2016 Postmortem

Press Virginia

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121. Your reasons for voting aren't the same as everyone else's

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 08:22 AM

Jul 2016

consequences, therefore, are not the same.

What if you see the threat to the nation being politicians who are bought and paid for by big banks?

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(RE: The whipping up of B.S. here) If we're going to let ourselves be F*CKED BY RATS... [View all] LowerManhattanite Jul 2016 OP

Now who's spouting CT nonsense 99th_Monkey Jul 2016 #1

OFCS, read the rules. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #47

If we were being fucked by rats, would we know it? After all, rats have tiny penises. TheBlackAdder Jul 2016 #116

Yeah. Let's ignore evidence of party corruption in the name of unity Press Virginia Jul 2016 #2

The issue is over. kstewart33 Jul 2016 #11

Is it over? Have we seen all there is to see? Press Virginia Jul 2016 #14

What else are you looking for? nt kstewart33 Jul 2016 #16

I'm wondering what has yet to come out. Declaring an issue resolved Press Virginia Jul 2016 #21

Link me to an email that shows misconduct on the part of DWS. annavictorious Jul 2016 #36

Here we go with the legalese. Press Virginia Jul 2016 #41

Nobody will stay home because of that treestar Jul 2016 #138

I've been told the votes of Bernie supporters aren't really needed Press Virginia Jul 2016 #141

I don't get why they take it so personally treestar Jul 2016 #143

This message was self-deleted by its author Press Virginia Jul 2016 #144

why do you oppose big banks? Don't you use them? treestar Jul 2016 #151

Link to that phrase, if you please Hekate Jul 2016 #147

+100 - I'd like to see the link JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #150

Much the same as declaring a party corrupt while yet lacking any real charges or even indictments LanternWaste Jul 2016 #142

I didn't declare it corrupt. I said there's evidence of corruption Press Virginia Jul 2016 #145

You got the pound of flesh, what more do you want? leftofcool Jul 2016 #69

What if the damage caused is more extensive than that pound will cover? Press Virginia Jul 2016 #73

+1 treestar Jul 2016 #139

It's never enough with the perpetually outraged JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #149

the rest of the body I think DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #158

After hearing the republican Kathy M Jul 2016 #97

After the Damage is Done, Opps sorry bahrbearian Jul 2016 #39

+1 JudyM Jul 2016 #18

No, let's multitask. renie408 Jul 2016 #20

yeah...why focus on an issue that may cause some to stay home in november Press Virginia Jul 2016 #23

Gee, that doesn't seem like what I said. renie408 Jul 2016 #29

I was being sarcastic. See if you decide the issue isn't important enough Press Virginia Jul 2016 #35

About that sarcasm thing... renie408 Jul 2016 #49

You can't propose a solution until the damage is assessed Press Virginia Jul 2016 #67

Still with the finger pointing renie408 Jul 2016 #76

Noooo. I'm pointing out you can't fix something without knowing the extent of the damage Press Virginia Jul 2016 #84

That sure sounds like "banning Muslims till we know what's goin on" REALforever Jul 2016 #88

Yeah because the 2 topics are soooooo similar Press Virginia Jul 2016 #90

Yeah, but it all heals in the end. renie408 Jul 2016 #91

Time is not a luxury this year. Which means the right solution must be found quickly Press Virginia Jul 2016 #93

May I interject and add two words before the last KPN Jul 2016 #99

obviously they don't care about Trump using this either stupidicus Jul 2016 #101

"corruption?" How so? A rigged system? That was the acqusation as soon as BS entered the race. glennward Jul 2016 #22

There are going to be a lot of people who decide it was rigged from the start Press Virginia Jul 2016 #31

Please do not say "a lot of people" when you mean "I." okasha Jul 2016 #52

If you say so Press Virginia Jul 2016 #61

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #70

9% of my posts? Wow Press Virginia Jul 2016 #75

Your profile reports only on the last ninety days. okasha Jul 2016 #78

My hides were from the GD Primary group.3 of which will be more than 90 days old Press Virginia Jul 2016 #89

You are not supposed to bash new folks' posts based on the fact they are new here. avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #105

You hope. Dream Girl Jul 2016 #55

I'm not so naive as to dismiss the issue before the first polling is done Press Virginia Jul 2016 #64

I doubt it because the consequence is Trump. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #120

Your reasons for voting aren't the same as everyone else's Press Virginia Jul 2016 #121

I do not Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #156

It's tough being a "victim" ... especially when KPN Jul 2016 #100

get over it or cry for the world MFM008 Jul 2016 #38

the old "get over it" and fall in line command isn't a smart strategy Press Virginia Jul 2016 #43

"Some say" Dream Girl Jul 2016 #63

I'm not dismissing the issue before the extent of the damage is actually assessed Press Virginia Jul 2016 #65

I see leftofcool Jul 2016 #71

Woooooooo fear mongering. Press Virginia Jul 2016 #74

For the entire world? MFM008 Jul 2016 #111

Fear. Its not just for republicans any more Press Virginia Jul 2016 #112

you wish SheriffBob Jul 2016 #113

nope. not a whore either Press Virginia Jul 2016 #115

Some might decide a racist predatory capitalist who gamed bankruptcy laws is a 'rigger' emulatorloo Jul 2016 #126

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #130

Got it. You are a "make our own reality" advocate emulatorloo Jul 2016 #132

Bernie, it seems, has no real principles afterall Press Virginia Jul 2016 #137

Unity is EVERYTHING. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2016 #80

Then let's build unity rather than demand it Press Virginia Jul 2016 #82

Time itself is demanding it. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2016 #85

True which means starting a strong foundation...this week Press Virginia Jul 2016 #86

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #106

There is no "evidence". Amimnoch Jul 2016 #98

Evidence does not mean proof Press Virginia Jul 2016 #103

Evidence also doesn't mean assertion, which is all that exists at the moment. Amimnoch Jul 2016 #108

If you assure your voters that your committee is impartial Press Virginia Jul 2016 #109

We are in the middle of a fight against Trump Democat Jul 2016 #117

Yes Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #119

And what more will it take to appease you? liberal N proud Jul 2016 #127

How about holding people responsible for corrupting the process? Press Virginia Jul 2016 #133

She is no long Party Chair liberal N proud Jul 2016 #134

It is not evidence of party corruption treestar Jul 2016 #136

Oh yeah...Bernie is over it and endorsing the candidate of the big banks and the war machine Press Virginia Jul 2016 #140

You mad, bro? PDittie Jul 2016 #3

That wouldn't happen here. I hear tell of other supposed Hillary bashing progressive sites, where still_one Jul 2016 #4

How would you know all this? do you go to those sites? do you post there and then here? just asking. insta8er Jul 2016 #6

I have seen it referenced in other threads here still_one Jul 2016 #12

Someone was posting links to another site in multiple threads Bradical79 Jul 2016 #17

Nope, it was posted here at DU, along with links to that site. Imagine that still_one Jul 2016 #25

Too bad you're harping on little, still. elleng Jul 2016 #13

Probably my imagination, and references I have seen in various threads here regarding that site were still_one Jul 2016 #19

Sorry, but if not 'fabrications,' elleng Jul 2016 #27

sure. go with that still_one Jul 2016 #40

Not "primary to the site?" Sure, I can see how, if you are a woman posting on a site that allows msanthrope Jul 2016 #62

I've never seen it, wouldn't like it, elleng Jul 2016 #77

No.....I don't get it. If I read that I was posting on a website with such behavior, I'd msanthrope Jul 2016 #79

Too many 'fucks' here for me to 'like,' elleng Jul 2016 #83

Pinebaggers abound...nt SidDithers Jul 2016 #5

Pinebaggers for Putin has a nice ring to it. nt JTFrog Jul 2016 #114

Sometimes we do ourselves no favors. kstewart33 Jul 2016 #7

Too bad the 'whipping' is being done by such as you, Lower. elleng Jul 2016 #8

It's a good thing Clinton is the nominee if these others were brought down so easily JI7 Jul 2016 #15

'So easily,' elleng Jul 2016 #26

sanders refused to debate O'malley without Clinton JI7 Jul 2016 #30

Yes he did, elleng Jul 2016 #34

It's nice to believe it rather than admit ones own fault JI7 Jul 2016 #37

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #48

I'm glad my posting history is 'interesting' to some. elleng Jul 2016 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author Scurrilous Jul 2016 #9

Maybe we can deal with BOTH issues simultaneoulsy? NorthCarolina Jul 2016 #10

Thank you, NorthCarolina. elleng Jul 2016 #32

Putin caused the DNC staffers to break the rules? Who woulda thought... jalan48 Jul 2016 #24

He also dropped their firewall a couple times last year, who game him a password? bahrbearian Jul 2016 #42

The enemy within is just something we must win in spite of Cary Jul 2016 #28

I see this thread has attracted a few of our Randy, Rodentious Radicals... LowerManhattanite Jul 2016 #33

I agree. The repugs are loving this. Even though, none of this changes the outcome of the election. Laser102 Jul 2016 #44

Exactly. Faux News has been obsessively covering this all day. They are desperate to sh!t anneboleyn Jul 2016 #72

the "FAKED e-mails" that they're apologizing and resigning over MisterP Jul 2016 #45

I'm a RatPACKer, not a RatF**Ker, and that's MR. Ratpacker to you. Will Morningstar Jul 2016 #46

Seriously allinthegame Jul 2016 #50

Faked emails? Where are you getting that from? totodeinhere Jul 2016 #51

Someone posted an email on DU that they Justice Jul 2016 #54

I'm referring to the legitimate emails, not something that some troublemaker totodeinhere Jul 2016 #59

Then you need to write a strongly worded letter to the editor of this "progressive" annavictorious Jul 2016 #66

Quite a few of the emails are indeed REAL and indicate typical in-party skulduggery... LowerManhattanite Jul 2016 #57

I posted no e-mails here ever. Was minding my business on another thread when what do I see... Will Morningstar Jul 2016 #68

What faked e-mails... Nancyswidower Jul 2016 #53

Hopefully, Democrats are capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time. Tatiana Jul 2016 #56

Same here, but 2010 for me. KPN Jul 2016 #104

behind the news. How did Trump know about this before it happened? Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2016 #60

Curious. have a source? PoliticalMalcontent Jul 2016 #81

Just stop Uponthegears Jul 2016 #87

Yes, yes, yes. ENOUGH of this circular firing squad. Will Morningstar Jul 2016 #96

You are wrong. The scheduling of debates KPN Jul 2016 #107

I don't disagree at all Uponthegears Jul 2016 #110

And to not register dissatisfaction and opposition to it is not being honest or, for that matter ... KPN Jul 2016 #131

And then, Goddess willing, we primary her in 2020. eom cyberpunk Jul 2016 #125

Dennis Kucinich is calling humbled_opinion Jul 2016 #92

who's he gonna start ww3 with? stupidicus Jul 2016 #94

Mexico? The PGA? Judge Curiel, Iran, Mike Pence? Melaina's speech writer? FSogol Jul 2016 #128

lol stupidicus Jul 2016 #153

Indeed, thanks for the OP. George II Jul 2016 #95

Oh, I get it. The enemy is sowing discord and KPN Jul 2016 #102

I guess it was rats who set up the Democratic debates on nights when no one would watch too? B Calm Jul 2016 #118

Do really believe debates would have made the difference? Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #122

Why would the DNC set the debates at a time when viewers wouldn't be watching? B Calm Jul 2016 #123

I have no idea. Maybe it was cheaper or maybe they supported the Democrat. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #155

That is beside the point. Nice deflection though. KPN Jul 2016 #129

The primary is over Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #154

I think you are basically arguing with yourself. KPN Jul 2016 #157

It appears the rat-fucking occurred months ago. Scuba Jul 2016 #124

Exactly. treestar Jul 2016 #135

Kicked AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #146

I've only been pointing it out for 2+ years now Blue_Tires Jul 2016 #148

Does it anger you to see your candidate treated unfairly? grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #152