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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Skinner: DU switches to general election mode on June 16, 2016 [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)453. Yep. "Get it out of your systems", so to speak.
Mmmm. Sage advice.
"Post accordingly!"
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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