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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I've gotta say this. [View all]Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)56. Many here are
Just because use you are blind, we see it. I will vote down ticket.
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i bet a lot of the bernie ppl, like me, will vote for the nominee, even if we don't like her.
dionysus
Apr 2016
#1
You forgot the first time voters like me, who only got involved for Bernie and his message.
Joob
Apr 2016
#9
well, i hope you vote for someone, anyone... as long as you don't stay home. why wouldn't you
dionysus
Apr 2016
#13
Part of the problem is our politics, and we didn't know politicians like Bernie existed.
Joob
Apr 2016
#17
That's toxic thinking for a political Party, to reject new voters rather than encourage them.
Bluenorthwest
May 2016
#148
tell that to hillary supporters, not me. you have the right to do whatever you want. ;)
dionysus
Apr 2016
#47
Every time I hear some yahoo DEMANDING I support someone I truly find despicable...
99Forever
Apr 2016
#3
i find it insanely annoying but i still plan on voting. it will be with a held nose though...
dionysus
Apr 2016
#7
i can't remember if i already responded, but thanks for the kind words; it means a lot
dionysus
May 2016
#151
Uh-oh! The math! The math! Don't be too sure Bernie's gonna crash 'n' bern --->
Petrushka
Apr 2016
#88
"...people who are actually conservative and riight wing,..."?? Ps-sst! Don't look now, but--->
Petrushka
Apr 2016
#38
There's the flip Hillary. There's the flop Hillary. And then there's the flip-flop Hillary.
Petrushka
Apr 2016
#70
so what? rethugs call the most conservative dems out there commies and whatnot. last thing i would
dionysus
Apr 2016
#48
i don't like her, but i'll vote for her over trump any day of the week. she's too centrist for me
dionysus
Apr 2016
#61
If Bernie loses, the only progressive candidate will be on the Green ticket.
Lizzie Poppet
Apr 2016
#126
Unfortunately, your post is in the range of snark we've come to expect from the HRC side of DU. n/t
Gore1FL
Apr 2016
#120
Since the Democratic party kicked me out against my will by purging my affiliation
Dragonfli
Apr 2016
#14
My party affiliation was changed from 37 years as a Democrat to "unaffiliated"
Dragonfli
Apr 2016
#60
it's when i type "what happened" and this POS keyboard only registers a few letters of it...
dionysus
Apr 2016
#62
LOL, I have 4 sticky keys and three that only work when they feel like it, I get it
Dragonfli
Apr 2016
#64
since, despe being a programmer, i can't type, i look down at the keys and hit post without
dionysus
Apr 2016
#67
That is the question, I had an answer but it was hidden, look at the top post in my journal ;-)
Dragonfli
Apr 2016
#144
The Bernie Democrats will vote for the nominee. We will take the Maalox and hold our nose like
LiberalArkie
Apr 2016
#22
I do not anticipate that the people who were on the streets risking their lives during Occupy
LiberalArkie
Apr 2016
#32
You love many of Bernie's ideas but you support Clinton. It is a remarkable contortion that I've seen
JumpinJehosaphat
Apr 2016
#74
I wish I could feel the same. Clearly Hillary has changed her positions on a number of issues since
JumpinJehosaphat
Apr 2016
#85
STOP! Hold up. Let's see if Skinner will set up a new site: a Progessive Underground
JimDandy
Apr 2016
#68
I sort of feel your pain but what good is the rant? We don't have control of the floor.
snowy owl
Apr 2016
#63
I read yours, and I would ask that you consider what I think you've got wrong.
RiverNoord
Apr 2016
#81
I don't see the incongruity. Sanders is a willing conduit and Clinton is an obstacle.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2016
#145
That was the point of electing someone to the executive that would be inclined to do so.
TheKentuckian
May 2016
#147
Well I think you might be correct about the legislation because she will compromise with Republicans
Samantha
Apr 2016
#104
Everyone should absolutely keep fighting, but in the end we can't tell them how to vote.
GreenPartyVoter
Apr 2016
#112