2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumI see we're really focused on the issues these days.
There's nothing more compelling and relevant to the country as butt crack, whether or not somebody is technically registered as a Democrat, and whether somebody flip flopped or not.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)jeff47
(26,549 posts)But that would require a particular candidate's supporters to stop wanting to talk about how sexist "kick butt" is supposed to be, or for Friday to stop being "Sanders isn't a Democrat" day.
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)to the Illuminati come to a halt as well.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)A secret conspiracy isn't a secret conspiracy when it's in plain view. Just a corrupt system that needs to be reformed.
frylock
(34,825 posts)NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)BLM and CNN, on the other hand, are not agents of the shadow Soros/corporate government out to destroy Sanders.
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)If you criticize a candidate, you run the risk of being called an intruder, a paid shill, a stalking horse for the GOP, etc. I understand loyalty to a candidate, since I have been around political campaigns for a long time, but it gets to the point where supporters will bare their teeth and growl at anyone who points at any flaw in their candidate. How long will this go on after the primaries?
saturnsring
(1,832 posts)HassleCat
(6,409 posts)And I think there are some flaws in Clinton's positions on certain issues, and I think people should consider those flaws and support Sanders.
elleng
(131,122 posts)I'm glad (I guess) to see that someone here is noticing this.
As often as possible, I inform DUers of Martin O'Malley's policies and plans. Here are some, to refresh people's recollections:
15 Goals to Rebuild the American Dream
https://martinomalley.com/category/15-goals/
Addiction treatment and prevention
https://martinomalley.com/policy/addiction-treatment-and-prevention/
Criminal Justice Reform
https://martinomalley.com/policy/criminal-justice/
Making College Debt Free for all Americans
https://martinomalley.com/policy/make-college-debt-free/
Holding Wall Street Accountable
https://14d2r744okfe40r1ug1oqm6y-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/OMalley-Wall-Street-Reform.pdf
Expanding Social Security
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/expanding-social-security/
Homeland Security
https://martinomalley.com/vision/homeland-security/
Immigration
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/immigration/
National Service
https://martinomalley.com/national-service/
Environment
https://martinomalley.com/climate/iowa/
https://martinomalley.com/climate/
https://martinomalley.com/climate/agenda/
Foreign Policy
https://martinomalley.com/policy/truman-national-security/
Gun Reform
https://martinomalley.com/policy/preventing-and-reducing-gun-violence/
Trade Policy
https://martinomalley.com/policy/trade-policy/
Campaign Finance Reform (Restoring our American Democracy)
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/restoring-our-american-democracy/
Why We Need a Constitutional Amendment to Secure the Right to Vote:
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/news/right-to-vote/
There is more information about him, including regular updates, here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281
Good luck to us ALL.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)that I disagree with when they are making a mistake.
You have to admit, that was funny as hell.
UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)was meant to be satire and meaningless but hey I'll take heat.