Enough Of The Fighting Between Bernie And Hillary Supporters!

[progressiveinnarb]

I have my own disagreements with Mrs. Clinton and I proudly support the Bernie Sanders Campaign and what he stands for. But its time to admit: all the hatred between Hillary fans and Bernie fans is bad for our party. Yes Bernie and Hillary are very different when it comes to certain issues and of course its okay to state your opinion about the other candidates, but the cutthroat attacks against other democrats ( and be honest 99% of the attacks are from Bernie and Hillary fans. I don't see O'Malley and Chaffee fans doing it) is bad for the party itself. Our differences aside, we are all democrats and we all want what is best for America. Save all of the hatred for the general election! I support Bernie but I also work for my towns Democratic Committee and I've pledged to support the 2016 Democratic candidate whoever that may be. All Dems should do the same. We are on the same boat and we can't rip each other to pieces like this. We should all commit to electing a Democrat in 2016 and stand together not apart

[tularetom]

1. I don't hate any "fans", but I have some definite preferences among the candidates

I'm sorry if some "fans" take it personally when I express those preferences.

[progressiveinnarb]

4. All I'm saying is that

Hillary and Bernie supporters all want the best for America and we should be respectful

[luvspeas]

27. Enough is enough! I'm voting for Pat Paulsen again n/t

[Snotcicles]

2. hmm. nt

[Snotcicles]

5. I would give it more than a couple hours. nt

[HassleCat]

3. Always this way

People get really, really, REALLY intense about their candidates. When they speak of the good attributes, they absolutely gush forth a fountain of loquacious praise. When somebody mentions a negative attribute, they scream, "Hater! Hater!" People kinda lose their minds over this.

[Prism]

6. It's not about the party, or even votes

(the amount of undecided or persuadable voters here is negligible)

It's message board wang waving. Who can "win" in the battle to destroy their board enemies?!

Let's find out! *mashes alert keys*

It has everything you can expect in a trafficked internet message board. Bullies who become martyrs, martyrs who become bullies, crusaders who gallop bravely into the barbaric wilderness of their home office clutching an iPad pillow in their bloodied, mailed hand, warriors bravely charging into the raging hordes of political posts and pintrest articles.

It is truly a stirring time.

Or, people just have too much time and aggression on their hands.

None of this is all that serious.

[Maedhros]

7. I will call people out for their bullshit; they will call me out for mine.

It helps us be more self-aware.

[progressiveinnarb]

9. Absolutely!

If someone lies shed light on it, but keep in mind we're all on the same team.

[Maedhros]

13. I do try very hard to avoid personal attacks. [n/t]

[Nitram]

29. One person's bullshit is another's truth.

Don't be naive. Don't be divisive. We're all on the same side with different opinions about the best candidate.

[1StrongBlackMan]

8. Yep. and the heated rhetoric ...

Will be hard to pull back from after the primaries.

I wonder how some will explain to their less politically enagged friend that yesterday {insert candidate name} was the devil; but, today I support him/her?

And, how do we respond to their, "I thought you weren't going to do that 'lesser of the two evils' thing, anymore?" question?

[Bobbie Jo]

10. Yes

Welcome to General Discussion: Backbiting

[Admiral Loinpresser]

11. Amen.

Let's love and respect each other, fight the good fight and see what happens.

[Divernan]

12. The TPP and fracking are NOT what is best for America.

so I strongly disagree with your statement that we all want what is best for America.

[progressiveinnarb]

14. I'm Talking About Democrats Wanting What Is Best For America

Do Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders support fracking?

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[BrotherIvan]

37. Ummmmm, one does and one doesn't

Just sayin.

[Nitram]

30. Diverman, I'm not so sure you understand the whole picture.

Give us a break and wait until you actually know what you're talking about

[BrotherIvan]

38. Enlighten us

What exactly is the whole picture?

[JoePhilly]

15. I support Hillary, and would happily support Bernie if he wins the primary.

From what I can tell ... every Hillary supporter on this site would say and do the same thing.

[progressiveinnarb]

17. Thats Part Of The Point I Am Trying To Make.

I don't think we should be blasting candidates we may not support that are in our same party when most of us will still vote for them if they win the primary.

P.S Love the eagles avatar, I'm from philly!

[JoePhilly]

21. Philly ... or "near" Philly??

I always ask that question because I grew up in NE philly, near where the Roosevelt BLVD meets the Schuylkill express way ... and I often meet people who are from Allentown or Hatborrow or one of the other burbs.

I don't live there anymore, but I was just there last week.

[progressiveinnarb]

25. Oh,

I Would Be "NEAR" Philly. I'm In Lower Merion.

[Nitram]

31. Exactly, Joe!

[JaneyVee]

16. And we're still 2 years away. This place is awful.

[progressiveinnarb]

18. What do you mean this place is awful??

I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT THIS WEBSITE! I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE BUTTING HEADS IN GENERAL.
Sorry for the misunderstanding

[JaneyVee]

19. I am talking about this site...

[progressiveinnarb]

20. Were you being sarcastic

or were you serious?

[JaneyVee]

22. We're almost 2 years away and...

Every day this site is used to bash Democrats instead of the batshit crazy Republicans. I've actually seen rightwing links used to attack Hillary. Awful.

[progressiveinnarb]

23. Oh

[MoonRiver]

39. If you hang around long enough, you will see exactly what Janey means.

I'm all for getting along, and will vote for Bernie if he gets the nomination, but reasonable discussion between the two "sides" here is pretty much impossible right now.

Welcome to DU progressiveinnarb!

[Nitram]

33. you got it, JaneVee

I can't understand liberals who bash liberals.

[Nitram]

32. progressiveinnarb, you sound a mite naive

The negative rhetoric about he Democratic candidate you don't support only helps the GOP.

[Buns_of_Fire]

24. I think that's a commendable attitude, and certainly doable...

...as soon as everybody comes to their senses and agrees with me.

Oh, and welcome!

[progressiveinnarb]

26. thanks

[brooklynite]

34. "all the hatred between Hillary fans and Bernie fans is bad for our party" No it's not...

...it's meaningless to our Party. The petty bickering that goes on here is from a marginal subset of actual Democratic Party voters, and the average voter has no idea whatsoever that this squabble is occurring, much less cares about it.

[akbacchus_BC]

36. It is what it is, no one is fighting. Supporters are just

voicing their opinions. Please do not attempt to shut down debate.