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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I am supporting Hillary Clinton. Here's what I am not. [View all]Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)12. Down the list...
An Oligarch - I have one vote, and have never sought any public office. I cannot be an oligarch.
Is shorthand for saying that you support the concept and exercise of oligarchy, rather than being one of the oligarchs yourself.
An Authoritarian - I have no authority over anyone but myself, nor do I want any such authority.
Being an authoritarian does not require having authority. It means a belief that those who have power must be right at all times because htey have that power; that htye are above question, and any who dares express questions or criticism of The Leader is a terrible person, an enemy.
A Right-Winger - Nope. I'm a Democrat and have been since 1960, when I first worked on a presidential campaign for JFK.
"Right-winger" and "Democrat" are not antonyms.
A Paid Shill - I make my living writing, but have never written about politics for money, nor will I ever.
Well, you'd have to find someone willing to pay for the quality of your political output.
A Third Wayer - I've still never been to that organization's website, and couldn't tell you anything about them.
A DLCer - That organization no longer exists, and I had never heard of it before coming to DU.
A DLCer - That organization no longer exists, and I had never heard of it before coming to DU.
Both are references to the political values espoused by these groups. Values that did not disappear whe nthe groups "officially' changed their names to omething else, and that were by no means isolated to said groups. if you're curious about what those values are, maybe look it up.
A Freeper - I posted on that website for some time, mostly in opposition to creationism and racism. I was banned there for "anti-freeping" in 2006, and have not even read that website since, except through a link from DU.
Excellent.
A 1%er - That's laughable. In my entire working life, I've never made over $40K and that only for a couple of years. Most years, I have earned under $20K. Today, I'm on Social Security and earn less than $15K for additional work.
Cool. So why o you support candidates and policy tailor-made for people who are? it's a curious thing.
A Troll - I have posted an average of 1 OP per day on DU since I joined in November of 2008. Most of my posts are replies to others. Anytime I post an OP, it is after a good deal of thought. Some days I post no OPs. Other days I post one or two. Rarely three. I don't expect people to agree with my OPs. I post them to start discussions.
Given that you likened a data breach to raping a woman, i don't think you can call yourself pure as the dricven snow on this number, either.
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You posted some very hateful things to that *other* site. Redemption requires repentance. nt
Romulox
Dec 2015
#10
Not if they had left a trail of hateful posts over at that "other" site, no. nt
Romulox
Dec 2015
#23
If listening to Bernie causes them to realise supporting racist misogynist Trump is a bad idea, then
peacebird
Dec 2015
#52
Forever saddling people for past mistakes when they've truly changed is a vile thing to do.
Zynx
Jan 2016
#163
We thank you for your restraint. I will however forgive kicking a repug. Have at it!
Laser102
Dec 2015
#66
You didn't cover "thoughtless"....."brainwashed"....."responding to name recognition"...
brooklynite
Dec 2015
#5
Look at the time and effort you put into a post by a person who supports BOTH candidates.
randys1
Dec 2015
#104
She might have won in 2008 if she had not been, in your own words at that other site
Autumn
Dec 2015
#89
You know what is funny? I have been on DU for so long now (as in this election season) and read
randys1
Dec 2015
#105
Why would you choose to support a candidate based in any way on a perceived path to the nomination?
JonLeibowitz
Dec 2015
#84
I cant speak for the poster but in that comment I think he assumes that if Hillary receives that
randys1
Dec 2015
#106
It's amazing how so many Sanders supporters can manage nothing but insults
redstateblues
Dec 2015
#43
There are some good Bernie folks here, who wont insult you or attack Hillary. But we hear
randys1
Dec 2015
#107
LOL oh God, my friend the drummer from a Sac'to Band, THE FEATURES (70's/80's)
randys1
Dec 2015
#108
After all your claimed regret and apology you continue to be very kind to yourself regarding FR.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2015
#61
You are also, intentionally or not, supporting these entities and their agendas:
Maedhros
Dec 2015
#63
Sorry, but a presidential salary will NOT make you part of the One Percent
RufusTFirefly
Dec 2015
#90
You should check the US Census Bureau website - according to them a household income.....
George II
Dec 2015
#97
I disagree on whom I support, but I'm still recommending this piece. The only caveat I might offer
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2015
#110
I haven't called you any names but am mystified why you would support the candidate that
rhett o rick
Dec 2015
#134
" I've also been called a troll, a liberal, a DUer, and much, much worse. I'm none of those things."
SixString
Dec 2015
#136
You can't necessarily dismiss being a "right winger" by claiming to be a "democrat"
NorthCarolina
Dec 2015
#143
As you've said before, you're voting for HRC because you don't like Bernie supporters.
aikoaiko
Dec 2015
#145
Good. I support Sanders, and I'm not a racist, a misogynist, a klan member, a volvo driver,
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2015
#150
Honestly, the relentless over-the-top criticism coming from some Sanders supporters...
BlueCheese
Dec 2015
#154