2016 Postmortem

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I've decided I'm done disparaging Bernie's campaign [View all] Godhumor Mar 2016 OP

Hopefully discussions on both sides of the Demo fence can start turning in this direction.... villager Mar 2016 #1

I don't see much hope. The Party has split with those that side with the ruling Oligarchy rhett o rick Mar 2016 #10

I have to say I agree with you passiveporcupine Mar 2016 #40

I've asked why Democrats support a candidate that is obviously controlled by Big Money and rhett o rick Mar 2016 #44

Perhaps it is because ALL other political candidates, pangaia Mar 2016 #50

I think they revere those with money. nm rhett o rick Mar 2016 #59

That certainly is true. pangaia Mar 2016 #64

My local State Representative (R) gets donations Downwinder Mar 2016 #73

You mean Democratic. navarth Mar 2016 #112

I think... Plucketeer Mar 2016 #66

anyone who watched msnbc last night could easily see that. Their facial expressions told the litlbilly Mar 2016 #54

Money is the bottom line, true. anothergreenbus Mar 2016 #144

What exactly does "no more sit down and shut up for us" mean if Hillary is the nominee? Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #78

Means many of us Democrats will vote for all the Democrats on our ballots but not JDPriestly Mar 2016 #84

Very interesting article and sammythecat Mar 2016 #114

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As I Watched Last Night Debate gordyfl Mar 2016 #132

100% with what you just stated. Bohunk68 Mar 2016 #125

Maybe it means that many Dems DocMac Mar 2016 #87

We continue to fight on. Work on progressive congress-critters. Work on getting Sen Warren rhett o rick Mar 2016 #90

Oh hell, some of us have been doing that since the 60's. I thought you were implying something Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #91

A vote for Clinton is a vote for the status quo. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #111

There you go again Rhett. Nitram Mar 2016 #135

Been there done that. I have posted many, many OPs on issues only to get derision from rhett o rick Mar 2016 #145

I have a naive hope anothergreenbus Mar 2016 #143

They failed us in 2000 and are doing the same in 2016. You seem to assume that rhett o rick Mar 2016 #146

both factions don't want the party to mean something, stand for something, and have characteristics MisterP Mar 2016 #22

One wonders if America, over the next 10 or so years, will be getting new parties? villager Mar 2016 #24

I see abundant nihilism on the part of the Democrats as well. Maedhros Mar 2016 #28

We've already reached the empire stage. Volaris Mar 2016 #124

Thank you for providing an example. [n/t] Maedhros Mar 2016 #148

Not sure I understand. If sarcasm and I'm missing it Volaris Mar 2016 #149

I have a friend that says that exact thing: "we can only try to slow the collapse" Maedhros Mar 2016 #150

Good luck with that. tazkcmo Mar 2016 #127

Correct marions ghost Mar 2016 #130

You couldn't have been that bad corkhead Mar 2016 #2

Ditto. I must be close to a hundred. nt VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #139

Thanks man. beam me up scottie Mar 2016 #3

Thank you for that. n/t. Ken Burch Mar 2016 #4

Well I am going to be working with Hillary supporters Kalidurga Mar 2016 #5

I for one, appreciate what you said here. Blus4u Mar 2016 #6

Your brains and honesty make you a standout among DU Hillary supporters. Vattel Mar 2016 #7

That's ok, it's probably still better than being an over paranoid giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #134

Great post. TTUBatfan2008 Mar 2016 #8

He will win! JDPriestly Mar 2016 #86

Yep, it occurred to me that Texas is still firmly entrenched red. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #142

Yes, deep thinking, then take a breath, then do what your heart wants you to do - support BERNIE! highprincipleswork Mar 2016 #9

I've never said a bad word about Bernie or his one_voice Mar 2016 #11

Yup vdogg Mar 2016 #92

You can't complain about there never being a common ground when you EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2016 #113

... bunnies Mar 2016 #12

You touch something that is my main fear if Clinton wins jeff47 Mar 2016 #13

This part of his OP and your thoughts were in my mind artislife Mar 2016 #18

If Hillary wins, they'll treat voter discontent as irrelevant; Marr Mar 2016 #46

That's how I see it marions ghost Mar 2016 #129

The Party leadership is owned lock, stock and barrel by the Oligarchy and won't re-thinking anything rhett o rick Mar 2016 #49

Welcome to the dark side mindwalker_i Mar 2016 #14

I think he's been close for most of the campaign, but really hit the vein with a focus on jobs/trade DemocraticWing Mar 2016 #15

Nice Post..! KoKo Mar 2016 #16

i have always thought your posts were respectful and reasonable. Punkingal Mar 2016 #17

Great to hear! pat_k Mar 2016 #19

Thank you. Awesome post. Bread and Circus Mar 2016 #20

Thanks for sharing your views, it's much appreciated. appalachiablue Mar 2016 #21

Very nice. NRaleighLiberal Mar 2016 #23

I just hope that IF Hillary wins the nomination truebluegreen Mar 2016 #25

See, now if posts from ignored DUers didn't show up in "Trending Now"... Flying Squirrel Mar 2016 #26

I really, REALLY don't. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #140

Thank you for saying this. MuseRider Mar 2016 #27

Its funny jcgoldie Mar 2016 #29

a lot of deep thinking it needs to do when the primaries finish up. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #30

bravo gh, best op from you ever:) litlbilly Mar 2016 #31

and it deserves your name being removed from my ignore list litlbilly Mar 2016 #33

I have always like Sanders and many of his positions Gothmog Mar 2016 #32

Exactly where I am. But I am very impressed with the MI win n/t Godhumor Mar 2016 #37

you are absolutely correct ibegurpard Mar 2016 #34

That's a good response. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #35

Good OP! Thanks much for that. n/t bvf Mar 2016 #36

Excellent post, very thoughtful and thought provoking. bvar22 Mar 2016 #38

You know, you can always feel the bern; you don't have to just watch the bern. valerief Mar 2016 #39

I'll happily vote for Bernie if he wins the nomination, but Godhumor Mar 2016 #41

Oh, well, I tried! valerief Mar 2016 #42

Classy, reasonable and well put. Raster Mar 2016 #43

great op. i knew there was a reason restorefreedom Mar 2016 #45

Why are they disparaging him in the first place Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #47

Don't ask. Just accept the good gesture.. there is more than you think... fun n serious Mar 2016 #53

Be careful, you'll get blocked from the HRC group for talk like that. hootinholler Mar 2016 #48

I don't think that's true.. fun n serious Mar 2016 #55

I think they're being facetious, at least I hope so Godhumor Mar 2016 #56

? I will vote for Bernie fun n serious Mar 2016 #57

You won't be blocked. We don't work that way...nt fun n serious Mar 2016 #58

Could you unblock me from the Sanders group? joshcryer Mar 2016 #80

I don't believe in blocking people. I don't believe in the private groups. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #102

Excellent post Dem2 Mar 2016 #51

It isn't about rivalry. It is about honest government. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #103

I like Bernie and Hillary both Dem2 Mar 2016 #108

I've always respected Bernie. Buzz Clik Mar 2016 #52

This is a really nice post. Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #60

Thank you, Godhumor. nt Duval Mar 2016 #61

"There is no longer any reason to treat him like a fringe candidate or an anomaly" ConsiderThis_2016 Mar 2016 #62

It's easy to think Clinton would win the convention cycle, but she's not going to WhiteHat Mar 2016 #63

You're a good Democrat. zentrum Mar 2016 #65

Nebraska hibbing Mar 2016 #67

Thank you for this very thoughtful post. K&R myrna minx Mar 2016 #68

"The Elite leadership of the Democratic Party has been co-opted by the Oligarchy" .. so much for Recoverin_Republican Mar 2016 #69

Huge K & R !!! WillyT Mar 2016 #70

As though Bernie supporters need your blessing silenttigersong Mar 2016 #71

I don't think that is what the OP was doing... ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #74

Not at all my point and certainly not a blessing n/t Godhumor Mar 2016 #96

Bernie is a real Progressive with good ideas lunatica Mar 2016 #72

"So, good for Bernie. He has made waves this primary season." Jopin Klobe Mar 2016 #75

Thank you angrychair Mar 2016 #76

That's the essence of Sanders' campaign, right there. Orsino Mar 2016 #77

Thank you but... noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #79

It took time to prove it, in my opinion Godhumor Mar 2016 #95

Good for Bernie. It's Hillary's corruption that is the problem. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #81

I care deeply about what happens to this country BuddhaGirl Mar 2016 #89

I'm in California. If Hillary gets the nomination (God forbid because she is weak on the JDPriestly Mar 2016 #94

Wow! rosesaylavee Mar 2016 #82

Hear hear alcibiades_mystery Mar 2016 #83

3 cheers for this voice of reason and civility! slumcamper Mar 2016 #85

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #88

K&R mate. I made the same decision in January. Amimnoch Mar 2016 #93

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #97

I'm sorry you don't realize how much better off we all are for having had Barack Obama as president. StevieM Mar 2016 #100

You survived an alert 1-6 Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2016 #104

Yes flamingdem Mar 2016 #98

While I respect this poster's right to his opinion, I disagree with his OP in the strongest terms. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #99

Who are you. Some kind of troll for the GOP? You are deeply naive and ignorant. YOHABLO Mar 2016 #101

I wrote a respectful post. Sorry to see that you could not find it within yourself to respond Trust Buster Mar 2016 #106

Respectful? Fronkonsteen Mar 2016 #141

Many of us are done providing welfare for the MIC and tax dodging, economy wrecking corporations nc4bo Mar 2016 #133

And let's not forget the media blackout Lorien Mar 2016 #105

bernie campaign next phase: WELCOME/CONVINCE SOFT-HILLARY VOTERS! veronique25 Mar 2016 #107

I have a lot of respect for you for writing this. seattleite Mar 2016 #109

I appreciate what you said about Bernie senz Mar 2016 #110

This is much appreciated. This is the thing about Bernie, it's not about him, cui bono Mar 2016 #115

K&R cyberswede Mar 2016 #116

He talks a good line but all that glitters isn't gold. nt ucrdem Mar 2016 #117

My view is similar to yours. I think both Sanders and Clinton lovemydog Mar 2016 #118

This Revolt Has Been Building For Years - The DWS, DNC, DLC, Third-Way Has Only Themselves To Blame cantbeserious Mar 2016 #119

Short-sighted Hillary and Dem Party jpb33 Mar 2016 #120

True, the party itself has become very arogant AgingAmerican Mar 2016 #123

Thank you for that. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #122

I can't speak for everyone deacon_sephiroth Mar 2016 #126

Indeed. He is a once in a lifetime candidate. coyote Mar 2016 #137

I hope you also concluded that for Trump nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #128

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Mahatma Gandhi Javaman Mar 2016 #131

Bernie has become the soul of the Democratic party. avaistheone1 Mar 2016 #136

Well done. This is important. 21st Century Poet Mar 2016 #138

+1 deutsey Mar 2016 #147