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NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
93. You get the rules...
Fri Jun 10, 2016, 07:13 AM
Jun 2016

And know DU is open to a wide variety of progressive conversation. There isn't a rule on this site that says you have to say one positive thing about Clinton.

Outside of one instance, "purges" are nothing more than self fulfilling prophecies.

He lost California by a wide margin. Trust Buster Jun 2016 #1
Results won't be in for a while. 840high Jun 2016 #5
OH, the results are very much in. Trust Buster Jun 2016 #7
Yet another fraudulent election, full of dirty tricks. reformist2 Jun 2016 #44
Conspiracy Theories metroins Jun 2016 #60
Yet another election that Sanders lost Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #91
Worse campaign in history...bull shit leftinportland Jun 2016 #131
The kind pf thinking that is hostile to anyone who dared oppose the chosen one. reformist2 Jun 2016 #132
I did not say it was the worst. Bernie was his own worst enemy...he should have listened to his team Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #144
You're talking to somebody who thinks the elections must be rigged because of rally sizes. Lord Magus Jun 2016 #137
Good point. Nt Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #143
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Capt. Obvious Jun 2016 #105
Thank you. If we can't even express our opinion that elections can be rigged, then reformist2 Jun 2016 #110
You have until the 16th to do so obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #113
Better watch your back. It is getting really, really bad. pangaia Jun 2016 #118
This. She already won... scscholar Jun 2016 #81
So you think all those ballots will be for Sanders? brush Jun 2016 #12
Read the details of the articles. Seeinghope Jun 2016 #16
I don't have to. All the ballots are not for Sanders. He lost. Face the music. brush Jun 2016 #18
Hillary won by a lot. Sancho Jun 2016 #28
Not by over 2 million. And yes, a big % of those will be Sanders votes. nt Live and Learn Jun 2016 #43
The vote count so far has put her ahead even more. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #94
Then there is nothing to fear from counting them Ash_F Jun 2016 #99
Yes they will be counted ButterflyBlood Jun 2016 #104
I am not afraid of counting anything. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #123
Counting votes is a waste of time and money???? Wow. Live and Learn Jun 2016 #128
We need to just let MSM and Supers decide. They really don't need us. kpola12 Jun 2016 #139
There are other items on the ballot. Ash_F Jun 2016 #163
People's votes should be counted IF they voted correctly. If they didn't, they shouldn't. politicaljunkie41910 Jun 2016 #162
PSA: California Presidential Primary Election June 7, 2016, President Democratic - Statewide Results Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #164
Yes, there are still mail in ballots to be counted. Bernie would have to win 75%. Fla Dem Jun 2016 #166
No (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #2
Seeing how it is complete-arsed bullshit, not really, no Tarc Jun 2016 #3
This is strange. bravenak Jun 2016 #4
I believe that's why it took so long for Bernie to speak. They had hoped it would tighten up. grossproffit Jun 2016 #13
Nobody I know went to even one rally. But they voted, Hillary mostly. bravenak Jun 2016 #23
Right. GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #37
The caucus was bad enough bravenak Jun 2016 #38
Yep GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #39
Ha! You'd be right about that! bravenak Jun 2016 #40
Can't argue against that GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #41
Omg were you at my caucus? MFM008 Jun 2016 #72
Every caucus I have ever seen was a hot, humid, sweaty, mess. bravenak Jun 2016 #73
More unity building, I see. Glad to know you don't need my vote. Live and Learn Jun 2016 #45
Ok GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #48
Wow, you really haven't been paying attention. Live and Learn Jun 2016 #49
So GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #52
To a Sanders supporter lancer78 Jun 2016 #70
dismissive much RazBerryBeret Jun 2016 #54
All I was trying to say GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #59
First thing will be to not tell you on DU. Others may differ, but that seems silly to do. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #62
Well GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #67
I'm not going anywhere. There's no requirement that I must write gushing comments about the nominee JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #68
Glad to hear it GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #74
You get the rules... NCTraveler Jun 2016 #93
I just said that. The person I was replying to didn't understand that. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #111
Somewhat poorly worded on my part. NCTraveler Jun 2016 #112
Ah, ok. JonLeibowitz Jun 2016 #125
but that's NOT what you said. RazBerryBeret Jun 2016 #69
My family had jobs and went to see Obama. We volunteered and we had jobs. peace13 Jun 2016 #71
Saying that large rallies do not translate into votes is not mocking large rallies. charlyvi Jun 2016 #97
Aaa...you may want to reread some of those, in this OP and across the Board. peace13 Jun 2016 #98
Once more... charlyvi Jun 2016 #101
I don't have any issue with people going to rallies... Adrahil Jun 2016 #151
....this year! peace13 Jun 2016 #157
One year of data does not establish predective power... Adrahil Jun 2016 #158
I could never as smart as you....... peace13 Jun 2016 #159
Very very very very unlikely. Zynx Jun 2016 #6
Her votes will go up as well. grossproffit Jun 2016 #8
.... 840high Jun 2016 #9
I'm sure some people will talk about that just like any other dumb conspiracy on the internet. YouDig Jun 2016 #10
Elvis never did no drugs... Matt_R Jun 2016 #145
The claim you are making is that Clinton stole the election? oberliner Jun 2016 #154
No reason to Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #11
Oh my, wouldn't that be embarrassing? Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #14
Say that by some miracle... Adrahil Jun 2016 #21
Oh, I think that would be pretty embarrassing. nt Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #24
By the time it happened, Bernie will have already endorsed her. Adrahil Jun 2016 #25
Pretty sure it would still matter quite a bit. nt Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #26
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #15
Sanders remains rattled by the California vote Zorro Jun 2016 #17
Happy to have done my part. grossproffit Jun 2016 #19
Diverse states were his achilles heel through out the campaign with few exceptions. brush Jun 2016 #22
Elvis never did no drugs... Matt_R Jun 2016 #146
Explain please. brush Jun 2016 #149
Its cool you don't get it. Matt_R Jun 2016 #150
How profound. Wish I hadn't bothered. brush Jun 2016 #153
But you did, and are still responding. Matt_R Jun 2016 #156
And the AP and Clinton campaign collussion to suppress the vote doesn't bother you even the Live and Learn Jun 2016 #50
If the warmongering, hanging with Kissinger,... HooptieWagon Jun 2016 #77
Same old smears redstateblues Jun 2016 #120
Just the facts, ma'am. HooptieWagon Jun 2016 #121
lolz you guys! obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #115
Politico has an article today stating that Sanders stopped polling in CA ahead of vote due to cost. BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #92
+1000 stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #103
Greg Palast has proven himself a crank. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #20
This isn't near over. kpola12 Jun 2016 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author floppyboo Jun 2016 #29
So embarrassing alcibiades_mystery Jun 2016 #30
Thank you! NurseJackie Jun 2016 #42
Yeah, I've been trying not to roll my eyes about this obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #116
If it wasn't for the wingnuts here, I never would have heard of this...and eastwestdem Jun 2016 #31
He lost and it wasn't close jcgoldie Jun 2016 #32
This is just my 2 cents. Lance Bass esquire Jun 2016 #33
I posted this back on the day of the VA Primary FSogol Jun 2016 #34
The silver lining is Lance Bass esquire Jun 2016 #35
Since world war 2 Lance Bass esquire Jun 2016 #47
Both of my sons (college age) have never missed an election or primary. n/t FSogol Jun 2016 #87
Almost missed this post. I hope others read it as well. Thank you for posting this.eom grossproffit Jun 2016 #46
Most important thread in this post. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #127
As they say what difference does it make. But it might explain the rush to align behind her. Skwmom Jun 2016 #36
This is what parties do once they have a nominee. okasha Jun 2016 #53
They couldn't wait until DC voted? Really? Skwmom Jun 2016 #58
The only effect DC will have is to increase Hillary's majority. okasha Jun 2016 #63
He is such a danger they did EVERYTHING they could in primary after primary to elect the weakest Skwmom Jun 2016 #75
They meaning the voters? hack89 Jun 2016 #114
Democracy is best left to social media and the fleeting moods of birds at large venues. randome Jun 2016 #122
Don't forget the vital role of big corporate media and their polls. nt hack89 Jun 2016 #126
The Establishment. Skwmom Jun 2016 #129
So you completely discount the votes of millions of people? hack89 Jun 2016 #130
Why should they waste the time? Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #95
It's pretty obvious who DC will vote for and by a wide margin.... ButterflyBlood Jun 2016 #108
+1 Matt_R Jun 2016 #148
Is anyone going to talk about me having Ice Cream tonight? postatomic Jun 2016 #51
We had champagne. murielm99 Jun 2016 #57
Losing California would've been absolutely devastating to the Clinton campaign RufusTFirefly Jun 2016 #55
Exactly. I knew before primary day they would make sure she "won". And they did. reformist2 Jun 2016 #142
yes, there are a lot of votes outstanding....Trump votes, Cruz votes, Sanders votes, Clinton votes,. Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #56
People should know that a lot of those ballots probably aren't for the Democratic Primary. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #61
SNOPES: Ballot Blocks It's true that millions of California ballots have yet to be certified Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #64
Absolutely. Greg Palest started the bullshit how Provisional ballots aren't counted, and that is a still_one Jun 2016 #80
Palast. Greg Palast. One of the best journalists around. Octafish Jun 2016 #133
California has probably the most transparent process around onenote Jun 2016 #135
Willful ignorance has nothing to do with it. Palast doesn't lie. Octafish Jun 2016 #136
Nope. beastie boy Jun 2016 #65
No, because it is flame bait n/t lancer78 Jun 2016 #66
vote by mail still being counted Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #76
Another stupid post! The_Casual_Observer Jun 2016 #78
A post that says "Election fraud' gets hidden? Ned_Devine Jun 2016 #79
I have never seen State calls reversed MFM008 Jun 2016 #82
There wasn't any voter suppression. ucrdem Jun 2016 #83
Please don't break off into the sea! auntpurl Jun 2016 #84
Still attached to mainland ucrdem Jun 2016 #86
Besides, more states yet to vote! robbedvoter Jun 2016 #85
Caucus states to boot! grossproffit Jun 2016 #89
Bookmarking to keep kicked...nt SidDithers Jun 2016 #88
HIllary Clinton's lead has increased Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #90
Nate Silver: Not looking good for Sanders brooklynite Jun 2016 #96
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #100
Oh, I fully expect that the "but to declare someone else the winner now will just upset things" djean111 Jun 2016 #102
As a Bernie supporter, I'd rather let the validated votes do the talking. aikoaiko Jun 2016 #106
Sanders needs a margin of over 440k votes to pull ahead ButterflyBlood Jun 2016 #107
Well, you and a few others, maybe. The rest of us are mocking the claim. randome Jun 2016 #109
I think they're slogging through it. Didn't someone file a lawsuit about it? pdsimdars Jun 2016 #117
Ballots not counted on election day, including provisional and late-arriving MineralMan Jun 2016 #119
What's to talk about? Sanders PD deficit requires him to net at least 80% of Cali's PDs to catch up. apnu Jun 2016 #124
Weekend kick...nt SidDithers Jun 2016 #134
I am at a listening stage right now with a wait, watch and see attitude. Hiraeth Jun 2016 #138
Sad DesertRat Jun 2016 #140
No, because it's bullshit. Next. Maven Jun 2016 #141
Sanders was ahead until AP called it the day before. n/t Matt_R Jun 2016 #147
Suuuuure he was.... Nt Adrahil Jun 2016 #152
The win should be for Sanders? oberliner Jun 2016 #155
Hillary will get the win on most of those ballots Florencenj2point0 Jun 2016 #160
we all know who won hearts and minds. Corruption isnt new swhisper1 Jun 2016 #161
Kick...nt SidDithers Jun 2016 #165
Sanders got trounced in California. Lil Missy Jun 2016 #167
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