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In reply to the discussion: For All who didn't support Hillary Clinton in the general...who complained about her on various [View all]Chakaconcarne
(2,482 posts)72. pointless fucking thread
and those that post them are no different than your typical troll because at this point they are only divisive.
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For All who didn't support Hillary Clinton in the general...who complained about her on various [View all]
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
OP
I completely agree, but don't understand the point of these threads that pop up every week or so.
cwydro
Sep 2017
#1
I think part of it is what is going on now...with Move On fielding a primary challenger to
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#135
Primary challenges *may* strengthen the general election candidate sometimes
summer_in_TX
Sep 2017
#206
No it doesn't...it wastes resources and time...and doesn't strengthen anyone.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#238
It's a reminder about immature petulance and unrequited purity vs unselfish common sense and noble
haveahart
Sep 2017
#4
It's as simple as this: Had Bernie won the nomination at least 99% of Hillary supporters would have
haveahart
Sep 2017
#272
Just look at responses from folks trying to play the victim. There they are. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#97
I have been gone and this is my first...I was just so angry when I heard that 45 was going to end
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#133
What is the point of this thread? Who on DU didn't support HRC in the general? -nt
CrispyQ
Sep 2017
#8
You may be surprised if truthful numbers were given. Lots of folks troll here. It's one of the
haveahart
Sep 2017
#9
This is a board for Democrats. Do you have anything to offer about third party people
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#82
Excuse me, but it's also difficult to say that millions of people who voted for Clinton
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#274
If that poster is becoming thought police, then so are you. You're doing the same thing.
Squinch
Sep 2017
#62
It absolutely IS for us to decide how people experience the consequences of their actions.
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#111
And perhaps people who still post at JPR will never have a clue about the distrust and anger
seaglass
Sep 2017
#51
That is correct. I could not believe supposed progressives would enable Trump.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#212
It's a purity thing. Even if you voted for the nominee in the GE the fact that you supported
Autumn
Sep 2017
#29
Wasn't aimed at DU just folks in general who went to websites (this one sometimes)
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#136
Honestly, I don't see the need for these types of threads. Trump didn't win.
PatrickforO
Sep 2017
#24
Popular vote in an American Presidential election is like Time of Possession in a Superbowl...
Baconator
Sep 2017
#144
This is about the general not the primary...as I specifically mention Stein.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#137
DU is structured so that it is very very difficult for a RW troll to last long
LiberalLovinLug
Sep 2017
#46
Right. Because "total fidelity to the Democratic candidate... in every word and action"
Squinch
Sep 2017
#67
But total fidelity is the apparent point of the OP (i.e., Its not enough to have voted for HRC)
aikoaiko
Sep 2017
#76
That conventional wisdom in 2016 was absolutely correct. We are in the position we are in today
Squinch
Sep 2017
#106
I'm going to try to get a more electable candidate so the choice is easier for everyone else...
Baconator
Sep 2017
#141
Gosh. A savior! Thank goodness you can single handedly bring everyone around to your
Squinch
Sep 2017
#155
I merely point out that there were those who discouraged others from voting for Sec. Clinton
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#139
Actually, we had a primary first that other candidates had every opportunity to win but didn't.
StevieM
Sep 2017
#61
That was a statement made to quickly be rid of a bogus lawsuit, not an admission of anything.
StevieM
Sep 2017
#126
There is nothing the leadership can do to pick the nominee and they have never tried.
StevieM
Sep 2017
#151
WTF?? The primary was weak? The primary was a primary! That's what they look like.
Squinch
Sep 2017
#154
LOL! And after the primary that sentiment was absolutely correct. Because the alternative is
Squinch
Sep 2017
#65
The alternative WAS much worse. It was a binary choice and one was much, much worse.
yardwork
Sep 2017
#81
If, in any elections going forward, ANYONE demands that the Democratic candidate makes them
Squinch
Sep 2017
#107
I'm so sick of this pouty "They're not making me all excited to vote for you" bullshit
Squinch
Sep 2017
#150
Look at 10 and 14 ;if we base voting on being excited and motivated only the GOP will win...
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#219
Sorry...until you settle for the Democrat regardless of your personal opinion and vote accordingly
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#235
Really so the Democratic party has to earn your vote... and a GOP is just fine if you can't
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#249
Well those who held their votes hostage waiting for the perfect candidate own Mr.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#254
Yet again... No one needs perfect... Most of us would settle for 'good enough'
Baconator
Sep 2017
#257
You and I differ on that...I settle for the candidate with the 'D' next to his/her name.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#261
I used your words...anytime I am voting Democratic, I am please and proud...in Georgia often
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#265
Or more likely, what is it about this small group that caused them to think so aberrantly?
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#186
I always will. I don't live my life according to sociopaths wishes on any front. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#260
Yep it is worse and Trump proves that for sure but any GOP type can be expected to enact policies
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#140
Well since they have a variety of must haves for any Democratic candidate...I doubt that would help.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#221
It is true, but many of us know know who they are and see the same stuff now...the thread
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#142
Nice whataboutism attempt...I don't consider it drumming anyone out of the Dem party...but
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#224
Nothing good came out of electing Trump...there is no revlolution despite that twit Sarandon's
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#236
Tell that to the dreamers...the it is 'inevitable' meme ...I don't agree. We blew it.
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#146
Thank you. I've said this a number of times. Whether people want to believe it or not,
Nay
Sep 2017
#243
Tell that to a dreamer. Tell them the consequences of those who didn't vote Hillary don't matter. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#93
Sure, a bunch, and I am doing them. None of them have anything to do with this discussion. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#187
These folks are almost as good as Trump at playing the victim to try to ward off criticism. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#95
You can really see how JPR types/Stein voters didn't care about who they hurt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#89
But that criticism could have caused multiple people to not vote for Hillary...so I say even if in
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#215
your post is essentially true, and it's obvious some are working through some guilt..
JHan
Sep 2017
#116
i held my nose, but i was all about, just eat your peas. my uncle voted for a 3rd party in 1980.
pansypoo53219
Sep 2017
#130
I don't think we need to pound that into their heads anymore. While I agree - I chose to let it go.
Lil Missy
Sep 2017
#172
Before you post an OP, ask yourself, "Does this sound like something Donald Trump would tweet?"
Gore1FL
Sep 2017
#200
The entire point is that the Dems are in a self-defeating cycle where we punish the party by not
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#225
Is there a special sign up sheet where people pledge to post article trashing the Democratic Party,
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#226
It might have been. But only close elections are easily stolen...and we know that
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#227
Easy decision ....goose stepping and torches...both were enabled by the election of Trump...so here
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#234