2016 Postmortem

TheCowsCameHome

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32. Sanders supporters aren't relevant or needed,

Reply to YouDig (Reply #13)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 04:56 PM

Jun 2016

or did you forget that already?

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Why I cannot vote for either Trump or Clinton. [View all] RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 OP

I wouldn't have been able to vote for Bernie Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #1

You say that but you state no reasons. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #3

I think it's apparent by now. NWCorona Jun 2016 #6

What is apparent? grossproffit Jun 2016 #17

Oh...there are plenty of reasons I wouldn't have been able to support him Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #7

So you didn't vote for Obama then either? update with numbers from 2008 insta8er Jun 2016 #12

Obama won a majority of pledged delegates Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #15

But he didn't win the popular vote, "the will of the people." insta8er Jun 2016 #20

Obama wasn't on the ballot in Michigan Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #26

I guess we have 2 different numbers... insta8er Jun 2016 #29

You're counting Michigan where he wasn't even on the ballot Cali_Democrat Jun 2016 #30

Yes, he did, by any reasonable measure democrattotheend Jun 2016 #41

The result in 2008 was ambiguous beceause of Michigan and the caucuses. Zynx Jun 2016 #56

+1 itsrobert Jun 2016 #27

Please link to Obama calling for anything like that dsc Jun 2016 #19

I am not going to get into an argument about that. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #16

538 showed that Hillary would have won the large majority of delegates pnwmom Jun 2016 #59

link? NJCher Jun 2016 #105

Here's one. pnwmom Jun 2016 #106

thanks NJCher Jun 2016 #130

the main one being his call to have the superdelegates overturn the will of the people. DJ13 Jun 2016 #62

Stupid. But I assume you know it is stupid. nt Logical Jun 2016 #73

you forgot to say RazBerryBeret Jun 2016 #76

Good. You can't legitimately complain about Bernie or Bust sentiment then. Marr Jun 2016 #107

Okie dokie. Maybe we will see you after Hillary wins in November. leftofcool Jun 2016 #2

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #4

I met Jill Stein. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #9

Then there's slim pickings unfortunately. NWCorona Jun 2016 #10

We only hear about the Greens every 4 years in the presidential cycle brush Jun 2016 #50

The Greens tried for a long time to build from the bottom up dreamnightwind Jun 2016 #57

Third parties are just a black hole to pour resources in that would be better used in the primaries. w4rma Jun 2016 #151

Ok zappaman Jun 2016 #5

I get that you think that your vote doesn't matter because Clinton will win NY onenote Jun 2016 #8

and so? choie Jun 2016 #112

Heaven forbid someone say something nice about a former First Lady right after her death. qdouble Jun 2016 #11

I agree. It wasn't a lie. It was a simple mistake at a funeral. I think Hillary pnwmom Jun 2016 #60

I don't think it was a simple mistake. SheilaT Jun 2016 #85

If she meant to speak about Alzheimer's RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #100

I agree, that particular reason is quite unbelievable treestar Jun 2016 #160

So, you're going to sit by and let Trump win because Hillary said something dumb at a funeral? YouDig Jun 2016 #13

Do YOU understand that blood is thicker than politics? RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #18

I have no idea what that means. YouDig Jun 2016 #23

I'm very sorry about your brother. But Hillary had nothing to do with his death. pnwmom Jun 2016 #61

Sanders supporters aren't relevant or needed, TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #32

Ok MFM008 Jun 2016 #14

And you're telling us this because.....? Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #21

If you read the OP, you would know. n/t RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #25

I read your goddamned OP Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #31

Free speech then. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #47

Thought free speech was dead here according to some stevil Jun 2016 #82

And I'm exercising "free speech" in my response Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #129

It's strange, but as the primaries are ending and DU is apparently going 1monster Jun 2016 #166

I care. 840high Jun 2016 #66

It's DU, and he's free to post. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #33

Thanks for the update. CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #22

In before the bell frazzled Jun 2016 #24

I like cheese. Squinch Jun 2016 #28

Sounds like someone resting comfortably on their white privilege Ohioblue22 Jun 2016 #34

^^This^^ Yavin4 Jun 2016 #35

And shot. Nt Ohioblue22 Jun 2016 #38

What does that mean? TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #36

You don't know what white privilege means? HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #67

Um, no. That's why I asked. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #79

Don't know what it means? stevil Jun 2016 #83

Lol yourself. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #91

Cows came home alright stevil Jun 2016 #114

Still no answer, I see. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #124

Found this definition off the internet: HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #88

Thank you TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #94

Wikipedia goes on to say: HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #96

I am assuming you have no animus GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #113

No fucking shit! Dem2 Jun 2016 #43

+100 tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #51

What makes you say that? RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #99

If you understand what white privilege is, it's obvious what makes them say that. nt stevenleser Jun 2016 #140

Yeah better to vote for someone who Deny and Shred Jun 2016 #122

FDR had a ton of money too. That means nothing. nt stevenleser Jun 2016 #141

Getting this in under the wire? mcar Jun 2016 #37

To quote Robert Reich One of the 99 Jun 2016 #39

"white guys" will suffer too under Trump, most all people will suffer AntiBank Jun 2016 #92

Some will but One of the 99 Jun 2016 #110

That's right - all of us who will not vote for Clinton choie Jun 2016 #115

Never said that. One of the 99 Jun 2016 #116

You are the one saying things choie Jun 2016 #120

Again never said One of the 99 Jun 2016 #125

Rocco, I wear my bans as an honor. saidsimplesimon Jun 2016 #40

Wow. Dem2 Jun 2016 #42

After Bills betrayal on don't ask don't tell, and the disaster that was Hillary care kcdoug1 Jun 2016 #44

Hillary-care was a more progressive plan than the ACA, but unfortunately pnwmom Jun 2016 #48

You're criticizing Hillary Clinton for trying to get universal healthcare passed? TwilightZone Jun 2016 #52

You were never voting Democratic anyway. We'll win without you redstateblues Jun 2016 #97

Hillary has apologized for her mistake. pnwmom Jun 2016 #45

Too late. You cannot unring the bell. n/t RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #101

I lost every fucking friend I had as a teenager to AIDS ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #46

... sheshe2 Jun 2016 #55

Working for down ballot candidates seems like a good move for you. kstewart33 Jun 2016 #49

Yawn LoverOfLiberty Jun 2016 #53

Please read this, RoccoR5955 PJMcK Jun 2016 #54

What though does it say Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #58

Damn. Didn't I say I am not voting for Trump? RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #103

Hey Rocco... choie Jun 2016 #117

Hey yourself. Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #132

Dream on choie Jun 2016 #137

You go ahead and dream away. I've got work to do. Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #139

You don't know anything about me.. choie Jun 2016 #142

Only by what you write. Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #149

Sheesh! Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #131

Thanks you for that. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #65

You call that principles? HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #69

The poster lost his brother PJMcK Jun 2016 #70

Read the post again. HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #84

Consider that he might PJMcK Jun 2016 #86

Apparently we're not on the same side. HarmonyRockets Jun 2016 #90

Jesus Christ choie Jun 2016 #118

So if I live in Texas Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #133

Your choice choie Jun 2016 #136

Cynical. Very cynical. Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #138

What do you know about the progressive cause? choie Jun 2016 #144

Evidently, a lot more than you. Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #150

So the top thing you dislike about Trump is he is an oafish pick up artist? bettyellen Jun 2016 #63

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #64

adios...nt joeybee12 Jun 2016 #68

those who don't heaven05 Jun 2016 #71

Door, ass, you get it. nt Logical Jun 2016 #72

What she said on Nancy was wrong. What the Clintons did however was great. Amimnoch Jun 2016 #74

What the reality of what you do is... Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #75

Actually that's Clinton's legacy... choie Jun 2016 #119

Nope, polls show Democrats are uniting behind her faster than behind Obama in 2008 stevenleser Jun 2016 #143

They are getting behind voting against Trump choie Jun 2016 #146

If it makes you feel better to spin it that way, be my guest. Point is... stevenleser Jun 2016 #147

Do you have perfect memory? athena Jun 2016 #77

Oh well. Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #78

then sit at home on your ass.... chillfactor Jun 2016 #80

I didn't say I was sitting on my ass. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #98

Tick Tock Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #81

While Hillary and the president are addressing attacks on Muslim and LGBT Americans RandySF Jun 2016 #87

Aaaaa...pretty short sighted. peace13 Jun 2016 #128

In every election... jamese777 Jun 2016 #89

Thank you for your OP - I see you caught a lot of undeserved crap. Juicy_Bellows Jun 2016 #93

Frankly, who cares? Just vote for whoever you want book_worm Jun 2016 #95

Good for you eom rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #102

Larry Kramer and Dan Savage are supporting Hillary but, hey, what do they know about LGBT issues? Metric System Jun 2016 #104

This only helps the monster Trump and nothing more. RBInMaine Jun 2016 #108

I don't usually do this, but the stakes are way too high. Off to ignore you go! nt ecstatic Jun 2016 #109

foolish jcgoldie Jun 2016 #111

I really hope you will reconsider voting for Mrs. Clinton. This time it is not the akbacchus_BC Jun 2016 #121

I've been a supporter of Bernie's from his first day as Congressman from Vermont. Vinca Jun 2016 #123

+ 1 Jakes Progress Jun 2016 #134

I also believe that supporting my country is important. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #148

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I doubt Trump would be better for your family Vinca Jun 2016 #158

Of course you have no idea! RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #159

I assumed you were going to tell me whatever happened to your family that has altered your view. Vinca Jun 2016 #163

You should never assume things RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #164

I can't assume anything if I don't know what the heck you're talking about. Vinca Jun 2016 #165

In other words take your ball and go home? stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #126

It is your vote to use as you see fit. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2016 #127

You're exactly half as bad as a Trump voter. Shame on you. N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #135

Hope there was only a handful of people like you where it won't matter and your conscience is clear. Stellar Jun 2016 #145

Four in my family. peace13 Jun 2016 #153

Well, that's cool I guess, if some people prefer Trump and his policies over Hillary. Stellar Jun 2016 #161

I simply replied so that you know there are rational people out there who are fed up. peace13 Jun 2016 #162

Blaming Clinton for a reagan problem is your choice. The_Casual_Observer Jun 2016 #152

That is NOT what I am doing. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #156

Not to worry Zambero Jun 2016 #154

Don't care nt Buzz cook Jun 2016 #155

Fine Night Watchman Jun 2016 #157

You can voter for Clinton, you choose not to; thus, 'cannot' is simply self-serving rhetoric. LanternWaste Jun 2016 #167

And I suppose that you have a PhD in writing. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #168