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Chichiri

(4,667 posts)
Sun May 8, 2016, 08:58 AM May 2016

Most of the Hillary superdelegates are probably parents.

And they are therefore familiar with the "if I throw a tantrum loud enough and long enough, I'll get my way" strategy.

That's why Sanders will not win the nomination on the convention floor.

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Most of the Hillary superdelegates are probably parents. (Original Post) Chichiri May 2016 OP
LOL Very good point! Lucinda May 2016 #1
When a frustrated toddler threatens to hold their breath until they turn blue in the face... NurseJackie May 2016 #2
Pour a few drops water on them, they are so surprised they forget about why they were having Thinkingabout May 2016 #3
Another trick ... NurseJackie May 2016 #4
This ... BlueMTexpat May 2016 #5
And more importantly, and what the BSers fail to realize... eastwestdem May 2016 #6

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
2. When a frustrated toddler threatens to hold their breath until they turn blue in the face...
Sun May 8, 2016, 09:05 AM
May 2016

... I say LET THEM (for all the good it will do). At least when they pass out, they'll be quiet.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
4. Another trick ...
Sun May 8, 2016, 09:32 AM
May 2016

... when the toddler is wailing, change the sound of their "tune". Use your the side of your extended forefinger and make a quick up/down motion over the toddler's mouth.

The wailing sound becomes a silly-sounding "wa-wa-wah" or B-b-b-b-bu-bu sound. They'll inhale and try to wail again, but with your finger gently controlling the air-flow pattern and rhythm, the sound just comes out as "b-b-b-bu-bu".

For the silliness of it all, laughter ensues among the adults and older siblings, then Baby forgets why they were unhappy and begins to giggle too.

Note: Not 100% effective. But when it did work, it was funny.

 

eastwestdem

(1,220 posts)
6. And more importantly, and what the BSers fail to realize...
Sun May 8, 2016, 12:59 PM
May 2016

the super delegates will not support Sanders, no matter what argument he uses. They are all dedicated, mostly life-long Dems who are very party oriented. Most do not trust Sanders to carry the party mantle.

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