2016 Postmortem

MineralMan

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62. I see you have found my real life first name.

Wed Jul 22, 2015, 02:11 PM

Jul 2015

That was easy to do, huh? Here's a hint for you, though: It's really bad form to use real names in posts on DU. What is really revealed is not the name of a poster, but the fact that you thought somehow that it was a good idea to post a real name in a public post.

It's not a good idea at all. In fact it's against the most fundamental rules of DU. You can see the Terms of Service of DU by clicking a link at the bottom of any page on this website.

Please do not do that again.

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Not everyone thinks that Bernie Sanders is the best choice [View all] MineralMan Jul 2015 OP

Isn't that kid of obvious? That's why we have primaries. djean111 Jul 2015 #1

Name Recognition? "Feel the Bern!" will become a household phrase (imho). nt jonno99 Jul 2015 #2

Perhaps, and perhaps not. MineralMan Jul 2015 #5

Poll #'s are not facts, they're estimates, guesses at best, aspirant Jul 2015 #32

Thanks for recommending that I educate myself. MineralMan Jul 2015 #34

50 years and you still think unverifiable polls are facts? aspirant Jul 2015 #45

Polls are very useful in predicting outcomes. MineralMan Jul 2015 #54

Post removed Post removed Jul 2015 #61

I see you have found my real life first name. MineralMan Jul 2015 #62

"easy to do? aspirant Jul 2015 #66

I do not provide my name in my signature line. MineralMan Jul 2015 #67

Jury results JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2015 #75

Thanks for the heads-up. MineralMan Jul 2015 #79

FFS. Agschmid Jul 2015 #96

You get the award for creepiest post of the day. nt sufrommich Jul 2015 #64

That's pretty funny....creepy was a term previously used Sheepshank Jul 2015 #65

Damn, that was creepy. Bobbie Jo Jul 2015 #72

what the fuck was that ? JI7 Jul 2015 #94

He doesn't have to be anyone's best choice. Autumn Jul 2015 #3

Yes. So will I in my state's caucuses. MineralMan Jul 2015 #7

That's why we support Martin O'Malley. elleng Jul 2015 #4

I would like to get back to stances on issues being at least "A" factor in who's the "best choice".. cascadiance Jul 2015 #6

It's not missing. I mentioned that many times in my OP. MineralMan Jul 2015 #10

I think that in today's corrupt system, you are right that they haven't been the primary thing... cascadiance Jul 2015 #12

I think they matter very much. However, I also think MineralMan Jul 2015 #18

Not overrated, but the system intentionally "devalues" them when they want money to determine... cascadiance Jul 2015 #20

I think that policies play a role, but on a very broad level... brooklynite Jul 2015 #99

Policy Eatacig Jul 2015 #8

And that's fine whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #9

Not everyone likes to stand up. zappaman Jul 2015 #74

Haha yep n/t whatchamacallit Jul 2015 #76

We have lots of experience with unhappy people who vote against their own interests, Zorra Jul 2015 #11

Yes. One of the most difficult realities of living in a MineralMan Jul 2015 #15

Hillary is in the interest for progressives not Bernie: GO Hillary lewebley3 Jul 2015 #28

"Electability" is dependent on people voting for that option Scootaloo Jul 2015 #13

Actually, electability is a useful measure, I think. MineralMan Jul 2015 #17

It's not. Scootaloo Jul 2015 #22

The best way to measure general election electability.... Cali_Democrat Jul 2015 #63

Remember how electable John Kerry was touted to be? frylock Jul 2015 #97

Maybe you need to rethink "Electability", latest quinnipiac poll has Bernie up & Hillary down peacebird Jul 2015 #14

I look at a very wide range of poll results. MineralMan Jul 2015 #16

The ability to adequatedly fund a campaign is very important to many of us Gothmog Jul 2015 #19

Yes. I deliberately left that one out, because it is such a hot-button issue. MineralMan Jul 2015 #23

To me, fundraising is related to electablity Gothmog Jul 2015 #25

I have no idea what Senator Sanders is thinking, MineralMan Jul 2015 #30

Texas is also on Super Tuesday Gothmog Jul 2015 #59

I've never been tempted to vote in a GOP primary. MineralMan Jul 2015 #60

D'oh! Some may not be happy with any of the 3 TexasProgresive Jul 2015 #21

One of the things I didn't include is "Coattails." MineralMan Jul 2015 #24

Hillary is the best choice for progessives, She has everything it takes lewebley3 Jul 2015 #26

How many times do we need to see the same thing posted day after day? tymorial Jul 2015 #27

Well, I don't know. I don't know of an identical post to mine, though. MineralMan Jul 2015 #31

Variations on a theme tymorial Jul 2015 #36

Perhaps, and it's the same with posts like yours, MineralMan Jul 2015 #37

Attempts at one-upmanship is not discussion. Its antagonistic. tymorial Jul 2015 #98

The beatings will continue until we follow our orders. (nt) jeff47 Jul 2015 #52

I'm not sure he's ready for the big stage Renew Deal Jul 2015 #29

I can't speak to that, really. MineralMan Jul 2015 #33

Mineral Man. 99Forever Jul 2015 #35

My invitation for DUers to attend the precinct caucus for MineralMan Jul 2015 #39

You're last thread, Bernie screwed up aspirant Jul 2015 #38

When she screws up, I'll post something about it, I'm sure. MineralMan Jul 2015 #40

So she's been perfect her whole political existence? aspirant Jul 2015 #49

Nobody's perfect, Grasshopper. MineralMan Jul 2015 #58

You forgot #7. Issues FSogol Jul 2015 #41

Issues are pervasive throughout the primaries. MineralMan Jul 2015 #47

I'm glad my state (VA) switched from Caucuses to primary elections. FSogol Jul 2015 #51

Yeah, maybe. However, the truly tiny turnout for most caucuses MineralMan Jul 2015 #56

That's what I thought when I caucused for Gary Hart. FSogol Jul 2015 #57

Elections can be heart breakers, for sure. MineralMan Jul 2015 #69

"Not everyone thinks that Bernie Sanders is the best choice" NCTraveler Jul 2015 #42

He'll still get all six of my votes in the primary. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2015 #43

LOL! MineralMan Jul 2015 #44

Ever heard about the difference between a chicken and a pig in the context of breakfast? cherokeeprogressive Jul 2015 #46

Yup! MineralMan Jul 2015 #48

All six factors are variations of electability. So this could be stated much more concisely. Vattel Jul 2015 #50

Yeah, I have noticed that, too. It is, actually, getting amusing. And kinda obvious. djean111 Jul 2015 #53

On point #6. How do you think a Clinton v. Bush match would fare? LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #55

That's a good question. At this point, I can't say, really. MineralMan Jul 2015 #68

Interesting that our opinions are so diverse on this. LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #70

It's all very interesting. As you say, we'll see what happens. MineralMan Jul 2015 #71

Candidates are like pizza. Snotcicles Jul 2015 #73

Seriously? Who doesn't like pizza? MoonRiver Jul 2015 #77

I know right. But they are out there. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #82

The pizza haters! MoonRiver Jul 2015 #90

A rare phenomenon. nt Snotcicles Jul 2015 #92

Well, duh matt819 Jul 2015 #78

+1,000,000,000. djean111 Jul 2015 #80

And his supporters follow me around and alert nd alert and alert and alert!!! bravenak Jul 2015 #81

....... steve2470 Jul 2015 #83

Thank you. bravenak Jul 2015 #84

If that's true, it's really sad to hear. MineralMan Jul 2015 #85

I'm sorry too. It hurt to know that people I like turn on me like I'm a bad dog. bravenak Jul 2015 #86

There are some serious underlying issues that MineralMan Jul 2015 #87

Thank you. bravenak Jul 2015 #89

it's too bad because Sanders himself is nothing like that JI7 Jul 2015 #95

my bottom line is, who is going to keep the Republican from sitting in the White House ? steve2470 Jul 2015 #88

A lot of people are worried about that, for sure. MineralMan Jul 2015 #91

Of course people have different opinions. What fools thinks otherwise? n/t arcane1 Jul 2015 #93