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ericson00

(2,707 posts)
Wed May 11, 2016, 01:41 AM May 2016

Why I Would Never Vote for Bernie Sanders, Ever

If Bernie were somehow to steal Hillary's rightful nomination, whether or not he truly polls as well as a he does in a general, given never being truly attacked, I could not vote for him. Just as I can't vote for Trump, in part because of his disasterous economic plans and extreme protectionism, his lack of experience in government, isolationism, and "neutrality" on Israel/Palestinians, I could not vote for Bernie, who preaches an economic system that could not work in America given its large size compared to Denmark, etc., he barely has been anything more than a congressional apparatchik, also has no foreign policy experience worth talking about, sided with communist evil during the Cold War, and panders to the anti-Israel fringe of this country.

Hillary actually has experience, has an American worldview, and knows economics. If Bernie were the nominee, I stay home, at the least. I bet I'm not alone. Hillary's still winning the popular vote in this national contest by a mile.

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Why I Would Never Vote for Bernie Sanders, Ever (Original Post) ericson00 May 2016 OP
Nominating the second place finisher would be a disaster. hrmjustin May 2016 #1
it would scorn what will be nearly 60% of the party ericson00 May 2016 #15
Already positioning for the 'indictment', eh? Interesting...indeed. Purveyor May 2016 #17
Ah, the right wing fantasy embraced by so many Bernie followers? Nope. synergie May 2016 #67
This message was self-deleted by its author TM99 May 2016 #2
WELL SAID! CaliforniaPeggy May 2016 #5
Exactly. 840high May 2016 #27
Non-reactionary people may disagree, but I support OP's right to hold this opinion. immoderate May 2016 #101
Gary Johnson. nm mr_liberal May 2016 #3
id rather not; I don't buy Libertarian Ayn Rand business ericson00 May 2016 #14
More straight Rethuglican than Libertarian then, eh? HERVEPA May 2016 #81
Scoop Jackson, is that you? Redwoods Red May 2016 #4
Scoop was a patriot, unlike some other people who sided with America's Cold War ericson00 May 2016 #8
The "Defense" contractors Hoovering up your tax dollars sure thought so... villager May 2016 #33
Hillary refused to acknowledge that Palestinians are human beings Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #6
anyone who blows themselves up, and thus murders many AND avoids responsibility ericson00 May 2016 #7
Overstepping bounds here. Take this to the I/P forum. 7wo7rees May 2016 #12
people posted about AIPAC in GDP ericson00 May 2016 #13
Does not make it ok, Ericson, not at all. 7wo7rees May 2016 #16
So, was it ok for the US to invade Iraq and kill thousands of people, when the akbacchus_BC May 2016 #20
You do know Palestinians are walled off like the Warsaw Ghetto, or are you stupid? Fawke Em May 2016 #25
It's nice when they show their true colors though Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #29
Like I didn't know they thought Palestinians were sub-human to begin with... Fawke Em May 2016 #48
I understand people have different opinions but it's kind of troubling when people Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #50
We live in a very diverse neighborhood, so right now, everyone knows and loves everyone. Fawke Em May 2016 #53
Yeah. I don't know what she could order exactly, but certainly encouraged it Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #56
Well, you see where I'm coming from, none-the-less. Fawke Em May 2016 #59
And a jury actually let that stand 4-3. cui bono May 2016 #63
Ye, it is. Thank you for obliging on so many different posts. synergie May 2016 #70
You have a solution? Cary May 2016 #95
HOLY CRAP. seekthetruth May 2016 #39
Neither do the Israelis lancer78 May 2016 #65
You DO realize leftynyc May 2016 #68
This is becoming Godwin territory now on DU. The COLGATE4 May 2016 #86
All it does is prove leftynyc May 2016 #87
As long as the Palestinian's "leaders" are convinced that the best COLGATE4 May 2016 #88
The reason leftynyc May 2016 #89
I agree. But remember that Sadat was Egyptian. The Palestinians have "leaders" like COLGATE4 May 2016 #100
Of course leftynyc May 2016 #102
There's that old saying about 'none so blind as they who COLGATE4 May 2016 #105
That's some extreme and eliminationist talk, Palestinians are not human beings? Lord. Bluenorthwest May 2016 #91
the Palestinian population has skyrocketed in every time interval ericson00 May 2016 #93
You cannot argue with that kind of mentality. It boggles the mind! akbacchus_BC May 2016 #19
Bernie told them to shut up, effectively treating them as if they were not human beings. synergie May 2016 #69
Hillary's known around the world for living a humanitarian LIFE. Hortensis May 2016 #108
Lie shenmue May 2016 #94
You sound upset. bvf May 2016 #9
Alas I will not pressure you to vote for any candidate nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #10
Nadin, let them vote for Trump and then they will realise what a dick they voted for. akbacchus_BC May 2016 #21
The difference between the OP and you and me is that we really do not care nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #22
You do care as well as I do, but enough is enough. They can use their civic rights and vote for whom akbacchus_BC May 2016 #24
Well you should read Thomas Frank's book nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #26
Nadin, never heard of Thomas Frank but will read the book. akbacchus_BC May 2016 #31
Here nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #34
Almost engaged, but best just to let it sink. nt slipslidingaway May 2016 #11
Nah, it's funny watching Sisyphus chase his boulder downhill. Scootaloo May 2016 #58
You will have to patiently explain that to the OP nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #62
You are entitled to your opinion and to whom you vote for, that is your civic right. akbacchus_BC May 2016 #18
Don't you know you're just voting for Trump! Fawke Em May 2016 #23
You do realise that thousands of like minded people go to trump rallies. That is how they are! akbacchus_BC May 2016 #28
Bernie Sanders opposes boycotting Israel. Eric J in MN May 2016 #30
No matter what you say, the anti-Bernie people will find something to crucify him for! akbacchus_BC May 2016 #37
Stand by your convictions Lazy Daisy May 2016 #32
ericson00—I share none of your positive thoughts on Hillary Clinton—and I support Bernie Sanders. CobaltBlue May 2016 #35
Please do not call yourself a progressive. seekthetruth May 2016 #36
Thankfully, YOU don't get leftynyc May 2016 #98
He's not going to steal anything Ash_F May 2016 #38
I do not think it will work that way. Biden is not interested in the Presidency. akbacchus_BC May 2016 #41
Biden knows who is who in D.C. and is an insider Ash_F May 2016 #44
Ash, you responded to yourself. Just wanted you to know! akbacchus_BC May 2016 #47
A HillyBro whatchamacallit May 2016 #40
I think Eric is from another planet, guess which? akbacchus_BC May 2016 #43
What a truly weird post Scootaloo May 2016 #42
Oh no, you fell for Eric's bait. He/She is only playing us on DU. akbacchus_BC May 2016 #45
Nah, falling for it is getting upset by it Scootaloo May 2016 #49
Good for you! I used to get so upset with the negative commentary on Bernie and got banned! akbacchus_BC May 2016 #51
Lots of practice Scootaloo May 2016 #57
I am having a blast as well for the same reason nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #60
Dear Diary.... merrily May 2016 #46
Me too Merrily. The world would be a better place if Mr. Sanders is the nominee. akbacchus_BC May 2016 #54
I can understand that. I will vote for Sanders. David__77 May 2016 #52
Your vote will be missed. cliffordu May 2016 #55
"If Bernie were somehow to steal Hillary's rightful nomination" cui bono May 2016 #61
You'll get over the butthurt berni_mccoy May 2016 #64
"The sun will come out, Tomorrow!, Tomorrow!'. I sing that to my kids when they jack_krass May 2016 #66
I'd vote for him in GE, and I like many of his proposals. Just think Clinton gets us there faster Hoyt May 2016 #71
Is this an attempt at parody? JHB May 2016 #72
The New Deal worked a whole lot better than this shit mmonk May 2016 #73
Because a Trump presidency would be so much better. Bad Dog May 2016 #74
Why I Would Never Vote for Bernie Sanders, Ever jmousso75 May 2016 #75
Yep "Third Way Dem" is just another code name for GOPestablishment HughLefty1 May 2016 #107
What is an "American World view"? cali May 2016 #76
There are many times our "American worldview" is what those outside our borders despise. nc4bo May 2016 #79
The truth is Sanders will not be on the ballot in the GE and since I do not Thinkingabout May 2016 #77
" Hey, everybody look over here, look at me, Look at Me!" bahrbearian May 2016 #78
Wait, wait, wait!.......... Shadowflash May 2016 #80
"Sided with communist evil?" gollygee May 2016 #82
Or because PowerToThePeople May 2016 #83
"rightful nomination." LWolf May 2016 #84
Don't give a shit. actslikeacarrot May 2016 #85
If you would refuse to vote for Bernie One of the 99 May 2016 #90
"Steal her rightful nominiation" BWHAHAHAHAHHA LondonReign2 May 2016 #92
That is your prerogative TSIAS May 2016 #96
Meanwhile, in our timeline... Orsino May 2016 #97
Did I log into free republic by mistake? libtodeath May 2016 #99
I think saying every Hillary loss weakens her is much more truthful and insightful Tom Rinaldo May 2016 #103
Why i dont give a shit...... Logical May 2016 #104
LOL...Thank you! I needed that! Iggo May 2016 #106
 

ericson00

(2,707 posts)
15. it would scorn what will be nearly 60% of the party
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:08 AM
May 2016

by the time California and NJ vote. And not everyone is looking for Bernie's huge tax hike.

Response to ericson00 (Original post)

 

ericson00

(2,707 posts)
8. Scoop was a patriot, unlike some other people who sided with America's Cold War
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:00 AM
May 2016

enemies (cough cough Bernie)

 

villager

(26,001 posts)
33. The "Defense" contractors Hoovering up your tax dollars sure thought so...
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:50 AM
May 2016

...all the way to the bank.

 

ericson00

(2,707 posts)
7. anyone who blows themselves up, and thus murders many AND avoids responsibility
Wed May 11, 2016, 01:58 AM
May 2016

like the Palestinian terrorists do (while yelling "Allahu Akbar" before they do it, just like ISIS), which Palestinian society continues to condone and promote, sure as hell don't act like human beings.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
20. So, was it ok for the US to invade Iraq and kill thousands of people, when the
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:23 AM
May 2016

Iraquis had nothing to do with 9/11! How do you explain that shit intelligence by Rice and that other asshole, whose name I cannot remember right now.

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
25. You do know Palestinians are walled off like the Warsaw Ghetto, or are you stupid?
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:39 AM
May 2016

No one in Palestinian society wants to die.

God.. please help us not have Hillary as president if her believers think this shit.

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
48. Like I didn't know they thought Palestinians were sub-human to begin with...
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:17 AM
May 2016

Sigh...

Yeah... I guess it's nice that I know the bigot I'm dealing with today.

 

Cheese Sandwich

(9,086 posts)
50. I understand people have different opinions but it's kind of troubling when people
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:22 AM
May 2016

think all Arabs are terrorists and stuff like that. Really not cool.

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
53. We live in a very diverse neighborhood, so right now, everyone knows and loves everyone.
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:34 AM
May 2016

My son is fine and he's being recruited by some great schools in big cities.

But here's the rub: When some Hillary fan tells me that Trump is going to deport Arabs or Muslims without mentioning that she's ordered them killed, I sit dumbfounded.

 

Cheese Sandwich

(9,086 posts)
56. Yeah. I don't know what she could order exactly, but certainly encouraged it
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:37 AM
May 2016

When there wasn't really justification. In my opinion anyway.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
95. You have a solution?
Wed May 11, 2016, 10:27 AM
May 2016

Anything is possible, but I doubt that you would have any answer to the Middle East crisis.

 

lancer78

(1,495 posts)
65. Neither do the Israelis
Wed May 11, 2016, 04:51 AM
May 2016

by bulldozing Palestinian homes for their settlements. "The final solution for the Palestinian problem."

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
68. You DO realize
Wed May 11, 2016, 05:30 AM
May 2016

that the actual final solution was a MASS GENOCIDE. That you compare that to bulldozing homes is the reason you're losing on this issue with the vast majority of Americans. Hyperbolic bullshit doesn't sway anyone. I see a lot of people on this board fooling themselves on this issue - until the Palestinians show ANY interest in a peaceful solution with Israel, they will continue to suffer. As long as people like yourself continue to pretend if they just wait a little while longer - perhaps the magical unicorn fairy will get them a state, they will continue to suffer. Until they stop voting in terrorist organizations as leaders, they will continue to suffer. It's really not that complicated and most Americans are perfectly fine with Israel fighting against hamas.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
86. This is becoming Godwin territory now on DU. The
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:42 AM
May 2016

use of 'Final Solution' in this context is totally offensive. Another DUer belabored me for criticizing a former Greek Finance Minister's calling the refugee centers for those fleeing Syria "Concentration Camps". In another post here in this thread there is the startling assertion that the Palestinians are walled in 'like the Warsaw Ghetto". Using Nazi imagery as a club to bash Israel is not the bottom of the barrel - it's below the bottom of the barrel.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
87. All it does is prove
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:47 AM
May 2016

they don't know dick about the I/P issue. If Gaza is like the Warsaw ghetto, perhaps there may be a picture or two showing that. Did the people in the Warsaw ghetto get to vote for their leaders and vote in a terrorist organization? It's why they keep losing on this issue - they refuse to see what's right in front of them. They can shriek about nazis every single day, it'll never get the Palestinians a state. The only thing that will do that is sitting down with the Israelis.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
88. As long as the Palestinian's "leaders" are convinced that the best
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:50 AM
May 2016

tactic for them is to sit back and wait for Israel to make more (and more, and more) concessions without offering a damned thing in return I don't see any chance for progress. Their leaders are totally indifferent to the conditions their people are suffering. Cynically, they see this as beneficial to the eventual goal of pushing the Israelis into the sea.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
89. The reason
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:55 AM
May 2016

the Palestinians sit back and wait for someone to save them is because so many of their supporters have told them to just suffer a little while longer while they try and figure something out. It's time for them to realize most of their supporters don't care one whit about them and are only anti-Israel. If they don't sit down with Israel, they wont get a fucking thing. Which would be exactly what they deserve. They keep electing leaders who are thoroughly corrupt (Abbas) or terrorists (hamas) - it's like they can't get out of their own way and there isn't a Sadat among them.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
100. I agree. But remember that Sadat was Egyptian. The Palestinians have "leaders" like
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:27 PM
May 2016

Yassir Arafat or Hamas. Therein lies the difference.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
102. Of course
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:35 PM
May 2016

but they've never had ANYONE who showed the vision and courage that Anwar Sadat (may he rest in peace) did. They just keep electing corrupt assholes and terrorists - and then people on DU wonder why Americans strongly sympathize with Israel rather than the Palestinians. It's right in front of their faces and they refuse to see it.

COLGATE4

(14,732 posts)
105. There's that old saying about 'none so blind as they who
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:41 PM
May 2016

will not see". It's particularly fitting here. I think that at least some Palestinians believe that victimhood becomes them. They spend their time dreaming pipe dreams of the great day when the trumpets blow and all the Jews are miraculosly pushed into the sea. Until then, they go on about their daily lives, content in the knowledge that their leaders would rather use building supplies to build new attack tunnels rather than repair crumbling infrastructure and celebrating the odd knifing of some unarmed Israeli civilians. And never once do they think to question why all their Arab 'brothers' sit back silently and watch them twist in the wind. It's mind boggling.

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
91. That's some extreme and eliminationist talk, Palestinians are not human beings? Lord.
Wed May 11, 2016, 09:33 AM
May 2016

You think that makes Hillary look better? Her Church is anti gay, she offers no criticism of that but she objects to her Church having any hint of support for Palestine along with Israel. It's a layered bigotry parfait.

 

ericson00

(2,707 posts)
93. the Palestinian population has skyrocketed in every time interval
Wed May 11, 2016, 10:09 AM
May 2016

be it years, decades, quarter-centuries, half-centuries, centuries, etc. What "eliminationism?"

 

synergie

(1,901 posts)
69. Bernie told them to shut up, effectively treating them as if they were not human beings.
Wed May 11, 2016, 05:33 AM
May 2016

Why would anyone have to acknowledge specifically that a group of people were "human beings"? Did you have some doubt that some people are not? What an odd thing to say, given how odd your attempts to find something to criticize, that us saying something.

Why do you doubt the humanity of Palestinians, is it just because your dear leader yelled at some that "protested" his speech?

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
108. Hillary's known around the world for living a humanitarian LIFE.
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:09 PM
May 2016

And, of course, as an ex- U.S. Secretary of State she's extremely knowledgeable about all the very, very complex issues swirling around those poor Palestinians.

IMO, only profound ignorance combined with nastiness -- or a wish to appeal to it -- could produce such a silly statement. Cheese Sandwich, what's your agenda? Are you using the Palestinian tragedy in hopes of hopes of converting people like me to left-wing anti-Zionism? Hillary of course presenting right-wing Zionism in this phony scenario?

If so, too late. People like us are against all evil-promoting, troublemaking factions around the world, never against whole nations or whole peoples. Whether hard conservative or nasty far left or right, if they want to hurt other people, it doesn't matter what labels they wear, or what nation they operate in, we're their enemy.

That includes all anti-Israel forces, anti-Semites, and anti-Muslims, with of course anti-Palestinians, right here in America.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
10. Alas I will not pressure you to vote for any candidate
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:03 AM
May 2016

This is a choice between you, your pillow, your wife, your husband, and your pets... if you want to share that much. For the record I do, my pillow, the conure and my husband knows my choice, I know his.. we don't go around publishing it.

This is an adult choice. So stop pressuring the rest m'kay. Respect that adult choice, and if you chose to sit it out, the more power to you.

And in fact, I am actually recommending YOUR POST. I fully agree with you making that adult choice

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
21. Nadin, let them vote for Trump and then they will realise what a dick they voted for.
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:28 AM
May 2016

Some people need to reach the bottom of the barrel and like the GOP, they will pull themselves up with their boot straps. If Mrs. Clinton is the nominee and they do not want to vote for her, let them be. It is always the lesser of two evils but I know that Mr. Sanders will be a big influence on her platform and perhaps she will not be the Wall Street Girl that she is and really fight for the working class and poor people. Every effing politician mentions the working class but none of them address the plight of poor people!

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
22. The difference between the OP and you and me is that we really do not care
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:32 AM
May 2016

if they threaten to vote or not. That decision is mine and yours to make, and the vote (we still pretend) is private and secret.

As to the rest, well... what can I say.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
24. You do care as well as I do, but enough is enough. They can use their civic rights and vote for whom
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:38 AM
May 2016

they please. Ultimately, it comes down to common sense, the GOP is never for the poor people of America. Trump wants to build a wall, deport millions of people rather than declaring an amnesty. To be honest with you, am confused why the GOP is so short-sighted. I cannot believe how different the two parties are -- one is humane and the other is inhumane!

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
26. Well you should read Thomas Frank's book
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:41 AM
May 2016

the Ds (as I predicted years ago) have become a center right party... my friends in the GOP are a far right fascist party.

But that is neither here or there. Who I vote for is my business and nobody else's and who the OP votes for is his business, and nobody else's. He wants to sit it out. sure. It is his right and choice.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
31. Nadin, never heard of Thomas Frank but will read the book.
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:48 AM
May 2016

Of course, we vote for the person whom we identify with.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
18. You are entitled to your opinion and to whom you vote for, that is your civic right.
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:14 AM
May 2016

Thanks for sharing your animosity towards Mr Sanders. Democrats will vote for Mrs. Clinton as she will be the nominee. I have no idea why you are being so divisive. Do carry on but do not run for public office with that kind of attitude. Amen!

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
23. Don't you know you're just voting for Trump!
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:37 AM
May 2016

You're not really a liberal. You're not really a progressive. Can't you see how NOT voting for the Democratic nominee is stupid, dumb, insane, idiotic, voting for the Republicans, etc.


Pssst... I don't give a shit who you vote for. I'm just dosing you with the "medicine" you've given Bernie supporters.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
28. You do realise that thousands of like minded people go to trump rallies. That is how they are!
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:43 AM
May 2016

Did you see Kamau across America where the KKK said that inter-racial marriage was worst than a murder. Some Americans are ruthless and I never thought that shit still existed.

Eric J in MN

(35,619 posts)
30. Bernie Sanders opposes boycotting Israel.
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:48 AM
May 2016

He said that most countries do bad things and singling out Israel to boycott is anti-Semitic.

That's not pandering "to the anti-Israel fringe."

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
37. No matter what you say, the anti-Bernie people will find something to crucify him for!
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:56 AM
May 2016

Just let it be! Mr. Sanders has poured his heart and soul into this campaign to let Americans know that he is with them and if that is not good enough, I have no idea what else he needs to say. An honest politician with no baggage is asking for Americans to support him to realise their dreams! He is fighting for change in America which no other mainstream politician went there.

 

Lazy Daisy

(928 posts)
32. Stand by your convictions
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:49 AM
May 2016

it's the best way. Now, can you let the other Hillary supporters know to give the same space to those who feel the same way about Hillary? Or will they say you are a damn fine Democrat while those who won't vote for Hillary are *fill in the blank with offensive name*?

We all do what we think is right.

 

CobaltBlue

(1,122 posts)
35. ericson00—I share none of your positive thoughts on Hillary Clinton—and I support Bernie Sanders.
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:54 AM
May 2016
 

seekthetruth

(504 posts)
36. Please do not call yourself a progressive.
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:56 AM
May 2016

An American worldview? Fascist. That's fascism, and it has no place here. Ideas like that gave us slavery, slaughter of indigenous peoples, and Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

I do not want war, therefore Hillary is not my choice. I want to try to repair the environmental impact we've had on the earth. Hillary is unable to lead us there.

You're now a neoliberal. We have nothing in common other than the social issues.

Create a libertarian party.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
98. Thankfully, YOU don't get
Wed May 11, 2016, 12:36 PM
May 2016

to decide who is and who is not a liberal and it's sanctimonious bullshit to think you have the answer to that question.

Ash_F

(5,861 posts)
38. He's not going to steal anything
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:56 AM
May 2016

If Clinton gets indicted or something they will give it to Biden. Don't worry.

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
41. I do not think it will work that way. Biden is not interested in the Presidency.
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:03 AM
May 2016

I have no idea why Mrs. Warren did not run but on hindsight she knew Mrs. Clinton was going to run and did not want to upset the applecart. Gosh, I just hope it is not a trump presidency, then the world would be screwed! That tv personality would be on fauz news as incompetent and then CNN and MSNBC will be fucked for promoting that asshole! Sorry for the expletive, but that is how much I dislike trump.

Ash_F

(5,861 posts)
44. Biden knows who is who in D.C. and is an insider
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:06 AM
May 2016

He has been close to Obama these past 8 years. He would reluctantly take over. The party leadership does not want Sanders.

 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
42. What a truly weird post
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:03 AM
May 2016
If Bernie were somehow to steal Hillary's rightful nomination, whether or not he truly polls as well as a he does in a general, given never being truly attacked, I could not vote for him.


First off, our language has these things called "paragraphs." The point of a paragraph is to use multiple, separate sentences to convey an idea. You have instead tried to use one sentence to convey many ideas. This is backwards. Stop it.

Second, if Bernie wins the nomination, it's not stolen. We're also a democracy, and do not deal in heirs-apparent. "Rightful" is not a proper adjective in our system of elections and nominees.

Just as I can't vote for Trump, in part because of his disasterous economic plans and extreme protectionism, his lack of experience in government, isolationism, and "neutrality" on Israel/Palestinians, I could not vote for Bernie, who preaches an economic system that could not work in America given its large size compared to Denmark, etc., he barely has been anything more than a congressional apparatchik, also has no foreign policy experience worth talking about, sided with communist evil during the Cold War, and panders to the anti-Israel fringe of this country.


Making one sentence as large as a single paragraph does not make it a paragraph. Nor does it convey information any better. Here, let's break this breathless mess down into compartments.

Just as I can't vote for Trump,


This should actually be part of the previous sentence. "I could never vote for him, just as I can't vote for Trump" is a valid sentence that conveys an idea - a stupid idea, but it's an idea. "Just as I can't vote for trump" is not a valid sentence, unless you're talking about someone you know whose name is "Just as I."

in part because of his disasterous economic plans and extreme protectionism


I'm not certain that you know what these words mean. Maybe you ought ot spend some time making an argument for why you think Sanders' economic plans are "disasterous" (disastrous), or a case for how you come to the idea that he favors "extreme protectionism."

and "neutrality" on Israel/Palestinians,


Having read some of your other posts on the subject, I think it's safe to say that your idea of what is "neutrality" and what is mine are like, radically different. I encourage everyone else to also look up Ericson00's posts on Israel / Palestine. or Arabs or Muslims in particular. Or Jews who don't agree with him. it's quite an exhilarating ride, though most of it is as poorly-formed as this post.

I could not vote for Bernie, who preaches an economic system that could not work in America given its large size compared to Denmark, etc.,


Interesting combination of baseless assertion and non-sequitur there. Don't worry, you have time to google those words up and see what they mean.

he barely has been anything more than a congressional apparatchik


By which you mean he's been a congressman and a senator, yes. Please look up "apparatchik." I know that you think it's a derogatory term, and yes I'm fully aware of the coding you're using. But we're on a learning expedition here. Like I'm Dora and you're Diego.

sided with communist evil during the Cold War


Sometimes, I just have to blink at the shit people say.

and panders to the anti-Israel fringe of this country.


You... really don't know much about bernie's stance on Israel at all, do you? Man. Okay seriously. Take a minute and go look it up. Not from Arutz Sheva or Israel Hayom. Learn shit before you talk shit.

Hillary actually has experience, has an American worldview, and knows economics. If Bernie were the nominee, I stay home, at the least. I bet I'm not alone. Hillary's still winning the popular vote in this national contest by a mile.


So what, all of a sudden you can structure sentences properly? Wow, that was fast!

• Hillary does have experience. However not all experience is a positive. Condi Rice has twice the Secretary of State experience of Clinton, I'm not going to be picking up her resume and giving her a call anytime soon though.

• You may not be aware but there is not just one uniform "American worldview." You're going to have to define what you consider "an American worldview" if you want this assertion to have meaning, beyond being read simply as "murika, fuck yeah"

• I'm not so certain Hillary "knows economics." Again you are going to need to make a positive argument for your assertion to be meaningful.

Lastly, if you want to stay at home, go ahead. I'm sure there are some nice shows on. TiVo the third episode of Season 7 Walking Dead or something. Or vote Trump, if that's what you've gotta do. If you were hoping for someone to talk you down.. .well, shouldn't have used an absolute in your title.

Have a lovely day.
 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
49. Nah, falling for it is getting upset by it
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:21 AM
May 2016

It's more like "I let that moment sit for a second, and I tilt my head like a dog. And then I remember I have something to do, so I right myself..."

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
51. Good for you! I used to get so upset with the negative commentary on Bernie and got banned!
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:27 AM
May 2016

Gosh, I was terrified that I would not be able to comment on DU. Am glad am back to be able to communicate with like minded DUers like you. It is so nice!

 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
57. Lots of practice
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:44 AM
May 2016

At this point in the race, it doesn't really matter. Either Bernie wins by an improbable inch, or he doesn't. So watching all these Hillary people fall over themselves to express how much they hate him is pretty amusing. What, is there an awards show?

akbacchus_BC

(5,704 posts)
54. Me too Merrily. The world would be a better place if Mr. Sanders is the nominee.
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:35 AM
May 2016

However, we know the results much to the detriment of poor people whom Bernie was trying to advocate for. You know what, honesty does not matter anymore, manipulation outweighs honesty and rich against poor, there is no contest, especially when the nominee is for the rich. Hope some kind of superior being is looking down on us and eventually enough will be enough! We are screwed as being poor!

David__77

(23,468 posts)
52. I can understand that. I will vote for Sanders.
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:33 AM
May 2016

People have different ideas - I certainly understand voting for the person one supports.

cliffordu

(30,994 posts)
55. Your vote will be missed.
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:35 AM
May 2016

That Denmark thing you said is bullshit.
Those programs would scale nicely here.
Maybe they should buy you a new script.

cui bono

(19,926 posts)
61. "If Bernie were somehow to steal Hillary's rightful nomination"
Wed May 11, 2016, 03:56 AM
May 2016

What, exactly, do you mean by that?

How would he steal it? What makes it her "rightful nomination"? I'm trying to imagine the scenario you have concocted in your head and I'm not seeing it, so what do you think is going to happen?

.

 

jack_krass

(1,009 posts)
66. "The sun will come out, Tomorrow!, Tomorrow!'. I sing that to my kids when they
Wed May 11, 2016, 05:25 AM
May 2016

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Have a tantrum realizing they don't have contrrol over everything.

Dont worry, your pantsuit clad hero may still get her chance to come, see, and destroy our world, and even if she doesn't, she'll continue getting rich and fat on sloppy corporate leftovers.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
71. I'd vote for him in GE, and I like many of his proposals. Just think Clinton gets us there faster
Wed May 11, 2016, 05:38 AM
May 2016

and is better qualified.

mmonk

(52,589 posts)
73. The New Deal worked a whole lot better than this shit
Wed May 11, 2016, 05:41 AM
May 2016

we've lived under since both parties decided to work for the rich. The only thing Bernie would add would be free higher public education.

Bad Dog

(2,025 posts)
74. Because a Trump presidency would be so much better.
Wed May 11, 2016, 05:59 AM
May 2016

There's not enough walls or wars, we need more.

I'm sure Trump is delighted with your sentiments, internecine spats are so much more important than keeping the Republicans out.

 

jmousso75

(71 posts)
75. Why I Would Never Vote for Bernie Sanders, Ever
Wed May 11, 2016, 06:03 AM
May 2016

I guess we are even. I will never vote for another "third way democrat" again. No different than voting for a republican.

HughLefty1

(231 posts)
107. Yep "Third Way Dem" is just another code name for GOPestablishment
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:46 PM
May 2016

It's all the same corporatist, lobbyist, elitist branding. If I cast a vote for HRC I am also voting for every one of the Clinton Foundation corporate donors. I still get to cast my primary vote in CA. All I can say is I'm sick of voting for the lesser of two evils. Not doing it anymore.

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)
79. There are many times our "American worldview" is what those outside our borders despise.
Wed May 11, 2016, 06:40 AM
May 2016

So there is also that that sad fact.



Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
77. The truth is Sanders will not be on the ballot in the GE and since I do not
Wed May 11, 2016, 06:37 AM
May 2016

Live in the same state I will never vote for Sanders.

Shadowflash

(1,536 posts)
80. Wait, wait, wait!..........
Wed May 11, 2016, 06:57 AM
May 2016

.........................


Nope, couldn't do it.

I tried to give a fuck about you and your opinion but, alas, I couldn't get there.

 

PowerToThePeople

(9,610 posts)
83. Or because
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:09 AM
May 2016

You are a freeper troll.

You want me to pull up all your early freeper posts that should have got you ppr'd when you joined last July? I can.

So many of DUs HRC supporters are trolls. Simply amazing what is allowed on this board in the name of the inevitable one.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
84. "rightful nomination."
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:09 AM
May 2016

"steal."

"never being truly attacked."

"could not work."

"apparatchik."

And on an on.

The delusion is strong here. You need help.



actslikeacarrot

(464 posts)
85. Don't give a shit.
Wed May 11, 2016, 08:12 AM
May 2016

But dammed if a certain percentage of Clinton supporters don't have a wargasm fetish. Jesus.

One of the 99

(2,280 posts)
90. If you would refuse to vote for Bernie
Wed May 11, 2016, 09:15 AM
May 2016

and allow Trump to win the election, then you have proven that you have no principles.

TSIAS

(14,689 posts)
96. That is your prerogative
Wed May 11, 2016, 12:14 PM
May 2016

I hope Sen. Sanders could earn your vote, but if you choose not to support him I can respect your decision.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
97. Meanwhile, in our timeline...
Wed May 11, 2016, 12:20 PM
May 2016

...Bernie Sanders has been a consistent and effective advocate for liberal principles. And he has no goatee.

Tom Rinaldo

(22,913 posts)
103. I think saying every Hillary loss weakens her is much more truthful and insightful
Wed May 11, 2016, 02:35 PM
May 2016

Her problem is that so many people prefer Bernie to her. That is what elections are about. This is how the electorate makes its views known.

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