2016 Postmortem

lovemydog

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35. Yup.

Fri Nov 20, 2015, 07:51 AM

Nov 2015

I think that's one reason people abroad take such interest in our politics. The effects can be dramatically different. Obama's presidency has been greeted very well overall worldwide. When W. was reelected, few overseas could even believe it. There was that famous headline in a London newspaper 'How Can So Many Americans Be So Stupid?' or words to that effect.

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Can you guys dial it back a notch? The Bernie/Hillary war is getting sad and ruining the rest of DU. [View all] Rex Nov 2015 OP

There's a lot of Middle School action going on here. Ron Green Nov 2015 #1

No! Pre-school, my friend. Pre-school. longship Nov 2015 #6

There are 5-10 preschoolers, on each side, who just can't knock this shit off! Seems clinical. TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #47

I agree, but it makes the whole board suck a lot more. nt longship Nov 2015 #50

"Sad" is actually a very good word for it. villager Nov 2015 #2

You don't really read that nonsense, do you? . . . Journeyman Nov 2015 #3

Hahaaa! pacalo Nov 2015 #5

Agree Journeyman, used to come to DU quite a bit but not so much anymore because so much in-fighting EV_Ares Nov 2015 #20

I made the mistake of getting caught up in it. Rex Nov 2015 #68

What is weird is that this is about the same level of vitriol that was present in 2008. Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #4

Yep, from Rovian manipulator too stupid to be President to bestest candidate EVAH! Fumesucker Nov 2015 #9

I skipped the 2008 primaries, didn't want to see the bloodbath. Rex Nov 2015 #46

It has it's entertainment value.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #7

true that lovemydog Nov 2015 #12

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Hi kenwood730s. lovemydog Nov 2015 #16

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Is that a Hillary supporter? Helen Borg Nov 2015 #28

DU is close to a toxic waste dump these days. longship Nov 2015 #8

I dunno, even after a fight most people seem to be able to make up and at least be considerate Rex Nov 2015 #48

I always try to be respectful in my disagreements here. longship Nov 2015 #53

Good to see you too. Rex Nov 2015 #54

Thank you. The same to you. nt longship Nov 2015 #55

I AGREE ABOUT THE DIS-RESPECT HERE. If this crap happens here after our candidate is named trueblue2007 Nov 2015 #99

It won't. Rex Nov 2015 #104

No kidding. it's beyond ridiculous. Lil Missy Nov 2015 #10

(en sotto voce) lovemydog Nov 2015 #11

seems too many DUers are 100% behind a politician Skittles Nov 2015 #13

Hiya Skittles. lovemydog Nov 2015 #14

Primary season on DU, summed up in one image. Warren DeMontague Nov 2015 #17

Thanks. That's a cool painting. lovemydog Nov 2015 #21

I think this film clip seems closer to home this time around deutsey Nov 2015 #23

Yeah... gregcrawford Nov 2015 #44

So it's the guests and not the turkey that gets carved? Hepburn Nov 2015 #65

And I've got the scars to prove it! gregcrawford Nov 2015 #71

it should not be this way. trueblue2007 Nov 2015 #114

What's really interesting is the former Hillary haters who now looooove her... Fumesucker Nov 2015 #19

I know. It's kind of interesting. I suppose some can hone lovemydog Nov 2015 #22

Think about who has a well developed and playful sense of humor and who doesn't Fumesucker Nov 2015 #29

Yeah, good point. lovemydog Nov 2015 #31

Miller punches down, that kills the funny. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #56

It has that whole "1984" vibe going, doesn't it? deutsey Nov 2015 #25

It's shown up on a wide array of issues Fumesucker Nov 2015 #32

Dude, I hear you like bashing! Adrahil Nov 2015 #39

Ironic, isn't it? Fumesucker Nov 2015 #40

You and I are who the op is directed at. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #72

No not at all. Rex Nov 2015 #79

Thank you for following up. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #81

I appreciate the civility in this thread and feel bad now, the next day after Rex Nov 2015 #84

Let me add a nuance regarding this primary. Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #93

I can understand that. Rex Nov 2015 #97

I believe we can lead the world. Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #107

We spend all our time being the global police and none being the global janitor. Rex Nov 2015 #108

For the sake of the planet, Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #111

I have to accept the evolution of groups as a natural process. Rex Nov 2015 #118

yes, it was crazy then too Skittles Nov 2015 #110

I think we all know the only reason you'd get 100% behind a candidate, Skittles, winter is coming Nov 2015 #43

Couldn't agree more Skittles. Rex Nov 2015 #49

ditto barbtries Nov 2015 #24

Yeah, but that is exactly the reason for the extreme division here Fumesucker Nov 2015 #26

I think we all feel trapped, that's for sure. I also think that many of us Nay Nov 2015 #57

I like people in both camps so I try not to get involved BeyondGeography Nov 2015 #27

Oh, same here. lovemydog Nov 2015 #30

Hating/perpetually dumping on Democrats is a luxury item BeyondGeography Nov 2015 #34

Yup. lovemydog Nov 2015 #35

The Bush selection changed our circumstances for the worse, everyone's BeyondGeography Nov 2015 #38

I await your next OP... Let's talk about some issues... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #33

Yup, no kidding. 99Forever Nov 2015 #45

Throw all the bums out and start over. Rex Nov 2015 #51

there's a dozen or so that you can put on ignore that changes the tenor of this site immediately corkhead Nov 2015 #36

Right? ~10 total. Scootaloo Nov 2015 #101

It's the End of the World as We Know It! (Feeling fine is not an option). Ford_Prefect Nov 2015 #37

No. bigwillq Nov 2015 #41

"Bernie's a muppet!" sibelian Nov 2015 #42

the campaign is 'inevitably' going to heat up some more bigtree Nov 2015 #52

After the November 2016 election Califonz Nov 2015 #120

Some people look like they are on a time clock, punching in at certain times and posting heavily. TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #58

Really? It couldn't be people posting during lunch hour or during breaks? KittyWampus Nov 2015 #59

For 6-8 hours only, each and every day? TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #60

I saw that. I put most on ignore...I didn't feel like there was artislife Nov 2015 #63

That's not necessrily sinister -- Often it's like going to the "watercooler" Armstead Nov 2015 #67

Thank you, Rex CanonRay Nov 2015 #61

Thanks CanonRay. Rex Nov 2015 #62

Maybe it can go from "eardrum bleeding" to merely "deafening"? NurseJackie Nov 2015 #64

Oh well, nice try Rex. FSogol Nov 2015 #66

Had to make the attempt. Rex Nov 2015 #70

Well, on the positive side deutsey Nov 2015 #73

kick and rec! zappaman Nov 2015 #69

If you think this is bad anamnua Nov 2015 #74

I thank my lucky stars I was wise enough to sit that one out. Rex Nov 2015 #75

I kid you not anamnua Nov 2015 #82

Wow...just...wow... Rex Nov 2015 #86

So very true Faux pas Nov 2015 #76

It teaches us how hate and intolerance is generated, though frazzled Nov 2015 #77

That is where I am at to, I am not at all fine with demonizing our candidates. Rex Nov 2015 #78

A serious question. Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #80

Yes I do. The aggregate is looking worse with every passing day. IMO. Rex Nov 2015 #87

Thank you. Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #91

I don't blame the candidates for anything their followers say or do. Rex Nov 2015 #94

How do you feel about my "mootness" argument? n/t Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #95

I agree with it since it does render all other issues null and void. Rex Nov 2015 #109

Perhaps we are fairly close. Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #112

Yes thanks Rex Nov 2015 #117

You must not remember '04, '06 and especially '08 Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #83

This is the first time I have hung around for primary season and really paid attention. Rex Nov 2015 #85

It was so bad that I decided to weigh in anamnua Nov 2015 #92

Ha! sheshe2 Nov 2015 #96

Good to see you too sheshe2! I am already missing the man! Rex Nov 2015 #100

Hey you, sheshe2 Nov 2015 #103

Thanks. Rex Nov 2015 #105

Thank you Rex! - eom fleur-de-lisa Nov 2015 #88

k&r BootinUp Nov 2015 #89

GDP seems to have sprung a leak postatomic Nov 2015 #90

The acrimony developed because "Democratic Underground" became a hangout for "Sensible Centrists". Romulox Nov 2015 #98

By sensible centrist I assume you mean BootinUp Nov 2015 #106

Dunno I hear everyone talk about it but I see so few. Rex Nov 2015 #116

Can't we all just get along. No one is going to change anyones mind. To argue with someone LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #102

How true..came back to DU for moral support Gloria Nov 2015 #113

Glad to see you back. Rex Nov 2015 #115

Boy, do I miss Bartcop! Gloria Nov 2015 #119