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76. ^^This. It's a meme, advanced by one side, and of course probably

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Fri May 13, 2016, 02:00 PM

May 2016

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Somebody promoted Trump? HuckleB May 2016 #1

Every single day. But that ends real soon! leftofcool May 2016 #5

In GDP, I presume? HuckleB May 2016 #12

I feel the sameway about avoiding the forum; but they will move over here, after the primary Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #54

Indeed. HuckleB May 2016 #59

& they will stay here, giving code to foreign enemies, until FBI online agents arrest them... Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #144

I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about. HuckleB May 2016 #175

I'm trying to scare Freepers and Trolls away from DU... Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #186

Ok, then. HuckleB May 2016 #189

I've never seen one. Please show me. I'm here quite a lot. highprincipleswork May 2016 #129

You've never seen General Discussion: Primaries? HuckleB May 2016 #176

Link please? Reter May 2016 #135

It's been happening for months. nt onehandle May 2016 #13

Yikes. HuckleB May 2016 #14

There are no Trump supporters on DU. Silver_Witch May 2016 #143

True. But there are a few right-wing infiltrators. forest444 May 2016 #172

Sounds like... Bohemianwriter May 2016 #177

All that, and more. forest444 May 2016 #181

I don't know much about these trolls... Bohemianwriter May 2016 #190

That was an inspirational read. Well said, mon ami. forest444 May 2016 #193

unfortunately yes... southmost May 2016 #39

the split jury was more unsettling southmost May 2016 #43

Oh, that wasn't the worst part... jtuck004 May 2016 #83

Interesting quotation.... xocet May 2016 #87

Google is your personal friend in such a case Hekate May 2016 #90

If you write something, do you respect your reader enough to actually provide... xocet May 2016 #101

No.But whether he said it or stole it, it's accurate.n/t jtuck004 May 2016 #94

That is why it is such a great quotation. It is very accurate. n/t xocet May 2016 #99

Following is a related quotation: may it also be accurate its context notwithstanding. xocet May 2016 #142

Crime and Punishment. Duval May 2016 #116

Here is the quotation in its context in Dostoyevsky's "The Eternal Husband"... xocet May 2016 #141

The Eternal Husband Land Shark May 2016 #156

Thanks. The "natural solution" part of the quotation is also interesting, don't you think? n/t xocet May 2016 #182

Natural solution is interesting but not really accurate Land Shark May 2016 #184

Ugh. HuckleB May 2016 #46

I've seen that exact line tossed around so much it's become a parody of itself. RiverNoord May 2016 #84

"Assumed privilege" is wielded around here too often. Beartracks May 2016 #123

Thanks for the kind words. RiverNoord May 2016 #125

Thank you for this post. And may your dreams come true. raging moderate May 2016 #171

I believe you are sincere Haveadream May 2016 #185

I agree with you to an extent. RiverNoord May 2016 #199

Well how bout that Gman May 2016 #138

Third Way has driven the Dem party so far to the right that this comes as no Zorra May 2016 #153

some trolls have thousands of posts bashing Obama, Clinton and Sanders Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #42

The astonishing, furious chaos that has become DU Hortensis May 2016 #158

Underground - meaning Anti-Establishment FreakinDJ May 2016 #2

A great number of states are controlled by Republican... yallerdawg May 2016 #15

Blame Democrats with Strong Wall St Establishment Ties FreakinDJ May 2016 #17

How do you explain 2006 when we regained control of both houses in Congress? LonePirate May 2016 #55

1998 was a Clinton impeachment backlash; 2006 was a Bush War backlash. Zen Democrat May 2016 #81

So what other sorts of backlashes outweigh the alleged Wall St. ties? LonePirate May 2016 #89

When this site was established Bush had recently been installed by the Supreme Court. pnwmom May 2016 #34

No, at times having ones head buried in the sand as in underground.. Like many hrc supporters! juxtaposed May 2016 #98

It's never seemed all that LiberalElite May 2016 #134

Who "stated a preference" for trump? BillZBubb May 2016 #3

You know-- Shadowflash May 2016 #11

That's it in a nutshell arikara May 2016 #19

There are some who are not actually Bernie supporters--just claim to be. Kingofalldems May 2016 #26

And likewise, some Clinton supporters zeemike May 2016 #60

A claim made with no evidence tkmorris May 2016 #71

There are also some who are not actually Hillary supporters--just claim to be. Autumn May 2016 #91

That one has been granted permanent immunity status and as such, can do no wrong. Hiraeth May 2016 #33

^^This. It's a meme, advanced by one side, and of course probably silvershadow May 2016 #76

no inferring...they're being bold and stating it plainly southmost May 2016 #20

Here's an example: muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #29

That's total bullshit. The first post is factual. On one issue that's the situation. BillZBubb May 2016 #32

The first was a lie, designed to make Trump look better than Hillary muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #45

In neither of those posts does the poster say he'll vote for trump in the ge Doctor_J May 2016 #108

The first one was an attempt to make Trump look better than Hillary muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #109

👍👍👍👍👍 AgadorSparticus May 2016 #174

...said no one ever. But, I agree, it is being trolled. demmiblue May 2016 #4

lots of newbie posters posting straw man OPs rurallib May 2016 #6

Yep. n/t demmiblue May 2016 #7

Lots of "newby posters" are being chased away by trolls Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #52

YUP! yuiyoshida May 2016 #70

Except 40% of Sanders voters in WV. baldguy May 2016 #69

I've been on juries for posts where it's been said. MH1 May 2016 #96

strawman much? corkhead May 2016 #8

Please provide a link. nt IdaBriggs May 2016 #9

+1 nilram May 2016 #31

link is posted southmost May 2016 #51

One link is posted. One. Kittycat May 2016 #58

actually stated they'd rather vote for trump over clinton southmost May 2016 #64

And that means everyone? How? Kittycat May 2016 #112

I can't see it (maybe because it's a sub thread and I have a lot of IdaBriggs May 2016 #62

posts stating they'd rather vote republican are not ok southmost May 2016 #65

Link? Texasgal May 2016 #10

Meta! Iggo May 2016 #16

Saying that if you pick a fight with someone stronger.... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #18

Starting threads saying that Trump is going to win if you don't get your way should be bannable Democat May 2016 #22

Is 'Never Clinton' the same as supporting Trump? CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #27

Total BS billhicks76 May 2016 #44

I read that from Clinton Supporters a few months ago. Gore1FL May 2016 #86

that doesn't sound like they are supporting trump... Javaman May 2016 #92

Exactly...Some People Here Are Confused billhicks76 May 2016 #49

Shall we assume that by "Trump supporters," you mean Sanders supporters? Gene Debs May 2016 #21

Anyone who prefers Trump to either Democratic candidates is a Trump supporter Democat May 2016 #23

agreed southmost May 2016 #35

It's Hillary In The Photos With Trump billhicks76 May 2016 #38

Could you take this back to GDP, please? Scootaloo May 2016 #24

Really. Amimnoch May 2016 #56

There are NO fucking trump supporters here, get a grip ffs. onecaliberal May 2016 #25

One person't Reuters article is another's Trump supporter Capt. Obvious May 2016 #47

theyre at least 3 southmost May 2016 #53

You are not posting actual links. you are posting commentary. ScreamingMeemie May 2016 #88

Haven't you been here long enough to know that posting links and La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #170

The whole thread is actually meta if we're going to get rules-y about it. ScreamingMeemie May 2016 #183

Here is one encouraging Bernie Supporters to vote for Trump Mnpaul May 2016 #194

There are atleast 3 ppl who have stated they would vote for trump La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #169

Well this didn't go as planned, huh? closeupready May 2016 #28

LOL snort May 2016 #36

I have not seen one post promoting Trump on here. jalan48 May 2016 #30

Perhaps there are a few low information voters? StarzGuy May 2016 #40

MIRT nukes those posters ASAP if they're newbies, but they are definitely out there. Trolls. Shrike47 May 2016 #41

I haven't seen anyone promoting Trump but I have some Fast Walker 52 May 2016 #48

This thread is all hat and no cattle. Rex May 2016 #68

Underground...Don't Forget It billhicks76 May 2016 #37

Plus 3,000,000 votes. Leading Trump and Sanders. yallerdawg May 2016 #57

Stupid Analogy billhicks76 May 2016 #113

"Democratic" Don't forget that JohnnyRingo May 2016 #111

Maybe You Shouldn't Forget It billhicks76 May 2016 #114

I voted the 1st time in 1972 for McGovern JohnnyRingo May 2016 #133

The Country Moved To The Left As A Whole billhicks76 May 2016 #136

You make some good points JohnnyRingo May 2016 #139

I Voted For Bill Also billhicks76 May 2016 #140

Maybe that was a state issue JohnnyRingo May 2016 #148

Federal billhicks76 May 2016 #187

all that is window dressing compared to the corporatist AntiBank May 2016 #155

Bernie's crowds are not voting apparently. Hillary has 3 million more votes than he does. redstateblues May 2016 #131

I saw someone received a hide on another thread JustAnotherGen May 2016 #50

Today some clown blamed the 2003 Iraq war on Clinton/Gore Renew Deal May 2016 #61

right: people demanding that the stronger candidate against Trump drop out so that MisterP May 2016 #63

K & R SunSeeker May 2016 #66

I see links to people NOT saying they support Trump...so... Rex May 2016 #67

the link has a poster stating they'd rather vote for Trump southmost May 2016 #72

Here was a member from 2005, 582 posts; Skinner banned them as a 'Trump humper' muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #102

+1 lark May 2016 #73

What we need here are more Gaddafi supporters IronLionZion May 2016 #74

I made that OP and do not nor have ever been a Gadaffi supporter as PufPuf23 May 2016 #121

I'll promote Trump: chknltl May 2016 #75

May he reach perfection and be awarded HubertHeaver May 2016 #97

D. Trump has highest ranking in... chknltl May 2016 #104

So he has hit the ceiling? HubertHeaver May 2016 #106

Hear! Hear! liberal N proud May 2016 #77

I agree that post should have been hidden and it should have been unanimous. It is very simple. skylucy May 2016 #78

my thoughts exactly... southmost May 2016 #80

Thank you. When I saw that someone had replied to my post, I was afraid I skylucy May 2016 #103

same here...i usually refrain from posting southmost May 2016 #107

although define the word underground :( PatrynXX May 2016 #79

This is where were a lot of free minded people come to lend thoughts to others, or at least vent nolabels May 2016 #85

if you see someone supporting Trump you need to alert on that. I have seen no one Autumn May 2016 #82

There are damn Trump supporters posting garbage here? Duppers May 2016 #93

Yes it is, and I'll hold my Democratic values up against those supported by the Clintons throughout highprincipleswork May 2016 #95

No one is promoting Trump davidn3600 May 2016 #100

Who the fuck is supporting Trump? Odin2005 May 2016 #105

No one Doctor_J May 2016 #110

Haven't seen anyone support Trump timmymoff May 2016 #115

Sometimes bashing one Democrat or another sounds "Trumpish" but that is usually not the case. n/t pampango May 2016 #117

I haven't seen anyone here promoting Trump or expressing a preference for him . . . markpkessinger May 2016 #118

Are the primaries over? Warren DeMontague May 2016 #119

Anyone who demonstrates anything other than raging contempt for Trump is not welcome. Zynx May 2016 #120

Here you go, everyone PDittie May 2016 #122

The way I see DU today is that there is a progressive faction which is liberal, and there is a Magoo48 May 2016 #124

Often Feels Like The Clinton/Bush Alliance billhicks76 May 2016 #126

Skinner: "there are lots of people here (and not just newbies) that are puffing up Donald Trump" muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #127

seems to be getting our of hand southmost May 2016 #151

I vote to hide posts that puff Trump wildeyed May 2016 #128

that's what been getting my goat southmost May 2016 #149

I'm tired Soxfan58 May 2016 #130

I feel this election has so much at stake southmost May 2016 #150

Boy you got that statement correct, " this forum is being obviously being trolled" rhett o rick May 2016 #132

i've been a lurker of this forum since the days of its inception/joined during a fund raiser drive southmost May 2016 #146

+1000 stonecutter357 May 2016 #167

Again, nothing substantive. Not surprised rhett o rick May 2016 #188

It's Worth Noting On the Road May 2016 #137

Wait...this is Democratic Undergroud?!? U4ikLefty May 2016 #145

I know right?!? southmost May 2016 #147

I'm not a Bernie or Bust person and would NEVER vote rethuglican. Lunabell May 2016 #152

ew iamthebandfanman May 2016 #154

A lot of "Bernie Supporters" simply aren't Democrats to begin with... qdouble May 2016 #157

I do not believe that at all Skittles May 2016 #160

you don't have to believe it, but it's very evident.... qdouble May 2016 #161

I guess I have not seen that many Skittles May 2016 #162

Bernie or bust is not about spiting democrats... qdouble May 2016 #163

you're referring specifically to the Hillary Haters Skittles May 2016 #164

as I said before, there are multiple categories of "Bernie Supporters" qdouble May 2016 #166

I support Bernie and I've voted for the Democrat as far back as Jimmy Carter Rhiannon12866 May 2016 #192

Trump Supporters or Hillary Haters? Skittles May 2016 #159

Seems like those who support Trump StayFrosty May 2016 #165

I can't wait till this primary ends and some of these non dems get booted La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #168

I wouldn't support Trump Perogie May 2016 #173

I agree TrueDemVA May 2016 #178

Bull shit! bkkyosemite May 2016 #179

How many posts have you seen that advocate voting for Trump? Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #180

Here you go Mnpaul May 2016 #195

Agreed. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #196

Here was an article advocating voting for Trump that was posted muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #197

The Love it or Leave It wing of the party is very active this season. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #198

Every time someone posts "transcripts"... joshcryer May 2016 #191

They should immediately be smashed with the ban hammer. Hard. nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #200

Must be being trolled. We Sanders supporters are accused silvershadow May 2016 #201

This is autocratic underground. dchill May 2016 #202

On Trump btw, PATRICK May 2016 #203