2016 Postmortem

anamnua

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82. I kid you not

Fri Nov 20, 2015, 04:17 PM

Nov 2015

speaking as a battle-hardened (pro-Hillary) veteran of that era.
A flavour of that particular month:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4952007

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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

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #18

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