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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Skinner: DU switches to general election mode on June 16, 2016 [View all]cui bono
(19,926 posts)309. So Democratic Underground comes out decidedly against democracy.
Admins could have a moderated site that didn't allow rudeness and name calling but that's too hard and would actually make someone have to take responsibility for what they started. Instead they choose to let DU mimic Freeperville and then decide that they should just shut the rest of us up.
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Judging by your last two comments, and your very recent membership to DU, it would appear....
Sheepshank
May 2016
#148
Right, Sanders supporters can't get away with that even tho the others do.
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#277
The oppression of being denied the ability to call someone a troll is palpable and insidious
LanternWaste
Jun 2016
#352
You might want to look into Free Republic, where you can brush up on Hillary attacks
eastwestdem
May 2016
#247
DU has become a joke trying to keep BS on life support through this ;primary election cycle
puffy socks
May 2016
#37
That's *exactly* what I've been thinking about the last couple of days. NT
pablo_marmol
Jun 2016
#398
Please explain to me how the favorables have helped Bernie and unfavorables hurt Hillary?
Sheepshank
May 2016
#149
She is not dead even with Trump. Every EV prognosticator has her well north of 300 EVs.
LonePirate
May 2016
#90
Those make absolutely no difference in the next week. They are completely irrelevant.
LonePirate
May 2016
#109
Those unfavorables, aided by extreme hatred by some Bernie supporters, will change nothing next week
LonePirate
May 2016
#120
Sanders hasn't lost yet in spite o has had to fight uphill against the billionaires,
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#278
Pretty sure that post was supposed to be a parody of how some progressives act.
zappaman
Jun 2016
#418
the Repugnants "For" Bernie will rue the day they can no longer continue their McCarthyist campaign
Recoverin_Republican
May 2016
#98
No, DU will be going into General Election mode on June 16, not just Clinton supporters.
George II
Jun 2016
#354
And they will also stop reporting on an accelearting scandal MY GOODNESS
nadinbrzezinski
May 2016
#244
If you don't like the rules of this board you can leave now. That's what I would do.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2016
#74
I am not going to go to the Cleveland Cavaliers website and trash LeBron James.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2016
#131
And for another certain sector, this will be the day they fully immerse their heads in the sand.
frylock
May 2016
#117
Ya, the shit stirring sector. Doesnt matter who they claim to support they all just seem to
cstanleytech
Jun 2016
#313
Repetitious badgering and nonsensical assertions don't make you look like a hero, that's for sure
Sheepshank
May 2016
#220
There's all sorts of troubling commentary on this board of late. It's not all coming from one side,
MADem
Jun 2016
#305
So then Hillary supporters will not be allowed to post negative Bernie posts when
B Calm
May 2016
#12
Hillary will not have the required amount of 2,383 pledged delegates for a clinch.
B Calm
May 2016
#61
They only ban anti-Clinton posters. Clinton supporters have been given a special place here.
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#280
Where have you been? All criticisms of Clinton are met with ad hominem attacks. You dont
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#287
OK. Just curious, but which candidate is it we'll have to stop criticizing after June 15th?
Scuba
May 2016
#8
I don't see what the issue is really. Once the nominee is official it should be obvious.
NWCorona
May 2016
#16
I think he is calculating how much income could be lost if this site trims to only Hill supporters.
peace13
May 2016
#35
Replying to my post to clarify that concern for preserving the income stream is an important part..
peace13
Jun 2016
#323
WTF? Your first phrase makes no sense. What primary? California? What's it called?
Scuba
May 2016
#22
I saw a "math" post today that made clear it's nearly impossible for either candidate to ...
Scuba
May 2016
#85
the news media doesn't decide who the nominee is, regardless of who *they* decide to call on 6/7
magical thyme
Jun 2016
#393
Skinner is expecting DUers to support whoever the media designates as the presumptive nominee
Algernon Moncrieff
Jun 2016
#400
Grrrr! Grrrr! It's hell to be loved! He's probably already back with another account.
MADem
Jun 2016
#363
And if you aren't careful in calling them out your post can be hidden.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2016
#365
I'm not so sure about that. I do not read those sites but I do know that Trump is
totodeinhere
Jun 2016
#409
Things are different this election, the DU admins favor the nominee this time.
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#281
Oh good, the last day I have to see posts from rabid Hillary supporters.
Live and Learn
May 2016
#30
That's going to be one interesting day. Perhaps the ranks of DU will swell as much as the
highprincipleswork
May 2016
#32
I need to make that my freaking avatar. That's gonna be ME in about 30 years!
Number23
May 2016
#238
If the problem were the content, C. wouldn't keep bringing it back to "teh rulez"
mindwalker_i
Jun 2016
#357
it means that those who want to help Trump win won't have a platform for their agenda here after
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#327
The agony of defeat will be on full display here in the next two weeks.......LOL
Trust Buster
May 2016
#88
Dont give the f'n assholes the satisfaction. Keep your account. Take a break from POTUS stuff
jack_krass
May 2016
#224
So the rules will change in 11 business days. Be kind and give us your definition of "accordingly".
cherokeeprogressive
May 2016
#155
Dream away, by then our opinions of her will be in archives for all to see, we can still engage,
larkrake
Jun 2016
#294
I'm guessing ANARCHIST UNDERGROUND is available if you want no rules at all...
brooklynite
May 2016
#235
Gee thanks for about the 8th thread on this. Why do Hildenburg passengers keep repeating this?
jack_krass
May 2016
#229
Because their idea of unity is dragging dissidents into Room 101 and delivering rubber truncheons.
VulgarPoet
Jun 2016
#341
Did Clinton stop campaigning in '08 or just put the campaign on hold for a few years? n/t
Matt_R
Jun 2016
#440
exactly-- how will this policy possibly work if the convention is contested?
Fast Walker 52
Jun 2016
#336
There is absolutely zero way for you to know that until the actual first vote happens.
Joe the Revelator
Jun 2016
#378
You will soon see the super delegates publicly reaffirming their support for Hillary
hack89
Jun 2016
#379
The term is being used in the sense that Bernie actually has a chance to win the nomination
hack89
Jun 2016
#442
Man, I'm gonna love watching this bubble pop from either the Lounge or Poetry section.
VulgarPoet
Jun 2016
#337
So if there is news about Hillary's email problem after 6/15, we're not allowed to discuss it???
Fast Walker 52
Jun 2016
#339
I believe you're always welcome to thoughtfully discuss a newsworthy item...
brooklynite
Jun 2016
#340
the key is news worthy and not repeating what is found on rightwing websites
beachbum bob
Jun 2016
#362
The fact that HRC supporters are so eager to shut down debate and silence any critics of HRC
PoliticalPothead
Jun 2016
#404
Of course you want it to be sooner. Saying for months now for Bernie to go away to
bkkyosemite
Jun 2016
#426
Skinner: "I think a lot of people have the wrong idea, and are going to be disappointed."
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2016
#446