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artislife

(9,497 posts)
141. Just my thoughts on it, would make me a much happier camper..
Tue Aug 4, 2015, 02:26 AM
Aug 2015

This whole thread is about that.







This place IS going cukoo.

Maybe if you write him a little letter, he will do what he can to "make you a happier camper."



Wow! Two of these in a row! djean111 Aug 2015 #1
GMTA! arcane1 Aug 2015 #5
The talking points must have been handed out a little while ago Armstead Aug 2015 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Aug 2015 #45
Isn't it so amazing that two people had two thoughts along the same lines at the same time? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #47
how absolutely exciting...TWO posters with the same concerns Sheepshank Aug 2015 #46
Then it's three in a row, counting your deleted post. (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #92
Too funny Sheepshank Aug 2015 #117
. jeff47 Aug 2015 #119
Yes. I want to hear him say he is a Democrat, and... Adrahil Aug 2015 #2
And what does "embracing being a Democrat" ibegurpard Aug 2015 #3
^^^ this ^^^ malokvale77 Aug 2015 #23
I think him staying independent helps illustrate that the party needs "fixing" still! cascadiance Aug 2015 #55
I prefer principles over party, so it doesn't bother me n/t arcane1 Aug 2015 #4
^^This^^ enlightenment Aug 2015 #21
Has he self-identified as a Democrat yet?... SidDithers Aug 2015 #6
Nope, not declared, not registered, not affiliated, not identified Sheepshank Aug 2015 #85
You don't have to be a member of the party to run for its nomination. jeff47 Aug 2015 #93
It's too bad really...because it's hurting him with many potential voters nt Sheepshank Aug 2015 #136
Yep, just like his hair. And similar very important reasons to choose a candidate. jeff47 Aug 2015 #148
hair vs. party affiliation Sheepshank Aug 2015 #154
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I wasn't waving "Hi"... SidDithers Aug 2015 #108
It's right-wing to make an issue of this. Ken Burch Aug 2015 #107
No, it's a valid question... SidDithers Aug 2015 #110
If you had any genuine progressive values Ken Burch Aug 2015 #111
There are plenty of progressive posters that I treat with respect... SidDithers Aug 2015 #113
It's Democratic Socialist, not Socialist Democrat and... DonViejo Aug 2015 #7
I know more than a few socialists who are Democrats.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #9
Frank is ouspoken and brave as an openly gay man many years before it was even borderline acceptable TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #59
He's more of a Democrat than most Democrats. However you have a point in that... Smarmie Doofus Aug 2015 #8
What state do you suggest he move to in order to register as a Democrat? Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #57
Sample ballots from Vermont 2010 and 2008 seems to say otherwise Sheepshank Aug 2015 #77
:facepalm: jeff47 Aug 2015 #94
Double face palm? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #115
And yet you were claiming he needed to register as a Democrat jeff47 Aug 2015 #118
How did the others on the ballot get their party affiliation on there do you think? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #120
By the party agreeing to run them in the Democratic primary. jeff47 Aug 2015 #121
Also waiting for to even declare as a Dem would help Sheepshank Aug 2015 #123
Yes, he is totally wearing the wrong letterman jacket, so he can't sit at our table. jeff47 Aug 2015 #125
I explained my personal feelings on post #41 Sheepshank Aug 2015 #134
Good to know you will not vote for the Democratic nominee in the general election jeff47 Aug 2015 #149
just following the same tack your team decided to present on DU for the last few months Sheepshank Aug 2015 #155
You mean fixing the long term health that the status quo destroyed? jeff47 Aug 2015 #156
Well. You are wrong. Here a link to the Vermont voter registration form. Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #132
I got it ...no, I got it.... artislife Aug 2015 #10
LOL this Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #12
Sorry, didn't mean to add a similar thread. Sheepshank Aug 2015 #11
No no no.. don't .. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #14
no biggie....we are here now :) Sheepshank Aug 2015 #37
He's not a socialist democrat either. LWolf Aug 2015 #15
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i prefer to think of it as sanders (and o'malley) being the ones elana i am Aug 2015 #17
I am a huge O'Malley supporter.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #20
There's a long history behind that when he was firt active in Vermont politics Armstead Aug 2015 #18
No he doesnt AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #19
His policies are the ideal democratic policies kenfrequed Aug 2015 #22
I think he'll get more votes as an independent. Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #24
"no..Democratic Socialist is not a Democrat or part of the Democratic Party." <--Really? 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #25
Nope not when you are a self identified Independent.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #28
I'm also a Democrat, and now my GF is too, thanks to Bernie being in the Primary. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #44
Being a Socialist myself, I prefer him as a Socialist but don't mind him running as a Democrat. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2015 #26
Peacetrain, I am going to say something very unpopular here. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #27
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What I said was a little more nuanced that what you're interpreting. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #35
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is the largest Democratic caucus within the Congress Bluenorthwest Aug 2015 #122
I totally give Sanders credit for that. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #128
Are you saying that ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #38
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If you haven't noticed yet ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #49
no...actually very few are frightened by that possibility haa haa haa Sheepshank Aug 2015 #50
BTW: Welcome to DU. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #64
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See this post that you responded to: Raine1967 Aug 2015 #68
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I am far from a purist. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #76
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The party represents a means of collective power. Adrahil Aug 2015 #89
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That doesn't have much to do with what I was talking about.... Adrahil Aug 2015 #96
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I would like him to say, proudly, that he is a Democrat. Adrahil Aug 2015 #102
You said it better than me Raine.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #32
Very well put! NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #39
Thank you, Nance. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #130
Party politics are important to me too Sheepshank Aug 2015 #41
Bernie had more Liberal-Progressive policy positions than the party that spawned them Trajan Aug 2015 #51
THIS! kath Aug 2015 #52
My issue remains the same: party infrastucture. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #62
Great post, Raine. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #86
So you demanding the DNC stop fundraising off Sanders yet? (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #95
So, No. I didn't say anything of the sort. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #101
if I could put you on ignore a billion times I would olddots Aug 2015 #30
Ahhh you have me on ignore.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #33
I have to agree with you. FloridaBlues Aug 2015 #31
Howard Dean was not a registered dem. Niether was Obama. Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #58
Of couse he was registered as a dem FloridaBlues Aug 2015 #83
Here's the Vermont registration form jeff47 Aug 2015 #98
Nope. Both Vermont and Illinois (and many other states) have no provision on Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #133
LA that is a technicality, Howard Dean did run as a Democrat. He ran as a Democrat for the VT seaglass Aug 2015 #146
More Bernie Attacks cantbeserious Aug 2015 #34
Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #42
With all due respect Trajan Aug 2015 #53
I'm happy you have a candidate to support ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #80
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Dean was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #91
And when will you start complaining about the DNC fundraising off Sanders? (nt) jeff47 Aug 2015 #100
When Bernie starts complaining ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #103
So it's bad for Sanders to use the Democratic party, but just fine for the DNC to use Sanders. jeff47 Aug 2015 #104
What part of ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #109
I get it just fine. What part of "if you're going to tie your party to someone, you don't jeff47 Aug 2015 #114
It's not a matter of registering or not registering. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #131
Yes, he's totally refusing it. Which is why he's running in that party's primary. jeff47 Aug 2015 #150
I don't know why ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #157
So you didn't bother to read the OP then? jeff47 Aug 2015 #158
Actually, I've not seen many posters here ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #159
I see this as less of an attack than a defense of the Democratic Party. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #69
Does Defend The Party Mean We Have To Defend Third Way DLC Corporate Politics cantbeserious Aug 2015 #106
I am not a quick as others to declare Dems as Third way. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #127
It's fine to not want to label specific Democrats as such. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #139
Corporations And Triangulation Politics Are An Enemy All Unto Themselves cantbeserious Aug 2015 #144
What is considered a "Democrat" now days anyhow? think Aug 2015 #36
Someone who joins the party BainsBane Aug 2015 #54
So would you support Strom Thurmond just because he joined the Democratic party... cascadiance Aug 2015 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author think Aug 2015 #61
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He certainly voted like a real Democrat than most nt artislife Aug 2015 #56
Have you dropped him an E-mail to share your epiphany? Scootaloo Aug 2015 #40
He gets it. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #48
gooble gobble frylock Aug 2015 #63
Bernie behaves more like a Democrat than most people calling themselves a Democrat seveneyes Aug 2015 #65
There's nothing accidental about it. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #142
He does. He has caucuses with Democrats all along. MineralMan Aug 2015 #67
Nope.. Peacetrain Aug 2015 #71
I usually agree with you, but I would very much like you to read my post here: Raine1967 Aug 2015 #72
Nah, he's fine just like he is. There's a lot of us that aren't democrats. Autumn Aug 2015 #74
Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and the entire membership of the New Democrat Coalition need to embrace djean111 Aug 2015 #79
Well, there's another way we could look at this... PatrickforO Aug 2015 #81
Hey Peaceteain Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #82
Hey Bobbie Jo Peacetrain Aug 2015 #116
The day he embraces the "Party" FlatBaroque Aug 2015 #84
As a registered, voting, volunteering, donating Democrat since 17 and a volunteer before that TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #87
I've done the same (volunteered for over 30 years) and I don't entirely agree. Adrahil Aug 2015 #147
So I'm not part of the "Democratic Party"? daleanime Aug 2015 #88
It doesn't matter whether he registers as a Dem or not. Ken Burch Aug 2015 #105
He is running as a Democrat, and he aligns himself with the Democrats in Congress. still_one Aug 2015 #112
Yawn. Fawke Em Aug 2015 #124
Horse Hockey. The Democratic Party Establishment needs to embrace Bernie and his Vincardog Aug 2015 #126
No he doesn't. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2015 #129
I agree. His positions are neither unique nor new to American politics. LuvLoogie Aug 2015 #135
If Al Franken ran for president, would people give him a hard time... Salviati Aug 2015 #137
Russ Feingold is another great Democrat who is becoming more Democratic LuvLoogie Aug 2015 #138
I can't believe how some feel that having a "D" behind their name is more important neverforget Aug 2015 #140
Just my thoughts on it, would make me a much happier camper.. artislife Aug 2015 #141
As Queen B would say LuvLoogie Aug 2015 #143
Vermont doesn't have partisan registration jfern Aug 2015 #145
The "Democrats" need to embrace what it used to mean to be a Democrat..... marmar Aug 2015 #151
Pure unadulterated unsanitized odiferous bullshit post HERVEPA Aug 2015 #152
I think a lot of people here care more about being on the winning team than issues. nt Romulox Aug 2015 #153
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