 2016 #76

lol, you're bad. n/t. okieinpain May 2016 #79

good one glinda May 2016 #139

Cognitive dissonance won't allow them to do that AgingAmerican May 2016 #2

Possibly. I don't get that level of denial, myself. dchill May 2016 #53

Dream on. Desperation is really showing with Bernie-ites. tonyt53 May 2016 #3

The FBI isn't investigating Powell or Rice TeddyR May 2016 #9

But you all are raising the IG report Arneoker May 2016 #115

So are you calling for Powell and Rice to be indicted TeddyR May 2016 #123

Read the report. The scope is not even the same. IdaBriggs May 2016 #134

With respect, Powell and Rice did not have private servers EVER. IdaBriggs May 2016 #11

Watergate was just a political dirty trick; the email server risked national security. lagomorph777 May 2016 #140

Try reading the report. The rules were looser when they were in office. They broke no rules. JudyM May 2016 #19

Everyone made some mistakes. She made A LOT of them inchhigh May 2016 #31

It's not desperation. It's righteous indignation. dchill May 2016 #55

They don't have to charge everybody Peachhead22 May 2016 #73

Sorry but no jamwich May 2016 #105

Weak... ljm2002 May 2016 #118

They can NEVER admit they are wrong, Never. Kelvin Mace May 2016 #4

And then they'll blame the left. Scuba May 2016 #74

As someone who prefers Bernie TeddyR May 2016 #5

Just curious... arikara May 2016 #29

Because I prefer Biden to either Bernie or Hillary TeddyR May 2016 #33

No Way Warren Was Going To Run SoCalMusicLover May 2016 #38

I like Bernie, but I also like Biden, Warren and a few others. IdaBriggs May 2016 #64

OK arikara May 2016 #70

If there is an indictment, no Democrat or "Democrat" will be elected President KingFlorez May 2016 #6

And whose fault would that be, if it were to happen? And whose judgement led us to today? nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #30

Ralph Nader's, I'm sure n/t Scootaloo May 2016 #77

To be clear TeddyR May 2016 #36

Well, I disagree with that. People don't associate Bernie Sanders with... Peace Patriot May 2016 #112

Do not expect many answers SheenaR May 2016 #7

Or sexist. JudyM May 2016 #21

Damn you JudyM SheenaR May 2016 #25

Yeah, someone needs to do a spoof song or poem about it. JudyM May 2016 #39

Recommends indictment, aspirant May 2016 #8

Here's what I wonder. grasswire May 2016 #10

I trust Skinner and the owners of this site to do their best for all of us. IdaBriggs May 2016 #24

Supporting Democrats does not equate to "having ethics and values." [n/t] Maedhros May 2016 #41

It has become quite disturbing Amaril May 2016 #148

If Clinton doesn't get the pledged votes she needs prior to the convention I trust they'll wait. JudyM May 2016 #48

Was there any change from the policy of past election years? Samantha May 2016 #104

here --- post from Skinner grasswire May 2016 #111

"I have no interest..." lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #131

DU is also a business. lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #130

If Dorothy throws a bucket of water on Hillary, the Hillary people will support the pile of goo and Attorney in Texas May 2016 #12

I'll just leave this here NWCorona May 2016 #13

As of today we can see that she was either outright lying in this clip or truly ignorant of both JudyM May 2016 #26

And Powell along with every other SoS operated with this audit except for Hillary. NWCorona May 2016 #27

....! KoKo May 2016 #35

Exactly. She knew better and just dana_b May 2016 #52

As for grades on diplomacy and seeming to answer the questions sincerely...... nolabels May 2016 #126

I'm not sure what she could possibly do to lose them at this point. Jester Messiah May 2016 #14

The perception of wrongdoing is often as damaging is the reality of wrongdoing. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #15

Thats my worry as well. It doesn't matter if the accusations are fair or not if public perception... phleshdef May 2016 #17

While not a criminal investigation, the IG report declares that she in fact broke rules, and that JudyM May 2016 #32

As happened with Nixon, it is the attempted cover-up that cost him his job. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #43

You think the evidence here is on par with Watergate? TwilightZone May 2016 #42

On par with watergate? No. But, "every politician" isn't being investigated by the FBI. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #49

I haven't seen anyone in this thread TeddyR May 2016 #54

+1 n/t. okieinpain May 2016 #81

Watergate started as a third-rate burglary. Chezboo May 2016 #89

This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #101

They've only exposed the visible tip of the iceberg so far. Major Hogwash May 2016 #110

Since it's okay for Bernie to limp into the convention with a shortage oasis May 2016 #16

Great question. Look at the responses, they'd rather lose NightWatcher May 2016 #18

Are you kidding? Even if she goes to prison (which I don't expect), some people winter is coming May 2016 #20

And So What If It Is? SoCalMusicLover May 2016 #46

The problem I have in a discussion about this. I wil not consider Trumb to be the Republican Todays_Illusion May 2016 #22

Do pigs fly? Skwmom May 2016 #23

The downticket Dems who have to run with her Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #28

Who will carry water for bad descisions that matter? Babel_17 May 2016 #34

They have clearly have decided not to kick this OP. Typical head-in-the-sand behavior. nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #37

They're still too busy getting new sign-ups bvf May 2016 #51

If a request for indictment is returned and she DOESN'T drop out... Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #40

No. An indictment is not a conviction ... JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #44

No it isn't. Running under indictment would only guarentee a Trump White House Tom Rinaldo May 2016 #59

Hillary has no convictions. XemaSab May 2016 #124

How hard would it be to answer "Yes, but it's not going to happen"? Tom Rinaldo May 2016 #45

Is my answer sufficient? DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #58

Yes. To me it is. Tom Rinaldo May 2016 #62

Thank you. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #65

This thread is an echo chamber. joshcryer May 2016 #98

Cultists don't turn on their idol, no matter how damning the information. BillZBubb May 2016 #47

They will when Bernie endorses Clinton next month. JoePhilly May 2016 #135

Ida... Looking at the answers. What do you want from Clinton supporters when you all are trippin' seabeyond May 2016 #50

Amen to that. Justice May 2016 #68

Do you really think they care what she does? senz May 2016 #56

In the highly... highly...unlikely event it happened it would happen after the 6/14 primary. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #57

It's about judgement again. If this were Republican, Duer's would be all over it. Double standard. snowy owl May 2016 #60

Ida, I know the thought of an indictment is keeping you up at night. kstewart33 May 2016 #61

We've been looking at different evidence, and yes, it has stressed me out. IdaBriggs May 2016 #69

Just saw something aboyt him intending to plead guilty, and likely Voice for Peace May 2016 #84

I know. And I respect your commitment to Bernie and your case against Hillary. kstewart33 May 2016 #88

She did that paulthompson May 2016 #94

You are completely misinformed about Petraeus. kstewart33 May 2016 #99

Am I? paulthompson May 2016 #108

She's a freakin' neocon and they insist she is progressive. They won't give a shit what she is GoneFishin May 2016 #63

" They don't give a shit about reality. They are a cult." DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #80

If it's a legit indictment, then she should withdrawl taught_me_patience May 2016 #66

But, you are not making this up Justice May 2016 #67

Not making up the "this is very bad" part. The indictment is a probable IdaBriggs May 2016 #71

The absolute, rigid denial has carried them this far PDittie May 2016 #82

The SDs should pick Bernie if that happens, obviously firebrand80 May 2016 #85

Totally agree .... LenaBaby61 May 2016 #103

They're consulting this: Fawke Em May 2016 #86

That is fantastic! I think I've received all of them! IdaBriggs May 2016 #87

Shit, but that is funny! bvf May 2016 #91

Investigators do not "reccommenf indictments." okasha May 2016 #90

They wont. DCBob May 2016 #92

"are we going to have to dance through "innocent until proven guilty"" Tarc May 2016 #93

I've already answered this. If indicted she should withdraw and stevenleser May 2016 #95

Out of curiosity, why not Bernie? If you've already answered, IdaBriggs May 2016 #97

Warren might be good too. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #143

no, and I'll take a great deal of pleasure in all of the desperate attempts to push her out bigtree May 2016 #96

IOKIYAHRC. nt Flying Squirrel May 2016 #100

I think the agents pushing this need to ask themselves a question: ucrdem May 2016 #106

If aliens descend from mars, will Bernie people agree he needs to cede the Earth to them? barrow-wight May 2016 #107

"the Republican-led FBI"... ljm2002 May 2016 #121

I doubt Obama chose him thinking he'd play politics with something like this. barrow-wight May 2016 #145

Well it took you long enough to respond... ljm2002 May 2016 #146

Perish the thought that I don't sit around all day waiting for a post of yours to respond to. barrow-wight May 2016 #147

could we limit it to Alabama and South Carolina? ChairmanAgnostic May 2016 #141

lol barrow-wight May 2016 #144

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2016 #109

They'd still support her even after she was convicted, arguing ... Scuba May 2016 #113

It depends on what the meaning of 'indictment' is, Ida ... Myrina May 2016 #117

ROFLMAO! You win the Internet today! IdaBriggs May 2016 #120

Well, doesn't 2.4 MILLION votes mean you are innocent? pdsimdars May 2016 #119

If she takes Bernie in as VP she will protect the future for the Baitball Blogger May 2016 #122

The funny thing is that doing this would also protect HER. stillwaiting May 2016 #138

Are you kidding. She says she will win at any cost. bkkyosemite May 2016 #127

Heck no! It's important that we nominate the person most likely to be impeached. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #129

She needs to drop out now so the Democratic Party can put distance between her and save face B Calm May 2016 #133

No Carni May 2016 #136

No, they will never believe it. The Clintons are victims and do nothing wrong. Avalux May 2016 #142

If Bernie is indicted should he withdraw from the Senate? WhiteTara May 2016 #151

No Buzz cook May 2016 #153