Democratic Primaries

Wellstone ruled

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18. With FB and Twit

Wed Feb 26, 2020, 01:36 PM

Feb 2020

being a outlet for expressions and grievances,and Zuck as well as Dorsey being Libertarian's,just what could go wrong. These two Suckers could care less about Democracy. Their focus is strictly money accumulation. After all their Companies are running on the Bezos Model.

Until the Social Media Companies are regulated as a utility,or Common Carrier,nothing changes. There is a reason European Countries refuse to allow FB and other social media in. China is another case study. After all,they are a Military Dictatorship.

We as Dems are way behind in our Digital Media operations. Rethugs started putting their data bases together in 1970's making use of Voter Registration data from County Clerks. Now this same data seems to pop up in foreign hands,by design.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Amen, Eliot. Amen. ancianita Feb 2020 #1

Kick cry baby Feb 2020 #2

+1000000 Pachamama Feb 2020 #3

You've been missed! Mike 03 Feb 2020 #4

All in all, what I see atm is a perfefect shitstorm of clusterfuckery. Hopefully SC & Super Tuesday Celerity Feb 2020 #5

But don't worry... they're easy to spot! FBaggins Feb 2020 #6

You are right irisblue Feb 2020 #7

Democracy vs. Dictatorship - it is that simple bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #8

Exactly, you said in a few words what I tried to say...god I hope people are paying attention. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #16

Big K&R! MelissaB Feb 2020 #9

Good Turbineguy Feb 2020 #10

K&R 2naSalit Feb 2020 #11

Glad someone said it Bettie Feb 2020 #12

Why do you feel your life is in danger and could possibly be dead by the general election? Devil Child Feb 2020 #13

Just guessing here,but in 2018 Trump quietly decapitated & gutted the CDC & sent its scientists home Hekate Feb 2020 #43

If you don't think yours is, soldierant Feb 2020 #94

I work in a hospital. I know the risks and potential but don't live in fear really. Devil Child Feb 2020 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Feb 2020 #105

Good to see you back, Eliot. brer cat Feb 2020 #14

Noticed several questionable Wellstone ruled Feb 2020 #15

Dean Obeidallaha progressive talker on XM said his articles are appearing on Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #17

With FB and Twit Wellstone ruled Feb 2020 #18

Not sure about utility status for social media.... concreteblue Feb 2020 #108

I will vote Blue no matter who Vogon_Glory Feb 2020 #19

Putin would never allow an actual election in Russia. eom guillaumeb Feb 2020 #29

Exactly... Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #33

Came to same conclusion a while back. gibraltar72 Feb 2020 #20

Be careful... richdj25 Feb 2020 #21

The last primary was as bad, PatSeg Feb 2020 #35

Yep. Have to stop taking the bait. I call them out when I suspect, but I should really just stop. Dream Girl Feb 2020 #22

If you suspect someone of being PatSeg Feb 2020 #36

If under 100 posts, I drop a line to MIRT. If I can Alert, I may do so, or... Hekate Feb 2020 #58

Oh yes PatSeg Feb 2020 #60

You're panicking. Don't panic. BusyBeingBest Feb 2020 #23

AGREE! bluestarone Feb 2020 #24

I will vote for the nominee. hamsterjill Feb 2020 #25

This is just a little to much drama before noon. ms liberty Feb 2020 #26

Any divisive thread on DU... By default, I consider it originating from a troll bot Chakaconcarne Feb 2020 #27

Recommended Eliot. guillaumeb Feb 2020 #28

Agree with your post and with Eliot. nt in2herbs Feb 2020 #30

Yes, and NO MORE...if we survive NO MORE Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #34

Indeed! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2020 #111

Right On EmeraldCoaster Feb 2020 #31

Great resource! MomInTheCrowd Feb 2020 #32

Voting by mail isn't an option for a lot of us cannabis_flower Feb 2020 #37

Good ole Texas, make it as hard as possible to vote. Not the only state I am sure. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #38

Thank you. You are correct and we would do well to follow your advice. KSNY Feb 2020 #39

At the risk of being argumentative, PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #40

I had that wrong, you are right, it is 2 out of 100, i will edit Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #62

I voted by mail and Polly Hennessey Feb 2020 #41

I have always gotten my ballot by mail in Washington state... Hulk Feb 2020 #46

Post removed Post removed Feb 2020 #42

Did you forget the MontanaMama Feb 2020 #45

We need to take note of that one...thanks. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #64

There's a crap ton of them MontanaMama Feb 2020 #69

I simply see no evidence that primary fights enable the efficiency of a virus. LanternWaste Feb 2020 #44

Not at all what I said, never even thought about that... Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #63

Thank you for reminding everything be to stop the infighting StarfishSaver Feb 2020 #47

Yes, you are so right! raging moderate Feb 2020 #48

Thanks and I Will Vote Blue No Matter Who McKim Feb 2020 #49

Russians are not just supporting Trump NYMinute Feb 2020 #50

This is why I put most posts in the trash underthematrix Feb 2020 #51

People talking smack about other candidates--even Sanders-- Warpy Feb 2020 #52

Virus fatalities are *not anywhere near* 5%, more like 0.02% Pobeka Feb 2020 #53

Thanks for your post. I was also really panicking, too. spicysista Feb 2020 #54

i was on this board when it collapsed in 2016 . could happen again AllaN01Bear Feb 2020 #55

Amen, amen planetc Feb 2020 #56

I am all for being cautious... Newest Reality Feb 2020 #57

no doubt there are nefarious people/bots here handmade34 Feb 2020 #59

Putting aside the issue of voting for a moment... pecosbob Feb 2020 #61

Yes, today in a thread about Cuba HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #65

Can you pm me the link to that please... Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #66

Sure. Coming your way in a sec. HarlanPepper Feb 2020 #67

Do you have the virus or are you just a pessimist? Progressive dog Feb 2020 #68

I'll be the first to admit that Bernie would be my absolute last choice. But.... Stonepounder Feb 2020 #70

Vote the D! Bluethroughu Feb 2020 #71

tRump took a dump & all the russian flies are gathering. nt yaesu Feb 2020 #72

Hmmm. AncientGeezer Feb 2020 #73

Hmm? Odd response...if that is implying something about me, stop the nonsense and read Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #75

Not an odd response....or nonsense... AncientGeezer Feb 2020 #80

Then I apologize. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #88

I'm TERRIFIED Trump zentrum Feb 2020 #74

Why prevent the election when you and your Russian buddies plan on stealing it again? n/t totodeinhere Feb 2020 #77

I'm new and I swear a lot of the threads here attacking Democratic candidates and purity litmus test BilltheCat Feb 2020 #76

Great to hear! There was a time I was so anti Bernie I could barely talk about him...but Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #78

Eliot Rosewater... Bonobo Feb 2020 #81

this kurt agrees. but i think he would have gone with warren :) Kurt V. Feb 2020 #84

Warren or Bernard will do just fine, anything to stop the deployment of Ice-nine. MasonDreams Feb 2020 #93

When I worked at a local gas station when I was young, my routine for a while was work till 11 pm Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #89

Yep. warmfeet Feb 2020 #79

Hmmm, so this is not a Bernie bashing post, but the Russians are helping Bernie Perseus Feb 2020 #82

A Democratic Party divided against itself cannot stand, to borrow from Honest Abe. n/t Prof.Higgins Feb 2020 #83

Thank you for that. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #85

K&R Kurt V. Feb 2020 #86

Right......Former KGB agent Putin is just too stupid to keep his mouth shut Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #87

If unity or vote blue no matter who mattered to you, your response could have been better, much Eliot Rosewater Feb 2020 #92

I am sorry you found it divisive. Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #110

Or, get this, Putin, you know the Russia guy, former KGB, ahoysrcsm Feb 2020 #97

Nice story..... concreteblue Feb 2020 #109

Wow Ok, morbid but good points. ecstatic Feb 2020 #90

In California, one can track ones own ballot status. David__77 Feb 2020 #106

I doubt Russian agents are managing here Sympthsical Feb 2020 #91

Great post, ER hangaleft Feb 2020 #96

We're all going to die! nt Mountain Mule Feb 2020 #98

I will definitely vote for the nominee. James48 Feb 2020 #99

Oh look, another one of those fallout87 Feb 2020 #100

Supreme Court and other judicial branch appointments hang in the balance. summer_in_TX Feb 2020 #101

Re:The idea that any actual person here, not russian agent, can say with a straight face that Bernie NoDakLinda Feb 2020 #102

If Liz isn't the nominee then let's push for her on the ticket... Lock him up. Feb 2020 #103

Most of us are not going to get this virus. BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2020 #104

Well said. concreteblue Feb 2020 #107

Voting by mail is unsafe in FL, especially for elderly!!!! Things I learned as a poll watcher. lark Feb 2020 #112

With all due respect, that's a bit over the top. SlimJimmy Feb 2020 #113