2016 Postmortem

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18. Independents vote. And there are more independents than

Reply to JustABozoOnThisBus (Reply #16)

Sat Dec 19, 2015, 11:19 AM

Dec 2015

either dems or repubs

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As of now, I am no longer a Democrat. [View all] cali Dec 2015 OP

I am leaning that way myself, after 40 years as a solid D. peacebird Dec 2015 #1

But it was an Independent who stole data. JaneyVee Dec 2015 #2

No it wasn't. Do you actually believe Bernie gave orders that that be done? cali Dec 2015 #4

Personally, I think it's unlikely that he gave any orders or knew in advance. NurseJackie Dec 2015 #12

I don't think he knew Andy823 Dec 2015 #32

Where does "the buck stop"? George II Dec 2015 #39

it never seems to stop with Hillary. roguevalley Dec 2015 #64

Moreover, he has been a Democrat since he began running for the Democratic nomination. merrily Dec 2015 #77

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Ratfuckers everywhere! Blue_Adept Dec 2015 #102

It was the DLC that used a flamethrower to swat a fly Armstead Dec 2015 #6

A fly worth millions of dollars. JaneyVee Dec 2015 #10

I think you're jumping 20 steps Armstead Dec 2015 #13

Time published the logs of their intrusion. They made up at least two new sign-ons... George II Dec 2015 #40

You're doing exactly what you criticize Clinton's critics of doing Armstead Dec 2015 #45

The DLC folded years ago One of the 99 Dec 2015 #66

I meant DNC...typo Armstead Dec 2015 #124

OK Sorry. One of the 99 Dec 2015 #140

Blinded by the light.... Leftyforever Dec 2015 #28

That is slanderous to Bernie Sanders he did not "stole" anything bkkyosemite Dec 2015 #78

. firebrand80 Dec 2015 #3

Way to encourage Sanders supporters to vote for Clinton. The Boss Dec 2015 #43

I'm certain that my silly DU post firebrand80 Dec 2015 #62

I stand on principal!! Dem2 Dec 2015 #97

Considering the response was to a poster who routinely insults and belittles DUers mythology Dec 2015 #136

Welcome back! Where did you dig up this old profile? arcane1 Dec 2015 #126

This message was self-deleted by its author RKP5637 Dec 2015 #5

But the cheaters and stealers are as pure as the white driven snow? boston bean Dec 2015 #7

Same here Robbins Dec 2015 #8

I thought about that now that the D is tarnished with the thievery of Bernie's campaign. DanTex Dec 2015 #9

No you didn't -- Get real Armstead Dec 2015 #15

yeah, right Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #82

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Congratulations. Now maybe you will find some sort of Independent Underground Tanuki Dec 2015 #11

Sorry. I'm staying cali Dec 2015 #17

Re-read the rules, Ace. Le Taz Hot Dec 2015 #30

You would be surprised and many of my friends here know jwirr Dec 2015 #90

I will Forever be a Dem fredamae Dec 2015 #14

I hope your sentiment is not widely shared - JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2015 #16

Independents vote. And there are more independents than cali Dec 2015 #18

no, the Clinton neo-liberal wing of the party is doing that Doctor_J Dec 2015 #22

Oh, Lord, it's not Stuckinthebush Dec 2015 #25

Hillary or one of the Repukes Hepburn Dec 2015 #44

Clinton's biggest donors certainly see no difference. arcane1 Dec 2015 #127

You know what else could put a Republican in the White House? Chef Eric Dec 2015 #65

I was an Independent who voted straight Dem until 2003 magical thyme Dec 2015 #94

I think it already has 'cause a lot of folks feel the same. PFunk1 Dec 2015 #118

The Center-Right Clinton Party earthside Dec 2015 #19

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It has also devolved into an entity that attracts and promotes people with whom I don't Doctor_J Dec 2015 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author RKP5637 Dec 2015 #37

I agree. Fuddnik Dec 2015 #103

I will likely go back to MuseRider Dec 2015 #21

Bye bye we can do it Dec 2015 #23

Cool! Le Taz Hot Dec 2015 #34

I do not belong to the Hillary Clinton Party Ino Dec 2015 #24

I cut ties in 2004 after Le Taz Hot Dec 2015 #26

And the world quakes in horror. randome Dec 2015 #27

The level of drama on display around here the last few days is rather stunning. JoePhilly Dec 2015 #29

poor attempt at mockery. cali Dec 2015 #31

Probably but I'm a latte-swilling liberal working out of Starbucks this morning. randome Dec 2015 #38

I'm more anti-Rethuglican than Dem. roamer65 Dec 2015 #33

Nor will I... Hepburn Dec 2015 #47

...and yet you're still here at DEMOCRATIC Underground. brooklynite Dec 2015 #35

... progressoid Dec 2015 #134

I'm not claiming this is a TOS violation brooklynite Dec 2015 #138

Glad you have found your happy place. msrizzo Dec 2015 #36

That wasn't in question. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #41

I reg'd to vote the day I turned 21...the age of majority back when. Hepburn Dec 2015 #42

Me too. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #46

The DNC is sleazy & corrupt. The Democratic Party... Duppers Dec 2015 #48

Oh the drama Dem2 Dec 2015 #49

hasta la vista Historic NY Dec 2015 #50

So you will not be voting for Hillary if she is the democratic nominee? boston bean Dec 2015 #51

Very sneaky! I hope Cali doesn't take the bait!11!!!1!!!1!11!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #80

What sneaky? If the democratic party is "sleazy and corrupt" seems to me that some one that boston bean Dec 2015 #83

she has Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #114

The OP already made clear she won't be voting for Hillary if she's the nominee.... Cali_Democrat Dec 2015 #108

k&r Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #52

The elephant in the room. earthside Dec 2015 #58

Cali.. choie Dec 2015 #53

That is so awesome Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #54

This Citizen Transitioned In 2004 To Progressively Independent After Volunteering For Martin Frost cantbeserious Dec 2015 #55

That's EXACTLY how I feel, cali. RiverLover Dec 2015 #56

Big deal. I haven't been a Dem since 2008 and it doesn't change a damn thing. Unless of course you seaglass Dec 2015 #57

OK. Thanks for letting us know. MineralMan Dec 2015 #59

You're very welcome. cali Dec 2015 #71

Yawn trumad Dec 2015 #60

Bwahaha. You are so funny. My op pissed you off so much you had a cute tantrum cali Dec 2015 #68

he put himself on vacation Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #91

When desperation turns into petulance, we know they're getting worried arcane1 Dec 2015 #128

I've joined you. in_cog_ni_to Dec 2015 #61

Democrats are always saying winning over independent voters is the key. pa28 Dec 2015 #63

Congratulations. SoapBox Dec 2015 #67

Karl Rove's approach was to attack the opponent's strength. Bernie's strength compared to Hillary is TryLogic Dec 2015 #69

Capitalization and puncuation are importamt Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #70

I've not been one since the first Clinton admin stupidicus Dec 2015 #72

That's probably for the best. NurseJackie Dec 2015 #73

Ok. you get the goodies for the day... riversedge Dec 2015 #74

Hey! This isn't Sleazy and Corrupt Underground! Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #75

I keep hearing about dems jumping ship, there must be loads of new party members backfilling to Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #76

See ya. n/t JTFrog Dec 2015 #79

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Cali isn't a Libertarian or anywhere close to "right-wing" Depaysement Dec 2015 #95

I've been an Independent since 2001 zalinda Dec 2015 #85

I wonder if there is anything we can do to convince our local jwirr Dec 2015 #87

I too have left Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #88

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How about if we vote for neither of them? Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #98

my state does not matter anyway Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #100

I live in a very blue state that would most likely go for Hillary if she's nominated. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #104

understandable Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #106

I think your observation is most likely correct. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #109

I agree completely Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #113

I used to think that way, missed the election where our local school board levy failed by 11 votes uppityperson Dec 2015 #115

I'm talking about federal elections. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #117

I agree. But my larger point was whenn 40% decide their individual vote won't count uppityperson Dec 2015 #119

No offense taken. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #121

I will not vote for Trump Duckhunter935 Dec 2015 #99

Enjoy the music randys1 Dec 2015 #92

I called the DNC $$$$ line posted here yesterday... Jackilope Dec 2015 #93

Debbie Wasserman Schultz , the Chair of the DNC... bvar22 Dec 2015 #125

oh yes DonCoquixote Dec 2015 #132

Did you ever, at any time in the past, donate to them? Hekate Dec 2015 #130

Yes, my husband did donate and we get calls. Jackilope Dec 2015 #139

only problem with that is TheFarseer Dec 2015 #101

To This Citizen - The Fight Is Between The 99% And The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks That Fund cantbeserious Dec 2015 #105

Understand. oldandhappy Dec 2015 #107

Good ismnotwasm Dec 2015 #110

O.k. seabeyond Dec 2015 #111

What's the Sanders campaign did was awful... NCTraveler Dec 2015 #112

Good point. Hekate Dec 2015 #135

I've probally will stay a dem to have a small say in the elections. PFunk1 Dec 2015 #116

I'll stay a Dem TeddyR Dec 2015 #120

What took you so long? Dawgs Dec 2015 #122

Since you asked (nicely) because I've had this hope that somehow the party will change if it has to. PFunk1 Dec 2015 #137

I've ALWAYS Been A Democrat & I Will Be One UNTIL ChiciB1 Dec 2015 #123

When were you ever? Hekate Dec 2015 #129

We are in a closed primary state. As soon as we vote for Bernie, we are all going Independent ViseGrip Dec 2015 #131

Since a fish rots from the top down here's what I did yesterday. The empressof all Dec 2015 #133

Can I suggest holding your breath until you turn blue? brooklynite Dec 2015 #141