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BlueMTexpat

(15,369 posts)
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:25 PM Feb 2016

I am truly fed up with

the B***S*** of some BS supporters. On the other hand, given that HRC supporters are overwhelmingly outnumbered here on DU, I am heartened that the vote was this close.

I sent an alert on an OP. I have never sent an alert before. There have been so many posts that I have trashed and so many of the truly nasty BS supporters that I have put on Ignore that I likely don't even see the worst of the worst anymore. But this OP was the final straw for me.

On Thu Feb 11, 2016, 04:13 PM you sent an alert on the following post:

The Clinton Campaign is Disgusting
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511201241

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

YOUR COMMENTS

The level of HATRED expressed on this website against HRC is absolutely appalling. This is the FIRST alert I have EVER sent. PLEASE!!

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Thu Feb 11, 2016, 04:17 PM, and voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT ALONE.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: The level of hatred is appalling. And the fact that certain posters usually get away with the hate. Let's hope not this time.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Just no.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It was true though. The Clinton campaign of 2008 had some quite racial overtones.
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: This is pathetic and the level of vitriol and outright hate being spewed on this site whenever ones favorite candidate doesn't get an endorsement is gag inducing. This garbage deserves to be hidden.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you.


Now they are trashing John Lewis - a true hero. This is absolutely outrageous on a site devoted to building up Democrats.
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I am truly fed up with (Original Post) BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 OP
It's a good alert sharp_stick Feb 2016 #1
Ditto. eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #3
Has to be what Bernie spoke of when he chastised the so called "Bernie-Bros" Jackie Wilson Said Feb 2016 #2
Not sick enough apparently. BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #4
I am getting very Zen about the whole thing. Treant Feb 2016 #5
I think the attacks on Lewis will prove to be shark jumping of epic proportions Lucinda Feb 2016 #6
I hope you're right! Treant Feb 2016 #8
+1! eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #10
PP, Lewis, comparing Hillary to Cheney, lies about endorsements Lucinda Feb 2016 #12
I hope you're right! displacedtexan Feb 2016 #18
Hey, that sounds like me! I just didn't have a name for it.. now i do! Cha Feb 2016 #20
It's a much better description than Treant Feb 2016 #22
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #7
This is the Hillary Clinton Group BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #9
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #13
Adios. William769 Feb 2016 #14
And they wonder why Hillary is getting all the endorsements. leftofcool Feb 2016 #11
I just had a similar experience, but thankfully squeaked a 4-3 hide Tarc Feb 2016 #15
Good for you! BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #16
A real shame that wasn't hidden mcar Feb 2016 #17
Yet one of mine was. BlueMTexpat Feb 2016 #19
Sorry Blue.. good you're Cha Feb 2016 #21

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
1. It's a good alert
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:29 PM
Feb 2016

it should have been hidden. The asshole level on this site has risen dramatically since the primaries began. I hope it gets back to a more normal level after it's over. I've lost a lot of respect for a lot of people.

Jackie Wilson Said

(4,176 posts)
2. Has to be what Bernie spoke of when he chastised the so called "Bernie-Bros"
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:29 PM
Feb 2016

I saw a reference or link earlier that he is getting sick of this shit too.

Treant

(1,968 posts)
5. I am getting very Zen about the whole thing.
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:32 PM
Feb 2016

Given the actions of the Bros here and elsewhere, they're alienating more people than they're attracting. My husband was neutral with a Clinton lean; post his boss approaching him, he's now a strong Clinton supporter and dislikes Sanders.

Sometimes you can sit back and let your opponent completely screw up while you watch, pretending to be aghast while you're laughing hysterically behind the mask.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
6. I think the attacks on Lewis will prove to be shark jumping of epic proportions
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:37 PM
Feb 2016

They not only jumped the shark, they have made an obstacle course and keep jumping that poor shark over and over and over...

Treant

(1,968 posts)
8. I hope you're right!
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:41 PM
Feb 2016

If not him, any one of the next dozen may do in his campaign. Personally, Planned Parenthood was enough for me--you do not dis PP in my presence. They do a lot of good for a lot of people.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
12. PP, Lewis, comparing Hillary to Cheney, lies about endorsements
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:46 PM
Feb 2016

attacking anyone who endorses Hillary.... the campaign and followers have become equal opportunity isulters. They must have a no demographic left behind strategy in the works...

displacedtexan

(15,696 posts)
18. I hope you're right!
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 09:06 PM
Feb 2016

John Lewis represents the best example of what America is supposed to be: thoughtful; discerning; and wise.

Treant

(1,968 posts)
22. It's a much better description than
Fri Feb 12, 2016, 01:38 AM
Feb 2016

"casually interested in watching the other side yell themselves out of any chance."

Although frankly, tonight's debate performance from Sanders was one where the guy has pretty much given up.

Response to BlueMTexpat (Original post)

BlueMTexpat

(15,369 posts)
9. This is the Hillary Clinton Group
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:43 PM
Feb 2016

and we are not at all interested in Donald Trump.

Bloomberg and Stein splitting the Dems?

Please go away.

Response to BlueMTexpat (Reply #9)

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
11. And they wonder why Hillary is getting all the endorsements.
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:44 PM
Feb 2016

This will hurt Bernie is the long run. I say let them keep after it

Tarc

(10,476 posts)
15. I just had a similar experience, but thankfully squeaked a 4-3 hide
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:56 PM
Feb 2016

It was a post that very overtly and clearly called Hillary Clinton a supporter of segregation via her support of Goldwater, and should have been a slam-dunk 7-0...


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