2016 Postmortem

sheshe2

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19. That term works for me as well.

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Can we drop the "Bernie" in "Bernie Busters?" [View all] shireen Jul 2016 OP

They were at the convention on Bernie's behalf oberliner Jul 2016 #1

that was the original intent shireen Jul 2016 #3

They were protesting on behalf of the issues championed by Bernie during the primary campaign oberliner Jul 2016 #12

yeah, it's called democracy. nt shireen Jul 2016 #14

Protesting is part of democracy as well oberliner Jul 2016 #20

That it is.... paleotn Jul 2016 #69

I never used "BoB," but I think dropping the "Bernie" Hortensis Jul 2016 #83

That's a fact wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #54

They were disruptive and rude. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #35

That's kind of the point of protesting oberliner Jul 2016 #42

They betrayed their own hypocrisy for the whole nation to see. BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #49

Why protest the Democratic convention? Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #80

Because you think the DNC was unfair to your candidate oberliner Jul 2016 #82

So you really have no compromising bone in your body? Bernie stood up to the supporters and did floriduck Jul 2016 #50

I support Hillary and oppose the people who tried to disrupt her speech. oberliner Jul 2016 #61

I thought Bernie said DLCWIdem Jul 2016 #68

Sabotaging their own goals in the process... FarPoint Jul 2016 #29

So, "infiltrators" then? rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #76

Agreed, but it's over. Sanders is no longer a Democratic candidate LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #5

But their opposition to Hillary was forged during the primary oberliner Jul 2016 #13

Oh, I agree; I just think there's no point in letting them use his name anymore LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #25

Fair enough oberliner Jul 2016 #27

How bout just protesters ? kacekwl Jul 2016 #70

No doubt Bernie played a role in it but it was a primary Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #38

I agree 100%. They're just "Busters" and not interested in uniting to defeat Putin's puppet. BlueCaliDem Jul 2016 #2

Green Tea-Publican Busters, Zealots. Those idiots are all a detraction to Bernie himself now Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #37

hey! don't insult green tea. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #57

I can agree with that treestar Jul 2016 #4

It was Bernie or Bust, they're no longer with Bernie, so they're merely Busters nt geek tragedy Jul 2016 #6

Already have, and agree completely. auntpurl Jul 2016 #7

They are somewhat relevant, aren't they? oberliner Jul 2016 #15

I have no idea what these people were protesting auntpurl Jul 2016 #23

"NO TPP" was the most common sign and chant oberliner Jul 2016 #26

No TPP was appropriate since Hillary is not in favor of the deal auntpurl Jul 2016 #28

Obama is very much in favor of TPP oberliner Jul 2016 #31

Of course she could end up supporting the deal. auntpurl Jul 2016 #40

I agree with all of your points here oberliner Jul 2016 #47

Glad we're basically on the same page in the end. auntpurl Jul 2016 #51

Bernie and the chants PaulHendra Jul 2016 #62

In favor! PaulHendra Jul 2016 #45

Apparently the NEW hashtag du jour is #JillnotHill... brooklynite Jul 2016 #8

If the Busters put as much energy skepticscott Jul 2016 #44

I'm calling them dead Enders and yeah they are not with Bernie because #HesWithHer onecaliberal Jul 2016 #9

Maybe? PaulHendra Jul 2016 #10

People of good will are always welcome in the big tent. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #17

No Trump supporter, here! PaulHendra Jul 2016 #34

Good points oberliner Jul 2016 #18

after the olive branch, then what? BT35 Jul 2016 #43

From the "small group" PaulHendra Jul 2016 #55

Deeds not words That Guy 888 Jul 2016 #66

Hillary supporters and progressives are not mutually exclusive categories Nonhlanhla Jul 2016 #65

Absolutely! musicblind Jul 2016 #75

Perhaps "democrats" should use some... fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #71

Too few heros Protalker Jul 2016 #77

I'm good with just calling them assholes... BooScout Jul 2016 #11

That term works for me as well. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #19

If they don't support Bernie, then they shouldn't use his name. NT LostOne4Ever Jul 2016 #16

Agree. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #21

i don't think many of the worst ones ever supported him JI7 Jul 2016 #22

Berniecrats jaceaf Jul 2016 #24

Is your goal to tie them to Bernie, or Bernie to them? demwing Jul 2016 #72

They need to stop using his name liberal N proud Jul 2016 #30

exactly - far too many had "Bernie" shirts on last night to ignore their allegiance DrDan Jul 2016 #73

I agree with that. I have a lot of respect for how Bernie handled the last few weeks. sarae Jul 2016 #32

Their proposed Fart-In might offer a new name. Basic LA Jul 2016 #33

I support this but some labels simply stick. Nt NCTraveler Jul 2016 #36

Many of us already have! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #39

Good idea wryter2000 Jul 2016 #41

I agree, they are not representative of Bernie's supporters or his intentions. Firebrand Gary Jul 2016 #46

The Jilluded. Scurrilous Jul 2016 #48

I cannot believe some of the hard core responses to a minor suggestion of trying to separate floriduck Jul 2016 #52

People are angry rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #78

I agree with you. But that is not because Bernie was responsible, once he endorsed Hillary. He floriduck Jul 2016 #84

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #85

I'm just thinking of them as renegade members of the CA delegation. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #53

Some people are gonna be fighting this primary for the next 10 years. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #56

The convention is over. Blue Idaho Jul 2016 #58

No. That's what they are called. Everyone knows it refers to his supporters and not him. n/t Lil Missy Jul 2016 #59

ex-supporters. They abandoned him when they joined up with TrumpenStein nt geek tragedy Jul 2016 #63

When that group of supporters goes that way, it makes me wonder whether they calimary Jul 2016 #60

I call them Dead-Enders now. n/t wildeyed Jul 2016 #64

Good news! liberalmuse Jul 2016 #67

I get the impression that the people with that attitude are new to politics. CaptainTruth Jul 2016 #74

Agree "Busters" also known as "Trump supporters" awake Jul 2016 #79

Out of respect for the vast majority who will vote for HRC, I've been calling them Busters for days Hekate Jul 2016 #81