DNC considers Bernie and us non-Democrats now, will we become real Dems in November....
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when our votes and donations are needed?
My computer went down for 3 days, and it was so frustrating. But something interesting happened during that time. I am not usually a rebel per se, but being away from the political forums and not watching political TV did wonders in clearing my head.
It brought out the rebellious side of my nature, and it is sort of empowering.
Some random thoughts and comments.
I am finding I don't think of myself as a Democrat much anymore. I think that's been a long time coming, and it seems to be here now.
This primary has shown me too much of the ugly side of politics in which a party would deliberately set out to harm one who had voted with them more often than some with the D after their name.
I think what people don't realize is that this race is a turning point in our party, even if Bernie loses.
They have shut us out as not Democratic enough.
They made the primary about race from the start....they have pitted the races against each other.
That's shameful. It was shocking to see this play out as it has.
They have used the party as a weapon against Bernie and his supporters.
That's a terrible thing to do. And since the bylaws require the DNC chair and leaders to be neutral...it may even carry the taint of illegality to a degree.
If Hillary wins that way, I don't really call it a win.
You can not squeeze party loyalty out of those you have insulted for months.
More thoughts:
The nation is getting a lesson in Democratic Socialism. The words may not strike fear anymore.
In 2008 Obama lost 21 states. Hillary stayed in until June.
This primary Bernie supporters gave him close to 45 million in February alone.
I think I just read Bernie took in 6 million on Monday alone.
That's amazing.
That's enough to continue to get his message out no matter what happens.
They are getting a lesson about how Democrats used to be.
Once you say someone is not a Democrat and shut them out...things change. It was tough being a Deaniac but we turned to Kerry and worked hard for him.
This primary has changed things. DWS publicly said Bernie was not a Democrat, she has gone against the neutrality rules that govern the DNC. We have been considered no longer Democrats, yet expected to be there at the end with money and votes.
I was proud of how how Bernie did Super Tuesday. He's running a surprisingly strong campaign. With him all the way.
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That's how we're getting it done! Weather Bernie makes it or not, we're showing something serious. I may hedge by buying stock in a pitchfork manufacturer! 
Like that idea of the pitchfork stock. 
You hit the nail on the head with this sentence:
They have shut us out as not Democratic enough.
But WE are the real Democrats.
We remember how the party used to be and we want it back. Bernie will help us get there.
Greatest Page for your great thread!
The real Democrats right now. 
He doesn't even sound like the same person who ran in 04. But he's making a lot of money and getting a lot of air time. 
He's one of the biggest supporters of privatizing schools.
I feel this way too 
