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2016 Postmortem

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Aerows

(39,961 posts)
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 05:13 PM Apr 2016

The collective loss of shit - H's supporters over the Vatican trip - is epic. [View all]

Calling Bernie a "proxy of the Vatican" in one breath and berating the Pope in the other, then seeming to demand appreciation as serious commentators.

I've never seen anything like it before.

Get a hold of your damn selves.

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Yes! Please! elleng Apr 2016 #1
Have mercy, elleng. Aerows Apr 2016 #4
Every damn body on DU for Hillary suddenly acts like they are a Catholic Aerows Apr 2016 #2
And, Aerows, if they really were, imo, elleng Apr 2016 #11
It's enough to make you Aerows Apr 2016 #15
I already broke down and cried Kalidurga Apr 2016 #30
Mixed emotions Aerows Apr 2016 #41
Wish mine were mixed/ elleng Apr 2016 #60
I know Aerows Apr 2016 #72
I feel ya....it has just about driven me over the edge. Punkingal Apr 2016 #85
There comes a point Aerows Apr 2016 #88
Maligning the Pope is what did it for me. Punkingal Apr 2016 #96
He is the best Pope we will see in my lifetime, I believe Aerows Apr 2016 #101
There are several DU'ers who fit this greiner3 Apr 2016 #175
"So much real talent and they post crap💩" Aerows Apr 2016 #195
It's absurd, I know! Bubzer Apr 2016 #114
Look at the posts flowing in Aerows Apr 2016 #135
Every damn body on DU for Hillary suddenly acts like they are a Catholic or hates Catholics. w4rma Apr 2016 #201
It was Breath taking Skink Apr 2016 #3
Truly n/t Aerows Apr 2016 #42
"He stalked the Pope" is now an actual talking point. I kid you not. Hissyspit Apr 2016 #5
Like that could actually happen. NWCorona Apr 2016 #9
Yes, it is. cui bono Apr 2016 #10
^^^^^^^^^^^ Amen! ^^^^^^^^^^^ pdsimdars Apr 2016 #22
It's so damn insulting to the Pope Aerows Apr 2016 #23
Peace be with you. senz Apr 2016 #45
And also with you :) Aerows Apr 2016 #74
Count me in as agnostic, and a great admirer of the Pope since his 2banon Apr 2016 #109
The Pope has been consistent in his message of economic equality. Aerows Apr 2016 #113
indeed... 2banon Apr 2016 #121
It's also insulting to people who don't like the pope Lordquinton Apr 2016 #162
Pretty soon I expect them to post a picture of a potted plant... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #47
don't give Saturday Night Live any ideas...LOL grasswire Apr 2016 #52
Or a street map of Rome... HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #58
YES! That was some funny stuff. Good times. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2016 #65
I loved that one: Aerows Apr 2016 #80
okay, that was funny! cui bono Apr 2016 #122
I'm glad to contribute to your laughter Aerows Apr 2016 #137
Thanks Aerows! cui bono Apr 2016 #154
What the everloving fuck? Fawke Em Apr 2016 #150
That whole thread Aerows Apr 2016 #151
Mass Mental Illness has Gripped Them berni_mccoy Apr 2016 #129
It is the only conclusion a reasonable Aerows Apr 2016 #194
Did the poster say the reason for this was Bernie was out of TP greiner3 Apr 2016 #176
One is claiming he popped out from behind a potted plant Aerows Apr 2016 #190
It wasn't outside the bathroom Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #228
He was an invited guest at the papal residence! JackRiddler Apr 2016 #16
And he had a prearranged meeting with the Pope on Sat morning passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #166
It is sickening. Aerows Apr 2016 #32
cause this the first time ever the Sanders campaign has misrepresented proxy credibility :rolleyes: uponit7771 Apr 2016 #6
cause all you do is slam Bernie Sanders with unsupported smears. You are transparent: Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #25
Link and quote inside uponit7771 Apr 2016 #28
Oh. Aerows Apr 2016 #40
arrows, that was a quote... don't care where it came from it's a quoote and it refutes the claim mad uponit7771 Apr 2016 #44
When is it time to care? Aerows Apr 2016 #93
I care about the quote, its in context and there's a video of him saying the exact words... uponit7771 Apr 2016 #98
No, it wasn't in context Aerows Apr 2016 #106
There's no other words the pope said that alters "nothing more"... you can make up some which uponit7771 Apr 2016 #213
You are "refuting" with a lying blog that is misrepresenting the original article arikara Apr 2016 #157
Please link and quote the Vatican saying it was a "five minute meeting". The pope said what I posted uponit7771 Apr 2016 #214
You've been caught. You've been less than honest. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #186
That's a claim and no proof uponit7771 Apr 2016 #211
The post stop because your lie has been discovered.. RANGERMAN89 Apr 2016 #207
No they haven't and there's no "lie" there, you're making things up and its a little scary uponit7771 Apr 2016 #212
'I'm not an advocate for Obama, just don't like the overt hateraide' passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #200
And a few others too noiretextatique Apr 2016 #182
I hate to blow your mind here but passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #170
Thank you for that. Aerows Apr 2016 #198
You are welcome! passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #199
That's a claim by Sachs, not The Vatican, I'll take the popes words over Sachs and Sanders any day uponit7771 Apr 2016 #215
Sorry, but you are calling the Pope a liar passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #217
Please link and quote the pope saying "multiple minutes"... tia uponit7771 Apr 2016 #218
He was greeting a group of four people. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #219
So no link or even a quote, got it uponit7771 Apr 2016 #221
Where's the quote I asked for? passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #222
Now you are just repeating yourself passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #225
Don't bother with this one. Contrary1 Apr 2016 #223
Yeah, you are right. This one is a total waste of my time. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #224
Fixed the link for you: cui bono Apr 2016 #230
They really have become unhinged over the Vatican conference. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #7
The best was the one Aerows Apr 2016 #191
They have become absolutely and completely unhinged over this. cui bono Apr 2016 #8
It isn't just "unhinged" Aerows Apr 2016 #46
don't forget insanity. The Pope is right they need to seek professional help. They are unhinged. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #77
Hiraeth, I've never seen anything like it. Aerows Apr 2016 #108
Is it worse than '08? I think it is. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #111
Unfortunately Aerows Apr 2016 #115
Sour grapes of jealousy - for all to see. eom Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #210
The constant attempts at debunking do look petty. boobooday Apr 2016 #12
every time i think i have seen the complete buffet of crazy restorefreedom Apr 2016 #13
That looks a heck of a lot Aerows Apr 2016 #86
yes, the shit sandwiches were getting old. restorefreedom Apr 2016 #138
You rock, RF Aerows Apr 2016 #139
back atcha, aerows! restorefreedom Apr 2016 #141
I've been staying out of most of this shit. I have even refused to be on several juries Nay Apr 2016 #14
I tried to for quite a while. Hissyspit Apr 2016 #18
Completely ignoring the Hillary group Califonz Apr 2016 #17
I have several completely whack people on ignore, I think I may put that Nay Apr 2016 #26
Someone said we are going through a period now where the truth can't be hidden pdsimdars Apr 2016 #19
Indeed. Aerows Apr 2016 #196
CCTV image from Her Group FlatBaroque Apr 2016 #20
The obse4ssive natire of it is getting into Twilight Zone territory Armstead Apr 2016 #21
LOL! senz Apr 2016 #51
Vatican visit 3hummingbirds Apr 2016 #73
They are in serious melt down mode. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #24
Imagine when she loses the primary or GE. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #33
If she is our candidate Aerows Apr 2016 #48
I don't think that makes us lower, Aerows. grasswire Apr 2016 #53
You care what they think? I don't. n/t djean111 Apr 2016 #59
I have to care. Aerows Apr 2016 #92
What I meant was, of course, if Hillary is the nominee, and loses, they will call us lower than djean111 Apr 2016 #94
Oh, I should have assumed that was what you meant Aerows Apr 2016 #97
Thank you! and - same back at ya! n/t djean111 Apr 2016 #100
Nope. We'd be the ones getting the blame for the loss... truebrit71 Apr 2016 #112
Exactly. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #132
I don't know why it bothers them. HassleCat Apr 2016 #27
because an outside neutral with humanitarian credentials provides approval, elleng Apr 2016 #34
True, and not just "neutral," but a recognized authority senz Apr 2016 #49
Right. elleng Apr 2016 #50
I think it might have less than a zero outcome from the way they are acting. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #36
Everything about Sanders bothers them because Myrina Apr 2016 #82
"New and stirring things are belittled because..." pat_k Apr 2016 #95
Supporters of neoliberalism oppose any notion of a "moral economy". Odin2005 Apr 2016 #144
I agree Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #29
It was plain silly, Bjornsdotter Aerows Apr 2016 #125
Maybe their faith in Hillary is finally being shaken pdsimdars Apr 2016 #31
No, they still think she is as pure as the driven snow. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #37
Find myself agreeing with you. bjo59 Apr 2016 #76
This has made my day Autumn Apr 2016 #35
Indeed. Aerows Apr 2016 #126
The panic is palpable at Camp Weathervane. Scuba Apr 2016 #38
It is not just palpable Aerows Apr 2016 #55
I am still waiting for the HRC voters to announce that truedelphi Apr 2016 #39
LOL! I have no doubt Aerows Apr 2016 #136
It's because Bernie was asked to get involved in something The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #43
This is clinical cognitive dissonance Fairgo Apr 2016 #54
I agree. Aerows Apr 2016 #56
like lemmings? grasswire Apr 2016 #57
What in the Fuck? Aerows Apr 2016 #61
I vaguely recollect the story Fairgo Apr 2016 #79
I think I heard the same story, too Aerows Apr 2016 #104
This kind of thing happened on Saipan and Okinawa Maedhros Apr 2016 #226
That's the one. Fairgo Apr 2016 #229
Pushed to extremes, dissonance becomes disassociation Fairgo Apr 2016 #71
VERY concerning. elleng Apr 2016 #66
Yes it is. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #103
Yes, and thank you. Aerows Apr 2016 #110
You welcome nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #120
Or a form of trolling. Lars39 Apr 2016 #142
I hope the Pope hears of this so he can grasp the level of depravity senz Apr 2016 #62
I almost hope he doesn't hear of it, senz. elleng Apr 2016 #63
I wish we could stop Aerows Apr 2016 #67
So do I, Aerows, elleng Apr 2016 #70
Saner voices have GOT to prevail, cher Aerows Apr 2016 #81
Well, I hope so, dear Aerows, but I have little confidence. elleng Apr 2016 #89
I have enough swagger for both of us. Aerows Apr 2016 #99
That's a great attitude, Aerows. elleng Apr 2016 #102
Attitude Aerows Apr 2016 #116
His minions greiner3 Apr 2016 #178
I hope the entire world Aerows Apr 2016 #64
I really hate that people are putting us all together on this... Agschmid Apr 2016 #68
I am not pointing a finger at you, Agschmid Aerows Apr 2016 #69
tough shit ibegurpard Apr 2016 #105
... Agschmid Apr 2016 #107
You are literally the only Hillary fan I've noticed not going along with this insanity. Marr Apr 2016 #179
Is quietly doing nothing about the insanity really "not going along with this insanity"? w4rma Apr 2016 #206
"What's good for the goose is good for the gander!" yallerdawg Apr 2016 #75
Well okay. Aerows Apr 2016 #118
A Yellow Dog Democrat would vote for a yellow dog before voting Republican. Zen Democrat Apr 2016 #181
It is rather... deathrind Apr 2016 #78
You would think that Aerows Apr 2016 #127
Meh I just like the disconnect treestar Apr 2016 #83
No snark until you finish your crow salad. Fairgo Apr 2016 #117
so are you saying hc has DENOUNCED the catholic church? questionseverything Apr 2016 #140
And her were it Hillary flags won!d be waved and Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #183
Sane people are applauding that 840high Apr 2016 #84
Exactly, as they should Aerows Apr 2016 #119
Hillary supporters are behaving toward Bernie's Vatican invitation Maedhros Apr 2016 #227
Birdie Sanders, and now the Pope. longship Apr 2016 #87
Pitiful is putting it kindly, longship Aerows Apr 2016 #152
I'm sure this will all get sorted out on the Sunday morning shows annavictorious Apr 2016 #90
you Sanders guys are losing your ability MFM008 Apr 2016 #91
A good snark? Aerows Apr 2016 #124
It really is one of the most comical things I've ever seen - especially CharlotteVale Apr 2016 #123
The Pope DECLINED a Clinton Foundation invitation Aerows Apr 2016 #128
Pope couldn't afford the cover charge. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #133
Apparently. Aerows Apr 2016 #134
That's really what it's about enigmatic Apr 2016 #143
The Birdie moment Aerows Apr 2016 #220
+100 840high Apr 2016 #131
They are hilarious. morningfog Apr 2016 #130
You have been rocking in the background on this Aerows Apr 2016 #148
Kick and rec Contrary1 Apr 2016 #145
Kicked and HIGHLY recommended! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #146
I have never seen the like. Aerows Apr 2016 #147
It has truly been breathtakingly petty. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #149
It has. Aerows Apr 2016 #153
The level of insecurity among them is extremely ridiculous. desmiller Apr 2016 #155
It *has* been Aerows Apr 2016 #184
In their zeal to downplay Bernie as an international leader... Fawke Em Apr 2016 #156
Wow libodem Apr 2016 #192
And you, my friend Fawke Em Aerows Apr 2016 #203
It was funny at first... pinstikfartherin Apr 2016 #158
Strangest reaction to the Pope I have ever seen here at the DU. Major Hogwash Apr 2016 #159
It boils down to one simple point. Aerows Apr 2016 #160
This is why Tom Lerher retired Lordquinton Apr 2016 #161
I don't particularly Aerows Apr 2016 #165
Sorry, I understand your mood right now Lordquinton Apr 2016 #168
If I knew what that meant Aerows Apr 2016 #171
Been here since 2007, hands down this is the lamest meme I have seen with multiple posts on DU rufus dog Apr 2016 #163
Well, what should a person do? Aerows Apr 2016 #164
I'm all for defending against the B.S. rufus dog Apr 2016 #167
I agree with you Aerows Apr 2016 #169
A solid contingent of the 2016 Hillarians hated her guts in 2008... Fumesucker Apr 2016 #174
I think you're right. It has little or nothing to do with the candidates. QC Apr 2016 #180
Just in case anyone doesn't see what I posted above, passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #172
He did not lie. Aerows Apr 2016 #193
Gets a hearty K&R for the title alone. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #173
I just couldn't put it any other way. Aerows Apr 2016 #187
I honestly believe the wheels came off the bus a long time ago. I think at least a couple of them silvershadow Apr 2016 #188
Example Aerows Apr 2016 #189
Another kick for good times. Because tomorrow will be a different poo flinging party. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #197
I have tried to the best of my ability Aerows Apr 2016 #205
It's that one, simple truth that is berning their souls, and that is that may actually be pdsimdars Apr 2016 #177
Someone turned the kitchen light on them in the middle of the night. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #185
It's breathtaking. Now, they are moving on to losing shit over KPN Apr 2016 #202
I will say this Aerows Apr 2016 #204
I think it is panic. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #208
It could be panic Aerows Apr 2016 #209
It is truly mind-boggling Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #216
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