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All Stems From Their Defense Of An Authoritarian Candidate cantbeserious Nov 2015 #1
It's disgusting pinebox Nov 2015 #2
It is disgusting. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2015 #100
Well, for the ones who are like "Hillary says X, X is therefore true," sure Scootaloo Nov 2015 #4
nailed it Locrian Nov 2015 #24
It's all about the person, not the policies. That's all that matters senz Nov 2015 #56
This is what I have been seeing for a while now AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #88
True senz Nov 2015 #110
Very well written. pangaia Nov 2015 #116
That's exactly how I see it, pangaia senz Nov 2015 #124
Excellent response... Thespian2 Nov 2015 #149
Yes, then there is that. pangaia Nov 2015 #150
Bingo. hifiguy Nov 2015 #204
"they began to rationalize, to make excuses" AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #120
Yes, it's rather breath-taking to watch senz Nov 2015 #127
He is am sure either consciously or subconsciously. Being ignorant of history. glinda Nov 2015 #158
Nailed it! Paka Nov 2015 #130
Great analysis, it explains a lot of things that I found baffling. BeanMusical Nov 2015 #138
I believe exactly what you do on this matter. Well said . glinda Nov 2015 #157
It did begin with her carpetbagging it to the NY senate artislife Nov 2015 #160
I thought of you when I read this today -- senz Nov 2015 #164
Thanks senz! artislife Nov 2015 #170
Paula Jones did it for me Bernin4U Nov 2015 #215
I was just about to post the dreaded cult of personality phrase artislife Nov 2015 #159
Thus the fetish gif Fairgo Nov 2015 #104
And there is a wonderful clip of Obama doing that very thing - brushing off her dirty campaign djean111 Nov 2015 #112
I alwats thought the GIF was just a copy of Obama's REAL move. pangaia Nov 2015 #117
Yup artislife Nov 2015 #162
Someone on another thread said senz Nov 2015 #161
Wish she'd been strong enough to control Bill's personal behavior. Divernan Nov 2015 #219
You have to throw in TPP too Duckfan Nov 2015 #221
I find it disloyal to Democratic Party principles... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #58
This message was self-deleted by its author senz Nov 2015 #72
That and her 'I protected Wall street on 9/11' gaffe AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #86
Yikes! Fairgo Nov 2015 #105
Yeah right? snort Nov 2015 #135
Of course I agree and if I may use this response to link to my OP rhett o rick Nov 2015 #129
Absolutely - I Riffed From You Earlier Today cantbeserious Nov 2015 #131
Thanks. I think people are beginning to understand. It's no use arguing with them. nm rhett o rick Nov 2015 #132
It stems from the variance between what they say about their candidate and her record. merrily Nov 2015 #180
Super ditto! SoapBox Nov 2015 #3
Baffling. AzDar Nov 2015 #5
This thread was alerted on. TM99 Nov 2015 #6
Of course it was alerted on pinebox Nov 2015 #13
Alerted on ?? For what? pangaia Nov 2015 #20
When itemized, it presents a disconnect between Progressive values--highlighting Conservativism. TheBlackAdder Nov 2015 #65
Alerted??? These are not democratic values AllyCat Nov 2015 #30
It was alerted on because TM99 Nov 2015 #41
They have their own group. senz Nov 2015 #48
Their own group? Hell, I heard they have their own little website.... nc4bo Nov 2015 #154
Then they should stay in their own fucking group... truebrit71 Nov 2015 #49
Alert trolling is common here. TM99 Nov 2015 #53
That's definitely a glitch that needs to be addressed... truebrit71 Nov 2015 #57
Perhaps needing an outlet for expressing aggression. senz Nov 2015 #73
I figured they were just bored TM99 Nov 2015 #76
That's one of the definitions senz Nov 2015 #82
I have called out several TM99 Nov 2015 #84
Yes, I've noticed that hides are often based on keywords senz Nov 2015 #94
Tip: Backhanded compliments are less likely to get a hide, while still making the same point. (nt) jeff47 Nov 2015 #123
Thanks, will keep that in mind. senz Nov 2015 #128
Or they still want to collect checks AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #90
Yes, I think that's true. senz Nov 2015 #121
One timed-out person kept messaging me in response to my posts AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #89
I was warned about that poster TM99 Nov 2015 #95
I think I know who you are talking about davidpdx Nov 2015 #210
They can go to their Clinton cove. 840high Nov 2015 #77
Cave. cui bono Nov 2015 #122
Rofl! BeanMusical Nov 2015 #137
hehe... cui bono Nov 2015 #175
lol 840high Nov 2015 #145
+1 Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #55
Use all that to demonstrate the difference between a Real Democrat like Bernie and sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #7
You said it! pinebox Nov 2015 #8
And then use their responses when campaigning for Bernie. I know many democrats sabrina 1 Nov 2015 #17
Oh believe me, I am pinebox Nov 2015 #22
Now that's not fair. I'm sure she's not running just "because she wants the office." hedda_foil Nov 2015 #125
PRECISELY! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #60
Excellent suggestion, sabrina. senz Nov 2015 #79
True that AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #92
It hurts when Faux pas Nov 2015 #9
+1 davidpdx Nov 2015 #211
And they say "far better than any Republican." I can't agree. Better at covertly implementing Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #10
Re-read that list of positions in the OP... Moostache Nov 2015 #33
God, I was just thinking this. They win either way AllyCat Nov 2015 #38
And surely that's the right's plan FiveGoodMen Nov 2015 #203
That really is the only thing that makes any sense arikara Nov 2015 #119
Yes, this dreamnightwind Nov 2015 #148
Yes.This was further set in place by the introduction of the Tea glinda Nov 2015 #167
LOL, descriptive you are dreamnightwind Nov 2015 #173
Boom. hifiguy Nov 2015 #205
Crazy times, indeed. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #63
You called it. Paka Nov 2015 #134
Yep LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #11
There's been quite a change here in the last couple of weeks. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #12
They really are pinebox Nov 2015 #15
Maybe this is why unemployment went down. valerief Nov 2015 #16
You know, it really does make you wonder. HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #18
I'm sure there are some very powerful people who don't want to see valerief Nov 2015 #19
You may be on to something there. bvf Nov 2015 #67
I think I object most to . . . Depaysement Nov 2015 #14
I don't believe all Hillary supporters are guilty, but there is a small faction Cleita Nov 2015 #21
Till next time Vincardog Nov 2015 #45
I can't say I am really surprised yuiyoshida Nov 2015 #23
Please don't paint a broad brush of Hillary supporters graywarrior Nov 2015 #25
We can start here. pinebox Nov 2015 #26
PLUS ONE, a huge bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #64
... cprise Nov 2015 #99
Big D, as in the party. Rose Siding Nov 2015 #126
reality pinebox Nov 2015 #155
And I really don't think h will have many pick ups with the independents. nt artislife Nov 2015 #166
You are right. Puglover Nov 2015 #27
No flame but... SoapBox Nov 2015 #29
That independent Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #35
I hate it when they broad brush Sanders supporters... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2015 #133
If you "visited DU" more, you'd ALSO be astonished by HRC supporters Divernan Nov 2015 #217
Hillary's shift to the right pre-nomination bbgrunt Nov 2015 #28
It's the power of identity politics. zeemike Nov 2015 #31
89 "Dem" Senators voted to gut SNAP?!?! What. The. Holy. Fuck. kath Nov 2015 #32
Yup pinebox Nov 2015 #34
Ron Barber is no longer in congress panader0 Nov 2015 #43
Jan 2014 pinebox Nov 2015 #59
2014 Farm Bill-$8.7 BILLION cut to food stamps! Divernan Nov 2015 #216
If HRC announced she drowns puppies for fun in her off time Cassiopeia Nov 2015 #36
Kittens, however, would be right out. n/t malthaussen Nov 2015 #62
I so just heard this in Eric Idle's voice, lol! n/t ms liberty Nov 2015 #113
if she co-hosted a live-kitten barbeque with Satan himself hifiguy Nov 2015 #206
Add in propose a Republican lite Foreign policy with regards to Syria karynnj Nov 2015 #37
Third way sucks...Ralph Nader was right noiretextatique Nov 2015 #39
Third Way does not represent Democratic Party principles. senz Nov 2015 #46
they have been running the party for far too long noiretextatique Nov 2015 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author senz Nov 2015 #69
Problem is Robbins Nov 2015 #40
Do ya think SmittynMo Nov 2015 #42
I suspect many are on HRH's payroll. hifiguy Nov 2015 #208
It's the cult of personality.... paleotn Nov 2015 #44
Those are not democrats, they're thirdway and they don't give a damn about the people. haikugal Nov 2015 #47
I have literally seen TM99 Nov 2015 #52
Kicked and recommended! Fucking incredible. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #50
We have the same problem in DU's Latin America forum. forest444 Nov 2015 #54
Thanks for the heads up forest444...it's appreciated. nt haikugal Nov 2015 #74
Indeed. A couple of those posters are far beyond democratic (small 'd') politics: delrem Nov 2015 #139
Hear, hear. forest444 Nov 2015 #147
Absolutely ... Judi Lynn is amazing! Tough, brilliant, and sometimes .. funny as hell. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #151
A diamond, a glorious diamond. delrem Nov 2015 #191
She truly is, delrem, polly7 Nov 2015 #193
The crazy right has chased everyone into the Democratic Party malthaussen Nov 2015 #61
This. What you said. TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2015 #115
Stunts like DWS's debate schedule ... Jackilope Nov 2015 #66
I live in an open primary state Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #71
Let's hope Sanders is the one taking the Oath of Office Jackilope Nov 2015 #75
Yes, let's hope Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #87
I wouldn't wait that long davidpdx Nov 2015 #212
The part that surprised me is the leap Jarqui Nov 2015 #68
They're bullies and use that tactic to force people either to stop speaking out haikugal Nov 2015 #78
"Hatred" is an excuse for avoiding criticism. jeff47 Nov 2015 #118
And yet, President Trump will be everyone else's fault. Jester Messiah Nov 2015 #70
Take note of the possible trolls randr Nov 2015 #80
I'm not Kalidurga Nov 2015 #81
Ever since the last debate AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #83
No they think progressive is a dirty word davidpdx Nov 2015 #213
Just had one tell me Hillary was all "globally" or something. Half-Century Man Nov 2015 #85
Both Burnie and Hillary supporters here make me want to visit less n/t FreeState Nov 2015 #91
No one is forcing you to post here, in a protected group for supporters of Bernie Sanders Autumn Nov 2015 #214
How Many Of Them are From imthevicar Nov 2015 #93
They did the same as BOGGERs. cui bono Nov 2015 #96
but Black policemen were the ones expelling BLM! so they did it blackly! MisterP Nov 2015 #101
The biggest BLM exploiter outed herself as a troll via pm. cui bono Nov 2015 #176
anyone else saying opponents aren't "really Black"? MisterP Nov 2015 #192
+1000000 SammyWinstonJack Nov 2015 #114
A friend posted this on Facebook last night AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #97
I agree. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #163
Partially because "environment and Climate Change" is not in her vocabulary. glinda Nov 2015 #171
That's one reason. A good one. There are lots of others. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #172
Well said. senz Nov 2015 #189
There is a nice restaurant and bar in the DNC HQ in Washington. Fuddnik Nov 2015 #98
Oh well: 9/11! Helen Borg Nov 2015 #102
as the candidate tries to outflank the republicans on the right, her supporters will post more and Doctor_J Nov 2015 #103
I think many of them treat this like a football game TheFarseer Nov 2015 #106
Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner. Populist_Prole Nov 2015 #178
As Jerry Seinfeld once put it in the context of baseball, hifiguy Nov 2015 #207
A valuable side effect of Bernie's run has been forcing them out into the open. pa28 Nov 2015 #107
If SS gets discussed, we'll be reminded again that Bernie doesn't worship Jesus. arcane1 Nov 2015 #111
Hillary and her husband both nyabingi Nov 2015 #108
Nice! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #165
A centrist in progressive clothing! Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2015 #109
Can you say Paid HRC supporter? Because, she's got the bucks, and that buys a lot, imho. It is mother earth Nov 2015 #136
This message was self-deleted by its author Gman Nov 2015 #140
You said it all. pinebox Nov 2015 #142
Glad you screen captured artislife Nov 2015 #168
Mmmhhhmmm pinebox Nov 2015 #185
what surprises me is how little impact they're having--that they could be emphasizing MisterP Nov 2015 #141
It's Mitt Romney all over again PatrynXX Nov 2015 #143
Shit like this is why some of us insist the Democratic Party has become infested with Republicans. Scuba Nov 2015 #144
Sorry about my earlier post Gman Nov 2015 #146
You should be sorry about your post but not because of where you posted it SwampG8r Nov 2015 #195
Biggest Hypocrites I've Ever Seen billhicks76 Nov 2015 #152
I never go to the greatest or latest pages, just to the forums I care about. artislife Nov 2015 #169
K&R avaistheone1 Nov 2015 #153
I am not astonished RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #156
omg, I can't believe what I'm reading... this slavish devotion to Hillary Clinton will be our ruin.. secondwind Nov 2015 #174
That's what happens when you become infatuated with an individual ... ThePhilosopher04 Nov 2015 #177
And that is what they are proud to admit. raouldukelives Nov 2015 #179
Hillary supporters wouldn't even be Eisenhower Republicans Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #181
I love that graphic. hifiguy Nov 2015 #209
Election season is pretty usually crazy around here rosesaylavee Nov 2015 #182
If you are an indy, then you have a task Android3.14 Nov 2015 #183
Depends on the state. pinebox Nov 2015 #184
Just make sure, if YOUR state doesn't have open primaries, that you register Android3.14 Nov 2015 #188
Ohio is essentially open. RiverLover Nov 2015 #194
According to Sanders' website you need to register to vote in Ohio. but not declare a party Android3.14 Nov 2015 #196
Nope. Open primary here. I get the D ballot, and my vote counts. nt ladyVet Nov 2015 #199
The effects of the long term, blanket RW MSM propaganda brainwashing Zorra Nov 2015 #186
And this is "Hillary tacking to the Left", we haven't seen nothing yet. 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #187
AND... You also READ! MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #190
I am filling my ignore list pinebox Nov 2015 #197
Yeah, "ignore" should be a good option... MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #198
It's easy on twitter pinebox Nov 2015 #201
Agreed! 1st time since 2002 I've used Ignore function. Divernan Nov 2015 #218
Me. too. Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #220
Mostly not supporters. ladyVet Nov 2015 #200
Since Bernie got the support of non-machinist Democrats, Independents and disellusioned Republicans orpupilofnature57 Nov 2015 #202
An update pinebox Nov 2015 #222
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