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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
194. 1 and 2 absolutely, in 1000%.
Thu May 19, 2016, 11:49 AM
May 2016

Last edited Thu May 19, 2016, 12:25 PM - Edit history (2)

The internal stuff, I don't join witch hunts. If their constituents are happy with them it's probably none of my business. I'd vote for someone other than Wasserman in the primary, but that's irrelevant.

As for DWS's DNC position, DWS has been a lightning rod for a great deal of dissatisfaction, the decisions she presented were not hers alone, and I don't join witch hunts. For those who do, choose your favorite petition, they're already out there from various groups across the spectrum, conservative, liberal, far left, etc., etc. Of course, only DWS is named on them since who's going to bother looking up all the others on the committee, or care? In case you don't know, various power blocks from around the nation, including the states, elect their representatives to the DNC (hundreds of them).

Fwiw, I believe the petitions should all be tossed and only the opinions of registered Democrats should given any weight at all by the members of the DNC.

He has done nothing but attack the Democratic Party. He should not be granted assignments Trust Buster May 2016 #1
Then perhaps he should quit caucusing with them. John Poet May 2016 #12
That's would be an acceptable outcome to me. Trust Buster May 2016 #18
That is because you believe in nothing AgingAmerican May 2016 #106
Yep, then he can start caucusing with the Republicans CajunBlazer May 2016 #23
Because the Democrats have so many seats to spare John Poet May 2016 #28
The Democrats are expected to take a 2 to 3 seat majority in coming election CajunBlazer May 2016 #61
They need 60 votes Duckhunter935 May 2016 #83
The magic numbers are 40, 50 and 60. TexasTowelie May 2016 #111
its about principles drray23 May 2016 #164
Bernie would vote his principles no matter what All in it together May 2016 #174
So when they need his vote, what will they do? aspirant May 2016 #29
The Democrats are expected to take a 2 to 3 seat majority in coming election CajunBlazer May 2016 #63
So they can depend on every ConservaDem aspirant May 2016 #69
The Reagan Democrats long ago became Republicans long ago. CajunBlazer May 2016 #192
Yes they would Duckhunter935 May 2016 #84
53 Senate votes will not break a filibuster CajunBlazer May 2016 #195
We might have done so... Demsrule86 May 2016 #99
What if they are Hillary-type Democrats, voting for fracking, and TPP? immoderate May 2016 #128
Then you are $hit out of luck CajunBlazer May 2016 #133
. immoderate May 2016 #136
Not gonna happen with Hillary at the top of the ticket. She inspires no one. Indys will stay home ThePhilosopher04 May 2016 #182
Says the political expert who has earned EVERYONE's trust CajunBlazer May 2016 #188
St. Bernard will vote his conscience, right? PeaceNikki May 2016 #82
Sure thing aspirant May 2016 #90
more likely his ego Demsrule86 May 2016 #101
Do you have evidence Hills has a conscience? aspirant May 2016 #117
Really? Have you ever looked at the body of her work? anotherproletariat May 2016 #132
Is the FBI interested in her "body of...work"? aspirant May 2016 #137
What is going to be your meme when the FBI completely clears her? CajunBlazer May 2016 #140
What's your new meme when indictment comes calling? aspirant May 2016 #142
You eveidently don't bother to keep up with current events CajunBlazer May 2016 #148
Currently the FBI is on the case. aspirant May 2016 #166
And it has already leaked out... CajunBlazer May 2016 #170
Let's see aspirant May 2016 #181
You need to reread my posts? CajunBlazer May 2016 #186
of course Demsrule86 May 2016 #189
You would think puffy socks May 2016 #39
you would think Hillary supporters would understand she has not be elected yet and needs every vote hollysmom May 2016 #105
She doesnt need every vote. puffy socks May 2016 #112
Bernie is a buffoon? grasswire May 2016 #134
No puffy socks May 2016 #144
who are the "fanatics"? grasswire May 2016 #146
I'm sorry, puffy socks May 2016 #149
You are simply deluded. grasswire May 2016 #152
#ImWithHer frylock May 2016 #183
Ah but we made the mistake Demsrule86 May 2016 #190
I hadn't thought of that. puffy socks May 2016 #191
Exactly. scscholar May 2016 #87
After watching Trump and Bernie Demsrule86 May 2016 #97
I guess he can go it alone WhiteTara May 2016 #25
Why DOES he caucus with the Democrats anyway? Proud Liberal Dem May 2016 #113
I watched a few minutes of that speech last night. It was a string of attacks on . . . brush May 2016 #40
How about Meteor Man May 2016 #59
Okay, but the all this internecine stuff is splitting the party . . . brush May 2016 #76
1 and 2 absolutely, in 1000%. Hortensis May 2016 #194
By his own admission . . . peggysue2 May 2016 #109
You guys sound exactly like the Republicans who condemn anyone who questions KPN May 2016 #74
It's what Authoritarians Do Ferd Berfel May 2016 #143
Thanks for that. KPN May 2016 #179
LOL - I hear ya Ferd Berfel May 2016 #198
+1000 redstatebluegirl May 2016 #126
I'll match that with -1000 and bump another -2000! KPN May 2016 #180
Says who? The Velveteen Ocelot May 2016 #2
I agree katmondoo May 2016 #4
...and Hills is a woman of honor? aspirant May 2016 #6
And Hillary is honorable? The Velveteen Ocelot May 2016 #13
Your perfect right...but I consider that view badly skewed. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #66
the FBI apparently has no problem with him. nt grasswire May 2016 #129
You're pulling this out of your ass and pretending it's true? arcane1 May 2016 #3
new? pengu May 2016 #108
not to worry, Trump will reward Bernie for his assistance Sheepshank May 2016 #5
He should lose his senate assignments griffi94 May 2016 #7
lol reddread May 2016 #10
You're welcome griffi94 May 2016 #15
well thanks for confirming the near legendary vindictiveness of the Clinton power structure azurnoir May 2016 #24
Again you're welcome griffi94 May 2016 #31
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That's how it works griffi94 May 2016 #80
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Hahaha griffi94 May 2016 #88
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Bernie attacked the Democratic party griffi94 May 2016 #98
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Sure he has a right to attack it griffi94 May 2016 #115
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There aren't enough of you to deny Hillary the Whitehouse griffi94 May 2016 #119
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I am griffi94 May 2016 #124
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And then the Democrats should raze his house and scatter the ashes on unhallowed ground. frylock May 2016 #184
From the perspective of the establishment Democrats his power base is bigger than ever. aikoaiko May 2016 #8
Oh yes indeedy, they want access to that voter file, no doubt. joshcryer May 2016 #17
Link? farleftlib May 2016 #9
... And/or because of electoral process... Ghost Dog May 2016 #51
What will he do? dogman May 2016 #11
You know this how? myrna minx May 2016 #14
Oh so he should be punished for DARING to delay the coronation? phleshdef May 2016 #16
Yes, of course he should be punished. Shemp Howard May 2016 #45
Pull his pension, his medical cover... Ghost Dog May 2016 #64
And airbrush him out of all the old Senate photos. Shemp Howard May 2016 #70
Doubleplus MinTrue! Ghost Dog May 2016 #75
"Danger" from you? Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #19
Probably not. He is an elected U.S. senator and a Hortensis May 2016 #20
He should lose them KingFlorez May 2016 #21
OFF WITH HIS HEAD! TheSarcastinator May 2016 #22
Nope, just off with his committee assignments and perhaps with his caucus membership CajunBlazer May 2016 #38
Insulting the state of Vermont now. Classy. JonLeibowitz May 2016 #62
Vermont is a tiny and insignificant state CajunBlazer May 2016 #67
And yet it has as many senators as California and New York. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2016 #154
You will have to ask the framers of the Constituation CajunBlazer May 2016 #157
I know the history. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2016 #159
Or California or Texas CajunBlazer May 2016 #161
Blackmail? How Democratic. Skwmom May 2016 #26
Blackmail in politics? Surely not. CajunBlazer May 2016 #42
Just because it's become SOP, doesn't make it okay. Skwmom May 2016 #44
Just because its not okay in your book CajunBlazer May 2016 #58
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We have a deep bench full of excellent progressives. Nt NCTraveler May 2016 #27
As a new Dem, he should be at the bottom of the seniority list. CrowCityDem May 2016 #30
you must be one of her brilliant campaign strategists' timmymoff May 2016 #37
Her strategists are winning. Bernie's sure as heck aren't. CrowCityDem May 2016 #48
We have no doubt who is winning. timmymoff May 2016 #50
What's your source for that? QC May 2016 #32
Trump has no say at all about congress leadership or committee yeoman6987 May 2016 #33
When starting a post MuseRider May 2016 #34
Threats, now there is the higher ground. aspirant May 2016 #35
You mean threats like leftynyc May 2016 #86
Sure, if you threaten Bernie's positions aspirant May 2016 #96
So everyone has to Demsrule86 May 2016 #103
Hills "talking points" aspirant May 2016 #118
Uh-huh timmymoff May 2016 #36
The Dems need Bernie Optimism May 2016 #41
Sanders needs the Democrats far more than they need him CajunBlazer May 2016 #53
You forget something. grasswire May 2016 #131
Those Democrats will need to get on board or be left at the station CajunBlazer May 2016 #139
It's not going to happen just because you say it must. grasswire May 2016 #145
Let's just hope for everone's sake that retribution is not required CajunBlazer May 2016 #147
that sounds like a threat, and is dangerous talk nt grasswire May 2016 #150
Sanders has unleashed a lot of enthusiam CajunBlazer May 2016 #160
my advice: grasswire May 2016 #163
No need, I understand CajunBlazer May 2016 #167
Yes, by all means punish him severely B2G May 2016 #43
We are not responsible for your attempts to kill mmonk May 2016 #46
There are consequences for taking on the big guys.....Look at Dean hollowdweller May 2016 #47
Yep. The sweet essence Ghost Dog May 2016 #72
New threats against Bernie. They want unity! Bull shit! imagine2015 May 2016 #49
If the Democratic Party punishes him for daring to run against their pre-coronated nominee Time for change May 2016 #52
. Ghost Dog May 2016 #79
If Dems win the senate, Bernie will be the banking committee chairman BlueStateLib May 2016 #155
Off with his head! The Velveteen Ocelot May 2016 #54
I hope he is stripped down naked. Then he can tell us how he is the man, with no power behind him. seabeyond May 2016 #55
I hope all that hate isn't eating a hole in your stomach. frylock May 2016 #91
Mmmmm. seabeyond May 2016 #93
LOL: naked revenge fantasies say more about you TheSarcastinator May 2016 #100
That's a pretty scary post right there. NorthCarolina May 2016 #162
Ahhhh. An insult. Good for you, and consistent. Unhinged? Mentally ill? seabeyond May 2016 #171
He should lose them. Hasn't done that much anyway. nt Jitter65 May 2016 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author artislife May 2016 #57
The Clintons found their gravy train on Wall Street. imagine2015 May 2016 #120
This is funny, because Hill has nothing to lose....hence no threats to her. peace13 May 2016 #60
Nothing else needs to happen, he has already shown that he is not loyal to the Democratic Party anotherproletariat May 2016 #65
Let them do that pinebox May 2016 #71
Yep. Bernie will be yesterday's flavor. Someone else will COLGATE4 May 2016 #165
Ironic, isn't it, since Bernie is what the Democratic Party used to stand for? Vinca May 2016 #77
Nicely put. n/t Ghost Dog May 2016 #81
Nonsense Demsrule86 May 2016 #104
hit and run? dana_b May 2016 #78
I have no doubt about it. frylock May 2016 #89
He should n/t obamanut2012 May 2016 #92
The party doesn't want liberals in charge of anything anyway Doctor_J May 2016 #95
Right....when dems are not the majority and rely on HIS VOTES. Right.... ViseGrip May 2016 #102
hrmmm... are you implying that Sanders would vote with Republicans and against progressive PeaceNikki May 2016 #110
And America is in danger of hard-charging right back into the Gilded Age. VulgarPoet May 2016 #107
I'm with a guy who stands by principle... lumberjack_jeff May 2016 #121
May thy knife chip and shatter. TheKentuckian May 2016 #123
Link? Source? merrily May 2016 #127
Time to primary BS and his bro's. stonecutter357 May 2016 #130
They already tried that Mnpaul May 2016 #172
Ooohh... THREATS of REPRISAL. How Clintonian. AzDar May 2016 #135
the authoritarians can't help themselves grasswire May 2016 #151
WTF did anybody actually read the statement??? lagomorph777 May 2016 #138
If they pull that Bull, I would encourage him to run Indy Ferd Berfel May 2016 #141
Yes. Yes he is postatomic May 2016 #153
As the President, I don't think he can be on Senate committes. pdsimdars May 2016 #156
And God that was a perfect statement about Nevada. Understood the facts and was pdsimdars May 2016 #158
And what is the source for your statement that he is in danger of losing his committee assignments? Samantha May 2016 #168
I think I'll let him worry about that. Nice of you to be concerned... snowy owl May 2016 #169
Bernie is getting too popular Mnpaul May 2016 #173
In the 2018 midterms, the Democrats will be defending many more Senate seats than the Republicans. Jim Lane May 2016 #175
pfffft? this must be hopemountain May 2016 #176
I'm in danger of losing my lunch. bobbobbins01 May 2016 #177
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #178
No. He is not. We heard this same nonsense in 2008 about Hillary from people who were determined StevieM May 2016 #185
I'm guessing Sanders cares as little about ridiculous threats like this as I do. DisgustipatedinCA May 2016 #187
He should be expelled from the caucus and probably will be due to harassment The Second Stone May 2016 #193
If that's where they want to go, then there's no point to return to the Senate.. 2banon May 2016 #196
DUzy! Wednesdays May 2016 #197
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