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RazBerryBeret

(3,075 posts)
23. My only duty is to cast my vote
Sat Apr 30, 2016, 10:53 AM
Apr 2016

for the person who best represents my biggest concerns with my country and my life.
NO ONE can tell me how to vote.
You can't bully people into voting for you. You can't trick them, you can't intimidate them.
This needs to be a lesson learned before the GE; this is NOT the way to win votes, for ANYONE.....

John Aravosis wouldn't know responsibility if it bit him on the ass Android3.14 Apr 2016 #1
"She's stealing the primary" CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #3
Sneaky little devil pressbox69 Apr 2016 #15
She apparently got about 13 million or so Democratic voters rock Apr 2016 #21
So you like more war and more fracking? seekthetruth Apr 2016 #85
I have never seen a group more intent at deflection than the BSers rock Apr 2016 #99
I have a mirror I could loan you. n/t libdem4life Apr 2016 #152
I know you do rock Apr 2016 #175
You're right. I've already used it and can be loaned out now. n/t libdem4life Apr 2016 #179
No kidding! pandr32 Apr 2016 #90
She'll make orange crush out of him! rock Apr 2016 #213
Votes come from voters. If votes are stolen so are voters choice. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #149
She will need more than them to win the general Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #154
Really? Buzz cook Apr 2016 #159
Her and her people love closed Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #180
Ah so she didn't then Buzz cook Apr 2016 #184
Not just posters here Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #203
The debates just shows Buzz cook Apr 2016 #209
Nice job Buzz rock Apr 2016 #215
If Bernie had always been a dem passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #210
Stealing the primary ... salinsky Apr 2016 #4
You do know that posts like your Reply 4 that don't fool anyone, right? merrily Apr 2016 #12
Speaking of "not fooling anybody." CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #26
Please don't post a bs reply just for the sake of replying. It just wastes bandwidth and merrily Apr 2016 #51
I'll post what I want, when I want CorkySt.Clair Apr 2016 #62
I will post what I want when I want as well. If you post bs to me, I am very likely to label it for merrily Apr 2016 #73
Yes. Their decision to cheat proves that Hillary knows she would lose to Bernie in a fair GoneFishin Apr 2016 #28
Why did Bernie choose to run in the Democratic primary ... salinsky Apr 2016 #54
He should have run as an independent. It was a mistake to let the DNC get close enough to stab him GoneFishin Apr 2016 #66
He needed the DNC's resources to get off the ground ... salinsky Apr 2016 #74
Bullshit. He raised all of his own money, and every time he expected support from the DNC GoneFishin Apr 2016 #101
Well, if you don't believe me, maybe you'll believe this guy ... salinsky Apr 2016 #113
Interesting quote. Of course that was before the shit in Arizona and NY. And no doubt that crap GoneFishin Apr 2016 #117
He got a megaphone for his voice ... salinsky Apr 2016 #121
AMEN italiangirl Apr 2016 #148
A lot of crap was made up puffy socks Apr 2016 #61
Interesting claim on your part, even though it's, of course, totally unsupported by you. merrily Apr 2016 #79
I have a diner rule too. JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #77
There are more than two parties on the ballot. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #102
You have four options ... salinsky Apr 2016 #114
You forgot to list the correct option -none Apr 2016 #125
That option would be incorporated into option #3 ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #129
And if/when Hillary gets indited for her misuse of her private server for government business? -none Apr 2016 #138
Waiting on the indictment fairy is not an option. nt salinsky Apr 2016 #141
We'll see. -none Apr 2016 #144
If you repeat a ignorant phrase enough, it becomes even more ignorant. libdem4life Apr 2016 #158
"Oligarchs", "Establishment Candidate", "Hillarybot", "Elite 1%er", "sHillary" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #161
Numbers 1, 2 and 4 are pretty much provable as per definition. libdem4life Apr 2016 #166
Hell...lo! I'm still waiting for the optional Transcript fairy. Petrushka Apr 2016 #187
You could not be more wrong. I interpret my options much different than you do. JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #174
I'll take option #5 byyiminy Apr 2016 #212
Indeed there are. JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #190
We know this. Fawke Em May 2016 #230
What is your short term goal? JohnnyRingo May 2016 #232
If Bernie didn't like the rules of the Democratic primary system ... salinsky Apr 2016 #126
Please talk sense. The rules of the Democratic Party system do not include stealing elections. merrily Apr 2016 #135
So, you're argument is that she's "stealing the primary" ... salinsky Apr 2016 #139
Correction: Please talk sense AND don't lie about what my Reply 12 actually said. merrily Apr 2016 #143
Oops ... salinsky Apr 2016 #178
You lied about what my post said right after I quoted it back to you and that is your reply, instead merrily Apr 2016 #181
Actually, I put quotations around exactly what you wrote ... salinsky Apr 2016 #185
Actually, that is only another lie. You quoted selectively. See my reply 135. merrily Apr 2016 #191
What majority? The ones who can't be bothered to vote? Or the ones who cant register properly? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #17
Five months and 7000 posts. Somebody has some "free" time Android3.14 Apr 2016 #72
Are you from Revolution Messaging? ... salinsky Apr 2016 #78
Apparently struck a nerve Android3.14 Apr 2016 #107
5 hides in 2 months? hobbit709 Apr 2016 #216
What can I say? ... salinsky Apr 2016 #217
What can you say? Android3.14 Apr 2016 #221
Oh wow. Thanks for the info, which I don't see on the tablet. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #220
And still not defending the practice of fracking I see...... seekthetruth Apr 2016 #89
Nope. No need to. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #98
Well (pun intended) it's a deep subject. libdem4life Apr 2016 #163
Bingo! seekthetruth Apr 2016 #219
Uhm actually you do. Hillary supports fracking, yes? seekthetruth Apr 2016 #218
If the majority wanted Bernie, he would have the majority of votes. Hillary hasn't stolen anything. Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author egalitegirl Apr 2016 #36
It's my duty to abandon my principles for HRC? Press Virginia Apr 2016 #2
What principles? ... salinsky Apr 2016 #8
By voting for a woman who cozies up to the Press Virginia Apr 2016 #27
You're a Hillary supporter, right? And you want to talk about looking out Broward Apr 2016 #112
Yes. nt salinsky Apr 2016 #120
Principles aren't a big thing on the Right Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #56
You think? It is my right to vote for whomever I feel represents me. My vote is not owed Autumn Apr 2016 #5
This isn't a discussion about your rights ... salinsky Apr 2016 #13
Voting for a politician is not my duty. It is my right, to do with as I please. Autumn Apr 2016 #16
You can choose to be derelict ... salinsky Apr 2016 #19
Reminds me of the old my duty as a woman horsehit that we women said fuck of to Autumn Apr 2016 #24
Agreed!! Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #41
Well, duty AND enabling Trump...who Bernie beats handily in polls thus far. n/t libdem4life Apr 2016 #168
+100 840high Apr 2016 #194
My duty is to vote for the best Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #172
Discussion? dgibby Apr 2016 #196
So we are all supposed to be TM99 May 2016 #233
I've never encountered a group of people with such a collection ... salinsky May 2016 #239
Damn the projection is strong with you. TM99 May 2016 #240
Wait - why wouldn't I vote for Jill Stein, whose principles are Ron Green Apr 2016 #6
For the same reason you wouldn't vote for Ralph Nader ... salinsky Apr 2016 #11
I don't owe the Clintons anything. DamnYankeeInHouston Apr 2016 #7
True Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #173
Great post. pressbox69 Apr 2016 #9
LOL! Gotta love all the clueless, insulting assumptions about Sanders' supporters and their motives. merrily Apr 2016 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author dinkytron Apr 2016 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author potisok Apr 2016 #20
I'm on the side that says a vote must be earned. Thus far, LibDemAlways Apr 2016 #22
My only duty is to cast my vote RazBerryBeret Apr 2016 #23
My duty as an American is to vote for the best candidate for America's and my grand kids' futures. Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #25
Did this guy write the same screed in support of Bernie in the primary Broward Apr 2016 #29
He is a hypocrite! Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #44
Good questions, nt. Broward Apr 2016 #55
LOL. Duty. You think you get to lecture us on "duty". My duty is to vote for a candidate rhett o rick Apr 2016 #30
You have a choice ... salinsky Apr 2016 #47
My duty is to stand up to the Rich and Powerful that you've sided with. rhett o rick Apr 2016 #69
Thanks rhett o rick Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #110
Amurika!!! Love it or leave it!!!! Fuck Yeah!!! Autumn Apr 2016 #84
Quit with the patriotic shame bullshit Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #176
It's the duty of Hillary Clinton to try to win every vote she can. TransitJohn Apr 2016 #31
I served my country during the Vietnam era, so don't tell me who to vote for. It's the 7% of the B Calm Apr 2016 #32
You do realize SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #33
x2 oldandhappy Apr 2016 #75
Nope. H2O Man Apr 2016 #34
More from the link ... salinsky Apr 2016 #40
There is a school H2O Man Apr 2016 #49
The Sanders school of thought ... salinsky Apr 2016 #60
"Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof." JonLeibowitz Apr 2016 #104
silly H2O Man Apr 2016 #124
Fair enough, if you're dismissing Sanders voters, then you clearly don't need their votes. Kentonio Apr 2016 #199
Well then don't come crying to us TM99 May 2016 #234
From the link: "There's a common misconception that elections are job interviews;..." but . . . Petrushka Apr 2016 #204
There is NO duty to vote Clinton Silver_Witch Apr 2016 #35
ok egalitegirl Apr 2016 #37
No can do. laruemtt Apr 2016 #38
While we are on the topic of "duty"... flor-de-jasmim Apr 2016 #39
I'll meet you halfway ... salinsky Apr 2016 #43
I've been registered since 1971 (and have watched the party head Right) flor-de-jasmim Apr 2016 #50
You should vote your conscience in the primary ... salinsky Apr 2016 #63
As a "patriotic" American I will vote for whoever I believe will be best for America mikehiggins Apr 2016 #146
Or Not. leftcoastmountains Apr 2016 #42
Another day, another loyalty oath demand. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #45
I think I read somewhere that a loyalty pledge is a mark of fascism. merrily Apr 2016 #86
You mean Urchin Apr 2016 #200
Ok... deathrind Apr 2016 #46
No it's not. HooptieWagon Apr 2016 #48
What a boatload of bullshit. My duty is to vote. Kittycat Apr 2016 #52
How very authoritarian of you Bettie Apr 2016 #53
Better release those transcripts then. We'll know all the wonderful things she told brewens Apr 2016 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author NowSam Apr 2016 #58
From the title of this I thought for sure it was an Onion article. arikara Apr 2016 #59
Not today, it's not. dchill Apr 2016 #64
What about the needs of Americans in financial despair? Dems to Win Apr 2016 #65
Define irony: 'because of some misguided notion of what she “owes” you'........ marmar Apr 2016 #67
Say what? byyiminy Apr 2016 #68
My "duty" is to maintain my ethics whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #70
if I agreed with her platform, I could just vote republican Doctor_J Apr 2016 #71
No it it not. I've marched and donated a very long time, to fight the policies she protects. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #76
Where do you find this drivel? NV Whino Apr 2016 #80
It's the duty to vote for whom they think will be best for the country Armstead Apr 2016 #81
Oh please, this isn't helpful. Lil Missy Apr 2016 #82
You're right ... salinsky Apr 2016 #109
Glad to see this patronizing gasbag get pushback in the comments section of his blog! nt m-lekktor Apr 2016 #83
Yep. He's getting his ass handed to him repeatedly in the comments. marmar Apr 2016 #88
"Bernie Bros ..." salinsky Apr 2016 #94
Bernie Bros? .... Sounds like the Obama Boys meme in 2008. marmar Apr 2016 #95
... salinsky Apr 2016 #97
Wonder what his DU handle is? That ridiculous OP hit all the points here. Autumn Apr 2016 #103
supposedly in a democracy I get to choose oldandhappy Apr 2016 #87
"(T)hese posts before I get to vote do not build unity" Rob H. May 2016 #242
Well, Sieg Heil baby! Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #91
Duty? WTF is wrong with you. GeorgeGist Apr 2016 #92
The blogster in your OP is an idiot. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #93
What other odious duties are you aware of that nobody told me about? I know about the dog poop bags Vote2016 Apr 2016 #96
That would be insane. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #100
Nope! Kelvin Mace Apr 2016 #105
BS. No f'n way does a warmonger get my vote. MsFlorida Apr 2016 #106
..... azurnoir Apr 2016 #108
Go Frack Yourself TheSarcastinator Apr 2016 #111
Democratic volunteers in several States are working right now to GOTV for both candidates Bluenorthwest Apr 2016 #115
Complete bunk PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #116
* sadoldgirl Apr 2016 #118
I keep on being reminded of advice SheilaT Apr 2016 #119
This military mom considers this notion BS Deb Apr 2016 #122
Did you vote for Kerry? nt salinsky Apr 2016 #128
No eom Deb Apr 2016 #130
And, what happened? ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #133
I convinced a Republican to vote for him instead Deb Apr 2016 #145
I'm not there yet on who I will support if Bernie loses. As long as Bernie is still in the race, I B Calm Apr 2016 #123
Vote your conscience in your primary ... salinsky Apr 2016 #131
I voted for Bernie about a month ago, we'll see if my vote counted B Calm Apr 2016 #140
Flash!---> Electing a President is like hiring a nanny! According to the blogger: Petrushka Apr 2016 #127
""I wonder why "Sadly, Bernie didn't make the cut." ..." salinsky Apr 2016 #136
The blogger didn't say that; you did. I wonder: Petrushka Apr 2016 #167
Your link reminds me of this ... salinsky Apr 2016 #169
Years ago, the folks back home said the answer would be found in a 5-party system ---> Petrushka Apr 2016 #205
No Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #132
It's my duty to cry "bullshit" when confronted with creepy loyalty oaths RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #134
Sheesh ... salinsky Apr 2016 #153
Yet you don't refute the valid point TM99 May 2016 #235
Horse hockey n/t Jackilope Apr 2016 #137
Lie back and think of England Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #142
Stuck with the lesser of 2 evils again? wundermaus Apr 2016 #147
Actually, I think that the Democratic party was blessed with two excellent candidates. nt salinsky Apr 2016 #150
Yeah. And Sanders and Hillary are so alike they're practically twins! RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #155
Kewl graphic, but ... salinsky Apr 2016 #157
Which issues on the "kewl graphic" are unimportant to you? RufusTFirefly Apr 2016 #164
What she did as a Senator was one thing; as Secretary of State, another. Petrushka Apr 2016 #207
No! RATM435 Apr 2016 #151
The System works! afertal Apr 2016 #156
FUCK THAT and every asshole that believes it. 99Forever Apr 2016 #160
.... salinsky Apr 2016 #162
I'm not your fucking bro. 99Forever Apr 2016 #211
But...but...but...but...Trump. President Trump and all. LOL. libdem4life Apr 2016 #177
Absolutely beyond all doubt, I'll be voting Democratic nc4bo Apr 2016 #165
Don't worry if i can't get the chicken, I'll eat the fish... dubyadiprecession Apr 2016 #170
Fall in line and prop up The War 'n' Oligarchy Machine, drones! Arugula Latte Apr 2016 #171
Great post workinclasszero Apr 2016 #182
I'm scared to death about what we'll be living under should the TPP and the TTIP bjo59 Apr 2016 #183
No, it is our duty to stand up to corporate rule larkrake Apr 2016 #186
BLACKMAIL highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #188
Excuse me. I thought I lived in the United States of America and not in communist China. jillan Apr 2016 #189
Amazingly tone deaf kaleckim Apr 2016 #192
Hillary seems to think I "owe" her my vote. She's wrong. My vote goes to the one who EARNS it. arcane1 Apr 2016 #193
Hillary didn't write the article. nt salinsky Apr 2016 #195
You have that utterly backwards. jeff47 Apr 2016 #197
The author of the article does not agree with you ... salinsky Apr 2016 #201
Yes, the author is not a fan of democracy. jeff47 Apr 2016 #202
The author is a fucking idiot TM99 May 2016 #236
No, rather Urchin Apr 2016 #198
I say Bernie supporters should votes their consciences in the voting booth. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #206
Enabling the Third Way is not my duty and may not be my choice n/t tokenlib Apr 2016 #208
I don't do blind unquestioning obedience. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #214
Unquestioning?? salinsky Apr 2016 #222
Hard to tell at this point. Depends on how far right she swings by election day. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #224
My only "duty" is voting my conscience. NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #223
It's the Duty of Every Hillary Supporter to Vote for Bernie Sanders. Scuba May 2016 #225
Couldn't disagree more. It's not my duty to vote for hillary. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #226
No, my duty is to. ..... Kilgore May 2016 #227
I'll be damned if ANYONE will lecture me on what my "duty" is... Yurovsky May 2016 #228
"My duty"? This indy lib say "hell no" pinebox May 2016 #229
ain't happening cap'n timmymoff May 2016 #231
Sorry, No Sale srobert May 2016 #237
Nominate Bernie or get Trump?? ... salinsky May 2016 #238
It's my duty to vote ... period. Autumn Colors May 2016 #241
Isn't a hope an hell I am timmymoff May 2016 #243
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