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murielm99

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25. If you don't like contentious matters,

Sat Nov 11, 2017, 01:45 PM

Nov 2017

why did you post something critical of Democrats, something from a non-Democrat?

How many times does this have to be posted?

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How to Fix the Democratic Party [View all] elleng Nov 2017 OP

If Bernie wants to fix the Democratic Party, he needs to join it. Otherwise, he needs to shut up. LonePirate Nov 2017 #1

STOP IT, elleng Nov 2017 #3

STOP IT SharonClark Nov 2017 #15

if you shut out Sanders and people like him, their won't be a Democratic Party worth joining yurbud Nov 2017 #16

THANKS, yurbud. elleng Nov 2017 #20

Many of us registered as Democrats long before 2015 and lapucelle Nov 2017 #32

Exactly!! Believe me, I've tried driving the point home... InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2017 #38

Democrats did bring Independents in on Tuesday. lapucelle Nov 2017 #47

Independents are diverse.There is no delisen Nov 2017 #79

Nobody's shutting Bernie out of the Democratic Party. That's Bernie's choice. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #50

It's really pretty simple. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2017 #5

Welcome to DU. elleng Nov 2017 #8

That attitude is gonna fix things REAL quick... not. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2017 #26

Thanks, InAbLu. elleng Nov 2017 #27

You're welcome ellen... winning hearts and minds, one DUer at a time! haha! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2017 #37

One hopes! elleng Nov 2017 #41

This is Democratic Underground not Independent Underground. LonePirate Nov 2017 #30

So no independent-minded people should pay attention to his admonition, I guess. elleng Nov 2017 #42

Unify wth WHO? The Polack MSgt Nov 2017 #57

Well if Bernie were to join the party that would be a nice step towards unity too. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #73

See #52 guillaumeb Nov 2017 #53

Lets start with a non Democrat not telling Democrats what they need to do. SandyZ Nov 2017 #2

Work on helping, just TRY. elleng Nov 2017 #4

So Sanders cannot offer advice? guillaumeb Nov 2017 #55

Maybe start with people helping people figure out defacto7 Nov 2017 #66

for those who haven't figured it out this OP is all quotes of a non democrat nt msongs Nov 2017 #6

who works with Democrats, often, elleng Nov 2017 #7

quit spamming the board LuvLoogie Nov 2017 #11

Interesting that some who pick and choose when to work with Democrats lapucelle Nov 2017 #33

Only "failed approach" I've seen lately was OFA's attempt to throw shade on Northam. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #88

But it's can't be about labels, it's about content. defacto7 Nov 2017 #68

Thanks, defacto7. elleng Nov 2017 #90

You're very welcome, elleng. defacto7 Nov 2017 #91

As to the merits of the content... lapucelle Nov 2017 #92

Join it and vote for Democrats. LuvLoogie Nov 2017 #9

K&R cause I love you Mom!!!!! Docreed2003 Nov 2017 #10

Oh Doc, thanks! elleng Nov 2017 #21

Absolutely!!! Love your insight and wisdom! Docreed2003 Nov 2017 #24

Damn, I miss the unrec button. eom Control-Z Nov 2017 #12

Then don't read 'unfavored' items, SIMPLE. elleng Nov 2017 #22

Usually I'm in his corner NCDem777 Nov 2017 #13

Hillary seemed pretty keen about war as senator, sec. of state, & as candidate yurbud Nov 2017 #17

And where'd that get us? NCDem777 Nov 2017 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author SharonClark Nov 2017 #19

A candidate who's not anti-war is a HUGE strike... InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2017 #39

Are you able to forgive Biden & Kerry for their War vote delisen Nov 2017 #83

And John Edwards as well. lapucelle Nov 2017 #95

We need to stop pork spending on war machines like the F-35 fighter jets. lapucelle Nov 2017 #94

It's not too late to call elected officials and insist they stop funding the F-35 fighter jet. lapucelle Nov 2017 #97

she forgot that her biggest difference with Obama in 2008 was Iraq yurbud Nov 2017 #93

Biggest difference? "she forgot" ? delisen Nov 2017 #99

No. Even if Saddam had what Bush claimed, it would have been suicidal for him to yurbud Nov 2017 #109

I would prefer our leaders work on human rights in our ALLIES first like SAUDI ARABIA yurbud Nov 2017 #111

OP only mentions Hillary as Sanders partner for Democratic Unity. Primary 2016's over, bud emulatorloo Nov 2017 #45

She seemed very interested in justice around the world. delisen Nov 2017 #81

Trying catching up SharonClark Nov 2017 #14

I tend to avoid such, elleng Nov 2017 #23

If you don't like contentious matters, murielm99 Nov 2017 #25

It is not critical of Democrats, elleng Nov 2017 #28

Yes, one would hope that everyone had learned Tuesday's lessons. lapucelle Nov 2017 #48

Thanks elleng-messenging works--yours is smart and democratic in the true sense of the word George Eliot Nov 2017 #29

Many of us were watching election coverage on Monday and Tuesday, lapucelle Nov 2017 #35

Thus making the facts fit? Not sure I understand your point. George Eliot Nov 2017 #110

Thanks, George Eliot. elleng Nov 2017 #43

Before I Even Went To The Link I Knew Immediately Whose Words These Were Me. Nov 2017 #31

It's from a fundraising email lapucelle Nov 2017 #34

So Who Is He Seeking Funds From Me. Nov 2017 #40

One part says that "Donations go directly to Mr. Politicitian's lapucelle Nov 2017 #46

Thanks Me. Nov 2017 #49

The Democratic Party doesn't need fixing. We're on a roll and nothing but your negativity can stop Nitram Nov 2017 #36

Except Brazile fucked up, got mixed up, and her "revelations" are untrue emulatorloo Nov 2017 #44

,,, lapucelle Nov 2017 #56

Agreed. Candidates who won't release their taxes should be disqualified from the primary. Also: emulatorloo Nov 2017 #60

So the "rigged primary" claim was exposed & discredited delisen Nov 2017 #84

Ugh. Should we get Jill Stein's instructions next? Squinch Nov 2017 #51

To all of the "Sanders is not a Democrat" responders here: guillaumeb Nov 2017 #52

Thanks, guill. elleng Nov 2017 #54

You make it sound like someone hitching a ride. lapucelle Nov 2017 #58

No, it is you who is framing it in this manner. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #64

You said "vehicle", not I. lapucelle Nov 2017 #75

I think the disaster of Trump is energizing voters. delisen Nov 2017 #100

I believe that there are multiple energy sources. eom guillaumeb Nov 2017 #108

Does he or does he not have skin in the game? At this point it seems his refusal to join the party emulatorloo Nov 2017 #61

As the excerpt makes clear, guillaumeb Nov 2017 #65

Yes he's all in re working on the Unity Commision. That's why his refusal to join the party seems emulatorloo Nov 2017 #69

I agree. And I still support Sanders, but I agree that he could do guillaumeb Nov 2017 #71

"Last Year" Me. Nov 2017 #70

The "constant carping" could also describe some of the comments here. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #72

Are You REferring To Those Who See No Need For His Constant Criticism Me. Nov 2017 #74

Nina is talking about endorsing "progressive Republicans", lapucelle Nov 2017 #77

Well, She's Entitled If That's Where She & Her Group Stands Me. Nov 2017 #82

Bernie made it hes not a Democrat RandySF Nov 2017 #59

Yes it is his choice. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #62

When Bernie wrote that he thought Northam would lose comradebillyboy Nov 2017 #63

I think you're on to something emulatorloo Nov 2017 #67

Oh gawd, if don't bridge the dichotomy between defacto7 Nov 2017 #76

Top voter issues on Tuesday were affordable health care or gun laws. Democratic issues emulatorloo Nov 2017 #80

I dont deny the top issues you mention defacto7 Nov 2017 #85

Take a look at the Northam speech. It is full of Democratic positive message emulatorloo Nov 2017 #86

Ok... defacto7 Nov 2017 #87

We all pretty much agree on policy here. I thinK we mostly just argue about personalities which emulatorloo Nov 2017 #89

well i for one dont want to have to watch every damned cent.. samnsara Nov 2017 #78

The JFA financial disclosure procedures and the depositing and disbursement lapucelle Nov 2017 #96

It was Bernie who tried to get the Super Delegates to overturn the will of the people. StevieM Nov 2017 #98

Am wondering what he has to say about that phone call w/Donna about her "findings" where he was lowk Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #101

Bernie again. EOM Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #102

Funny this article after our BLUE WAVE on Tuesday! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #103

The narrative that was delivered on November 6 via fundraising email lapucelle Nov 2017 #106

Article was probably meant to be run after DEMS loss on that Tuesday, which did not happen, LOL! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #107

Democratic party isn't broken, its always been apathetic voters who rather complain beachbum bob Nov 2017 #104

+1000s DinahMoeHum Nov 2017 #105

great strategy: beat up your base. If Democrats fought Republicans on wars, trade deals, and yurbud Nov 2017 #112