2016 Postmortem

JDPriestly

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80. Excellent points.

Tue Jun 7, 2016, 01:03 PM

Jun 2016

I don't quite understand where the mainstream Democratic Party thinks we Bernie activists come from. We are Democrats. It's true that Bernie has attracted a lot of new and independent voters. Yesterday I stopped at a house while canvassing and talked to the mother of a couple of Bernie supporters. Seems she was a Republican and did not change her registration in time to vote for Bernie. But she was an enthusiastic Bernie supporter.

What the Democratic Party forgets is that there are a lot of self-styled "Republicans" out there who are only Republican because of the social issues, usually abortion. When it comes to economic and discrimination issues, they are absolutely on the side of the Democratic Party. The Republican Party glosses over the economic issues especially in order to win on the back of the abortion issue. But Bernie is bringing these misinformed voters back into the Democratic Party where they belong due to his emphasis on economic issues.

The country needs and wants a review of our economic situation. Bernie is making and will make that possible in the future.

We are at a turning point, and this is good.

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For Bernie supporters: [View all] JDPriestly Jun 2016 OP

When you added in "and she is a woman", you just lost all credibility. All of it, if there was any. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1

you definitely have a problem with reading comprehension today. Schema Thing Jun 2016 #2

Oh, but the meaning of those words has intent. If not, there was no other reason to use them there. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #7

You are correct LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #18

I have grandchildren. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #20

I have children LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Jun 2016 #45

I am a woman, a 73-year-old woman with sisters and daughters. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #5

Ditto, and my 31 year old daughter has encouraged me to support Senator Sanders. elleng Jun 2016 #31

For sure...misogynistic Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #16

Some women hate the idea of another woman being successful. That's a fact. grossproffit Jun 2016 #24

:thumbsdown: elleng Jun 2016 #32

+ a millon senz Jun 2016 #51

some women like myself hate the idea of someone as compromised as HRC representing women amborin Jun 2016 #65

.+1 840high Jun 2016 #79

Exactly pandorah34 Jun 2016 #82

not misogynistic to want a good, principled woman 2 B my rep, not someone who promotes senseless war amborin Jun 2016 #66

Hillary is a disaster on wheels marions ghost Jun 2016 #85

The Thread Says for Bernie Supporters pmorlan1 Jun 2016 #33

The trolls are lurking ... they want to be first to responds. erlewyne Jun 2016 #63

Gotta ask: They why wasn't the thread posted over in the Bernie Sanders group? Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2016 #87

Well "I am a woman" and many Hillary supporters I know are voting for her because ..... Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author artislife Jun 2016 #39

You just don't get it-- do you? Voting for someone JUST BECAUSE they happen to be a woman is sexist. Land of Enchantment Jun 2016 #86

Failures are but mileposts on the road to success. Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #3

The past tense is misplaced. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #6

i hinted at the future in the title Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #10

Thanks. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #15

He has done good Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #21

Neither candidate can win the nomination tomorrow. senz Jun 2016 #55

Thank you. I don't feel at all at risk for depression, but I am sure your post merrily Jun 2016 #4

No depression or anger from me. Just wry thoughts: JimDandy Jun 2016 #8

With you on this. Love your humor. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #9

I might rally support for Progressive down-ticket Sanders-endorsed candidates JimDandy Jun 2016 #52

Thanks. Well said. I know my pocketbook will get a rest during a Clinton/Trump matchup. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Jun 2016 #46

Mine too! k8conant Jun 2016 #56

Truth Bettie Jun 2016 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author artislife Jun 2016 #40

HA! No kidding. myrna minx Jun 2016 #73

.that^ 840high Jun 2016 #81

It's not about Bernie. It was never about Bernie. It's about the truths he speaks. Scuba Jun 2016 #11

Agreed. And it is about the movement he is starting. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Jun 2016 #48

I'm with you on that. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #68

Agreed shanti Jun 2016 #64

Bernie himself might well be saying exactly... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #91

You speak in the spirit of Bernie Sanders. I respect and admire your encouragement ancianita Jun 2016 #12

Another example LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author artislife Jun 2016 #42

"We must follow Bernie's example." joshcryer Jun 2016 #19

Hillary's economic, environmental and foreign policies will harm my grandchildren. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #22

So you will not be following his example? joshcryer Jun 2016 #23

What business is it of yours how JD decides to vote? senz Jun 2016 #44

Hillary has zero vision. She has nothing inspirational to offer. She's a pol in an Armani pantsuit. Zen Democrat Jun 2016 #41

good post JD, it's a sad moment in our political life when an FDR candidate steps up to the plate 2banon Jun 2016 #26

Thank you for posting these most excellent words! Cheese Sandwich Jun 2016 #27

You ROCK! Agony Jun 2016 #28

You're suggesting it's easier for a woman than a man to win the nomination? Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #29

Interestingly, most of the Bernie supporters I meet don't say much JDPriestly Jun 2016 #72

Most of the Hillary supporters I meet are middle-aged and older women. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #74

Thank you. If Bernie is not the nominee, I will just stick with the movement he has helped to djean111 Jun 2016 #30

Bernie started this Trajan Jun 2016 #34

No one "wins" tomorrow. senz Jun 2016 #54

I wasn't referring to tomorrow Trajan Jun 2016 #57

The final call will be made when the SDs vote in July. senz Jun 2016 #58

That wasn't my point ... Trajan Jun 2016 #60

It is very important to keep that in mind. Thanks. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #77

Trajan, I've been answering replies from Hill Fans who can't believe it. senz Jun 2016 #59

Good timing ... Trajan Jun 2016 #61

Yes, and based on my experience, anything can happen between now JDPriestly Jun 2016 #76

Yes. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #75

Excellent advice. We must continue together to work for what jwirr Jun 2016 #35

One way or the other this primary is a win for the People. The Movement has opened the rhett o rick Jun 2016 #88

My own family is an example of that. jwirr Jun 2016 #89

Agree. It would be better for my emotional health if I could see elections as sporting contests lumberjack_jeff Jun 2016 #38

While Bernie might lose this cycle, I hope that he sadoldgirl Jun 2016 #43

Getting past Tuesday 18ander Jun 2016 #47

Excellent points. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #80

Good turning points 18ander Jun 2016 #92

I'm actually five days older than Bernie Sanders and therefore anger is something I try to avoid tularetom Jun 2016 #49

Yes. For those with no experience with student loans, the issue sounds JDPriestly Jun 2016 #78

JD, NO ONE will win the nomination tomorrow. No one will reach 2383 pledged delegates. senz Jun 2016 #50

I Have To Make This Comment Even Though I'm A Very Dedicated AND ChiciB1 Jun 2016 #53

Thanks "J.D." KoKo Jun 2016 #62

Thank you for the thoughtful principled post. K&R JEB Jun 2016 #67

Everyone vote!!! felix_numinous Jun 2016 #69

K&R.. disillusioned73 Jun 2016 #70

#HoldTheLine fellow Berners desmiller Jun 2016 #83

Thank you. Very thoughtful post. glinda Jun 2016 #84

thanks for this post and for all you are doing for Bernie. Thank you, JDPriestly Hiraeth Jun 2016 #90