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2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: I'm scared [View all]

redstatebluegirl

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40. We need to make sure that next week doesn't look like this week.
Thu Jul 21, 2016, 10:02 AM
Jul 2016

I am more afraid of the Bernie supporters making a scene, or Bernie himself doing something like what Cruz did, even though he came out in favor of Secretary Clinton a week or so ago. I know some Bernie people who are so angry they are talking about driving to Cleveland to "protest the unethical process" in any way necessary (including that "fart a thon" or whatever it is they call it). Don't dismiss these supporters, they are rabid in ways that frighten me. The corporate media will have a field day if this happens.

This party needs to look totally professional and together next week, a party worthy of leading the country.

We need to "keep our eyes on the prize", we have to show up, get our friends to show up, and never let down until the day after the election. We have to work for down ballot candidates, including the young Bernie supporters who are running down ticket.

Bernie got much of what he wanted with the platform, more than I ever thought he would. Now, lets get busy and elect a bunch of Democrats to straighten out this mess and bring some sanity back to the country after this awful election cycle from hell.

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I'm scared [View all] LibraLiz1973 Jul 2016 OP
You are not alone. bullimiami Jul 2016 #1
Not alone at all wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #62
You have every reason to be scared. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #2
If you are scared, do something about it - GOTV liberal N proud Jul 2016 #3
We are! cilla4progress Jul 2016 #6
I am and I've donated a buttload. LibraLiz1973 Jul 2016 #8
Very true, there is no rational thining coming out of Cleveland liberal N proud Jul 2016 #23
^^^This!^^^ Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #9
I'm scared, too. cilla4progress Jul 2016 #4
Me too LibraLiz1973 Jul 2016 #10
Coming to Netflix: Scared is the New Concerned BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #5
I'm not concerned. I'm literally terrified LibraLiz1973 Jul 2016 #7
Yes pretty f*cking scary! Yet some wanted to act like he was a joke! Her Sister Jul 2016 #11
to allay your fears Always Randy Jul 2016 #12
Totally agree. Drumpt will lose at least 30 States. kairos12 Jul 2016 #21
Something makes me think that Trump will get arrested before this is over. He is that crazy. The Wielding Truth Jul 2016 #71
I woke up last night about 4:30, after less than four hours sleep... Silent3 Jul 2016 #13
I was pretty sure he'd win and wondered why few took this seriously. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #14
There's a lot of ugly shit, it appears... Ghost Dog Jul 2016 #56
If tTrump dont scare ya Cryptoad Jul 2016 #15
Same here... N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2016 #16
please read this article.... apcalc Jul 2016 #17
I read it SheriffBob Jul 2016 #27
I read some where on DU that Trump enjoyed reading books yuiyoshida Jul 2016 #18
I think he fantasizes about being like Hitler. It's terrifying. sarae Jul 2016 #76
Don't be afraid. wildeyed Jul 2016 #19
You got it. Drumpt will lose big. He got 14 million votes in the primaries. He needs kairos12 Jul 2016 #22
We are stronger together as a nation. However, AllyCat Jul 2016 #24
Yes, but there is some evidence that a backlash ensues. wildeyed Jul 2016 #69
Even Michael Moore stated he thinks Trump has got this. Seen on FB..n/t monmouth4 Jul 2016 #20
He gets down like that... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #32
Yep. He said it on Bill Maher's live show last night. Chiyo-chichi Jul 2016 #35
I'll vote and get everyone I know to vote. mountain grammy Jul 2016 #25
Good idea with the Johnson move! tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #33
I'm scared, not just about Trump, but moonscape Jul 2016 #70
You were partially right CanonRay Jul 2016 #26
I'm scared too!!!! onecent Jul 2016 #29
I'm scared to death. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #28
I hate that Michael Moore said on Bill Maher he thought Trump would win gg4usa Jul 2016 #30
Michael and Bill are both saying... yallerdawg Jul 2016 #55
Never ever underestimate Trump Kilgore Jul 2016 #31
What scares me more is the fact that the ones wanting Trump to win are asjr Jul 2016 #36
Ill be a bit more charitable Kilgore Jul 2016 #73
I think trump SheriffBob Jul 2016 #34
I think I'm more pissed off than scared. Sheepshank Jul 2016 #37
I smile and talk to Trump supporters gg4usa Jul 2016 #43
Then he wins. LWolf Jul 2016 #38
Four things .... dobleremolque Jul 2016 #39
This ^ and a thousand other double standards they have for people not like them Person 2713 Jul 2016 #49
We need to make sure that next week doesn't look like this week. redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #40
Not too worried about Bernie himself, but... bekkilyn Jul 2016 #57
The idea that allowing Trump to win is ok makes me ill. redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #60
Watching full frontal with Samatha Bee asking people in Pennsylvania kimbutgar Jul 2016 #41
I was getting a little nervous tomg Jul 2016 #42
Can't stand Cruz, but creds to standing up to someone who attacked him and his family in the Person 2713 Jul 2016 #52
That may have been part of the reason Cruz did this auntpurl Jul 2016 #58
True enough. Like you, I loath him tomg Jul 2016 #63
After W won reelection Thrill Jul 2016 #44
As so many, even on DU, have pushed for Republican candidates who could be considered a joke. woodsprite Jul 2016 #59
I'm scared as well. thucythucy Jul 2016 #45
We will unite - this election is like asiliveandbreathe Jul 2016 #50
"Hopefully msm will turn the corner..." Ghost Dog Jul 2016 #61
It's going to be all right - we have come thru many asiliveandbreathe Jul 2016 #46
Even if he loses he has empowered all the nasties to come ou in proud glory . They ain't going Person 2713 Jul 2016 #47
When Ted Cruz is the closest thing to a voice of reason at a major party convention Martin Eden Jul 2016 #48
Once he announced, I predicted back then that he would be the nominee... Javaman Jul 2016 #51
I'm frightened enough to change my vote. Their convention, the vile behavior onecaliberal Jul 2016 #53
Apparently Michael Moore thinks Trump will win greymattermom Jul 2016 #54
My state has more primary elections wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #64
There's been a rise of right-wing governments in Europe True Dough Jul 2016 #65
Even if Trump isn't elected, his supporters remain among us. no_hypocrisy Jul 2016 #66
Trump is not what scares me...the people in that GOP crowd and their media enablers do! Moostache Jul 2016 #67
I have to admit his stupidity is okieinpain Jul 2016 #68
In 1930, everyone laughed at Wednesdays Jul 2016 #72
Let's Not Forget A Few Things... WiffenPoof Jul 2016 #74
I feel Michael Moore is right. Kablooie Jul 2016 #75
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