Bernie Sanders

NEOhiodemocrat

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57. my feeling exactly

Sun Feb 21, 2016, 04:12 PM

Feb 2016

As a cradle Democrat who has voted Democratic for 44 years I am saddened by the realization that the party I was a part of is no longer. I have decided after this election I will become an independent. I would never have foreseen this occurring! As it is I have stopped all donations to the establishment Democratic party and only donate now to Bernie and Ted Strickland. They sound so shocked when they call and I inform them I will direct my donations directly to those candidates who I feel are truly advancing Democratic ideals. I am sickened by their defense of the super delegates "deserving more of a voice" in the process and attempts to smack down the grassroots efforts of a portion of the party. And no more falling into line and voting for the "lesser of two evils" I am not going to betray my ideals for the party ever again. If they want my vote they will have to work for it. Finally at 65 years this woman has declared her independence. If it were not for voting in the primary for Bernie I would be out of the party already.

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I'm leaving DU, but I'm not ending the fight. [View all] plus5mace Feb 2016 OP

I Sincerely Understand The Angst And Frustration - Best Wishes Moving Forward cantbeserious Feb 2016 #1

Bullshit: DU is a pro-Bernie site AllTooEasy Feb 2016 #30

Get Thee To The Ignore List Promptly - Bye - Bye cantbeserious Feb 2016 #32

There are so many phony Bernie supporters on this site I have lost track. n/t Skwmom Feb 2016 #37

? Bangbangdem Feb 2016 #67

Just because someone on this board says the support Bernie or uses a Bernie icon doesn't mean that Skwmom Feb 2016 #74

What's the MO? Bangbangdem Feb 2016 #78

The MO is usually posting a bunch of smears against Bernie Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #100

That is sick. Bangbangdem Feb 2016 #86

Copy that Bangbangdem Feb 2016 #89

Want some cheese with your whine? TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #41

OMG.....There are one hell-of-a-lot of Clinton INdemo Feb 2016 #65

"Clinton Supporters own DU" - Literally. Bubzer Feb 2016 #73

Which will become plainly evident after the convention if Clinton wins the nomination. Iggo Feb 2016 #88

DU is overwhelmed with Hillary opertives so how can you say that it Pro Bernie INdemo Feb 2016 #77

Aw. Iggo Feb 2016 #87

I'm attracted to your position. HassleCat Feb 2016 #2

Pretty close Old Codger Feb 2016 #3

I understand. Hiraeth Feb 2016 #4

Now Have All Bernie Group Banned DU Members On Full Ignore cantbeserious Feb 2016 #12

? Hiraeth Feb 2016 #90

DU Has Two Useful Features - Trash A Forum And Full Ignore cantbeserious Feb 2016 #92

oh yes, got it now. Yes, I trashed Hillary Group the minute William769 banned me for asking Hiraeth Feb 2016 #101

Is there a list somewhere? I need to x-ref to my list. Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #104

Yes - Go To The Group And Then Bring Up About This Group - The Banned List Will Be There cantbeserious Feb 2016 #106

Holy crap - they've already banned 573 from their Hillary forum (as if anyone cares). Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #113

Yes - And I Am Proud To Be # 2 cantbeserious Feb 2016 #114

Wish you'd hang in and help the fight! in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #5

I'm with ya! If Bernie isn't the Dem nominee Plucketeer Feb 2016 #45

There are times when not punching the top of the ticket is the right vote. CentralMass Feb 2016 #6

.^that 840high Feb 2016 #18

This^^^^^ LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #51

^^^^ And the other thing.^^^^^ Smarmie Doofus Feb 2016 #64

^^^^^ And the kitchen sink. ^^^^^ dchill Feb 2016 #103

I understand this Depaysement Feb 2016 #7

Have you checked out this site? polly7 Feb 2016 #25

thanks! Merryland Feb 2016 #31

Thanks for the info left-of-center2012 Feb 2016 #38

Yes, thank you Depaysement Feb 2016 #91

totally understand EdwardBernays Feb 2016 #8

It is rather irritating. I, however, don't want them taking our party from us. Gregorian Feb 2016 #9

They already have. Fuddnik Feb 2016 #23

No, it sure isn't. Art_from_Ark Feb 2016 #102

I completely understand. We are no longer welcome in the Democratic party. jillan Feb 2016 #10

I feel like this too, as though we are no longer welcome. onecaliberal Feb 2016 #44

The clown car group and Hillary want to be president. rickford66 Feb 2016 #11

Agree Completely With Those Thoughts cantbeserious Feb 2016 #13

SPOT ON! nt Plucketeer Feb 2016 #46

The country and the planet as a whole, and the rest of the planet knows this Lorien Feb 2016 #95

Totally get where you are coming from. cui bono Feb 2016 #14

Twitter is a good alternative truthseeker1 Feb 2016 #15

If Bloomberg gets in the race then it could be 4-way(trump/clinton/sanders/bloomberg) yodermon Feb 2016 #110

I appreciate your thoughts plus5mace Jarqui Feb 2016 #16

I think its worse, I think we are facing full totalitarianism after this election cycle AZ Progressive Feb 2016 #71

I hope not but I agree that they will try to do something. Jarqui Feb 2016 #82

Try spending some time on Twitter. NorthCarolina Feb 2016 #17

Tim Canova Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #19

I am holding off a little longer. But win or lose, I am a Bernie Democrat. And will remain so. nt silvershadow Feb 2016 #20

Wish you wouldn't leave, but understand where you're coming from sarge43 Feb 2016 #21

It's not always this way on DU, I promise you Rhiannon12866 Feb 2016 #22

found in 2008 PatrynXX Feb 2016 #29

It really will get better, but I certainly feel your angst Rhiannon12866 Feb 2016 #35

Put them on IGNORE. Smarmie Doofus Feb 2016 #56

I agree so much with what you said MissDeeds Feb 2016 #59

You are not leaving the party. beemer27 Feb 2016 #24

my feeling exactly NEOhiodemocrat Feb 2016 #57

+1,000 LiberalElite Feb 2016 #99

Sorry to see you go Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #26

getting close for me PatrynXX Feb 2016 #27

the board is 90% Sanders supporters taught_me_patience Feb 2016 #52

The other 10% mostly. n/t JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #68

^^^this! ^^^ freebrew Feb 2016 #83

God willing? Helen Borg Feb 2016 #28

Don't give up before the revolution is over. zeemike Feb 2016 #33

Sorry to see you go, plus5mace. democrank Feb 2016 #34

You'd think having "underground" in it's name would indicate defiance against the status quo BillZBubb Feb 2016 #36

There is a real underground place.... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #53

Link doesn't work. figured out it is missing the 'd' from 'radio' but still 404. n/t cui bono Feb 2016 #61

As Bernie Sanders said... JackHughes Feb 2016 #39

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #42

Speaking of whining... ileus Feb 2016 #81

Theres's all this pressure put on US to vote for the nominee regardless - LiberalElite Feb 2016 #49

Thank you dana_b Feb 2016 #58

They're nothing if not presumptuous - LiberalElite Feb 2016 #63

Don't Blame The Voter... LovingA2andMI Feb 2016 #54

It's the responsibility of the DNC to back a left of center candidate who will represent Lorien Feb 2016 #96

The Bankers thank you Geronimoe Feb 2016 #40

The OP said they are "not ending the fight". cui bono Feb 2016 #62

Good luck to you and thanks dana_b Feb 2016 #43

I completely get it - LiberalElite Feb 2016 #47

good riddance! zwyziec Feb 2016 #48

What a rude and mean spirited thing to say MissDeeds Feb 2016 #111

We are the clear majority here ( i.e. on DU).... Smarmie Doofus Feb 2016 #50

I feel about the same way. TheFarseer Feb 2016 #55

You are not alone. A Hillary nomination will be the last straw LibDemAlways Feb 2016 #60

Doubt if it happens in my life time (Baby Boomer era) INdemo Feb 2016 #69

So disappointed and saddened to see how divided DU members have become mommymarine2003 Feb 2016 #66

Many of us are fighting for our lives, the rest are fighting to maintain the status quo Lorien Feb 2016 #97

I will vote for the Democratic Nominee no mater who it is. Nobel_Twaddle_III Feb 2016 #70

I respect and well understand your choice. Duval Feb 2016 #72

Jury Service Results FreakinDJ Feb 2016 #75

What, don't you know the Democrat 11th Commandment? tularetom Feb 2016 #76

Take care of yourself farleftlib Feb 2016 #79

CA here abelenkpe Feb 2016 #80

True colors.... DeGreg Feb 2016 #84

The Democratic Party has left me Stainless Feb 2016 #85

Try Jackpineradicals.com Arazi Feb 2016 #93

I'm getting there Lorien Feb 2016 #94

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Take care and safe travels. blackspade Feb 2016 #105

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Hope you can live with a totally RW lead country then. lark Feb 2016 #109

No. you will be LiberalElite Feb 2016 #112

Fail - again lark Feb 2016 #115