2016 Postmortem

frazzled

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84. They've had months to grieve

Thu Jul 28, 2016, 10:43 AM

Jul 2016

Is there still a reality problem here? Did they really think there was a chance to reverse the elections? Have they never had a candidate lose an election before? It usually takes less than a week to "grieve." The guy is not dead. And we don't do hero worship in this party. It's about We the People, as President Obama reminded us last night, not about a single individual to become savior.

Jayzus, that poor mother who lost her son in Orlando recently has done a better job at grieving and picking up the pieces.

As we said during the 90s: Move On.

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A thoughtful suggestion to the Bernie holdouts... [View all] brooklynite Jul 2016 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #1

IOW, you would rather send an FU message than give them time to grieve merrily Jul 2016 #2

This grieving process is getting a bit old. Bernie is still alive and well. Trust Buster Jul 2016 #4

And so are the excuses for what the DNC did. Brad Marshall is STILL the CFO of the DNC.... think Jul 2016 #7

Bernie used the DNC for his political purposes. His staff tapped into Hillary's database. It was a Trust Buster Jul 2016 #9

Brad Marshall suggested using Bernie's religion against him. How it that fair and neutral? Why is he think Jul 2016 #15

He suggested it. Did he or anyone else do it? Nope. FSogol Jul 2016 #23

He's still there is he not? How would you feel if a member the DNC suggested using Hillary's think Jul 2016 #28

Sure, his suggestion was crappy, but it was a private conversation that should not have been made FSogol Jul 2016 #30

Harry Reid, Ed Rendell, and Howard Dean can all admit the DNC was unfair. Why can't you? think Jul 2016 #41

Why do you think that only 3 Democrats ran for President this time? FSogol Jul 2016 #45

Who cares how many others were running? How does that justify what transpired at the DNC? think Jul 2016 #47

Did you just read the subject line and ignore the argument I laid out? FSogol Jul 2016 #53

Please show me how your argument is anyway related to what the DNC did as that was what we think Jul 2016 #55

To hell with what the DNC did or didn't do. What did the voters do?? That matters the most. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #82

So DWS just resigned for fun right? think Jul 2016 #83

Did Sanders fire the staff members that accessed Hillary's database at the DNC ? Trust Buster Jul 2016 #99

The one RECOMMENDED by the DNC? Yes. He sure the hell did.... think Jul 2016 #100

I don't imagine the Sanders campaign would like to have their emails and phone conversations redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #105

Bernie Sanders had the right to expect the DNC to act professionally and impartially. That did not think Jul 2016 #107

Didn't he? I saw Hillary campaign surrogates on Sunday talk shows merrily Jul 2016 #70

Don't worry he might not be more audio tapes are coming out. classykaren Jul 2016 #92

Weren't those (selectively) released emails ALL written AFTER...... George II Jul 2016 #77

Apparently the Revolution continues. They are grouping and formulating. Sheepshank Jul 2016 #78

Like an Italian widow, they should wear black clothing for the rest of their lives.... FSogol Jul 2016 #26

I don't mean grieve for Bernie. merrily Jul 2016 #59

Grieving is one thing. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #21

I am not defending anything. And that's done and history at this point, anyway. merrily Jul 2016 #24

I'm not that bothered by them at this point. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #36

smh merrily Jul 2016 #43

No thanks. Not into violence. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #51

That went over my (shaking) head. merrily Jul 2016 #52

Was just trying to be lighthearted. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #56

I got that you were trying to be lighthearted. I just did not know about "smack my head." merrily Jul 2016 #57

SMH works well as a response to foolishness. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #65

lol classykaren Jul 2016 #97

Grieving time is over. Time's up! Everyone has had over a month to accept reality. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #25

Just curious what you think an OP on DU is going to do to get those merrily Jul 2016 #34

It will have about the same effect as the posts from their defenders and other provocateurs. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #50

I'm good with that. Pretending it will result in empty seats in the convention hall merrily Jul 2016 #62

DU is a fun activity and passtime, I enjoy it and like it for what it is... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #66

I'm really over hearing about the "grieving process" EffieBlack Jul 2016 #58

^^^^^ (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #79

More like, Go Away. Regardless of whether they "come around" or not. Lil Missy Jul 2016 #80

Nah. Nothing at all like that. merrily Jul 2016 #85

They've had months to grieve frazzled Jul 2016 #84

Not really. He did not endorse her months ago. merrily Jul 2016 #86

Well, that's his problem frazzled Jul 2016 #87

It's not his problem. His error, maybe, but not his problem. merrily Jul 2016 #88

To the extent that his error means he has to own it frazzled Jul 2016 #90

I would rather they join US in trying to defeat the fascist-Rand cabal that now controls the GOP. glennward Jul 2016 #3

But, they don't want to. leftofcool Jul 2016 #6

I watched the protests from the Hall last night... brooklynite Jul 2016 #10

The DNC wasn't fair or neutral. Ask Howard Dean, Ed Rendell, and Harry Reid.... think Jul 2016 #19

"At this point" being key. merrily Jul 2016 #37

And this is your way of unifying the party. . B Calm Jul 2016 #5

No, it's his way of saying, we get it. Go your merry way and someone will take your place. leftofcool Jul 2016 #8

Not cool man! B Calm Jul 2016 #11

Why? If they hate the DNC and Democrats so much why hang out with them? MoonRiver Jul 2016 #12

Not cool? Not cool that many of us will be happy to pick up the slack? leftofcool Jul 2016 #13

No. It's his way of stirring the pot on DU. merrily Jul 2016 #39

At this point, Bernie holdouts are not Democrats apnu Jul 2016 #106

I personally Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2016 #14

Best reply! +1 B Calm Jul 2016 #16

Agreed...+1...nt freebrew Jul 2016 #74

I don't want their presence and their input LoverOfLiberty Jul 2016 #18

No,the BoBs (there's a difference between BoBs and normal sufrommich Jul 2016 #46

I know Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2016 #63

I do agree that, like Bernie LoverOfLiberty Jul 2016 #17

At this moment. Election day is not tomorrow. merrily Jul 2016 #29

I also don't want a repeat Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2016 #31

Yeah, Hillary doesn't need them anyway. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #20

If they're not on board at this point Bobbie Jo Jul 2016 #22

How can you pretend to know what will happen over the next 3+months? merrily Jul 2016 #42

Seems like a colossal waste of energy Bobbie Jo Jul 2016 #54

I think they are generating some buzz and more people are tuning in because of it. NCTraveler Jul 2016 #27

The BoBs are never going to vote for Hillary,time to cut them loose sufrommich Jul 2016 #32

That's because they were never democrats rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #40

Yawn. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2016 #33

Those ideas are not losers. They are items progressive's have been fighting for. glowing Jul 2016 #35

Hillary doesn't take corporate donations. Corporations aren't allowed to donate to campaigns. DanTex Jul 2016 #61

Lol rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #38

Thanks for the snark. tecelote Jul 2016 #44

80% of Bernie are already with us. It's the BoBs that need to go. sufrommich Jul 2016 #49

Some of the BoB and NeverHillary folks remind me of the infamous lady that was recorded on video 4lbs Jul 2016 #67

I was a Hillary supporter too and agree with you. sufrommich Jul 2016 #69

I believe she passed away a few years ago democrattotheend Jul 2016 #116

Is this your idea of unifying the party Chris? B Calm Jul 2016 #48

That shit only applies to warmed over Republicans. TheKentuckian Jul 2016 #60

At what point do the Bernie holdouts have any responsibility for "uniting the party." EffieBlack Jul 2016 #64

How is this any different than the MSNBC reporters running around the convention stirring up shit? B Calm Jul 2016 #68

That is a good point. n/t demmiblue Jul 2016 #93

Allow me to clarity my point... brooklynite Jul 2016 #71

Since you are there, why don't you use all the access and influence you keep telling us you have merrily Jul 2016 #76

As Biden said: show some class. ananda Jul 2016 #72

Message to Hillary supporters. jalan48 Jul 2016 #73

How is this helpful? democrattotheend Jul 2016 #75

dont be that way. nt retrowire Jul 2016 #81

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #89

I believe this breaks TOS Pharaoh Jul 2016 #91

Not sure about that...but your Bernie 2016 gif does. nt pkdu Jul 2016 #103

Really B Calm Jul 2016 #111

Yes really...( from your link) pkdu Jul 2016 #112

note to self kaliamanita Jul 2016 #94

As taught in the union hall we are only strong as our weakest link. It does not serve future Thinkingabout Jul 2016 #95

What were you hoping to accomplish with this (thoughtful?) OP? KPN Jul 2016 #96

I've been a democrat Cjas Jul 2016 #98

Welcome to DU democrattotheend Jul 2016 #115

I love Bernie, but he is/was an Independent and just became a Democrat to run as President gg4usa Jul 2016 #101

And that independent voted for the ACA, which WOULDNT onecaliberal Jul 2016 #104

Yes, and Bernie's probably the most progressive of the bunch gg4usa Jul 2016 #113

He never planned on running. He did it for the people. He has never ever been selfish. onecaliberal Jul 2016 #114

at least you're intentionally being ironic. nt JCanete Jul 2016 #102

What a counterproductive post Android3.14 Jul 2016 #108

Might I add... RoBear Jul 2016 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author reflection Jul 2016 #110

appreciate the thought. Hiraeth Jul 2016 #117