2016 Postmortem

NowSam

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] NowSam May 2016 OP

Don't take this place that seriously... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #1

yes winetourdriver May 2016 #6

Stick around (n/t) PJMcK May 2016 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author potisok May 2016 #62

We'll be voting for Hillary in California and the GE. We've never been more energized! grossproffit May 2016 #2

That overwhelming energy is absolutely contagious; how will we ever manage to contain it? Attorney in Texas May 2016 #27

Just a few more buckets of cold water will douse it. Hortensis May 2016 #111

rolf Jennylynn May 2016 #152

Really? Where? I've been all over CA campaigning for Bernie and I have yet to see any Hillary Live and Learn May 2016 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #35

What post? You are confused. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #45

The OP which wasn't started by me? You are still confused. Live and Learn May 2016 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #50

What is obtuse and petulant? Your confusion? Live and Learn May 2016 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #55

And yet you continue flouncing. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #56

Unenthusiastic voters griffi94 May 2016 #80

Her lead is only because she has an already established name and uninformed voters. Live and Learn May 2016 #81

Bernies had 20+ years griffi94 May 2016 #82

Bernie never intended to run. He was busy working for his state unlike Hillary who's been Live and Learn May 2016 #83

Bernie maybe should have planned better griffi94 May 2016 #85

Apparently, we all should have forseen the theft of the political process by third way types. Live and Learn May 2016 #86

The Democrats are already aware and voting for Hillary griffi94 May 2016 #87

They are becoming aware and are fed up with it. Bernie is proof of that. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #91

Bernie is getting blownout. Seriously blownout griffi94 May 2016 #93

What a sick and ignorant thing to say. Keep your head in the sand if you prefer Live and Learn May 2016 #95

Its sick and ignorant to notice that Hillary has the most votes? griffi94 May 2016 #98

Buried? Yes, sick and ignorant. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #123

Its a common phrase used to denote a blowout griffi94 May 2016 #124

Why is it your side can only use racist and otherwise ignorant, outdated colloquialisms? Live and Learn May 2016 #126

I didn't use any racist term griffi94 May 2016 #129

Glad to see you admit is was ignorant then. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #130

I edited it for you. griffi94 May 2016 #125

Blownout is not a word. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #128

Close enough lol griffi94 May 2016 #131

Not really. Ignorance is not really bliss either. And spam is unhealthy. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #134

That all kinda depends Seeinghope May 2016 #147

300 delegates griffi94 May 2016 #150

Too bad that it takes more than 30% of the voters to win the GE eridani May 2016 #140

And Hillary griffi94 May 2016 #141

And Dems get deeper into the hole in Congress eridani May 2016 #142

Did you know griffi94 May 2016 #143

Sanders will stay in as long as Clinton did in 2008 eridani May 2016 #144

Sanders can stay in as long as he wants griffi94 May 2016 #145

Yes yes, all the excitement of a viewing at a funeral home... Yurovsky May 2016 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #48

Nobody on the internet should affect your thinking Dem2 May 2016 #3

Good luck on your journey and may you stay forever young. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #4

Crucify you? tonyt53 May 2016 #5

Don't give up! CountAllVotes May 2016 #7

You are not alone. Thank you for your OP. djean111 May 2016 #8

I'm so glad that people on the internet don't affect me the way they seem to affect you. cwydro May 2016 #9

I hear ya... KansDem May 2016 #10

You may find a home that is more comfortable for you at JackpineRadicals.org merrily May 2016 #11

JackpineRadicals.org. stonecutter357 May 2016 #20

Funny isn't it Andy823 May 2016 #33

Hypocrisy? I think you have your sites mixed up. Try: http://hillaryclintonsupporters.com/. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #41

No I don't Andy823 May 2016 #51

You really don't know, do you? nt Live and Learn May 2016 #53

Yes I do know. Andy823 May 2016 #64

Rose colored glasses, methinks. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #75

Most of the real posts there are hidden due to content....nt haikugal May 2016 #155

So are they going to update that website? Looks like the cheapest code you can get LOL snooper2 May 2016 #115

Are you volunteering? merrily May 2016 #119

The adjusted Supreme Court will influence American society for decades. oasis May 2016 #12

I will be voting for HRC. Have a wonderful life. leftofcool May 2016 #13

Rude. CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #17

When someone is not even leftofnixon, you need not put so much stock in such comments Attorney in Texas May 2016 #29

I used to do.... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #31

Sure you can... Fawke Em May 2016 #70

They're nothing if not rude and dismissive all while complaining and huffing themselves up with haikugal May 2016 #156

Down ballot needs you Kittycat May 2016 #14

This ^ (Please!) Attorney in Texas May 2016 #30

Bye. nt Cali_Democrat May 2016 #15

When I first joined Democratic Underground I thought the name meant that there would bkkyosemite May 2016 #16

I love Obama and the first lady.. nt fun n serious May 2016 #24

I know you know this from your other posts... TCJ70 May 2016 #28

"I feel that he has been threatened behind the scenes" anigbrowl May 2016 #99

He went into detail about his hopes and his change. He specifically mentioned the changes and they bkkyosemite May 2016 #100

Then I think your understanding of politics is naive anigbrowl May 2016 #103

"naive" stop! bkkyosemite May 2016 #105

I don't know what is supposed to mean anigbrowl May 2016 #108

What I am saying is I don't care. Your attacks on my character are bull shit. I am not naive nor bkkyosemite May 2016 #110

So how come I'm not surprised by his tenure in office? anigbrowl May 2016 #112

I'm "naive" "you appear to be one of those" bkkyosemite May 2016 #122

seems legit ! stonecutter357 May 2016 #18

This place is a perfect example why humans will never become telepaths. gordianot May 2016 #19

Follow your principles and conscience..you will not be alone! n/t tokenlib May 2016 #21

Internet meanies stole my vote!!! Codeine May 2016 #22

Nah, dont do anything drastic tularetom May 2016 #23

Sam, your profile says you live in California. No matter how you vote or who we nominate, Democrats Attorney in Texas May 2016 #25

I call it blue state privilege dreamnightwind May 2016 #47

Texas is going red in 2016 no matter who we nominate and no matter who the Republicans nominate so Attorney in Texas May 2016 #60

I don't know if running mates make much difference dreamnightwind May 2016 #67

VPs don't always make a practical difference, but choosing "conservative white guy #6" or Elizabeth Attorney in Texas May 2016 #90

Yes, that's true dreamnightwind May 2016 #106

Interesting choice you have there. LonePirate May 2016 #139

kthxbai! PeaceNikki May 2016 #26

Good luck, and I truly hope you're a straight white male ... Onlooker May 2016 #32

Or...just don't encourage others to do what you plan to do brooklynite May 2016 #36

DU seriously needs a GBCW Group...nt SidDithers May 2016 #37

It's right here: PeaceNikki May 2016 #39

heheh... SidDithers May 2016 #40

I couldn't help myself, I giggled. n/t JTFrog May 2016 #42

Who cares? Do what you want. book_worm May 2016 #44

And enjoy a more right wing Supreme Court, But, of course, it's all about you. HERVEPA May 2016 #57

Bye, Felicia bigwillq May 2016 #46

Keep spreading the Bern dreamnightwind May 2016 #54

No one is going to crucify you. kstewart33 May 2016 #58

I hear you ! masmdu May 2016 #61

Good advice from others already PDittie May 2016 #63

tRump thanks you for your support n/t SFnomad May 2016 #65

Now that we've seen that amazing progressive candidates like Bernie are so widely Zorra May 2016 #66

All or nothing...hmmm. trc May 2016 #68

+1.nt Snotcicles May 2016 #74

Goodbye and grow up. DavidDvorkin May 2016 #69

Do not let the door hit you where the evolutionary process split you. IamMab May 2016 #71

Ooooo I LIKE THAT! Maru Kitteh May 2016 #101

Cheers! nt IamMab May 2016 #102

You would have liked here a decade ago. nt Snotcicles May 2016 #72

You are exercising your right to associate with whom you want The Second Stone May 2016 #73

Someone needs to start a 12 Step group to talk the disgruntled Bernie fans down. nt procon May 2016 #76

"Farewell DU. I will continue to read and comment on posts" NCTraveler May 2016 #77

Don't take DU too seriously. Would hate to see you go. emulatorloo May 2016 #78

whatever MFM008 May 2016 #79

There are lots of ways to participate on DU without violating TOS. CrispyQ May 2016 #84

Hi Sam: Do you know that Sanders supporters normally outnumber Clinton supporters here by Cal33 May 2016 #88

I love the difference in opinion I find here. We are all, except for a few, liberals although we can pampango May 2016 #89

You know you can stay here, its not that hard to hang out but not be "rah rah our pick is the best" apnu May 2016 #92

bye! zappaman May 2016 #94

OMG teh martryrdom anigbrowl May 2016 #96

This message was self-deleted by its author carolinayellowdog May 2016 #117

Your ignore list is no concern of mine anigbrowl May 2016 #118

Goodbye Stuckinthebush May 2016 #97

It's not about you, us, Bernie or Hillary. themaguffin May 2016 #104

Still vote though. Write-In Bernie Sanders then vote for down ticket Dems. NorthCarolina May 2016 #107

Thank you for your service. CincyDem May 2016 #109

Crucify you? nini May 2016 #113

Isn't the term "Don't let the door hit ya in the ass on the way out" appropriate? tonyt53 May 2016 #127

Fair winds and following seas. Adrahil May 2016 #114

Farewell DU jmousso75 May 2016 #116

.................... Tommy_Carcetti May 2016 #120

Vote down ticket, then. Clinton has negative coattails, so vote Democratic down ticket. (nt) w4rma May 2016 #121

A farewell, and you are not even going? seabeyond May 2016 #132

No one pushed you out realmirage May 2016 #133

Congratulations! You win the Drama Monger prize for today! (Can none of you just leave quietly??) Squinch May 2016 #135

You'll always find your way back home Algernon Moncrieff May 2016 #136

It would be stupid for me to vote for someone out to get my social security. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #137

Farewell, NowSam... Mike Nelson May 2016 #138

I WON'T Say Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out, There's Something ChiciB1 May 2016 #146

Ok, bye ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #148

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #149

You'll feel great voting for Bernie. Best feeling as a voter I ever had in 40+ years of voting. EndElectoral May 2016 #151

Whatever. johnp3907 May 2016 #153

Bye, and enjoy your vote for Trump. synergie May 2016 #154

Illogical. Rex May 2016 #157

I am beginning to feel like a Democrat... chknltl May 2016 #158

You are not worth the wood and nails rusty fender May 2016 #159

I will never, ever understand the appeal of flouncing on a message board. nolawarlock May 2016 #160

The dismissive replies are really ugly. BlindTiresias May 2016 #161