2016 Postmortem

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Hillarian Outrage on full display: "Oh Noes! Bernie's courting Trump supporters" [View all] 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 OP

it practically writes itself, doesn't it? now he's a fundie warmonger on top of a racist manspreader MisterP Dec 2015 #1

very sad day when we help perpetuate the idea that we can't come together. GO, BERNIE! roguevalley Dec 2015 #39

ONLY corporacrats are allowed to have crossover appeal cprise Dec 2015 #122

and "crossover appeal" can only mean "copying GOP policies," not "convert Pub voters MisterP Dec 2015 #137

Indeed. R voters are supposedly 'unchangeable' UNLESS cprise Dec 2015 #144

Cross-over appeal was supposed to be a one-way street: rightward traffic only! eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #158

schtick enid602 Dec 2015 #206

Only supporters of triangulating candidates would confuse authenticity and schtick. eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #207

I have never trusted the Sanders campaign: He and is supporters are not lewebley3 Dec 2015 #221

We'll give that the thought it deserves Android3.14 Dec 2015 #223

See sig. joshcryer Dec 2015 #2

The misplaced ire of Hillary peeps at Bernie for redirecting RWers' misplaced ire to Wall St. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #6

You do know FDR died in office? SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #25

22nd amendment n2doc Dec 2015 #27

I know that SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #31

Is this germane to the discussion? Or does the desire to be pedantic overwhelm good sense? Proserpina Dec 2015 #41

Which is what the poster.... daleanime Dec 2015 #111

Wasn't passed Old Codger Dec 2015 #50

It was in large part about FDR. Jim Lane Dec 2015 #116

Acceptable Proserpina Dec 2015 #148

Its only misplaced ire because Hillary is actively courting Wall St FreakinDJ Dec 2015 #80

Kickin' Faux pas Dec 2015 #3

Someone called it "poaching votes" - whatever the hell that means. djean111 Dec 2015 #4

That was a real WTF. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #11

They're just annoyed that The Chosen One didn't think of it first. sarge43 Dec 2015 #13

It doesn't matter, here crossover appeal is very low. nt artislife Dec 2015 #72

There seems to have been a "gentleman's" agreement between the Democratic and Republican Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #17

You got it. LuvNewcastle Dec 2015 #197

It would seem that way, wouldn't it? merrily Dec 2015 #204

Exactly and they are working hard now to stop the people from uniting, which actually is beginning sabrina 1 Dec 2015 #226

Better than pandering for votes. 840high Dec 2015 #36

I think it means "simmered in wine" Proserpina Dec 2015 #53

"Simmered in whine?" senz Dec 2015 #92

Or both Proserpina Dec 2015 #149

It's projection of the Clintonian attitude isn't it? JackRiddler Dec 2015 #105

Her arrogance is astounding. LuvNewcastle Dec 2015 #198

The times are very different treestar Dec 2015 #5

Very true. eom 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #46

See thread dedicated to this comment Jackilope Dec 2015 #140

Yes, the economy is not all that bad davidpdx Dec 2015 #174

The economy has been going along like LuvNewcastle Dec 2015 #199

I've never heard saying before davidpdx Dec 2015 #200

Go to Free Speech TV to hear about it. eom Duval Dec 2015 #219

I've been laid off twice. SusanaMontana41 Dec 2015 #213

One cannot be a Trump supporter and not be a racist. MohRokTah Dec 2015 #7

They said that about Dean. joshcryer Dec 2015 #15

Link? MohRokTah Dec 2015 #22

Um, the Confederate flag gaffe. joshcryer Dec 2015 #33

Still a little wet behind the ears, that one. nt ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2015 #157

So are you saying we are racists now then though?... cascadiance Dec 2015 #37

It's really a shame you actually have to explain this. pangaia Dec 2015 #91

A-yup ConservativeDemocrat Dec 2015 #43

First time I've seen a prejudice labeled as a "fact" Proserpina Dec 2015 #57

So what about those Clinton-supporting friends of yours who favor Trump to Sanders...? Scootaloo Dec 2015 #70

not so ish of the hammer Dec 2015 #99

Yes, so. MohRokTah Dec 2015 #150

Former President Jimmy Carter calls the US "n oligarchy with unlimited political bribery" Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #153

Proving even former presidents can be taken in by conspiracy theory woo. eom MohRokTah Dec 2015 #155

I think Jimmy Carter is an internationally trusted expert on fair and free elections so his views as Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #160

He was still taken in by conspiracy theory woo. MohRokTah Dec 2015 #161

woo! ish of the hammer Dec 2015 #176

If only President Carter were as clued in as a DU poster! LOL! merrily Dec 2015 #202

Lemme see, who should I trust? Jimmy Carter or MohRokTah? Scuba Dec 2015 #209

Hey, I can answer that for you, but I'm sure you already know! Duval Dec 2015 #217

MohRokTah, surely you jest! eom Duval Dec 2015 #218

Add former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich to the list as well davidpdx Dec 2015 #165

Hmmmmm! JackRiddler Dec 2015 #108

Pleae cite a source to back up your "factual" comment. Scuba Dec 2015 #208

Yeah, somehow pulling voters to the left is a bad thing. Broward Dec 2015 #8

And apparently it's 'bad' to defuse racist hatred or actually educate the electorate 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #26

It's all a team game to them. I started buying into it Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #29

Yep, basically REVERSING the "Reagan Democrats" equation many years ago... cascadiance Dec 2015 #38

Interesting observation re: reversing Reaganist residue. Thanks. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #44

Bernie is not "defusing racist hatred" ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #45

Shhhh kjones Dec 2015 #88

Agreed ... To the carpenter ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #95

So, how was his protests against segregation in his early years a "money/economics" issue? cascadiance Dec 2015 #101

So in summary kjones Dec 2015 #135

The DLC faction of Dems was built on the concept that wanted to appeal to economic conservatives... cascadiance Dec 2015 #146

It depends on what the racism, etc. is based on. senz Dec 2015 #168

Okay. No it won't; but, okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #171

Another day, another one of their memes that backfired. CharlotteVale Dec 2015 #9

Democratic Socialism and Democratic Workplaces need to become the norm! Dont call me Shirley Dec 2015 #10

Bernie is right in going after Trump supporters, the vast majority of which are part of the 99%, Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #12

Socialist Bernie goes where no DNC-backed candidate dares to tread 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #21

I totally agree Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #23

true words you spoke there uncle joe questionseverything Dec 2015 #32

True and well said, Uncle Joe. senz Dec 2015 #120

She's pissed because she's already locked up the Bush supporters Doctor_J Dec 2015 #14

It is amazing. I don't know whether to rec their OP's or just laugh at them. Live and Learn Dec 2015 #16

You know who'd be happy about Bernie taking Trump votes? Reince Preibus. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #18

We do not like hearing a Democratic candidate call our issues, "wedge issues" and to put them seabeyond Dec 2015 #19

Apparently, some here think the Democratic party should be made exclusively of members Live and Learn Dec 2015 #20

We don't need racists and homophobes redstateblues Dec 2015 #83

Or you could try to change their minds like Bernie is. Teach them to put their anger where it truly Live and Learn Dec 2015 #84

Wasn't Hillary opposed to Marriage Equality until she only recently "evolved"? .. Homophobia 101.... Indepatriot Dec 2015 #215

I just doubt it will work RandySF Dec 2015 #24

He isn't trying to convert the wacko's. There are a lot of Republicans that are just as dissatisfied rhett o rick Dec 2015 #28

Of course it won't work universally, but I really admire Bernie for standing up to Trump 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #30

Well, it won't work, so I'm not really that worked up about it. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #34

It's not like this is Bernie's "ONLY strategy" .. please. I think you know better. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #47

I understand his strategy. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #55

Going from 1% to 32% w/ AA's is "barely budged"? I don't think so. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #58

When your opponent is maintaining 68%, um yes. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #61

Bernie's been appealing to voters of all stripes from day one. See Liberty University. n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #62

Yeah, I'm looking at it. We all are. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #64

I don't understand the big deal is here ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #51

I know that's who he's talked about a lot when he claims Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #63

Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #74

I'm interested in watching this exercise play out. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #81

No it hasn't Lordquinton Dec 2015 #112

Really? ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #130

Republicans of low income vote Republican very often and espcially currently because Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #159

I think you are reading more into what Bernie has been saying to these low income whites ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 #167

Really. Lordquinton Dec 2015 #183

A nice contrast to the Sanders supporters being outraged about champagne glasses Blue_Adept Dec 2015 #35

It's better to court Trump voters than Banksters Jack Rabbit Dec 2015 #40

Until there's a vote, it is unfair (and unkind, not to mention self-defeating) to call anyone Proserpina Dec 2015 #49

Very well said. Woot! n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #56

Thank you! Proserpina Dec 2015 #59

Yeah he is. Go get em Bern. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2015 #42

I support HRC and feel no "outrage" with SBS's remarks. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #48

Someone alerted on your OP. chervilant Dec 2015 #52

Me, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #60

So it was the "Hillarian" thing that riled this alert? Wow 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #75

The results are in: The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2015 #65

Yes, I just got them, too: chervilant Dec 2015 #69

Those "Pesky Little People" FreakinDJ Dec 2015 #54

I feel sorry for you. I really do postatomic Dec 2015 #66

Your faux 'concern' is not very convincing 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #73

"uncanny ability to defuse racist hatred" postatomic Dec 2015 #78

What about Trumps... MrWendel Dec 2015 #67

Trump like Bernie is anti status quo. Many of his followers may not be racist but just A Simple Game Dec 2015 #110

Exactly: "Many Trump followers may not be racist but just looking for an alternative... 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #151

So they aren't racists, they just excuse Trump's racist comments. JoePhilly Dec 2015 #156

They must be "Hard working Americans, white Americans"..... Indepatriot Dec 2015 #216

What percentage... MrWendel Dec 2015 #184

Trump doesn't have policies. senz Dec 2015 #164

I hope that Sanders devotes a ton of time to this effort Gothmog Dec 2015 #68

I totally agree with you re: Sanders not crashing a Trump rally. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #76

I was worried about the Sanders supporters trying to do this Gothmog Dec 2015 #79

Agreed, totally. Thanks for saying this, because some might have tried otherwise. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #106

Regardless of potential violence it would be a mistake. RichVRichV Dec 2015 #177

Yeah, Trump's Brownshirt rallies are fucking scary! JunkyardAngel83 Dec 2015 #196

Then quit bellyaching when Sanders is compared R B Garr Dec 2015 #71

You think he can find common ground with those insane racists? JoePhilly Dec 2015 #77

On things like economic inequality, yes AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #86

LOL, now you've confirmed what has been said R B Garr Dec 2015 #96

You obviously didn't watch Bernie's speech at Liberty U AgingAmerican Dec 2015 #97

Oh, please. Who didn't watch it. Just more R B Garr Dec 2015 #109

Very interesting post and points Number23 Dec 2015 #119

So you'd welcome Trump's racists to join your movement? JoePhilly Dec 2015 #115

A subset of Trumpers are mainly just pissed-off & scared, and hate Establishment politicians 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #87

So you think lots of Trump supporters are not actually racists ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #114

Listen, we are all "racists" in a way, i.e. it's like a nasty virus 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #132

Ahhh ... so stupid racists who are too dumb to know who to blame ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #138

The snark notwithstanding, your premise is faulty. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #145

You are missing something ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #147

You are laying claim to perfect knowledge re: inner-workings of Trump fans' minds on 3 counts 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #152

You have heard his racist comments, correct? JoePhilly Dec 2015 #154

There you go again, making sweeping baseless assumptions. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #170

I'll go slow for you. JoePhilly Dec 2015 #172

It's not about "going slow", it's about baseless misleading assertions & assumptions 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #179

So you think their racism is a temporary state ... JoePhilly Dec 2015 #180

I've said what I think, and stand by it. You've done likewise 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #182

This is the equivalent... MrWendel Dec 2015 #82

Is this just a coincidence, or what? 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #100

Which... MrWendel Dec 2015 #185

Fuck Trump. He doesn't 'represent' anyone except himself. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #187

So ... MrWendel Dec 2015 #188

Yes, in fact they DO have something in common 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #191

Your still deflecting... MrWendel Dec 2015 #192

You asked a question, and I gave my answer (which you didn't like) . boo hoo. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #193

I asked... MrWendel Dec 2015 #194

Trump supporters have legitimate concerns TheFarseer Dec 2015 #85

+100 Exactly. The more hate the better for some, or so it seems sometimes. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #93

they know it's her last shot and they know she's going to lose, they're desperate. bowens43 Dec 2015 #89

Sanders totally outwitted and outfoxed the Clinton camp--and they can't stand it CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #90

Very incisive observations. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #98

They are scrambling and desperate CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #124

All the various efforts LWolf Dec 2015 #128

just more Hillarian hypocrisy/shortsightedness on shameless display stupidicus Dec 2015 #94

FDR was not a socialist - on their contrary, he... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #102

Well you can always hope, can't you? senz Dec 2015 #113

This isn't about me, or about the cold war, it's about .... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #123

Does it scare you that Bernie's steadily gaining? senz Dec 2015 #131

I'm not am emotional person, and I don't scare easy.... reACTIONary Dec 2015 #139

Exactly. Bernie's hero is Eugene Debs, not FDR. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #129

Common sense would dictate making a plea to republicans, Hillary does business and deals with Trump orpupilofnature57 Dec 2015 #103

I will put here what I put in the thread... one_voice Dec 2015 #104

OK. Let's talk. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #125

You missed my point... one_voice Dec 2015 #141

funny you use Roosevelt dsc Dec 2015 #107

Here's the difference: Bernie sees the American people as people. senz Dec 2015 #117

poker chips--appeal to them one by one and cash 'em in MisterP Dec 2015 #118

Sorry, I see his supporters as apes and assholes. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #127

Very well said, senz! Duval Dec 2015 #220

Maybe HRC thought Trump would toss his voters to her when he folds... polichick Dec 2015 #121

No deary, Sanders is going for them. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #133

deary??? Now I've heard everything. lol polichick Dec 2015 #134

Wrong. Some of them are going for Sanders. senz Dec 2015 #166

ah yes, the Papen Maneuver MisterP Dec 2015 #142

Bernie will catch them when Trump falls Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2015 #163

Ah yes, the classic "guilt by association" attack.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #126

Just what we need, a bunch of ignorant racist, greedy warmongers. That's 98+% Hoyt Dec 2015 #136

Clinton, Clinton. But totally agreee. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #143

Since Trump will be dropping out. They will have somewhere to go! Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2015 #162

Add this one to the OP Lucky Luciano Dec 2015 #169

Yes. THIS^ Bernie is uniquely loaded for bear on wages & income inequality. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #173

Nice. Socialism for shareholders. Capitalism for me. raouldukelives Dec 2015 #205

It must be nice itsrobert Dec 2015 #175

And know that one or two hosts will keep your OP open, yardwork Dec 2015 #222

The Swarm needs to come up with better talking points. backscatter712 Dec 2015 #178

K&R yuiyoshida Dec 2015 #181

K&R for putting the poutrage du jour in perspective. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #186

You're most welcome BMUS. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #189

Cheers! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #190

yeah, the Hillary brigade is really embarrassing itself on this one and undermining Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #195

The horror of a Democratic Presidential candidate's trying to get Republican and Indie votes!11!11! merrily Dec 2015 #201

You know, they did not model that! Helen Borg Dec 2015 #203

They don't want Dems appealing to racists.... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #210

I wonder how many Hillary supporters "recommended" this OP? INdemo Dec 2015 #211

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #212

Amusement for me. NurseJackie Dec 2015 #214

Hillarian rage aside... malthaussen Dec 2015 #224

You know as well as I do that Bernie's ONLY referring to those Trumpers who're being duped 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #225

Locking... Spazito Dec 2015 #227