The Democratic Primary

[H2O Man]

7. I haven't chosen anyone.

Almost without exception, all of my family, friends, and associates are decidedly pro-Bernie Sanders. That includes all four of my children, including the three that are politically active at the universities they attend.

Elections -- including primaries --always involve three groups: those who will vote for you/your candidate; those who will vote against you; and the undecided. Hence, it is that third group that one tries to appeal to. Second, one tries to not offend the second group, especially not to the extent that they will refuse to deal with you after the primaries.

Hence, even a limited understanding of the ultimate purpose of primaries leads to but one conclusion: that the stupid -- often fucking stupid -- bullshit going on in 95% of the "primary" discussions here are harmful in the long-term, and indicate that those who engage in them either are ignorant, emotional infants, or purposeful trouble-makers.