2016 Postmortem

highprincipleswork

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97. Well, stick this in your craw. I am one example, and a lifelong Democrat, over forty years.

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 08:23 PM

Dec 2015

And I can tell you, it burns me to the max that the Democratic Party is putting forth one candidate above the others, the one they have selected.

We are supposed to be a representative party, a party that represents the true wishes of the people, and champions them. We also, allegedly, want to win.

You don't win by pissing off large segments of your voting public, and don't fool yourself that they aren't Democrats. I am, my friends are, my relatives are, and we all feel the same.

Why live in the same kind of glass bubble, like those in Washington?

Why not hold a reasonable number of debates, at reasonable times, instead of an agenda that even outside parties can view as false. I mean, c'mon, debates the Saturday evening before Christmas? With all the counter-programming going on? In Iowa at the same time as a major Iowa football game.

It is absolutely clear that these debates are not scheduled to give Democrats everywhere are full and complete view of their possible candidates.

finally, since Hillary is acknowledged as doing so well in the debates, double the reason to hold more.

Why not? What's to lose? That gloating sense of superiority of being inside on the rigged game?

My suggestion is that you and DWS and DNC and Hilary quit the "superiority" game, if they want to attract the kind of crowds they are going to need to have to win the election.

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For those of you who are willing to vote against your selfish self interests, I feel sorry for you [View all] CajunBlazer Dec 2015 OP

enjoy your stay. PowerToThePeople Dec 2015 #1

We are not talking about me - I will vote for the Democratic nominee! CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #6

This is America buddy ... ThePhilosopher04 Dec 2015 #8

This is the DU buddy.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author ThePhilosopher04 Dec 2015 #44

Don't you love it when junior members tells senior members who are welcome and who aren't? nt Snotcicles Dec 2015 #91

Excuse me, what makes you think I was talking to you? CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #114

What makes you think I wasn't talking to everyone but you? and that shoe fitting thing Snotcicles Dec 2015 #118

I don't recall asking for your respect, but do remember you trying to garner respect.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #119

Asking and demanding respect will get you nowhere. It's earned. Keep trying you aren't there yet. nt Snotcicles Dec 2015 #122

You haven't earned many respect points with your 7,000 posts. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #128

Sorry, I will be here until the Primary is over. And I support Bernie. peacebird Dec 2015 #2

Aww, look what's not up to you. Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #3

You're right - Skinner believes that these over emotional people will... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #10

Well it's a good thing he's got you to speak for him. Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #12

Many will return after the fake Democrats leave redstateblues Dec 2015 #76

So you speak for Skinner? Hepburn Dec 2015 #14

Nope, just repeating what has been written. (n/t) CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #18

Link? TIA Hepburn Dec 2015 #20

It was in an answer Skinner provide to a question on the Ask the Administrations board CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #23

Cop out...! Hepburn Dec 2015 #25

I frankly don't care whether you believe me or not - just... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #36

If you want to speak for the Admins, then you need to do better than saying I need to Hepburn Dec 2015 #40

I am not going to repeat myself if you didn't get it the first, second and third time. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #48

Here you go. cwydro Dec 2015 #88

some are already in their senses restorefreedom Dec 2015 #131

Too bad we can bet on these absurd claims CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #136

its the candidates job to WIN VOTES restorefreedom Dec 2015 #137

Says the guy who's been a member for six months Fumesucker Dec 2015 #4

It is more than a bit sad that that someone who has been here for only six months.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #7

Just because I understand a motivation doesn't mean I share it Fumesucker Dec 2015 #26

History does not excuse bad behavior. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #42

No, history tells me if Hillary loses the nomination some of her suppporters won't vote Bernie Fumesucker Dec 2015 #47

I would appreciate it if you would not try to change the subject to something.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #53

Not to burst your bubble dflprincess Dec 2015 #35

agreed. hopemountain Dec 2015 #38

I didn't tell anyone how to vote or if they vote - I made it clear I don't give a damn how they vote CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #45

"illegal"? but your defining how to be a democrat hopemountain Dec 2015 #49

I'm not defining anything - however everyone who joined DU.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #51

...^ that 840high Dec 2015 #39

Not to burst your bubble... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #50

My point was not how long I (or others) have been on DU dflprincess Dec 2015 #57

The party has changed that much - if anything it has become more liberal CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #58

no it has not become more liberal Roy Ellefson Dec 2015 #93

This time SwampG8r Dec 2015 #64

Making fun of posters because of their time on the board or their number of posts is just stupid. cwydro Dec 2015 #87

If he hadn't come in here acting like he owned the place I wouldn't have said anything Fumesucker Dec 2015 #116

I still helieve they will come to their senses, but I'm getting less confident Hoyt Dec 2015 #5

I determine what my interests are and what serves them, not some Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #9

You don't understand plain English - I don't care what you do. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #11

So much so that you repeatedly post to say so. Jester Messiah Dec 2015 #13

A promise is NOT a threat. n/t Hepburn Dec 2015 #15

You're right - it's worse - threats might be empty, promises - not so much. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #24

LOL...we finally agree on something! Hepburn Dec 2015 #27

What threat? I just said you do not know what my interests are, and the act of preaching at me Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #60

I will tell you that it wasn't wrong. I'll also add that I couldn't care less. reformist2 Dec 2015 #16

Really, why do they put firewall between the candidates information? CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #21

They donate but don't vote in meaningless polls upaloopa Dec 2015 #33

You really don't understand do you? sonofspy777 Dec 2015 #19

Don't give me that "I am IT expert and you don't know nothing" crap! CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #22

So Bernie fired a guy for doing standard IT upaloopa Dec 2015 #34

So you're snarling at people for voting against their self-interests and for HAVING self-interests? Scootaloo Dec 2015 #28

I am simply expressing an opinion that people should quit making.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #30

You so don't give a rat's ass that you had to start an OP and respond to every post on it. Scootaloo Dec 2015 #32

Spare us please Politicalboi Dec 2015 #29

I don't read BS CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #31

Perhaps you should. 840high Dec 2015 #43

It's like the Bible - if you use Google you can find some idiot that agrees with any opinion. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #54

seriously? 735 posts and hopemountain Dec 2015 #37

And just because you have a over 2,000 post you think your opinion are more valid than mine? CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #55

absolutely not. for starters, neither of our opinions hopemountain Dec 2015 #59

I am who I am - and your longevity or mine on this site is not germaine to this discussion CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #74

you never know whom you will meet on the street hopemountain Dec 2015 #98

I have not judged anyone because I don't know them - I judged the actions which they ... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #115

oh, pulling the victim blame card, huh? hopemountain Dec 2015 #138

I don't take direction from those who support a morally base candidate. DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2015 #41

well put. nt. hopemountain Dec 2015 #99

"willing to vote against your self interests" Chan790 Dec 2015 #46

Glad I stayed up late tonight... ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #56

Not legitimate? Because of unethical behavior by redstateblues Dec 2015 #77

The GOP has done pushpolls using the telephone. Don't you applegrove Dec 2015 #52

You've been here since June of this year... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #61

How long you have been on a website is not indictitive of your ability to behave properly. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #67

Nevertheless... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #70

And I don't need you..... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #89

And yet that's exactly what you just did. Kentonio Dec 2015 #80

I'm not telling others how to vote - I am saying don't threaten to use your vote as a weapon. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #86

Who? Kentonio Dec 2015 #96

Haven't you been paying attention? CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #120

If you're talking about Manny, his ban was for advocating not just for saying he would do that. Kentonio Dec 2015 #123

Unlike some people..... Splinter Cell Dec 2015 #62

Again, I don't give a flip how you vote or for what reason you vote CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #68

Ahh yes... 99Forever Dec 2015 #63

It's not a threat -I don't make threats CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #69

You sir... 99Forever Dec 2015 #73

I haven't threatened anyone with banishments.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #90

Same boring bullshit, different reply. 99Forever Dec 2015 #100

No one is trying to intimidate you CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #125

This message was self-deleted by its author 99Forever Dec 2015 #133

I welcome them here. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #65

Of course you do - you are the one who most tries to use your vote as weapon CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #71

Well, I'll be around and I won't surrender my principles. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #72

Won't it be difficult for you whan Sanders loses to continue to stick around DU without.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #79

Difficult? Not at all. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #81

What you seem to have difficulty understanding is that no one cares how you vote. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #83

I'm sure you will. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #84

How you vote - no. How you threaten others with you vote - yes. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #85

Who is being threatened? Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #95

I do not blame HRC TexasBushwhacker Dec 2015 #66

I do believe it is up to Skinner to tell people when they are not welcome here. Punkingal Dec 2015 #75

Insult those who cry out in your own party at your own peril highprincipleswork Dec 2015 #78

I have learned that many of the people who threaten to use their votes as weapons are not.. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #82

Well, stick this in your craw. I am one example, and a lifelong Democrat, over forty years. highprincipleswork Dec 2015 #97

I'm glad that you had this chance to vent - but you're off topic and I have... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #104

I am not at all off topic and you're the one who told people to leave and not let the door hit them highprincipleswork Dec 2015 #117

Well bless your heart. frylock Dec 2015 #92

You're telling people to "calm down" after your angry diatribe? Hillarious. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #94

I'm glad you are amused - but I don't remember telling you anything CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #113

everything you accuse those of us hopemountain Dec 2015 #101

I am honored that you paid so much attention to my posts CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #105

i've only read this one thread/op by you. hopemountain Dec 2015 #140

For those of you who lack the integrity to refuse to vote only for someone you believe in bowens43 Dec 2015 #102

Again, I don't care how you vote - why is it important to you to tell everyone.... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #107

I'm trying to parse the difference saltpoint Dec 2015 #103

probably a good decision CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #108

It was. Bobby Jindal dropped by. We saltpoint Dec 2015 #109

LOL CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #111

A little music for your ranting hobbit709 Dec 2015 #106

Not one of Bo Diddley's best eforts CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #110

It was a perfect match for yours. hobbit709 Dec 2015 #112

I hope you didn't spend too much time trying to find it. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #121

Not to mention the interests of PLanet EArth.. but, oh well.. there's always going to be those types Cha Dec 2015 #124

I am sure the planet earth will be in better hands with the Republicans in charge. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #126

Condensending OP of the day. JonathanRackham Dec 2015 #127

You're a little late, the OP is already 4 days old. CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #129

Condensending OP of the week. JonathanRackham Dec 2015 #130

Is that you, James? Sorry to tell you but you backed the wrong horse in this race. peacebird Dec 2015 #132

Nope, it's not James, and... CajunBlazer Dec 2015 #135

I will support the Democratic Nominee no matter what Gothmog Dec 2015 #134

Woooho glad we have you to tell us what to do! Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #139

I'm confused HoneychildMooseMoss Dec 2015 #141

I was wondering the same thing. if your self interests are selfish, the right thing to do m-lekktor Dec 2015 #142