Bernie Sanders

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99. Hey

Fri May 1, 2015, 02:20 PM

May 2015

I like your SOP just as you wrote it. I think disruptors should be taken out of this group by the nape of the neck. As a long time Bernie fan, I can't personally think of anything negative to say about him except he hasn't cloned himself, but I'm sure others can. Myself, I respect the Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and History of Feminism groups as safe havens and don't see why the Bernie group can't be the same. If a Bernie supporter welcomes grief and dissension all they have to do is post in General Discussion. Truly I am disappointed to see so much turmoil in GD, a lot of rancor for past posts and stuff. It's made me hesitant to post my support for any candidate. I mean they're all Democratic candidates. And we're all Democrats right. We should have a lot in common and be able to get along. But then I remember what Will Rogers said--I belong to no organized political Party, I'm a Democrat.

Anyway, I'm glad this group is here and thanks for your work on it. Go Bernie!

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I'd like to have two pinned threads for this Group... and I need everyone's input! [View all] Agschmid Apr 2015 OP

What I'd like not to see? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2015 #1

Agree. Agschmid Apr 2015 #2

I think the wording is fine as is. TM99 Apr 2015 #6

"only positive" aspirant May 2015 #17

You are right. This does appear to be virtually identical to the others, as will the result. leveymg May 2015 #27

I agree. Agschmid May 2015 #28

I'm very happy that you agree. :-) leveymg May 2015 #31

Indeed! Agschmid May 2015 #32

"As a progressive left" aspirant May 2015 #37

The rules of decorum and civility apply equally across DU leveymg May 2015 #41

Are "Bernie can't win" posts in this group something that should be left to a jury? smokey nj May 2015 #47

Should we also exclude major poll results if they aren't encouraging enough? leveymg May 2015 #49

Negative Poll results aspirant May 2015 #59

If the whole point of a given "Bernie Can't Win" post Jackpine Radical May 2015 #110

Is this a serious political arm aspirant May 2015 #48

Either way you are subject to the jury system. Agschmid May 2015 #57

Subject also to the hosts. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #58

A home has a family aspirant May 2015 #64

Not sure if you know A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #70

Thanks, nice to know aspirant May 2015 #74

But so are our rules to limit alerts aspirant May 2015 #61

Thanks. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #108

What is the purpose and difference of a group compared to another GD? aspirant May 2015 #33

So you want the Bernie Sanders Group to be just like GD? If that's the case then I don't see the smokey nj May 2015 #71

We're here to learn more about our candidate, foment active involvement in the campaign, L0oniX Apr 2015 #3

Good post. Agschmid Apr 2015 #7

Discuss "negative point(s) about our candidate" aspirant May 2015 #16

Gotta agree with that. Those "helpful" OP's are, to put it mildly, passive aggressive bullshit. djean111 May 2015 #26

Haven't seen much/any of it yet. Agschmid May 2015 #34

"we should avoid it" aspirant May 2015 #39

That's what I said... Agschmid May 2015 #51

Then do what you say and remove it aspirant May 2015 #54

Remove what? What are you talking about? Agschmid May 2015 #56

Either we should avoid it or we shouldn't aspirant May 2015 #68

I am referriing to those condescending OPs which explain why Bernie does not have a chance. djean111 May 2015 #45

Not just OPs, I'm more concerned about passive aggressive smokey nj May 2015 #76

Hey Smokey nj aspirant May 2015 #78

I wouldn't want to see those supposed negatives tolerated here. L0oniX May 2015 #79

We won't see the age thing too much from those who support other candidates who are djean111 May 2015 #81

It would be obvious if someone was using a negative to hammer on Bernie. L0oniX May 2015 #77

The problem is if aspirant May 2015 #82

Yes. Havens should be used as a shield, not a sword. morningfog Apr 2015 #4

I agree. Good point. BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #9

Do we not criticize(discuss) Obama with the TPP, safety net cuts or a corporate budget aspirant May 2015 #15

Unless you're specifically pointing out how Bernie is different on such issues Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #21

Yup. Agschmid May 2015 #23

Good, aspirant May 2015 #40

+1 L0oniX May 2015 #80

Agree. That happened in the Warren group and, as harsh a critic as I've been of blm May 2015 #60

His official website is in my sigline - TBF Apr 2015 #5

and to organize, and brainstorm, hopefully. nt G_j Apr 2015 #8

+1 daleanime Apr 2015 #10

Assist in local and Grass Roots organizing aspirant May 2015 #18

I would like the second thread to be BrotherIvan Apr 2015 #11

Done! Agschmid Apr 2015 #13

I think the campaign twitter account is https://twitter.com/berniesanders Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #12

Corrected, thanks! Agschmid Apr 2015 #14

Just posted some videos in the BB. joshcryer May 2015 #19

Thanks! Agschmid May 2015 #24

SOP aspirant May 2015 #20

What do other people think about this part? Agschmid May 2015 #25

I think it's pretty negative that people who don't want Bernie to win come here and remind us smokey nj May 2015 #29

I think I copied that section from L0onix post, maybe they can share what they meant? Agschmid May 2015 #30

To put it kindly ...that is most likely not going to be tolerated. L0oniX May 2015 #94

As for mandating a "preponderance of the positive," who will keep score? leveymg May 2015 #35

I think the intention is the hosts will do this. Agschmid May 2015 #36

That's the point. Should we give the hosts the power to apply a "too much negative" rule? leveymg May 2015 #38

So far the host(s) have done fine A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #42

Not in the HRC and Obama groups. Too much banning by hosts. leveymg May 2015 #44

I'm talking about the Bernie Sanders group. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #50

We haven't had SOP rules until now. Our job now is to iron out the group rules before leveymg May 2015 #65

"We haven't has POS rules until now." A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #66

Please see change above leveymg May 2015 #67

Understood. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #69

I hope this group will stand out as being better than the others. L0oniX May 2015 #97

We can stop these unwanted critters aspirant May 2015 #100

We are not being flooded with "unwanted critters". L0oniX May 2015 #103

+1 Puglover May 2015 #107

I have made multiple points on this OP for change aspirant May 2015 #109

I think we can find a place that's somewhere between a fan club and a free-for-all. smokey nj May 2015 #115

Yeah I agree ...I don't think it's going to be a problem. L0oniX May 2015 #116

Your drinking the Kool-Aid, huh aspirant May 2015 #117

That's not it at all, and if you knew me you wouldn't say that. smokey nj May 2015 #118

I guess I don't know you, Good Luck aspirant May 2015 #120

Sorry you feel that way, aspirant. smokey nj May 2015 #121

Don't be sorry aspirant May 2015 #122

Nice job on the pinned threads. MerryBlooms May 2015 #22

Thank you for your work and I am glad to see we have some excellent hosts. Also, glad to rhett o rick May 2015 #43

Does anyone here think this group aspirant May 2015 #46

I understand your point however this statement stands out... Agschmid May 2015 #52

Are "adverse opinions" aspirant May 2015 #72

Okay, I laughed with this: A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #73

NASA? You can bet that if anyone indicates there is a negative before a launch it will be addressed. L0oniX May 2015 #84

So has Bernie aspirant May 2015 #85

At this point I can only think of one negative. L0oniX May 2015 #86

I would like for you to be clear aspirant May 2015 #87

I've been clear enough. L0oniX May 2015 #89

No answer on #2 aspirant May 2015 #95

If you have a problem with what Agschmid said I suggest you respond to Agschmid. L0oniX May 2015 #101

Totally agree LOoniX Puglover May 2015 #106

I did respond Post # 72 aspirant May 2015 #111

There's nothing to stop the group from changing rules or the SOP ...if it is needed. L0oniX May 2015 #112

You already know Bernie has a long track record on his positions. L0oniX May 2015 #88

"We should promote his positives" aspirant May 2015 #91

Personally I'd rather see us focus on offense and not defense. L0oniX May 2015 #92

So why are you not for a defensive plan aspirant May 2015 #96

I'm not going to play along with your reading into posts that which is not there. L0oniX May 2015 #98

Thanks Loonix aspirant May 2015 #104

I stand for Bernie Sanders. L0oniX May 2015 #105

Same. Agschmid May 2015 #123

Bernie don't play that way - it's too divisive blm May 2015 #131

+1 L0oniX May 2015 #83

This group supposed to be a safe heaven, imho, not a place for "adverse opinions" darkangel218 May 2015 #113

I tried going to the link that had his website. I registered and all it wanted patricia92243 May 2015 #53

His senate page is your best bet at this time. Agschmid May 2015 #55

Nice Work! NYC_SKP May 2015 #62

Thanks! Agschmid May 2015 #63

The SOP needs to clearly say, aspirant May 2015 #75

I hesitate to comment MuseRider May 2015 #90

"PLEASE do not make this the BOG or others like it" L0oniX May 2015 #93

Thank you. blm May 2015 #102

Very nice to see you again too MuseRider May 2015 #119

heheh�.still here working to keep it honest, Muse�. blm May 2015 #124

Good luck with that! MuseRider May 2015 #125

; ) blm May 2015 #126

Indeed, thank you! Agschmid May 2015 #129

yep Kali May 2015 #130

Hey stage left May 2015 #99

good post, stage A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #127

Thanks stage left May 2015 #128

I like it! arcane1 May 2015 #114