Bernie Sanders

Old Crow

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76. The touchiness on DU right now is over-the-top.

Sat Aug 29, 2015, 06:46 PM

Aug 2015

Until we get past the primary and the Democratic candidate is determined, this rather bizarre state of affairs will continue. People get amazingly partisan and petty. About 20 people are responsible for most of the partisan sniping, it seems. (For obvious reasons, I'm not naming names.) The best thing to do is just ignore the nonsense as best you can, otherwise you're liable to get caught up in it. Try to stay focused on facts and do your best to avoid any kind of disparaging remarks about individuals or groups.

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I'm curious... [View all] gregcrawford Aug 2015 OP

Wear it as a badge of honor. Phlem Aug 2015 #1

You are right. That group 840high Aug 2015 #3

Well said! mother earth Aug 2015 #46

So... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #12

They are souring it for people who onecaliberal Aug 2015 #25

anything less than lock-step adoration of Her Eminence will get you drawn and quartered, it appears. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #50

That's something I just don't understand... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #55

I saw the whore post dreamnightwind Aug 2015 #82

the post was made so don't refute its existence, AlbertCat Aug 2015 #83

Right, and its apparent intent, to me, was not misogynist dreamnightwind Aug 2015 #88

I was kicked out. I posted without being aware I was posting on the Hillary group. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #54

I'm blocked from the Hillary group and my life has never been the same. broiles Aug 2015 #47

extremely touchy and defensive. really baffling, to tell the truth. NRaleighLiberal Aug 2015 #2

I knew we were going to have a problem when the "H" logo came out, and some people didn't like it arcane1 Aug 2015 #18

It is like someone(s) on DU doesn't clydefrand Aug 2015 #4

That group is a snake pit RobertEarl Aug 2015 #5

To be fair, I don't appreciate Hillary supporters posting in the Bernie group. djean111 Aug 2015 #6

We seem to be in the minority, but I agree with you. Safe haven is safe haven. Or should be. merrily Aug 2015 #10

The safe haven idea for candidates is ridiculous... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #72

In your opinion. However, groups are not only for oppressed people. merrily Aug 2015 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #98

I am with you on this one...nt artislife Aug 2015 #94

They troll this group and alert a lot. I just ignored another one. L0oniX Aug 2015 #37

Yeah, I know they do that. I am totally mystified by that - it makes no sense, djean111 Aug 2015 #48

I only respond to SOP alerts from those that post in this group. Even then it's subjective... L0oniX Aug 2015 #52

There should be no political safe havens, everything and everyone concerning politics A Simple Game Aug 2015 #67

Yup,and the dude that laid the Hammer on me should talk. Wellstone ruled Aug 2015 #7

I just try to stay out of the fray. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2015 #8

I'll second this. enlightenment Aug 2015 #21

I agree with you on Bernie's being better than JFK. As to RFK and Ted--hard for me to know. merrily Aug 2015 #9

I was unaware of the "Safe Haven" thing... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #16

Every group, including this one and the Hillary Clinton Group, are described thusly: merrily Aug 2015 #20

Hi Merrily gregcrawford Aug 2015 #26

Don't worry about it. Lots of people accidentally wander into 'safe haven' groups because they see sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #49

? If you mean you tried to click on the link in my post, there is no link in my post. merrily Aug 2015 #102

are described thusly: AlbertCat Aug 2015 #56

GD-Pee would be the appropriate forum. smokey nj Aug 2015 #62

Banned, banned and banned again HassleCat Aug 2015 #11

If it was a misunderstanding we unblock. L0oniX Aug 2015 #36

I was not allowed back there quite a while ago. Since the admins. have declared their early monmouth4 Aug 2015 #13

I like you! Cry Aug 2015 #14

Thanks! I'm a relative newbie, compared to many on DU... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #17

Don't take that group seriously. They're desperate, and closing that bubble more each day. arcane1 Aug 2015 #15

Oh boy, really? gregcrawford Aug 2015 #19

In that group of 535, there's always ONE who makes it suck. And, of course, it's the most merrily Aug 2015 #22

Oh so Congess's low popularity is because of sanders, now. Not because of the do nothing GOP.. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2015 #32

Part of that damned do-nothing congress! arcane1 Aug 2015 #34

BERNIE SANDERS MADE MY BABY CRY! L0oniX Aug 2015 #35

Did your baby see what he does to cows? arcane1 Aug 2015 #40

Oh noes ...not the cow tipping scandal again. L0oniX Aug 2015 #43

HA! gregcrawford Aug 2015 #51

Ah the good old forehead skirtch! Mbrow Aug 2015 #61

I've trashed everything they write. onecaliberal Aug 2015 #23

Not slamming you personally, but your comment wasn't very innocuous. ColesCountyDem Aug 2015 #24

As I said to merrily... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #28

There are several groups that are quite 'touchy'. ColesCountyDem Aug 2015 #30

As FDR said of the banksters that tried to overthow him... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #31

And what exactly is everyone doing in this thread? passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #42

It's also good to vent once in a while. Unknown Beatle Aug 2015 #68

I know he was unaware it was a safe haven passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #78

I for one like the fact that to quench their desire to justify their poor candidate choice Snotcicles Aug 2015 #27

If you aren't an echo, stay out of the chamber. Motown_Johnny Aug 2015 #29

Unsurpringly I just got an alert from someone who is from the Hillary group. Trolls be a troll'n. L0oniX Aug 2015 #33

Fee fees hurt again? Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #74

It's funny that Hillary group posts need huge warning labels if they ever make it to the front page. fbc Aug 2015 #38

Yeah, it's absurd MissDeeds Aug 2015 #45

I don't think I've been banned yet from the HRC group... The_Commonist Aug 2015 #39

Ha ha ha! This post of yours made me laugh. :) Old Crow Aug 2015 #63

Yes...................................... turbinetree Aug 2015 #41

I see the same group from the Swamp have headed for the Hills. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #44

now that is some funny excrement right there hfojvt Aug 2015 #53

I agree. Deadshot Aug 2015 #57

It's just a reincarnation of the BOG. Fuddnik Aug 2015 #58

The BOG, AA, and Hillary Clinton groups have pretty much become one big clic davidpdx Aug 2015 #87

Yup. I'm banned from the Hillary group. Old Crow Aug 2015 #59

Malice "all over DU" is projection IMO carolinayellowdog Aug 2015 #60

Interesting observations re: "rudeness per capita." Old Crow Aug 2015 #64

Me too! Milliesmom Aug 2015 #65

Groups are not meant to be places for debate rosesaylavee Aug 2015 #66

I agree with you. Old Crow Aug 2015 #69

Yes, that would eliminate a lot of drama here. eom rosesaylavee Aug 2015 #71

that'd hold true--if none of the other groups had so many blocks as those particular sandboxes MisterP Aug 2015 #86

I never intended to spark a firestorm, honest! gregcrawford Aug 2015 #70

The touchiness on DU right now is over-the-top. Old Crow Aug 2015 #76

As I said to someone else a few minutes ago... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #77

Part of the problem with getting blocked is that people often don't notice that they are-- eridani Aug 2015 #73

If you are not for her...marching like a Zombie... SoapBox Aug 2015 #75

I don't even say anything nice about her. mahina Aug 2015 #79

I just got blocked as well. MelissaB Aug 2015 #80

The vitriol Not a Fan Aug 2015 #81

I, too, am very sorry to see such malice... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #84

Who's really posting? Not a Fan Aug 2015 #85

This is downright despicable and repugnant. Eko Aug 2015 #89

No it really isn't. It a satirical response to Hillary's stance on cluster bombs. Autumn Aug 2015 #95

Want to clue me in as to why pointing out Hillary's support for cluster bombs Autumn Aug 2015 #100

Hosts in both major candidate groups are blocking people very quickly muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #91

The host had that poster confused with someone else. Autumn Aug 2015 #96

It happens PowerToThePeople Aug 2015 #92

Don't go in artislife Aug 2015 #93

It would appear... gregcrawford Aug 2015 #97

It is true artislife Aug 2015 #99

New to DU Disabled15 Aug 2015 #101

Welcome to DU! rosesaylavee Aug 2015 #103

Good lord. LWolf Aug 2015 #104