April 28 - Clinton Superdelegates Say Angry Sanders Supporters Are Harassing Them

[Rose Siding]

Nancy Schumacher says she just wanted to do her civic duty, and so she heeded the call to become a superdelegate for Hillary Clinton. But in the year of the angry voter, not even an administrative assistant from Elk River, Minn., can escape the outrage.

“Some of the [phone and email] messages called me names. Some of them called Hillary names. And others said I was a stupid bitch and something bad will happen to me,” said Schumacher, a Democratic committee member. “It’s kind of hard to take sometimes.”
...
Barry Goodman, a personal injury lawyer in Detroit, suddenly found his firm’s Yelp business review page besieged by bad ratings.

“You deserve this rating. Why does some random lawyer get more sway than the citizens,” read one comment.

Gus Bickford, the former executive director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, was taken aback by the threats that flowed into his inbox and onto his Facebook page.

“Someone put up a list of the superdelegates and a person from Rhode Island posted a response that basically said, ‘They should all be assassinated’ and then said ‘I’m only joking,'” recalled Bickford. “With the way people are talking, you never know who’s going to take something like that seriously.”

http://fortune.com/2016/04/28/clinton-sanders-superdelegates-harassed/

[SunSeeker]

1. K & R for exposure. nt

[Cha]

2. Their bullying tactics only highlight why they're glad they support Hillary and not BS

[2naSalit]

3. K & R for exposure. nt

[yallerdawg]

4. Welcome to the revolution.

Looks suspiciously like misogynistic internet trolling - but it's "pure idealism," don't you know!

[KittyWampus]

27. Yes, it looks like the misogynistic behavior in gaming communities.

[sweetloukillbot]

32. I saw some post a while ago...

Stating that BernieBros were misunderstood and misrepresented, just like Gamergaters.
It's the same people.

[FourScore]

5. Think about it - qui bono?

I see that the million dollar investment in cyber bullies is paying off.

See how you are spreading the bullshit as if it were REALLY Bernie supporters? I have seen this posted about 3 times already tonight here at DU. What would Sanders gain form this? What would Hillary gain? Think about it.

Let's never forget that these are online posts!!!

[ismnotwasm]

8. This has been going on for a year.

This is NOT new behavior. Article after article has been written, a plethora of personal stories as well as analysis. Despite being a progressive hero, Sanders is losing his ass off. This kind of thing is part of the reason why. We told you, we told you, and we told you so. Believe what you like.

[FourScore]

9. I will. And you believe what you want.

I don't think the cyber investment just started. It's been going on for quite some time.

[UtahLib]

10. Your intrusion into the Hillary group

takes a great amount of nerve considering the hateful wishful thinking, rumor mongering garbage directed toward Hillary you have stored in your journal. We have protected groups for a reason. I suggest you stick to your own.

[FourScore]

30. First of all, it was recommended to the greatest page. I did not "intrude" anything.

Secondly, I do not post "hateful wishful thinking, rumor mongering garbage directed toward Hillary". I am concerned about issues regarding the FBI that will be used against her in the general. Bernie went pretty easy on her. She is going to get hammered in the general and I am very worried about that.

[UtahLib]

34. First of all, the name of the group you are entering is visible on the Greatest page.

I find it strange how many posters claim to have accidentally stumbled into what is intended as a safe haven group for supporters of Hillary. I have no doubt that you are oh so concerned about the email issue. Sander's supporters have made that "concern" more than evident, some even going so far as hoping and wishing for an indictment in order to propel a losing Bernie to the nomination.

I suggest that you refrain from posting your disingenuous "concern" for Hillary in the HRC group and respect boundaries put in place for good reason.

[FourScore]

37. I was wrong for posting here - it should be a safe haven. I'm sorry. n/t

[UtahLib]

38. Thank you for the courtesy. eom

[LisaM]

15. You can choose to think the bullying doesn't exist.

Meanwhile, a Sanders' supporter threatens to cut Jim McDermott's tongue out.

[FourScore]

36. I have actually just been educated by UtahLib that I am not supposed to be posting here.

So I post this with utmost timidity.

I have seen bullying here on DU from both sides. Unfortunately, we have lost some wonderful DU'ers who were Hill and Bern supporters in this campaign. Sad.

But honestly, do you really believe that a person who supports Bernie is really going to say that? If they did, they are either seeking attention or have some sort of mental illness. It's the internet for God's sake.

I just find it disturbing that this sort of thing is posted here so frequently at DU when I do not think it represents how most people really feel or act. Obviously, the person who posted it is fringe and disturbed. If I looked, I'm sure I could find some pretty upsetting posts from the Hill crowd on the internet too. I don't look, though, because I do not think they represent her campaign or the people I know and love who support her.

I just wish the same deference were shown to Bernie supporters.

Now, I must bugger out of here. Apparently, I am breaking rules. If you want me to delete my posts, please PM me before alerting and I will. Thanks!

[Walk away]

16. Isn't this what Sanders is telegraphing to his Followers????

Flip the delegates! It's a revolution! Sanders and Trump are political brothers. Their followers met in California last night and the inevitable happened. I feel sorry for innocent bystanders and the police.

[UtahLib]

6. Time for a little introspection, Bernie.

You, with your mean spirited attacks stemming from bitterness and anger, have set the tone for your supporters.

[Lucinda]

7. ...

[Cha]

11. They're stupid idiots.. they have poor judgment skills.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

12. Because harassing people is how you win votes

When Bernie talks about revolution some seem to think they should act like Chairman Mao's Red Guard.

[NurseJackie]

23. It works so well here ...

[Eisenhower_Repub]

13. Why oh why...

Why can't we just live in a world where everybody follows the golden rule?

[Walk away]

14. This is Sander's doing. And does anyone doubt that riot last night can't be laid at his door????

Between Donald and Bernie they have amassed the most ignorant, violent, threatening and destructive group of Followers in American politics in decades.

[LisaM]

17. Even amongst my friends....

They think Bernie got a personal invitation from "the Vatican" for that junket last month. How do we have hope after that?

[Walk away]

19. Eventually, Bernie & Jane will go away. They have a shelf life thank god!

[NurseJackie]

24. They're past the expiration date ...

... and the can is starting to swell up. Do not use! Discard immediately!

[Cha]

20. That sucks they're being so duped by Mrs and Mrs BS.

[LisaM]

22. I know.

The real thing is so convoluted it is hard to explain.

[Walk away]

28. What's so hard?? Bernie & Jane spent $600,000 in campaign money stalking to Pope for....

two days, finally cornered him in a hotel lobby at the last minute and forced him to shake their hands. Afterwards, the Pope called anyone who believed he invited Bernie to the Vatican or endorsed him in any way...psychotic! Ask them if they think the Pope is correct and that they need a good shrink!

[LisaM]

33. They just heard the part of that story they wanted to hear.

They're good friends, but they think I'm the person making things up.

[Walk away]

35. Well you heard what the Pope said. They need Psychiatric Help!

Maybe you should carry the card of a good shrink and give it to them the next time the subject comes up!

[beachbum bob]

18. the way to make friends is lost on sanders and his people...threats and harrassment don't work

and make it 100% impossible for those who would want to change their minds, do so

[SharonClark]

21. When you convince people you are going to solve all their problems

And you're supporters say your opponent is evil incarnate.and a threat to the very existence of life on earth....you attract nut cases like these.

[book_worm]

25. charming aren't they?

[Gothmog]

26. The bernie bros have not been successful so far in these tactics

[Walk away]

29. I can't wait until they turn on each other! It's inevitable!!!

[Rose Siding]

31. It's already happening and it isn't pretty.

Ann Rice for example, who now says she's sorry she ever donated to BS because of all the abuse.

Patton Oswalt, Senator Merkley, Thom Hartmann have all said things just leaning towards conciliation and are harassed for it.

[ronnykmarshall]

39. They are pigs.

Vile little selfish pigs.

[bluestateguy]

40. So by that logic...

Rep. Raul (I can't spell his last name) in Arizona should vote for Hillary because she won his state and his district.

I'm also pretty sure that FORMER state Rep. Nina Turner's district in Ohio voted for Hillary. How would she vote if she were a superdelegate?

It's time for Bernie to tell these people to dial it back.