2016 Postmortem

brooklynite

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182. Some pretty good stereotyping there...

Tue Sep 22, 2015, 04:40 PM

Sep 2015

As I've said, I've met Bernie and I have no objection to any of his policies: I'm just unconvinced that, in the real world of politics where votes have to be acquired in States around the country and where campaigns cost money, he won't be competitive against the Republicans. I've also said that, if someone could make a compelling argument that Bernie COULD win, I'd switch sides, as I did in the 2008 Primary.

And my issue with the OP wasn't spelling errors, it was the unprofessional ranting tone that would prove ineffective in conveying the intended message. By comparison, I chatted yesterday with someone who has DWS's ear, and while I didn't DEMAND MORE DEBATES (I'm still not convinced that they're necessary for Bernie to get his message out or that the Democratic base is ready to switch to the GOP because they haven't heard one), I calmly and politely suggested that the handling of the issue was becoming a distraction. I wonder which approach has a better chance of making an impact?

Now then, if you still need an evil villain to shake your pitchforks at, I'm at your disposal.

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My comments to the DNC that I sent today. [View all] Aerows Sep 2015 OP

FDR, JFK, RFK, MLK, Me and progressive Democrats thank You, how could less in this case be more ? orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #1

I have already written her via email though it was mainly to vent, Gmak Sep 2015 #27

+ 1000 for Courage and Vision !!!!!!! orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #33

Like most Democrats and all Republicans she has sold us out to the PTB! Dustlawyer Sep 2015 #61

We as the electorate Aerows Sep 2015 #68

We obviously have a lot of Tea Party types here in my neck of the woods. Dustlawyer Sep 2015 #84

You are in TX Aerows Sep 2015 #88

I am licensed in Ms., too, not any appreciable difference from here. Dustlawyer Sep 2015 #98

Great comment, thank you. The fact is they don't care about starving children or people who are not sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #97

At this stage of the game, bvar22 Sep 2015 #171

Yes, exactly. sabrina 1 Sep 2015 #177

Did FDR, JFK, RFK, or MLK ever participate in ANY Democratic Party Presidential Debates? George II Sep 2015 #65

Well, MLK never ran for president, so obviously he didn't. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #120

Question is NOT irrelevant. If there were no "intra-party" debates before 1968, when discussing... George II Sep 2015 #125

Your comment related to Democratic primary debates. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #128

No.... George II Sep 2015 #130

Your post title: "Did FDR, JFK, RFK, or MLK ever participate in ANY Democratic Party Presidential The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #131

I give up, did they? nm rhett o rick Sep 2015 #133

You sure told her... brooklynite Sep 2015 #2

What's it to you? n/t Aerows Sep 2015 #3

You just keep with the condesending tone and see how it works out for you come Nov. 2016. Purveyor Sep 2015 #4

If HC gets the nomination .... left-of-center2012 Sep 2015 #16

make sure it happens if Bernie wins roguevalley Sep 2015 #22

Minor correction: Aerows Sep 2015 #55

Your invitation to the next salon is hereby revoked. nt DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2015 #191

Suggested correction: LiberalElite Sep 2015 #6

I gave you my assessment based on the fact that I DEAL with the DNC staff... brooklynite Sep 2015 #9

Thanks for the heads up that the DNC, DSCC, & DCCC staffs are all very difficult RiverLover Sep 2015 #13

Shhhhhh....don’t question him! He’s a VERY important BIG donor dorkzilla Sep 2015 #28

Yes he is - keeps telling us that. VERY important. 840high Sep 2015 #36

I feel sorry for you. Please let them know ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2015 #18

and if they did, you'd probably have a host of OTHER reasons why you wouldn't send them a penny... brooklynite Sep 2015 #50

No. Not really. She is the only obstacle. ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2015 #69

Interesting. JDPriestly Sep 2015 #20

Translated: "Do you have any idea who I am??!!" RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #29

I've seen harsher Aerows Sep 2015 #53

In the future, try not to be so uppity, OK? RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #59

I can't guarantee Aerows Sep 2015 #74

Think of the children!! RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #81

Yes that post sure was childish. BeanMusical Sep 2015 #137

Sounds like something Donald Trump would say. Fuddnik Sep 2015 #96

I was polite but very emphatic that DWS LiberalElite Sep 2015 #45

...but you didn't share your "polite but emphatic" letter brooklynite Sep 2015 #51

Post removed Post removed Sep 2015 #52

Condescension? Perhaps... brooklynite Sep 2015 #57

Just shows bad breeding, doesn't it? RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #62

Can't reply to a hidden post... freebrew Sep 2015 #159

You know how to pontificate in an arrogant way, for sure. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #63

Doesn't bother me... brooklynite Sep 2015 #67

And in the real world, whoever writes the checks wields the power RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #71

Assume for the moment that we had all publicly funded campaigns... brooklynite Sep 2015 #75

If we had publicly funded campaigns, that letter would be unnecessary. n/t RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #78

How would a publicly funded campaign influence Party debates? brooklynite Sep 2015 #80

Have a nice day! RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #83

You and Marie Antoinette . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #72

When you come for me, aim for the head? brooklynite Sep 2015 #76

I'm done, thanks . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2015 #77

The DNC will listen to the 1%. So what's your point. We need to get democracy back into rhett o rick Sep 2015 #166

Maybe you should send a similar rant to President Obama? After all, he appointed DWS brooklynite Sep 2015 #167

They don't listen to the grass-roots any more than the DNC which is run by the wealthy rhett o rick Sep 2015 #170

I counted at least 18 errors in your post. Le Taz Hot Sep 2015 #60

Perhaps...but I'm not trying to convince you "professionally"... brooklynite Sep 2015 #70

And for goddess sake, Le Taz Hot Sep 2015 #94

If you are so important, why haven't you pocoloco Sep 2015 #92

Perhaps because I haven't been convinced that more than six debates are necessary? brooklynite Sep 2015 #95

Which business school did you attend, and can you get a refund? Aerows Sep 2015 #99

I work for the Government... brooklynite Sep 2015 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author Aerows Sep 2015 #112

Congratulations... brooklynite Sep 2015 #116

I don't particularly care for you or your attitude Aerows Sep 2015 #123

Same attitude as Hillary, bvar22 Sep 2015 #180

Let us examine DWS performance when she ran the DCCC "Red to Blue" program. bvar22 Sep 2015 #183

Well next time you deal with them just tell them people are fed up with the leadership and Autumn Sep 2015 #100

Drat! If only you'd told me a week ago, I could have passed in on to Vice-President Biden... brooklynite Sep 2015 #103

Hey did you ever correct either of your OPs that had the "wrong information" Autumn Sep 2015 #106

I did...did you check? brooklynite Sep 2015 #107

Nah, just curious if you had corrected the OPs. Autumn Sep 2015 #108

...which you'd have know if you checked...but you knew better, right? brooklynite Sep 2015 #110

Well I did ask on the one if you used the Castro method of correcting misinfornation Autumn Sep 2015 #114

Do kindly inform them to stop spamming me with their email Pope Sweet Jesus Sep 2015 #104

In your dealings with the staff Capt. Obvious Sep 2015 #172

Here is a clue for you. bvar22 Sep 2015 #181

Some pretty good stereotyping there... brooklynite Sep 2015 #182

Its not a stereotype if the shoe fits, bvar22 Sep 2015 #185

GOOD, bvar22 Sep 2015 #184

What job would that be? brooklynite Sep 2015 #186

A professional what? DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2015 #192

The little people are so ignorant. Warren Stupidity Sep 2015 #11

Yes. They never bow or curtsy or kiss the ring or wait to speak until they're acknowledged. sarge43 Sep 2015 #17

That is pretty much what happens. leftofcool Sep 2015 #12

Well, in my case that "young lady" sadoldgirl Sep 2015 #24

Any way to try to put down a Bernie supporter works huh? passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #14

Not everyone can PAY to have their voices heard..nt artislife Sep 2015 #32

game..set...match. nt restorefreedom Sep 2015 #64

Why would you take this tone with a fellow Democrat and DUer? highprincipleswork Sep 2015 #38

its the desperation talking restorefreedom Sep 2015 #66

"What thrill do you get from discrediting the honest attempt of someone to petition" brooklynite Sep 2015 #79

You don't live in the real world, since as you have described so often, you are into class warfare. Agony Sep 2015 #89

I see...because I'm a 1%er I'm automatically "into class warfare" brooklynite Sep 2015 #93

Don't you get it? leftofcool Sep 2015 #115

Personally, I have a VW GTI brooklynite Sep 2015 #118

No offense Aerows Sep 2015 #143

I married well... brooklynite Sep 2015 #150

Thank You! bvar22 Sep 2015 #187

Golly, have I offended you? brooklynite Sep 2015 #189

You didn't just insult me. bvar22 Sep 2015 #190

Thank you for your reply. An additional thought. highprincipleswork Sep 2015 #144

He's just informing of reality treestar Sep 2015 #155

Let me clue you into a little reality highprincipleswork Sep 2015 #173

you really should take out that "babe" eom treestar Sep 2015 #178

you're right highprincipleswork Sep 2015 #188

Here is MY message to the DNC: George II Sep 2015 #73

I sent a similar letter. I bet DWS has had many good letters saying the same thing. leftofcool Sep 2015 #113

Good to see you support Democracy . TheFarS1de Sep 2015 #119

Rather presumptuous of you. If yesterday's performances at the NH DEMOCRATIC Convention......... George II Sep 2015 #127

Presumptuous of me ? TheFarS1de Sep 2015 #129

Would it be "democratic" to advocate for SEVEN debates? How about eight, nine, ten? brooklynite Sep 2015 #153

And That IS the Problem! n/t fredamae Sep 2015 #90

I so agree with you. DWS doesn't give a crap about the Democratic grassroots. I agree with you rhett o rick Sep 2015 #135

It's like a high school student body election for Debbie. jalan48 Sep 2015 #5

that's very unfair to high school student body elections MisterP Sep 2015 #8

LOL! ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2015 #19

I just did - Thanks!!! LiberalElite Sep 2015 #7

Thank YOU! Aerows Sep 2015 #43

I did too, thanks.. mountain grammy Sep 2015 #10

Thank you! Aerows Sep 2015 #42

Done. Sienna86 Sep 2015 #15

I'm glad to see Aerows Sep 2015 #40

Money -- or the withholding of it -- seems to be the one route they might listen Jackilope Sep 2015 #21

FAR too many organizations Aerows Sep 2015 #41

Doing it this DWS way zentrum Sep 2015 #23

It surprises me that anybody Aerows Sep 2015 #34

It also keeps... zentrum Sep 2015 #86

Sadly Aerows Sep 2015 #105

She needs to go. Warren DeMontague Sep 2015 #25

Granholm, whose name is being floated, will do no better for Bernie. merrily Sep 2015 #124

I liked Granholm Aerows Sep 2015 #140

Whatever people's issues with DWS, Granholm is not the solution. merrily Sep 2015 #146

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #26

Thank you, Uncle Joe n/t Aerows Sep 2015 #39

Just sent my ill-conceived, angry letter! Grammatical errors & all!! RiverLover Sep 2015 #30

Thank you Aerows Sep 2015 #35

I just let them know - thanks 840high Sep 2015 #31

I'd rather be unsuccessful knowing that I spoke up Aerows Sep 2015 #37

Thanks Plucketeer Sep 2015 #44

Thank you for speaking up, too Aerows Sep 2015 #49

Truth is... Plucketeer Sep 2015 #136

Thank you Plucketeer Aerows Sep 2015 #141

Done, here is what I sent: Live and Learn Sep 2015 #46

Well said Aerows Sep 2015 #47

I'll guess that the on hand supply demwing Sep 2015 #58

The people working the booth said that they had only received one type of Bernie button and Live and Learn Sep 2015 #138

Wow. zentrum Sep 2015 #126

Main Phone Number: 202-863-8000 nt antigop Sep 2015 #48

Maybe some of us should give that number a call, too. Aerows Sep 2015 #87

absolutely --- we should call. nt antigop Sep 2015 #91

Sent a letter to the DNC that I have stopped donations till DWS resigns demwing Sep 2015 #54

Good to include Nancy Pelosi Aerows Sep 2015 #134

I wish Barbara Boxer Marty McGraw Sep 2015 #147

I did, too, and if whoever got my comments CharlotteVale Sep 2015 #56

Glad you did, CV Aerows Sep 2015 #85

I filed my complaint with the DNC. Thanks for the link! DrBulldog Sep 2015 #82

Thank you for doing so. Aerows Sep 2015 #145

interesting how some say the GOP was on its last legs 2009-10 and would've seen a big turnover MisterP Sep 2015 #165

My usual reply to DNC donation mailers floriduck Sep 2015 #102

Out of curiosity, when did you EVER give a contribution to the DNC? brooklynite Sep 2015 #109

I have indeed. floriduck Sep 2015 #111

Great question! After all, democracy is ultimately a question of money. RufusTFirefly Sep 2015 #122

Did you think you were the only Democratic contributor on the board? nt Live and Learn Sep 2015 #139

I'm the only one who admits to it... brooklynite Sep 2015 #152

Many problems with the debate schedule merrily Sep 2015 #117

The alienation of a segment Aerows Sep 2015 #132

No, that debate schedule is not from anyone who wants to energize rank and file Democrats to GOTV. merrily Sep 2015 #149

You are correct. TM99 Sep 2015 #154

I got a survey in the snail mail from the DNC this week... SoapBox Sep 2015 #121

I have never written the DNC because they do not have any power. No real power to speak of. McCamy Taylor Sep 2015 #142

Maybe it is because the head of the DNC says she decides there will be no more debates? djean111 Sep 2015 #151

Those colors are flowing like a river now. Autumn Sep 2015 #156

Newsflash fadedrose Sep 2015 #148

The DEADLINE TO VOTE is a bigger problem. n/t vkkv Sep 2015 #157

And we fuss and fume Plucketeer Sep 2015 #158

It's no different Lorien Sep 2015 #160

It's the same type of slimy tactics Aerows Sep 2015 #168

The DNC stopped contacting me years ago. I said something disparaging on one of the begging "polls" progressoid Sep 2015 #161

I also replied on the DNC donation request card sent to me in a final notice. denvine Sep 2015 #162

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Sep 2015 #163

I have been writing them somethings similar from the beginning on every thing they jwirr Sep 2015 #164

she lied and gave a very smarmy hopemountain Sep 2015 #169

WELL… that felt good, Aerows. MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #174

Thanks For Posting This, I Was Just Going To ChiciB1 Sep 2015 #175

Recommend........ KoKo Sep 2015 #176

I did the same with my flyer. closeupready Sep 2015 #179