Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
9. Look around.
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 12:27 PM
Mar 2019
Why would you think "enemies list???"
Look around. Isn't it obvious?

What are we coming to?
Who knows?

It's really difficult to remain united and to trust each other when we have people saying demoralizing and false things like... Democrats are "ideologically bankrupt". It's tiresome to continually hear people saying that Democrats are "feeble" or "corrupt". This is dangerous rhetoric that only divides the party.

It's correct to ask "what are we coming to?" when we have someone who says that the Democratic party is an "absolute failure" or that the Democratic party is "the party of the one-percent" or "party of the elite". That's the kind of disinformation that tarnishes the appeal of the Democratic party.

All I'm trying to say is that when anyone says things that imply or insinuate that there's "no difference between Democrats and Republicans"... well, it simply serves no good purpose. Yet, amazingly we have people defending that type of divisive rhetoric and outright lies about Democrats.

You're right on target with your observation and question. When people attack the party like that it only creates disunity and distrust and it only makes people resentful and suspicious. Ultimately, that weakens the Democratic party. It dissuades people from supporting Democrats... and in the end that ONLY serves to benefit the GOP, and Trump, and Russia.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

I don't see the need, but Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #1
The ease with which new personas can be created makes a statistical analysis difficult. McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #2
No. I just want to know how many people are behind the percentages. Why would.. LAS14 Mar 2019 #6
Those numbers at the top mean absolutely nothing. I ignore them. McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #15
I think they count the members who identify a preference, Hortensis Mar 2019 #32
Not sure what purpose it would serve. Honestly, it sounds like ... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #3
???? Just curiosity. There's lots of wondering about how many people... LAS14 Mar 2019 #4
Look around. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #9
Enemies lists are known to happen around here, especially during heated primaries Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #20
Thanks. Enlightening. I wasn't a member in 2008, but I'm appalled at what... LAS14 Mar 2019 #21
Thanks for the history, Awsi. Hortensis Mar 2019 #33
Why? Politicub Mar 2019 #5
Many people have wondered how may people are behind the percentages.... LAS14 Mar 2019 #7
Like who? I lurk here all the time, and you are the first I've seen wanting a list of posters' names Politicub Mar 2019 #8
I don't want a list of names except to get a count. LOTs of DUers have expressed... LAS14 Mar 2019 #12
If "LOTs" of DUers have expressed curiosity about the total count ... SFnomad Mar 2019 #18
Politicub said I wanted a list of posters' names. I don't want the names except... LAS14 Mar 2019 #22
In other words ... no, you can't provide it ... thought so ... SFnomad Mar 2019 #24
Wrong. nt LAS14 Mar 2019 #25
LAS14, some members will have chosen to quickly indicate Hortensis Mar 2019 #34
It's a futile exercise. People change their minds dalton99a Mar 2019 #10
Of what use would such a list be? MineralMan Mar 2019 #11
It's creepy to be stalked and monitored like that. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #27
Nobody wants to be doxxed. This is making me uncomfortable. Someone needs... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #28
People have been doing that always. MineralMan Mar 2019 #40
STATUS REPORT LAS14 Mar 2019 #13
Keep it up LAS14! rgbecker Mar 2019 #14
Thanks! nt LAS14 Mar 2019 #16
STATUS REPORT 2 LAS14 Mar 2019 #17
STATUS REPORT 3 LAS14 Mar 2019 #19
STATUS REPORT #4 LAS14 Mar 2019 #23
I am kind of surprised there are that many. Seems like pretty much the same names I see. Tipperary Mar 2019 #30
Are you looking at the total replies as a percentage of all replies? guillaumeb Mar 2019 #26
LAS14, participants includes people who come to read but don't post. Hortensis Mar 2019 #29
It would certainly intimidate lurkers into NOT posting... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #31
:) If quiet members are "intimidatable." Hortensis Mar 2019 #36
I think membership is connected with posting, but I'm not completely sure. nt LAS14 Mar 2019 #35
Many come mainly to check the home page and LBN. Hortensis Mar 2019 #38
Are you sure that people who don't post are counted in the percentages? LAS14 Mar 2019 #37
That's one of two ways. The other is just to hit "more" Hortensis Mar 2019 #39
Locking ... Yonnie3 Mar 2019 #41
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Democratic Primaries»Is there an easier way to...»Reply #9