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merrily

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92. I am not the one who is confused. I did answer your question, just not with
Thu Nov 12, 2015, 06:47 PM
Nov 2015

reference to specifics. The general question was "how does one make that distinction (between an endorsement by union leaders that sells out the rank and file and an endorsement that does not sell out the rank and file). That is the question of yours that I answered. The answer is the universal, always the same, regardless of union or candidate or year.

As for how it's been "here." I am not "here." I am one human poster, not a message board or a component of any borg. I am responsible only for what I actually post, not for your perception of the DU zeitgeist nor for any post of any other poster.

Again, if you have a disagreement with anything that my post actually stated about making the distinction about which you inquired, let's discuss that.

If not, either agree or just move on, perhaps addressing your concerns about specific unions to someone who mentioned specific unions and/or candidates. I'll not respond again to anything unrelated to what I actually posted.


This is not a "snub" of Clinton. Chef Eric Nov 2015 #1
I k&r'd this, but you make a good point. PotatoChip Nov 2015 #4
I agree. Not sure why the author cal04 Nov 2015 #5
I understand. PotatoChip Nov 2015 #8
U.S. postal workers union backs Sanders' presidential bid--Title for second link would riversedge Nov 2015 #43
I agree. I found the other article after I posted the original and only had time to add cal04 Nov 2015 #49
The "author" is AP, supplier of propaganda feed for the American mass media propaganda mills. Fred Sanders Nov 2015 #20
Will President H.Clinton remember this as a snub? JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2015 #10
If it is snub to Clinton; Then more unions have snub Sanders lewebley3 Nov 2015 #50
And there you have it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #2
X -effing-actly and thankyou azurnoir Nov 2015 #3
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #6
This shows the courage to stand up for what is right in the face of a vindictive frontrunner Android3.14 Nov 2015 #7
Here is the press release Omaha Steve Nov 2015 #9
I'm sure that Clinton will remember this when this union comes begging for help Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #11
What can she do for them? Oh' you're still assuming she'll be President. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #16
assuming? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #26
That's why she beat out Obama in '08 d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #74
this is not '08 VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #98
It was her turn then too! d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #104
And maybe that was then...this is now... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #105
I'm not a gambling man d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #106
its not about money.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #107
Its still early in the season d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #108
He said President Reter Nov 2015 #96
It is much safer to assume that she will be President than Sanders Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #55
Safe from what? You'd be much safer with Sanders. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #64
it wasn't about Safety... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #99
She'll remember it and do what, do you suppose? Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #19
Perhaps laugh and tell them to bring it up with "President Sanders" Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #56
Charming example of politics as usual. JackRiddler Nov 2015 #90
Where will she be? Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #24
you mean 8% chance President Sanders? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #27
Another anti union post. Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #31
+1 pintobean Nov 2015 #36
1. Unions don't serve their members well when they make bonheaded decisions Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #57
What does that have to do with calling them beggars? Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #58
I didn't call anyone a beggar Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #59
You should reread your post. Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #61
Some Democrats aren't afraid to play hardball Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #63
Depend on one's definition of "Democrat" and "hardball." merrily Nov 2015 #88
+1 merrily Nov 2015 #84
Thanks, Bernie has some great ideas re the USPS. Kingofalldems Nov 2015 #93
Someone needs to have them. As we sometimes say in Massachusetts, they're getting scrod. merrily Nov 2015 #94
Results LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #37
I don't get it. Is Bernie going to appoint her postal commissioner or something? closeupready Nov 2015 #39
So you think she's petty and vidintictive? JoeyT Nov 2015 #69
No. But a President only has so much political capital. Freddie Stubbs Nov 2015 #71
That's like saying she owes Wall Street for all that cash d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #75
I don't think it would make any difference. Killing the USPS is part of the Conservative plan rhett o rick Nov 2015 #72
If she becomes president and treats this union the way Ilsa Nov 2015 #76
Begging? Labor struggling under onerous federal laws should "beg" a Democrat? merrily Nov 2015 #83
You sure think Clinton is awefully petty, dont you? quakerboy Nov 2015 #97
Tell us Freddie, why would a union have to beg anything from a Democrat? A Simple Game Nov 2015 #103
Backing a candidate who not only has your back AllyCat Nov 2015 #12
Hmmmm SmittynMo Nov 2015 #13
it is??? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #28
Yep SmittynMo Nov 2015 #29
90 days??? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #30
Yep SmittynMo Nov 2015 #33
... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #34
... SmittynMo Nov 2015 #38
90 Days!!! VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #42
Funny how those early primaries and caucuses can work, sometimes. Scootaloo Nov 2015 #101
Feel the Bern................................ turbinetree Nov 2015 #14
K&R nt raouldukelives Nov 2015 #15
Postal Workers Back Sanders.. mountain grammy Nov 2015 #17
This is called hedging your bet. yallerdawg Nov 2015 #18
Wrong. Post Office are not under purview of Congress Rogue Democrat Nov 2015 #25
Wrong. yallerdawg Nov 2015 #35
Then someone should have told Congress to stop passing bills for the benefit of private carriers. merrily Nov 2015 #80
LOL! Pulled that out of your ear. merrily Nov 2015 #85
Bernie's going postal! Nitram Nov 2015 #21
You just gave the Washington Times their big headline tomorrow. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #65
WOW Lazy Daisy Nov 2015 #22
Bernie!! AzDar Nov 2015 #23
I was shocked to discover my rural carrier is a huge fan of Bernie Sanders. Gregorian Nov 2015 #32
Bernies idea to put banks in the post offices SmittynMo Nov 2015 #40
I haven't heard of the post office bank idea. Thanks! Gregorian Nov 2015 #45
I'm pretty sure it was SmittynMo Nov 2015 #46
Excellent. What an accomplishment. Gregorian Nov 2015 #100
Postal Banking markmyword Nov 2015 #51
Great news! Babel_17 Nov 2015 #41
nope, not my vote heaven05 Nov 2015 #44
You're right SmittynMo Nov 2015 #47
It will be more than one heaven05 Nov 2015 #86
and without a doubt, 99% of those postal workers will support and vote for whoever the eventual still_one Nov 2015 #48
Excellent News cantbeserious Nov 2015 #52
Can't fathom how any Union member would ever support Clinton over Sanders with his union voting rec EndElectoral Nov 2015 #53
The Entrenched Establishment Club, is going to be in for a BIG surprise SoapBox Nov 2015 #54
K&R azmom Nov 2015 #60
A vote for Bernie Lunabell Nov 2015 #62
They backed Sanders, snubbed everybody else. Darb Nov 2015 #66
So if a union endorses another candidate, they're "snubbing" Clinton? George II Nov 2015 #67
Actually, they did... Earth_First Nov 2015 #68
I love it - when a union endorses Clinton, the "leadership sold out the rank and file", but...... George II Nov 2015 #70
Depends on which Union is being discussed d_legendary1 Nov 2015 #78
You make the distinction when rank and file was not consulted and then disagrees publicly merrily Nov 2015 #79
When the American Federation of Teachers (1.3 million members)endorsed Clinton, they were berated... George II Nov 2015 #87
If my post had mentioned any union, your reply might be apt. You asked how one makes a determination merrily Nov 2015 #89
I think you're confused. You didn't answer the question. George II Nov 2015 #91
I am not the one who is confused. I did answer your question, just not with merrily Nov 2015 #92
Good for you. Wise move in my opinion. Maineman Nov 2015 #73
Bernie has been on the side of postal employees Ilsa Nov 2015 #77
Not only the GOP. Look into the way the 2006 Act passed each house and merrily Nov 2015 #81
When the rubber has hit the road, people grok what is good for them. merrily Nov 2015 #82
NALC (city letter carriers) is currently polling its members on their choice for President. hay rick Nov 2015 #95
K/R!!!! LovingA2andMI Nov 2015 #102
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