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MessiahRp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:48 PM Original message |
Does anyone else think the entire concept of Super Delegates is bullshit? |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. Well, I remember when it was ALL insiders. Brokered conventions and backroom deals. |
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MessiahRp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. That sucks IMO... I mean even the slimy Republicans don't have this crap. |
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Jim Lane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 11:50 AM Response to Reply #6 |
21. The Republicans have superdelegates. They just don't call them that. |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. actually alot about the process is bullshit |
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DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. Yeah, its BS |
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jeff30997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. I raise my hand. |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-11-08 11:57 PM Response to Original message |
5. well the whole electoral votes thing is annoying... :) n/t |
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Va Lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
7. A very undemocratic concept |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:06 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Sounds like it either needs another reformation or done away altogether... |
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fujiyama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
9. The entire primary system is bullshit |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
10. Before '72 it was all insider delegates and inside traders, in order to get some reforms to |
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rockybelt (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
11. YES! |
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TankLV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
12. "Religiouis Conservative" - now that's bullshit!!! |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:47 AM Response to Original message |
13. How specifically can we change this? nm |
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CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 01:10 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. With all the fights among the states to jockey for position, I don't think honorary delegates |
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TheModernTerrorist (645 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
14. why must we limit ourselves? |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 12:56 AM Response to Original message |
15. Nope, not irrational. The system is stupid. EOM! |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
17. Complete BS and unbecoming of the Democratic Party. n/t |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
18. Most of the process is bullshit. |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
19. As the horse Boxer found out that lead to his death. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
20. On a state level, what actions would be needed to change this? nm |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
22. it's just to ensure that the oligarchy can do what's right for us |
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dkofos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
23. The power must be kept in the fewest possible hands. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-12-08 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
24. Some delegates are "more equal" than others. |
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