2016 Postmortem

Bill USA

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69. it's amazing how often Sanders "supporters" use the same rhetoric of the GOP.. claiming

Reply to Attorney in Texas (Original post)

Tue Dec 29, 2015, 09:48 PM

Dec 2015

anybody they disagree with engages in the very practices they use relentlessly. I had several comments hidden by Bernie "supporters" that were ridiculous hides. To assert that they were in violation of any standards of this site was nonsense.

the reason I put the word supporters (Sanders "supporters&quot in quotes, above, is because I so often see Sanders "supporters" using the same rhetoric as is used relentlessly by RWers. I have decided that many of those Sanders 'supporters' are actually GOPers 'for' Sanders - engaging in 'fifth column' work here on DU. I just can't imagine Democrats behaving that way. Democrats can disagree on issues or candidates but they don't believe in silencing those who dont' agree with them.

You have accused people who are for Clinton as guilty of having anyone who is not a Clinton supporter banned. This is typical RW style rhetoric and just as legitimate as any other RW propaganda. Democrats can disagree on many issues but they don't believe in silencing those who disagree with them - even nut-job RWers. That's a Right Wingers way of engaging in 'debate' of the issues or merits of candidates.

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Ban me from DU if you must, but I won't be voting for Clinton. I'm voting for Sanders or I'm voting [View all] Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 OP

Walt Starr? Is that you? zappaman Dec 2015 #1

.... seabeyond Dec 2015 #4

Post removed Post removed Dec 2015 #2

People who reply in the thread darkangel218 Dec 2015 #9

No, not really. seabeyond Dec 2015 #13

Oh yes, really. darkangel218 Dec 2015 #19

Thank you so much Dark, dismissing my voice to insist you know better. Brilliant. seabeyond Dec 2015 #25

You asked "who the f cares" darkangel218 Dec 2015 #32

+ a million to your post #2, sea Number23 Dec 2015 #57

Post removed Post removed Dec 2015 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author passiveporcupine Dec 2015 #74

I care. 840high Dec 2015 #104

Seriously. Squinch Dec 2015 #10

They hang a big ole banner around their neck saying they are more important than so many other lives seabeyond Dec 2015 #16

It seems impossible to me that they are thinking that far. What I feel like I am watching is Squinch Dec 2015 #22

"Oy vey. The histrionics." This. And truly. Who cares, Lol. Nt. seabeyond Dec 2015 #27

But more importantly: Squinch Dec 2015 #30

AAAAaaahhh, And you and yours. Life is good Squinch. seabeyond Dec 2015 #38

Yeah, he/she says they're voting a straight Dem ticket but how do you do that without . . . brush Dec 2015 #71

Right. OP's saying will vote "straight Democratic ticket." Hortensis Dec 2015 #114

This is a political messageboard CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #102

It IS a political message board. Squinch Dec 2015 #106

Yes, I've run across a few posts... CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #116

This is a little obtuse. Squinch Dec 2015 #117

Thump your chest in self-righteous anger some more if you want too... brooklynite Dec 2015 #3

Who the fuck cares if lives are lost, there are more important things to this OP'er, whatever it is. seabeyond Dec 2015 #6

No. You got had, sea. Sorry you can't reply. Hiraeth Dec 2015 #52

Lol Katashi_itto Dec 2015 #68

You whine a lot! LOL. nt Logical Dec 2015 #76

You are right. Folks who profess being progressive, and don't vote for the Democratic nominee in still_one Dec 2015 #82

absolutely correct - the "gonna take my ball and go home" crowd is not DrDan Dec 2015 #92

I won't be voting for Clinton either, but I will vote for the other Dems on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #5

That Adams quote is a jewel. Thanks for reminding us of that truth. eom Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #111

Ban you? Can barely understand you. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #7

You know that 'voting straight Democratic" starts at the top. In 2016, that's president. Renew Deal Dec 2015 #8

Either you vote in each race for your favorite candidate or you pull the straight party lever. Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #34

It's different in every state Renew Deal Dec 2015 #36

I confess to complete confusion with this op also. Tipperary Dec 2015 #50

It's seems to be saying "I will vote for Clinton" Agschmid Dec 2015 #64

Oh, so this "ban me" crap is just shit stirring. MeNMyVolt Dec 2015 #49

Who are you? OilemFirchen Dec 2015 #11

Ya. Nt. seabeyond Dec 2015 #18

Apparently a good democrat that will vote a straight ticket. Gore1FL Dec 2015 #98

Cause I really wanna know philosslayer Dec 2015 #107

I confess to being confused by your post TeddyR Dec 2015 #12

I translated it as... brooklynite Dec 2015 #15

Either my vote will be for the straight-party Democratic ballot or I will take real joy in voting Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #20

Thanks TeddyR Dec 2015 #31

Why should we care? Renew Deal Dec 2015 #39

And Hillarians don't get why so many.... 99Forever Dec 2015 #112

Why not vote for the "gay" Democratic as well awake Dec 2015 #14

What I believe the OP means is Hillary is DINO so they are going straight D Juicy_Bellows Dec 2015 #17

Can you keep your dignity while holding your nose? Android3.14 Dec 2015 #21

The Texas GOP almost got rid of straight ticket voting in Texas last session Gothmog Dec 2015 #23

Exactly, they did this after Obama was on the ticket and so many republicans in other offices Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #56

Texas will turn blue eventually Gothmog Dec 2015 #61

It has been in the past and I am hoping for sanity to return. Thinkingabout Dec 2015 #65

Thank you Gothmog mcar Dec 2015 #67

......... sufrommich Dec 2015 #24

^^This rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #43

Bernie Beats ALL Republicans By Greater Margins Than HillBill! CorporatistNation Dec 2015 #66

WTF is this HillBill shit? She's her own person... one_voice Dec 2015 #84

strong Sanders supporter here, but on this I agree KingCharlemagne Dec 2015 #86

Thank you for that... one_voice Dec 2015 #87

Lol polls rjsquirrel Dec 2015 #89

That is right, polls only count when Hillary wins them. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #91

The real clear politics averages creeksneakers2 Dec 2015 #101

The only one who can beat the Repubs in the GE is Bernie. So anyone who wants to win IS sabrina 1 Dec 2015 #97

Not true. Polls show Hillary thumping Trump redstateblues Dec 2015 #103

You don't have to vote for Clinton. NCTraveler Dec 2015 #26

Results are in! ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2015 #28

Thanks for posting the results. Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #41

Some would say that they only vote for Democrats... backscatter712 Dec 2015 #29

Is this the start of a long goodby......... Historic NY Dec 2015 #33

KTHANXBAI stevil Dec 2015 #35

Trashed. DinahMoeHum Dec 2015 #37

Just start advocating for this... joshcryer Dec 2015 #40

Of course I'm advocating that everyone either vote for Sanders in the general election or vote the Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #53

You're thinking of the GE in November. Your primary is March 1. ucrdem Dec 2015 #42

There is no such thing as a straight party vote in the primary. Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #45

Yes that's what I just pointed out. ucrdem Dec 2015 #48

if you're voting straight ticket dlwickham Dec 2015 #44

Maybe so, but I hope it won't come to that. Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #47

I love DU performance art. Nt hack89 Dec 2015 #46

me too. I rate this one about an eight and the reactions to it even higher. popcorn! Hiraeth Dec 2015 #51

Reflex reactions rather than careful reading will always get you into trouble virtualobserver Dec 2015 #54

Always amazed by whom around here can NOT read for comprehension. Did not realize it was such Hiraeth Dec 2015 #63

Yeah, but this OP is no door buzzard. nt msanthrope Dec 2015 #108

Well, good. At least you see the bigger picture Godhumor Dec 2015 #55

Sorry, you aren't going to be banned from DU emulatorloo Dec 2015 #58

Funny how many people will take arms against a thread advocating voting a straight party Democratic Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #59

Finely crafted OP emulatorloo Dec 2015 #70

hahaha rbrnmw Dec 2015 #60

LOL, why would you be banned?? Gloria Dec 2015 #62

it is not unlike the war on Christmas DrDan Dec 2015 #93

it's amazing how often Sanders "supporters" use the same rhetoric of the GOP.. claiming Bill USA Dec 2015 #69

You win nc4bo Dec 2015 #72

"Dems can disagree .... but they don't believe in silencing those who don't agree with them"- do you Bill USA Dec 2015 #96

This.... Beacool Dec 2015 #75

That's nice honey ronnykmarshall Dec 2015 #77

I Will Not "Take the Pledge" gordyfl Dec 2015 #78

LOL Well played. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #79

This entire thread is pure win. I can't stop laughing. Brilliantly done. n/t JonLeibowitz Dec 2015 #105

Except you can't vote a straight party ticket without voting for Clinton. n/t pnwmom Dec 2015 #80

I think that is the point. It is a "gotcha" OP still_one Dec 2015 #83

I tried too Paulie Dec 2015 #81

Apparently no one reads past the title or applies logic. I honestly don't know. Gore1FL Dec 2015 #85

I found it kind of sad. It was so clear and yet... nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #90

So glad I'm not the only one AwakeAtLast Dec 2015 #95

The chest thumping and posturing is absolutely hilarious. nt Sheepshank Dec 2015 #88

That's a good idea to vote a straight Democratic ticket. Vinca Dec 2015 #94

Amazing how few people can read what this says. Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #99

Why waste the time reading the OP when you can jump straight to the altert button? Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #100

Vote for whoever in the primary.Tx. is one of 10 states still has straight-party for the National. Sunlei Dec 2015 #109

Jill Stein Lans Dec 2015 #110

Don't make any firm decisions until you see all the choices. I think Jill Stein looks great and I'll Attorney in Texas Dec 2015 #113

I just don't think it would be close at all Lans Dec 2015 #115

Good thing Texas isn't being counted on by any Democrat to get to 270 electoral votes stevenleser Jan 2016 #118