2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bernie Supporters - Please read my post [View all]lovemydog
(11,833 posts)It's quite a long read. At times it felt like reading War and Peace.
Bravenak, I agree with your points both in the original post and throughout the thread. That's purely from my observations. Not from some 'meme' or 'planted idea' or whatever some call it. It's been my gut feelings here for quite a while. It's why I've gone from Bernie supporter to undecided.
My hunch at this point. I think Sanders will do very well in the early primaries. That will tail off as the primary season continues into the bigger and more diverse states.
Some of his most vociferous supporters will deny the negative affect they had on his campaign. Probably the same ones who have unduly trashed President Obama for six or seven years. I don't think they get it at all and would rather blame others than check themselves or approach these issues with humility.
Some others, you're getting through to them. Many of these folks will continue being engaged, continue growing, continue having a positive affect on those around them. I'm always interested in what they have to say. Because they are interested in what others have to say. It's a two-way street. Those who embrace and engage dialogue have always interested me the most. They are the most fun.